Mexico: The Podcast

In this episode, Tavo and Alex discuss Mexico’s private universities. If you missed part one, why not start there by clicking here?
Mexico: The Podcast is also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Leave us a review and a comment, and for even more insider insights on Mexico, subscribe to www.mxpe.org
Mentioned in this episode:
Project Lagarto
On Guillermo Ortíz
Bio-diversity in Mexican cuisine
Debates around agriculture in Mexican culture



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In this episode, Tavo and Alex discuss Mexico’s private universities.
Mexico: The Podcast is also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Leave us a review and a comment, and for even more insider insights on Mexico, subscribe to www.mxpe.org
Mentioned in this episode:
Alex’s book on the Mexican right—and its universities
On political opposition from Mexico’s National University—UNAM
Mexico’s AI strategy; designed by an ITAM alumnus


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In this episode, Tavo and Alex discuss the origins of Mexico’s love affair with the ajolote.
Mexico: The Podcast is also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Leave us a review and a comment, and for even more insider insights on Mexico, subscribe to www.mxpe.org
Mentioned in this episode:
The wonders of chile biodiversity
Axolotls in Chapultepec park



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It’s Tavo and Alex we’re talking about here, so you know this episode will be about all the history, politics, and culture surrounding Mexican football rather than a deep dive into the sport itself. A fascinating ride!
Mexico: The Podcast is also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Leave us a review and a comment, and for even more insider insights on Mexico, subscribe to www.mxpe.org
Mentioned in this episode:
History of Mexican mining
How American football influenced Mexican football (soccer)



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Its not just a song; its the essence of Mexican-ness (or so politicians would like you to think).
In this episode, Tavo and Alex sing along to the tune of centuries of nationalism, nation building, and invented tradition.
Mexico: The Podcast is also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Leave us a review and a comment, and for even more insider insights on Mexico, subscribe to www.mxpe.org
Mentioned in this episode:
More on the Conservative-Liberal civil wars of the 19th century, and liberal president Benito Juárez
The role of WWII in Mexican nation building



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