EPISODE · May 8, 2026 · 27 MIN
Pulitzer Winner Maria Hinojosa Handles the Toughest Stories with Grace and Power
from The Junction with Lisette Nieves · host Lisette Nieves, Maria Hinojosa
Maria Hinojosa is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and founder of Futuro Media Group, which covers untold stories about underrepresented communities. A four-time Emmy Award winner, Maria is the host and executive producer of Latino USA and the political podcast In The Thick. In 2022 she and Futuro won the Pulitzer Prize in Audio Reporting for the podcast Suave. It tells the story of David Luis "Suave" Gonzalez, who was sentenced to life without parole at 17, and his journey toward unexpected freedom after 30+ years in prison. The 7-part series touches on themes of incarceration, redemption, and the relationship between a journalist and her source. Learn more about Lisette! Lisette-Nieves.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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