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EPISODE · Feb 9, 2026 · 19 MIN

Vanessa Diaz: "P FKN R"

from Book Club with Michael Smerconish · host Vanessa Diaz, Michael Smerconish

Vanessa Díaz is Associate Professor of Chicana/o and Latina/o Studies at Loyola Marymount University. 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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Michael sits down with scholar Vanessa Díaz, co-author of "P FKN R: How Bad Bunny Became the Global Voice of Puerto Rican Resistance," to unpack the cultural and political meaning behind Bad Bunny’s historic Super Bowl halftime performance. From Easter eggs and symbolism to Puerto Rican history, colonialism, and global Latino identity, Díaz explains how Bad Bunny’s music goes far beyond the beat. A fascinating conversation about art, activism, and why this performance will be remembered for generations. Original air date 9 February 2026. The book was published on 27 January 2026.

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