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Latino USA Staff
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What is Latino USA?
Where can I hear Latino USA?
Can I hear Latino USA on the web?
How can I order a CD or transcript of Latino USA?
How can I contact Latino USA?
How do I submit work or propose story ideas to Latino USA?
How can I get information on how to air Latino USA on my station?
What is Latino USA?
Latino USA, the radio journal of news and culture, is the only national, English-language radio program produced from a Latino perspective. It is a production partnership of KUT Radio and the Center for Mexican American Studies at The University of Texas at Austin.
Latino USA was launched in 1993 with the following mission
- Provide diverse audiences with multiple perspectives on issues affecting Latinos.
- Foster cross-cultural understanding.
- Enhance relationships among Latino communities.
- Illuminate the richness of Latino cultural and artistic expression.
In its first five years, Latino USA has made significant strides toward these goals. Our weekly, half-hour broadcast of news, cultural programs, and public affairs features has generated a loyal audience and won 15 prestigious national awards from the communications industry for journalistic and production excellence.
Latino USA is distributed by National Public Radio and the Longhorn Radio Network to 172 stations in 31 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Latino USAs distribution by Radio Bilingüe and the Armed Forces Radio service, expand the programs reach to other listeners and worldwide audiences.
Where can I hear Latino USA?
Visit our Hear Us page to find the station that airs Latino USA nearest you. If Latino USA is not aired in your city or town, call your local public radio station and request that they add Latino USA to their programming schedule.
Can I hear Latino USA on the web?
Latino USA does publish the entire program, and program segments each week, and the files are available for download or web streaming. Opening the "Listen" link in a new window or tab will play the entire program and its segments in your browser's player.
How can I order a CD or transcript of Latino USA?
Unfortunately, printed transcripts of Latino USA are not available at this time. We do, however, provide CD copies of the show. To receive a copy of the program, send us a note with the number of the program you are requesting and a $9 check for one program ($9.74 for TX residents) to cover the costs of dubbing, handling & postage. Make your check payable to "University of Texas/Latino USA" and mail it to:
Latino USA
1 University Station A0704
2609 University Avenue Suite 3.108
Austin, TX 78712
How can I contact Latino USA?
Main: 512.471.1817
Production: 512.471.6178
Toll free listener line: 1-800-535-5533
Fax: 512.475.6873
Email: lusa@npr.org
Latino USA
1 University Station A0704 2609 University Avenue Suite 3.108 Austin, TX 78712
How do I submit work or propose story ideas to Latino USA?
Call us at 1-800-445-4005. If we are not available leave us a brief summary of your story idea, why we should be interested, and your phone number, message line, or fax number. As an alternative, or when our small staff is busy, please fax us at 512-475-6873 or e-mail us at lusa@npr.org a story description including the story's key points, whom you will interview, how long you need to do the piece, what time-line you propose for producing the piece, when the piece would need to air, and any other pertinant information.
One of our editors will get back to you. Again, we are a small staff, so please be patient. Check out our contributors guidelines for additional information on submitting work to Latino USA.
How can I get information on how to air Latino USA on my station?
If you'd like more information on airing Latino USA, contact Angela Maldonado at 512-471-1817 or via email: amaldonado@kut.org
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