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What Was That American Meltdown Over Bad Bunny's Halftime Show? Three Puerto Ricans Explain It All

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White Americans were officially terrified of a proud Puerto Rican man like Bad Bunny singing in Spanish as he took sips of coconut water while Latinos around the world were having a blast [la-times]. In this episode, three Puerto Ricans from the diaspora sit down to unpack why monolingual Americans absolutely lost their minds over a Super Bowl 60 Halftime Show featuring reggaeton music, upbeat hip moves, waves of the Puerto Rican flag and a performance delivered entirely in Spanish [MS NOW]. We explain the colonial panic and, most importantly, for those who still have doubts about it, we break down why this performance was political... indeed. Love the show? Help keep your favorite host fueled for those late-night editing sessions! Whether she's sipping fresh chamomile tea or hot chocolate, your support means the world. You can drop a few bucks to support the podcast here: Send donation to Diasporica

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