In The Thick is an award-winning podcast about politics, race, and culture, hosted by Maria Hinojosa and Julio Ricardo Varela. Born out of the need for diverse representation during the 2016 election coverage, In The Thick examines the week’s political news through a lens of unique and varied perspectives. From Maria and Julio’s unapologetically honest analysis to the diverse range of expert guests, In The Thick highlights issues often missed by mainstream media.