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Summer may be winding down, but Ivan and Gene have plenty to talk about in this packed episode of The Modern Latino Podcast.

We kick things off with Tom Hardy, aka Franki Pulitzer, and reflect on a NYC summer where the weather didn’t exactly cooperate.

We also take some time to remember several entertainment icons we lost, including Dolly Parton, Tim Curry, and the legendary voice of Optimus Prime, Peter Cullen. Which naturally leads to an important question: Could Gene be the next Optimus Prime?

From there, we jump into a summer sports recap and discuss the news surrounding José E. Feliciano and his wife, Kwanza Jones, purchasing the San Diego Padres. Has some of the media coverage surrounding the new owners been unfair?

We also reveal who takes the crown as the richest female actress, talk about Bad Bunny wrapping up his world tour, and ask a question that may divide households everywhere: Do you watch television with closed captioning turned on?

Then it’s time for our summer movie roundup. Who was the best Helen of Troy? And could The Odyssey find itself in the Oscar conversation?

We also give props to Gorilla Nems and his crew, although sensitive listeners may not agree with everything discussed. That conversation leads us into a broader and more complicated topic: the ongoing controversy surrounding the use of the N-word in modern hip-hop and street culture, who gets to use it, and how its meaning and acceptance continue to evolve.

As the saying goes, the more things change, the more they stay the same.

We invite you to listen in, reflect with us, and share your thoughts. Your voice matters in this conversation.

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