iHeart Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

September 15 marked the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month, a four-week-long spotlight on the vibrant multicultural community that contributes to every facet of culture and society.

While I don’t often write about iHeart any longer (primarily because it’s not Indie podcasting-friendly), the company isn’t afraid of right-wing backlash for celebrating heritage months. You know what I mean: “Like a yo, why isn’t there a white person’s month?”

Hispanic Heritage Month provides an additional opportunity to explore the incredible impact Latinas and Latinos have had on the United States for generations. The Latino presence in America spans centuries, predating Spain’s colonization of what is now part of the United States, and they have been an integral part of shaping our nation since the Revolutionary War. Through the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo and the Treaty of Paris that followed the Mexican-American and Spanish-American wars, the United States gained territories in the Southwest and Puerto Rico. This incorporated the people of this area into the United States and further expanded the presence of Hispanic Americans.

Today, the Latino population in the United States is over 60 million, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. This makes up 18.9% of the total population and is the largest racial or ethnic group. Latinos continue to help fuel our economy and enrich our nation as entrepreneurs, athletes, artists, entertainers, scientists, public servants, and much more.

If you’re interested, stay tuned to iHeart all month for new podcasts and music playlists celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.

The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in paying tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society.

First up, listen to the top Latin hits of the moment with the “Hispanic Heritage Month” playlist on the iHeartRadio app and online at iHeart.com, featuring artists Karol G, Feid, Marc Anthony, Myke Towers and many more.

When it comes to podcasts, turn to new programming from our My Cultura Podcast Network, including the brand-new show The Moment with Jorge Ramos and Paola Ramos featuring the powerhouse father-and-daughter team sitting down with politicians, artists, activists and thinkers to bring you depth and analysis from a unique Latino perspective. The first episode drops on September 17th.

This month also brings the return of several shows, including season two of More Better with Stephanie & Melissa, featuring “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” costars and real-life besties Stephanie Beatriz and Melissa Fumero as they team up for a weekly podcast that will make you smile.

On September 18, tune in Thursdays to unravel the captivating story behind Sacred Scandal: The Fall of Marcial Maciel — a gripping investigative podcast uncovering the shocking life and crimes of Marcial Maciel, the founder and former leader of the Legion of Christ. Praised as a holy figure, Marcial Maciel lived a life of abuse, manipulation and deception. Hosted by Elena Sada, a survivor and former high-ranking member of the organization, this series explores Maciel’s rise to power, his extensive abuse, and his eventual downfall.

Later this month, the award-winning Radio Ambulante is back with new episodes starting September 30. The Spanish language podcast uses long-form audio journalism to tell neglected and under-reported Latin American and Latino stories. Tune in Tuesdays.

iHeart says: “We are committed to celebrating and amplifying Latino voices not only throughout Hispanic Heritage Month, but all year round — including the 2025 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina on October 25 at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. Get tickets now to see the lineup of hit artists, including Gilberto Santa Rosa, Morat, Olga Tañón, Kapo, Chyno y Nacho, Elvis Crespo, and more to be announced.”