Maria Hinojosa

But it is something that we are proud of because it means that we are truly independent when it comes to reporting on the government. Now, on the other side of things, what we do at Futuro Media, it's not cheap, right? And with all due respect to people who do chatcasts, You know, we don't generally just put two people and sit them in front of a mic and just have them have at it, right?

But it is something that we are proud of because it means that we are truly independent when it comes to reporting on the government. Now, on the other side of things, what we do at Futuro Media, it's not cheap, right? And with all due respect to people who do chatcasts, You know, we don't generally just put two people and sit them in front of a mic and just have them have at it, right?

But it is something that we are proud of because it means that we are truly independent when it comes to reporting on the government. Now, on the other side of things, what we do at Futuro Media, it's not cheap, right? And with all due respect to people who do chatcasts, You know, we don't generally just put two people and sit them in front of a mic and just have them have at it, right?

Our weekly, deeply reported journalism and immersive podcast series cost money to make. And we have to pay our producers, our story editors, our sound designers, our audio engineers. Now, it is important for you to know that we use independent fact checkers for every series because we want to guarantee that you are getting factual, accurate information, right?

Our weekly, deeply reported journalism and immersive podcast series cost money to make. And we have to pay our producers, our story editors, our sound designers, our audio engineers. Now, it is important for you to know that we use independent fact checkers for every series because we want to guarantee that you are getting factual, accurate information, right?

Our weekly, deeply reported journalism and immersive podcast series cost money to make. And we have to pay our producers, our story editors, our sound designers, our audio engineers. Now, it is important for you to know that we use independent fact checkers for every series because we want to guarantee that you are getting factual, accurate information, right?

And of course, we also have all the normal business expenses required to operate. Legal, accounting, IT, rent. I like to say that we are lean and mean. Of course, the vast majority of our budget goes to creating the stories themselves. But there's no way around it. Making great journalism costs money.

And of course, we also have all the normal business expenses required to operate. Legal, accounting, IT, rent. I like to say that we are lean and mean. Of course, the vast majority of our budget goes to creating the stories themselves. But there's no way around it. Making great journalism costs money.

And of course, we also have all the normal business expenses required to operate. Legal, accounting, IT, rent. I like to say that we are lean and mean. Of course, the vast majority of our budget goes to creating the stories themselves. But there's no way around it. Making great journalism costs money.

So we are launching our subscription service because we want to be able to continue bringing you the kinds of podcasts that you aren't getting anywhere else. There is no other Futuro Media. And we think that actually being funded by our listeners is really healthy for an organization like ours. It means that we're accountable to our listeners, not to the government, not to corporations.

So we are launching our subscription service because we want to be able to continue bringing you the kinds of podcasts that you aren't getting anywhere else. There is no other Futuro Media. And we think that actually being funded by our listeners is really healthy for an organization like ours. It means that we're accountable to our listeners, not to the government, not to corporations.

So we are launching our subscription service because we want to be able to continue bringing you the kinds of podcasts that you aren't getting anywhere else. There is no other Futuro Media. And we think that actually being funded by our listeners is really healthy for an organization like ours. It means that we're accountable to our listeners, not to the government, not to corporations.

OK, so what will Futuro Plus look like? Oh, my God, it's going to be great. Basically, you're going to sign up on our website and you're going to get access to members only subscription feeds for all of our shows. I kind of think of it as like OnlyFans, but we keep our clothes on and everybody's skin is in the game. Get it? OK.

OK, so what will Futuro Plus look like? Oh, my God, it's going to be great. Basically, you're going to sign up on our website and you're going to get access to members only subscription feeds for all of our shows. I kind of think of it as like OnlyFans, but we keep our clothes on and everybody's skin is in the game. Get it? OK.

OK, so what will Futuro Plus look like? Oh, my God, it's going to be great. Basically, you're going to sign up on our website and you're going to get access to members only subscription feeds for all of our shows. I kind of think of it as like OnlyFans, but we keep our clothes on and everybody's skin is in the game. Get it? OK.

Now, on those feeds, first of all, you're going to get completely ad-free listening. Yes! And there will be extended interviews and special exclusive episodes filled with juicy, behind-the-scenes chisme and how we make this all happen. Also, we're going to send members-only newsletters with notes from the field, great recommendations. There's going to be special subscriber-only playlists.

Now, on those feeds, first of all, you're going to get completely ad-free listening. Yes! And there will be extended interviews and special exclusive episodes filled with juicy, behind-the-scenes chisme and how we make this all happen. Also, we're going to send members-only newsletters with notes from the field, great recommendations. There's going to be special subscriber-only playlists.

Now, on those feeds, first of all, you're going to get completely ad-free listening. Yes! And there will be extended interviews and special exclusive episodes filled with juicy, behind-the-scenes chisme and how we make this all happen. Also, we're going to send members-only newsletters with notes from the field, great recommendations. There's going to be special subscriber-only playlists.

and virtual events. And that's where you'll get to find me and other futuro journalists joining you in conversation. And all right, this is really cool because whenever we launch a new show, members are going to be able to listen to the whole season right away.

and virtual events. And that's where you'll get to find me and other futuro journalists joining you in conversation. And all right, this is really cool because whenever we launch a new show, members are going to be able to listen to the whole season right away.