Dr. G: Engaging Minds POLITICAL DETOX - Rick Najera

Dr. G: Engaging Minds POLITICAL DETOX - Rick Najera

From Dr. G: Engaging Minds POLITICAL DETOX by Dr. Howard Gluss, Dr. Howard Gluss

May 21, 2025 · 33 min · Season 3 · Episode 4

About this episode

Dr. G and Chad discuss societal anxiety and coping strategies with guest Rick Najera, focusing on Latino identity and cultural commentary.

Political Detox explores the state of our society, the anxiety we are feeling, and ways we can navigate the chaos. Dr. G and Chad talk about current challenges we all face, and offer coping strategies to maintain sobriety amidst uncertainty. Political Detox explores the state of our society, the anxiety we are feeling, and ways we can navigate the chaos. Dr. G and Tonya talk about the administration's attempt to rewrite American history by erasing culture. Rick Najera is a creative force whose pen has carved bold, brown lines across Broadway stages, Hollywood screens, and the national conversation on Latino identity. A true original, Rick’s storytelling blends sharp wit, deep heart, and fearless cultural commentary. From the bright lights of Latinologues on Broadway—his groundbreaking work that gave voice to untold Latino stories—to the writer’s room of In Living Color and Mad TV (where he worked with Key and Peel and Jamie Fox and Jenifer Lopez), Rick has always led with authenticity. His Showtime comedy specials, Diary of a Dad Man and Legally Brown, showcase his rare ability to make you laugh while cracking open truths about family, faith, and identity. A writer, actor…

People in this episode

Guest: Rick Najera

Topics covered

  • society
  • anxiety
  • coping strategies
  • Latino identity
  • cultural commentary

Keywords

  • political detox
  • cultural narrative
  • storytelling
  • comedy
  • identity

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Engaging Minds POLITICAL DETOX, Political Detox, Latinologues on Broadway, In Living Color, Diary of a Dad Man, Legally Brown, Latino Thought Makers, Latin History for Morons, Nothing Like the Holidays, Sweet 15

Places: Hollywood, Miami, Chicago

More episodes of Dr. G: Engaging Minds POLITICAL DETOX

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Dr. G: Engaging Minds POLITICAL DETOX podcast page.