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30 Best Spanish and Latinx Podcasts to Add to Your Playlist ASAP

Listen, laugh and learn for free whether you're a beginner or grew up speaking the language.

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If you love listening to podcasts and haven't delved into Spanish-language and Latinx-focused ones, you're missing out. During Hispanic Heritage Month and beyond, there are a ton of great Spanish and Latinx podcasts to explore with the family or solo.

We're huge fans of podcasts here at Good Housekeeping for a few reasons. But the biggest is that they are easy to access and can be listened to anytime and anywhere, mostly for free. You can opt for a podcast as a pre-bedtime routine instead of the usual books. There's no setup and no cleanup — you can dive in whenever you have a few minutes to spare. Also, whatever genre you prefer — funny, historic, etc. — podcasts are a great and relaxing way to learn something new, like the Spanish language or more about Latinx culture.

Start with these 15 podcasts, and you'll pick up a little Spanish, hear important stories and news about the Latinx community, or even enrich your bilingual kids' vocabularies.

Mejor Vete, Cristina

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Univision Noticias

Follow the life of undocumented Mexican chef, Cristina Martinez, whose Philadelphia-based barbacoa restaurant is now recognized among America’s 10 best.

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La Biblioteca de Alejandría

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If you like things a little on the unusual side, give this podcast a listen. The hosts go into deep dives on the history and purported science behind oddities and strange phenomena.

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Explicador

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Explicador

As the Spanish title suggests, this podcast strives to explain to listeners complicated news stories from today’s headlines. It covers a wide variety of topics from environmentalism to medicine.

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Democracy Now en Español

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Democracy Now

This is the podcast version of the Spanish news program with the same name. It covers things like human rights issues and other topics that are critically underreported.

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Alt.Latino

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NPR Network

While this is an American podcast from National Public Radio, all the songs that are featured are in Spanish. Most artist interviews are also in Spanish and then translated. Join hosts as they discuss new music and the history and culture of the countries they come from.

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Cafe del Sur

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If you like ballroom dancing, specifically the tango, follow this podcast for a deep dive into the history of Latin dance and music. It features interviews, narratives, and of course, lots of music.

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Carne Cruda

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Carne Cruda

Host Javier Gallego covers current culture and politics through interviews and opinion pieces in this podcast from Spain.

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Universo Paralelo

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Universo Paralelo

Every Friday, Universo Paralelo covers a different science-based topic. Think astronomy, physics, psychology and more. Also covered are science-based news headlines which are discussed in depth like the math behind electoral systems or fracking.

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TED en Español

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TED

This Spanish-language version of the American-based TED Talks is great for discovering different accents as speakers come from all of Latin America and beyond.

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La Redada

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La Redada

If you like pop culture, why not give it a listen in Spanish? The episodes are short and sweet at just 15 minutes each but pack a lot of fun pop tidbits into each one.

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Entiende Tu Miente

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Build your emotional intelligence while improving your Spanish with the help of three expert podcast hosts: a therapist, a life coach and a psychology student.

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El Washington Post

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Washington Post

Washington Post reporters stationed in Washington, D.C., Bogotá and Madrid report biweekly on global news stories from a multicultural perspective.

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La Brega

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WNYC Studios

Through a mix of narrative storytelling and investigative journalism, this podcast paints a picture of Puerto Rican life on the island and here in the United States. Each podcast is recorded in both English and Spanish.

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Doorway to Mexico

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Doorway to Mexico

Travel to Mexico with the Baxters as they explore local culture and immerse themselves in the Spanish language. Each podcast has a transcript, as well as a study guide, to help Spanish language learners develop their skills.

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Nómadas

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Nomadas

Nómadas, produced by Spain’s national public radio station, is a travel show that takes listeners to a different part of the world every week and immerses them in the sounds, stories and voices of each destination.

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Super Mamás

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If you're a new mom who is looking for the camaraderie of other new parents, Super Mamás hosts (and sisters) Paulina and Bricia Lopez can be your built-in mom friends. They invite guests like actress Eva Longoria or Vogue Mexico and Vogue Latin America editor-in-chief Karla Martínez de Salas to talk about all things parenthood.

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News in Slow Spanish

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Linguistica 360

When learning a new language, it’s best to go slow. Geared specifically toward adults, News in Slow Spanish starts with beginner episodes and then progressively gets more advanced. After each segment, you can read the transcripts in English online to test your interpretation skills.

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Puro Cuento

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Radio Duna

If you love a good story time, try one in Spanish! Radio Duna’s Puro Cuento features a new Spanish-language tale each week, accompanied by beautiful classic music. A Christmas Carol, A Pocket Full of Kisses and other recognizable titles are among Puro Cuento's vast library. If you don’t know Spanish, you still know the story and can follow along with the books you may have at home.

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Latina to Latina

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Lantigua Williams & Co.

Alicia Menendez, a journalist and MSNBC host, leads a series of interviews about "making it, faking it and everything in between." Recent guests have included Tiktok star Tefi Pessoa and Carolina Garcia, Director of Original Series at Netflix.

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Sesame en las Comunidades

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Sesame en las Comunidades is the Spanish-language version of the Sesame in the Community podcast. Children will hear from all of their favorite Sesame Street characters as they cover a variety of topics, like school readiness and emotional well-being. The podcast is entirely in Spanish, but those at a beginner level can definitely follow along.

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Christina Montoya Fiedler is a Los Angeles-based freelancer with over 15 years of experience writing for online publications. Her work can be seen in Good Housekeeping and Woman's Day, where she covers everything from gift guides to personal essays. She holds a B.A. in English from Chapman University and is working toward her Early Childhood Education teaching credentials. She is proud to be of Native American (Ohkay Owingeh) and Mexican American descent.

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