Latino USA, the radio journal of news and culture, is the only national, English-language radio program produced from a Latino perspective. Launched in 1994, the program is a production partnership of KUT Radio and the Center for Mexican American Studies at The University of Texas at Austin. Latino USA's weekly, half-hour broadcast of news, cultural programs, and public affairs has generated a loyal audience and won numerous prestigious national awards from the communications industry.

Latino USA is distributed by National Public Radio and the Longhorn Radio Network to 183 stations in 33 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Distribution by Radio Bilingüe and the Armed Forces Radio service expands the program's reach to worldwide audiences.

"We provide a mix that will appeal to the general audience of public radio--young and old, Latino and non-Latino," says executive producer María Martin. "We are a reflection of the diversity of the Latino community. Not just Mexican-American but Cuban, Puerto Rican, Dominican, and Central American."

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