Vanessa Diaz: "P FKN R"
Michael sits down with scholar Vanessa Díaz, co-author of "P FKN R: How Bad Bunny Became the Global Voice of Puerto Rican Resistance," to unpack the cultural and political meaning behind Bad Bunny’s historic Super Bowl halftime performance. From Easter eggs and symbolism to Puerto Rican history, colonialism, and global Latino identity, Díaz explains how Bad Bunny’s music goes far beyond the beat. A fascinating conversation about art, activism, and why this performance will be remembered for generations. Original air date 9 February 2026. The book was published on 27 January 2026.
Book Club with Michael Smerconish · Vanessa Diaz, Michael Smerconish
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Show Notes
Vanessa Díaz is Associate Professor of Chicana/o and Latina/o Studies at Loyola Marymount University.
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