What’s So Scary About the Mexican-American Dream? With Nick Valencia.

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Taqueando with Bill Esparza

Acquired Taste Media

27 episodes

3 days ago

Taqueando with Bill Esparza is your front-row seat to the vibrant world of Mexican and Latino food culture. Hosted by James Beard Award-winning writer Bill Esparza, we go way beyond tacos, diving deep into street food, regional cuisines, travel adventures, chef interviews, and the real stories behind the food. From the mercados of Mexico to the kitchens of Los Angeles, Bill brings decades of expertise, insider access, and serious passion to each episode. Expect no-BS conversations, big personalities, and a whole lot of taco talk. Powered by Acquired Taste Media. New episodes every Wednesday.

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What’s So Scary About the Mexican-American Dream? With Nick Valencia.

Taqueando with Bill Esparza

1 hour 11 minutes 21 seconds

4 months ago

What’s So Scary About the Mexican-American Dream? With Nick Valencia.

What is the Mexican-American dream—and why does it scare the hell out of certain people?

On this episode of Taqueando with Bill Esparza, LA native and former CNN reporter Nick Valencia joins Bill for a raw conversation on immigration, identity, and the American fear of upwardly mobile Latinos. Together, they unpack how the Mexican-American dream threatens the architects of anti-immigration policy and those who rail against undocumented immigrants.

From stories of Nick’s upbringing to powerful examples like Candy’s Cocina, a Mixteco barbacoa operation in Santa Maria, this episode is a reminder that behind every taquero is a larger story about resilience, dignity, and claiming a place in America.