The Meaning of the Magical Chihuahua
About this episode
This episode explores the cultural significance and history of the chihuahua, revealing its fierce and magical qualities.
In a relationship, are you a golden retriever or a black cat? Maria is… neither. She’s a human chihuahua. Because they’re fierce, protective of their loved ones, ancient and some might say magical. Today, the story of the chihuahua like you haven’t heard it before. From spirit guides of the great Toltecs and Mexica to their near extermination during colonization, from their TV star role in food advertising to the objectification by Hollywood. You’ll never look at a chihuahua the same way after you listen to this episode. Watch this episode on YouTube . Latino USA is the longest-running news and culture radio program in the U.S., centering Latino stories and hosted by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Maria Hinojosa. Follow the show to get every episode. Want to support our independent journalism? Join Futuro+ for exclusive episodes, sneak peeks and behind-the-scenes chisme on Latino USA and all our podcasts. Follow us on TikTok and YouTube . Subscribe to our newsletter . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Host: Maria Hinojosa
Topics covered
- chihuahua
- cultural history
- colonization
- media representation
- spirituality
Keywords
- chihuahua
- Toltecs
- Mexica
- colonization
- media
- spirituality
- cultural history
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Latino USA, Futuro, iHeartPodcasts
Places: U.S., Toltecs, Mexica
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