Vanessa Díaz
Professor of Chicano/a and Latino/a Studies and co-author of P FKN R: How Bad Bunny Became the Voice of Puerto Rican Resistance, offering academic analysis of Bad Bunny's cultural impact.
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Feb 12, 2026 • 49min
How Bad Bunny took Puerto Rican independence mainstream
Jorell Meléndez-Badillo, historian of Puerto Rico who made DTMF’s history visualizers. Vanessa Díaz, Latino/a studies professor and co-author analyzing Bad Bunny’s cultural power. Carina Del Valle Schorske, journalist who profiled Bad Bunny and observed his performances. They trace reggaeton roots, Hurricane Maria’s aftermath, 2019 protests, DTMF’s independence imagery, and tensions between resistance and commercialization.
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Feb 5, 2026 • 27min
Bad Bunny Has Already Won The Super Bowl
Dr. Vanessa Díaz, associate professor and scholar of Puerto Rican culture and music, joins to unpack Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl moment. She traces his roots in Puerto Rico, the political weight of his San Juan residency, and how his performance mixes party and protest. They explore right-wing backlash, NFL motives for booking him, and cultural symbols that spark curiosity.
Feb 6, 2026 • 55min
How Bad Bunny Fuses Activism and Global Superstardom
Vanessa Díaz, associate professor and co-founder of the Bad Bunny Syllabus; Petra Rivera-Rideau, American Studies chair and co-founder of the Bad Bunny Syllabus. They explore Bad Bunny's blending of reggaeton with Afro-Puerto Rican rhythms, his role in Puerto Rican protest and Hurricane Maria resilience, his Grammy win and Super Bowl platform, and his outspoken stances on immigration and LGBTQ+ solidarity.
Feb 5, 2026 • 27min
What Next - Bad Bunny Has Already Won The Super Bowl
Vanessa Díaz, associate professor and co-author studying Bad Bunny’s role in Puerto Rican resistance. She unpacks his cultural and political significance, the party-as-protest aesthetic, and how his Super Bowl presence shifts visibility for Puerto Rico and Latin Americans. Short takes on backlash, symbolism, and why major institutions sought him.
Jan 14, 2026 • 57min
Vanessa Díaz and Petra R. Rivera-Rideau, "P FKN R: How Bad Bunny Became the Global Voice of Puerto Rican Resistance" (Duke UP, 2026)
Vanessa Díaz and Petra R. Rivera-Rideau, scholars of Puerto Rican culture and music, delve into Bad Bunny's rise as a symbol of resistance. They discuss the cultural impact of colonialism on his life and music, illustrating how he merges joy with protest. The duo explores the evolution of reggaeton and Latin trap, and Bad Bunny's strategic choices in music distribution through streaming platforms. They also highlight his role in pivotal political moments, including Hurricane Maria and the 2019 protests, emphasizing his commitment to Puerto Rican identity and activism.
