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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2163: Missing Fliers

Dr. John Lienhard

Posted on January 3, 2022 · Episode: 2163 Missing Fliers: In which no conspiracy means slow sales. Today, missing fliers.

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Posted on September 27, 2023 · Episode: 2831 Reading the Long History of Cosmopolitan Magazine. Today, a great American magazine.

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Latinos Still Fight The Same Barriers For Authentic Representation

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Posted on July 22, 2021 · Stereotypes of Latinos created a century ago still paint how entertainment media depicts Latinos today. While smaller publishing houses are avenues for Latino creatives, major film and book publishers still hold up walls.

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