The Fina Mendoza Mysteries
It's "The West Wing" meets "Nancy Drew" - a podcast for little girls and political junkies. Legend says whoever sees the Demon Cat of Capitol Hill is cursed. Fina Mendoza, the 10-year old daughter of a congressman, just saw it. Can she save her family from “cat”astrophe? These are the Fina Mendoza Mysteries. www.finamendozamysteries.com
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Fina Mendoza Goes to the State of the Union Address
03/01/2024
Fina Mendoza Goes to the State of the Union Address
On Thursday night, March 7th, members of Congress from the House and Senate will hear a speech from President Biden about the State of the Union. Our Founding Fathers thought the annual speech to Congress was so important, they put it in the Constitution. But what IS the State of the Union address? And what's it like to be inside the U.S. Capitol, sitting in the House Gallery, above the lawmakers and Supreme Court Justices and the cabinet? In this special bonus episode of The Fina Mendoza Mysteries, we take you to the State of the Union address where a mysterious bird disrupts the speech. Want to know more about the history of the State of the Union address? Sign up for our . That newsletter explores the facts behind the fiction in the Fina Mendoza Mysteries.We'll even send you a to a FREE copy of the 56-page Teacher's Guide to State of the Union. The Fina Mendoza Mysteries follow the adventures of the 10-year-old daughter of a congressman, investigating mysteries in the U.S. Capitol. Kitty Felde is writer producer. The Fina Mendoza Mysteries podcast is based on the book State of the Union, by , published by Chesapeake Press. You can get an autographed copy of State of the Union . You can find out more about the cast and crew of The Fina Mendoza Mysteries at the website . Cast: Amy Solano - Fina Mendoza Christine Avila - Abuelita Steven Cuevas - Papa Linda Graves - Claudia Mark Bramhall - President of the United States Ian Muchiri - Michael DeeDee Chapell - stage manager at the rebuttal speech Rosalie Huntington - Minority Leader Wenzel Jones - Waiter Music in the party is composed and performed by Kevin Pike. Andrea Felix Cervantes is our stage manager. Our theme music is written and performed by Andrew Barkan and our logo designer is Imelda Hinojosa. State of the Union is book two in the Fina Mendoza Mysteries series. The Spanish version Estado de la Union will be released by Chesapeake Press this summer. The podcast and the books are designed to introduce civics education to elementary school students. You can get an autographed copy of any of the Fina Mendoza books by clicking the link in the shownotes or check out the Chesapeake Press website . that’s where you can also sign up for our Facts Behind the Fiction newsletter. This week, it’s more information about the rebuttal speech. And when you sign up for the newsletter, you’ll also get a free download of the 56 page Teachers Guide to State of the Union. I hope you’ll tune in to Wednesday’s SOtU speech and the rebuttals. You never know when a bird might just poop on somebody’s head.
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Losing is Democratic: How to Talk to Kids About January 6th - Part Two
01/05/2024
Losing is Democratic: How to Talk to Kids About January 6th - Part Two
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Losing is Democratic: How to Talk to Kids About January 6th - Part One
12/29/2023
Losing is Democratic: How to Talk to Kids About January 6th - Part One
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A Fina Mendoza Mysteries Christmas
11/29/2023
A Fina Mendoza Mysteries Christmas
The Fina Mendoza Mysteries follow the adventures of the 10-year-old daughter of a congressman, investigating mysterious animals in the U.S. Capitol. It's Christmas in Washington, a time to remember family traditions and Capitol Hill traditions. Fina and her sister get a very special opportunity to light the Capitol Christmas Tree. Find out more about the cast at the . The Fina Mendoza Mysteries podcast is based on the books Welcome to Washington Fina Mendoza and State of the Union, by , published by . Want the Facts Behind the Fiction in The Fina Mendoza Mysteries? Sign up for our free . This month, it's the facts behind the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at the U.S. Capitol. Coming in December: Losing is Democratic: How to Talk to Kids About January 6th in paperback.
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Thanksgiving 2023
11/14/2023
Thanksgiving 2023
We celebrate Thanksgiving with Fina and the Mendoza family as they leave Washington to visit relatives in Los Angeles. Fina worries that the curse of the Demon Cat will follow them to California. The Fina Mendoza Mysteries follow the adventures of the 10-year-old daughter of a congressman, investigating mysterious animals in the U.S. Capitol. Writer/Producer - Kitty Felde Our cast includes: Amy Solano - Fina Mendoza Monica Vigil - Gabby Raul Garza - Papa Christine Avila - Abuelita Imelda Hinojosa - Tia Catalina Rachel Desztich - Tia Margarita Brian Bland - Veteran Steve DeVorkin - Senator Something Associate Producer - Hannah Matzecki Associate Sound Designer - Hunter Felde Music Composed and Performed - Andrew Barkan Logo Designer - Imelda Hinojosa The Fina Mendoza Mysteries podcast is based on the award-winning book series. The latest title by Kitty Felde, published by Chesapeake Press is available wherever great books are sold. It's the Spanish language version of Get your copy now! You can find out more at our Find out in The Fina Mendoza Mysteries podcast. Want to know the in The Fina Mendoza Mysteries? Sign up for our .
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Celebrating Dia de los Muertos
10/13/2023
Celebrating Dia de los Muertos
The Fina Mendoza Mysteries follow the adventures of the 10-year-old daughter of a congressman, investigating mysteries in the U.S. Capitol...and teaching civics along the way. Join the Mendoza family as they celebrate not only Halloween, but also Dia de los Muertos. Here's a link to the FREE for this episode. You'll find more eductional materials on our at the website. The Fina Mendoza Mysteries are based on the novels WELCOME TO WASHINGTON FINA MENDOZA and STATE OF THE UNION, written by Kitty Felde.
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Season 1 Episode 8 - Case Closed!
07/27/2023
Season 1 Episode 8 - Case Closed!
Fina ties up loose ends in the case of the mystery of the Demon Cat of Capitol Hill and experiences her first Christmas in Washington, DC. Writer/Producer - Kitty Felde Our cast includes: Amy Solano - Fina Mendoza Monica Vigil - Gabby Raul Garza - Papa Laura Stegman - Congresswoman Mitchell Imelda Hinojosa - Tia Catalina Steve Gamber - John the Staffer Linda Graves - Claudia Paul Cummings - Carl Jefferson Wenzel Jones - Statue of Caesar Rodney Elizabeth Logun - DC the Cat Terry Marks Tarlow - Mistress of Ceremonies Steve DeVorkin - Speaker of the House and Senator Something One more thank you to one of our carolers Melanie Newkirk. Melanie passed away shortly after we taped this scene and we wanted to dedicate this episode to her. Associate Producer - Hannah Matzecki Associate Sound Designer - Hunter Felde Music Composed and Performed - Andrew Barkan Logo Designer - Imelda Hinojosa The Fina Mendoza Mysteries podcast is based on the award-winning book series. You can purchase an autographed copy of or the Spanish language version from our friends at Village Well Books & Coffee by clicking . You can find out more at the website . Sign up for our FREE Facts Behind the Fiction blog with real information about the facts in the story .
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Season 1 Episode 7 - Thanksgiving in California
07/20/2023
Season 1 Episode 7 - Thanksgiving in California
The Mendoza family heads to Los Angeles to celebrate Thanksgiving. Fina worries that the curse of the Demon Cat will follow them to California. Writer/Producer - Kitty Felde Our cast includes: Amy Solano - Fina Mendoza Monica Vigil - Gabby Raul Garza - Papa Christine Avila - Abuelita Imelda Hinojosa - Tia Catalina Rachel Desztich - Tia Margarita Brian Bland - Veteran Steve DeVorkin - Senator Something Associate Producer - Hannah Matzecki Associate Sound Designer - Hunter Felde Music Composed and Performed - Andrew Barkan Logo Designer - Imelda Hinojosa The Fina Mendoza Mysteries podcast is based on the award-winning book series. You can purchase an autographed copy of or the Spanish language version from our friends at Village Well Books & Coffee by clicking . You can find out more at the website . Sign up for our FREE Facts Behind the Fiction blog with real information about the facts in the story .
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Season 1 Episode 6 - "Cat"astrophe!
07/13/2023
Season 1 Episode 6 - "Cat"astrophe!
Fina continues to investigate the history of cats in the U.S. Capitol. Papa returns to Washington for a family meal. But then catastrophe strikes. Can the Demon Cat be to blame? The Fina Mendoza Mysteries podcast is written and produced by Kitty Felde Our cast includes: Amy Solano - Fina Mendoza Monica Vigil - Gabby Raul Garza - Papa Mat Kaplan - House Historian Steve Gamber - John the Staffer Brian Bland - Capitol Tour Guide Rosalie Fox - Veterinarian Steve DeVorkin - Senator Something Our tour kids are Michael Beemer, India Scaglione, and Myca Scaglione Associate Producer - Hannah Matzecki Associate Sound Designer - Hunter Felde Music Composed and Performed - Andrew Barkan Logo Designer - Imelda Hinojosa The Fina Mendoza Mysteries podcast is based on the award-winning book series. You can purchase an autographed copy of or the Spanish language version from our friends at Village Well Books & Coffee by clicking . You can find out more at the website . Sign up for our FREE Facts Behind the Fiction blog with real information about the facts in the story .
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Season 1 Episode 5 - You Guys Need to Get Out of the House
07/06/2023
Season 1 Episode 5 - You Guys Need to Get Out of the House
Fina and Gabby join Claudia at the National Zoo where Fina gathers clues. The Mendoza sisters also celebrate Dia de los Muertos - the Day of the Dead. And Fina comes up with a plan. The Fina Mendoza Mysteries podcast is written and produced by Kitty Felde Our cast includes: Amy Solano as Fina Mendoza Monica Vigil as Gabby Linda Graves as Claudia Christine Avila as Abuelita And Steve DeVorkin as Senator Something Associate Producer - Hannah Matzecki Associate Sound Designer - Hunter Felde Music Composed and Performed - Andrew Barkan Logo Designer - Imelda Hinojosa The Fina Mendoza Mysteries podcast is based on the award-winning book series. You can purchase an autographed copy of or the Spanish language version from our friends at Village Well Books & Coffee by clicking . You can find out more at the website .
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Season 1 Episode 4 - We Need Brownies
06/29/2023
Season 1 Episode 4 - We Need Brownies
It's the return of Fina Mendoza! To celebrate the re-release of the book that inspired the podcast: Welcome to Washington Fina Mendoza (Chesapeake Press) in English AND Spanish, listen to how it all began. Here's a hint of what's to come. Fina and Gabby get ready for Halloween without Papa and Abuelita. Fina discovers some of the backstory of the Demon Cat of Capitol Hill. The Fina Mendoza Mysteries podcast is written and produced by Kitty Felde. Our cast includes: Amy Solano - Fina Mendoza Monica Vigil - Gabby Christine Avila - Abuelita Raul Garza – Papa Elizabeth Logun - Librarian Imelda Hinojosa - Tia Catalina Associate Producer - Hannah Matzecki Associate Sound Designer - Hunter Felde Music Composed and Performed - Andrew Barkan Logo Designer - Imelda Hinojosa The Fina Mendoza Mysteries podcast is based on the award-winning book series. You can purchase an autographed copy of or the Spanish language version from our friends at Village Well Books & Coffee by clicking . Sign up for the Facts Behind the Fiction newsletter and get the free teacher's guide to Fina Mendoza at the website .
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Season 1 Episode 3 - The Curse of the Demon Cat
06/22/2023
Season 1 Episode 3 - The Curse of the Demon Cat
It's the return of Fina Mendoza! To celebrate the re-release of the book that inspired the podcast: Welcome to Washington Fina Mendoza (Chesapeake Press) in English AND Spanish, listen to how it all began. Here's a hint of what's to come. Bad luck seems to haunt the Mendoza family. Fina is convinced that the mythical Demon Cat of Capitol Hill is to blame. Fina starts detecting and discovers an important clue. Writer/Producer - Kitty Felde Our cast includes: Amy Solano - Fina Mendoza Monica Vigil - Gabby Raul Garza - Papa Susan Valot - Ms. Greenwood Linda Graves - Claudia India Scaglione - Becka William Beemer - Michael Susan Valot - Ms. Greenwood Steve Gamber - John the Staffer Steve DeVorkin - Senator Something Associate Producer - Hannah Matzecki Associate Sound Designer - Hunter Felde Music Composed and Performed - Andrew Barkan Logo Designer - Imelda Hinojosa The Fina Mendoza Mysteries podcast is based on the award-winning book series. You can purchase an autographed copy of or the Spanish language version from our friends at Village Well Books & Coffee by clicking . Sign up for the Facts Behind the Fiction newsletter and get the free teacher's guide to Fina Mendoza at the website .
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Season 1 Episode 2 - If You Want a Friend in Washington
06/15/2023
Season 1 Episode 2 - If You Want a Friend in Washington
It's the return of Fina Mendoza! To celebrate the re-release of the book that inspired the podcast: Welcome to Washington Fina Mendoza (Chesapeake Press) in English AND Spanish, listen to how it all began. Here's a hint of what's to come. Fina meets a new friend and gets a new job and a new identity: lady detective. Writer/Producer - Kitty Felde Our cast includes: Amy Solano - Fina Mendoza Monica Vigil - Gabby Raul Garza - Papa Linda Graves - Claudia India Scaglione - Becka William Beemer - Michael Susan Valot - Ms. Greenwood Steve Gamber - John the Staffer Steve DeVorkin - Senator Something Associate Producer - Hannah Matzecki Associate Sound Designer - Hunter Felde Music Composed and Performed - Andrew Barkan Logo Designer - Imelda Hinojosa The Fina Mendoza Mysteries podcast is based on the award-winning book series. You can purchase an autographed copy of or the Spanish language version from our friends at Village Well Books & Coffee by clicking . Sign up for the Facts Behind the Fiction newsletter and get the free teacher's guide to Fina Mendoza at the website .
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Season 1 Episode 1 - Welcome to Washington Fina Mendoza
06/08/2023
Season 1 Episode 1 - Welcome to Washington Fina Mendoza
It's the return of Fina Mendoza! To celebrate the re-release of the book that inspired the podcast: Welcome to Washington Fina Mendoza (Chesapeake Press) in English AND Spanish, listen to how it all began. Here's a hint of what's to come. Meet Fina Mendoza. She spends her after school hours in the U.S. Capitol where her father is a congressman. While hunting down a lost sweatshirt in the Capitol Crypt, Fina stumbles over a mysterious creature. Is it the ghost of George Washington? Or perhaps the Demon Cat of Capitol Hill? The Fina Mendoza Mysteries podcast is written and produced by Kitty Felde. Our cast includes: Amy Solano - Fina Mendoza Raul Garza – Papa Christine Avila - Abuelita Linda Graves - Claudia Melanie MacQueen - Capitol Policewoman Wenzel Jones - Statue of Caesar Rodney Elizabeth Logun - Demon Cat Members of Congress - Alan Canterbury, Stephanie Zielonka, Joanie Anglin, and Tad Daley Associate Producer - Hannah Matzecki Associate Sound Designer - Hunter Felde Music Composed and Performed - Andrew Barkan Logo Designer - Imelda Hinojosa Special thanks this week to Matt Lazlo and his interns Ben Morse and Eva Hofman. And thanks to Village Green. The Fina Mendoza Mysteries podcast is based on the award-winning book series. You can purchase an autographed copy of or the Spanish language version from our friends at Village Well Books & Coffee by clicking . Sign up for the Facts Behind the Fiction newsletter and get the free teacher's guide to Fina Mendoza at the website .
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Trailer for Season One of Welcome to Washington Fina Mendoza
06/01/2023
Trailer for Season One of Welcome to Washington Fina Mendoza
It's the return of Fina Mendoza! To celebrate the re-release of the book that inspired the podcast: Welcome to Washington Fina Mendoza (Chesapeake Press) in English AND Spanish, listen to how it all began. Here's a hint of what's to come.
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The State of the Union Address 2023
01/30/2023
The State of the Union Address 2023
On Tuesday night, February 7th, members of Congress from the House and Senate will hear a speech from President Biden about the State of the Union. Our Founding Fathers thought the annual speech to Congress was so important, they put it in the Constitution. But what IS the State of the Union address? And what's it like to be inside the U.S. Capitol, sitting in the House Gallery, above the lawmakers and Supreme Court Justices and the cabinet? In this special bonus episode of The Fina Mendoza Mysteries, we take you to the State of the Union address where a mysterious bird disrupts the speech. Want to know more about the history of the State of the Union address? Or the rebuttal speech? Check out our . The Fina Mendoza Mysteries follow the adventures of the 10-year-old daughter of a congressman, investigating mysteries in the U.S. Capitol. Kitty Felde is writer producer. The Fina Mendoza Mysteries podcast is based on the book State of the Union, by , published by Chesapeake Press. You can get an autographed copy of State of the Union, at the website . That’s also where you can find out more about the cast and crew of The Fina Mendoza Mysteries and a free download of the 56-page to the book and the podcast just by signing up for our . Every week, that newsletter includes the facts behind the fiction in the Fina Mendoza Mysteries. Cast: Amy Solano - Fina Mendoza Christine Avila - Abuelita Steven Cuevas - Papa Linda Graves - Claudia Mark Bramhall - President of the United States
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Losing is Democratic: Explaining January 6th to Kids
01/05/2023
Losing is Democratic: Explaining January 6th to Kids
How do you explain the events of January 6th to children? This special Fina Mendoza Mysteries episode is designed to help parents and teachers talk to young people about the attack on the U.S. Capitol two years ago and what larger lessons can be learned. FREE curriculum for this episode can be downloaded . There is a NEW e-book version of Losing is Democratic available for 99 cents on . The episode takes place on January 6th, 2021, in a zoom classroom, meeting remotely because of the pandemic. Our 10-year-old detective Fina Mendoza, the daughter of a congressman, has a new mystery to solve: who stole the 5th grade's pizza, a prize for the winner of a reading competition with the 4th grade? Fina and her classmates have parents who work in the U.S. Capitol and they learn of the attack during class. Their teacher, Miss Greenwood, helps them understand the events in a larger context. They discuss the electoral process, George Washington's decision not to run for a third term, traditional post-game high fives in baseball, and how John Adams and Thomas Jefferson found a way to reconciliation after a particularly nasty election. The Fina Mendoza Mysteries are based on a series of novels by Kitty Felde, including Welcome to Washington Fina Mendoza and State of the Union, published by Chesapeake Press and can be ordered at your local library, Amazon, or your favorite indie bookstore. KItty Felde covered Capitol Hill for public radio for nearly a decade. She used to explain how Congress works to grownups. Now, she explains it to children.
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Thanksgiving 2022
11/15/2022
Thanksgiving 2022
We celebrate Thanksgiving with Fina and the Mendoza family as they leave Washington to visit relatives in Los Angeles. Fina worries that the curse of the Demon Cat will follow them to California. The Fina Mendoza Mysteries follow the adventures of the 10-year-old daughter of a congressman, investigating mysterious animals in the U.S. Capitol. Writer/Producer - Kitty Felde Our cast includes: Amy Solano - Fina Mendoza Monica Vigil - Gabby Raul Garza - Papa Christine Avila - Abuelita Imelda Hinojosa - Tia Catalina Rachel Desztich - Tia Margarita Brian Bland - Veteran Steve DeVorkin - Senator Something Associate Producer - Hannah Matzecki Associate Sound Designer - Hunter Felde Music Composed and Performed - Andrew Barkan Logo Designer - Imelda Hinojosa The Fina Mendoza Mysteries podcast is based on the award-winning book series. The latest title published by Chesapeake Press is available wherever great books are sold. You can find out more at our website Find out in The Fina Mendoza Mysteries podcast. Want to know the in The Fina Mendoza Mysteries? Sign up for our .
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Dia de los Muertos
10/25/2022
Dia de los Muertos
The Fina Mendoza Mysteries follow the adventures of the 10-year-old daughter of a congressman, investigating mysterious animals in the U.S. Capitol. Join the Mendoza family as they celebrate not only Halloween, but also Dia de los Muertos. Here's a link to for the episode. You'll find more eductional materials on our Facts Behind the Fiction blog at the website. The Fina Mendoza Mysteries are written and produced by Kitty Felde. Our cast includes: Amy Solano - Fina Mendoza Monica Vigil - Monica Christine Avila - Abuelita Hannah Matzecki is our associate producer. Our music is by composer and musician Andrew Barkan. Our logo designer is Imelda Hinojosa. The Fina Mendoza Mysteries are based on the books State of the Union and Welcome to Washington Fina Mendoza by Kitty Felde. Don't forget to rate and review!
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Let Kids Vote! Part Two
10/18/2022
Let Kids Vote! Part Two
The Fina Mendoza Mysteries follow the adventures of the 10-year-old daughter of a congressman, investigating mysterious animals in the U.S. Capitol. It’s a new school year for Fina Mendoza, another year of distance learning. Her teacher assigns a Genius Project, letting students pick the topic they’d like to research and present to the class. Since it's an election year and Fina’s congressman father is back in California campaigning for re-election, Fina decides to research voting. Specifically, letting kids younger than 18 cast a ballot. Real-life Congressman Mark Takano of Riverside, California zooms with the class to answer questions about youth voting. There is also a mystery to be solved: who broke into their classroom, ransacking the backpacks and rifling the teacher’s desk. Fina consults with her detecting partner, a giant orange dog named Senator Something, and talks her sister into accompanying her on a field trip to see if her hunch about the culprit is correct. There is FREE for this episode. And if you want to know the history of lowering the voting age, check out our blog. The Fina Mendoza Mysteries are written and produced by Kitty Felde Our cast includes: Amy Solano as Fina Mendoza Monica Vigil as Gabby Susan Valot appears as Ms. Greenwood India Scalione plays Becka Eddie Pike plays Michael and Myka Scalione plays Margaret Laura Stegman appears as Congresswoman Mitchell And Steve DeVorkin is Senator Something Hannah Matzecki is our associate producer. Our music is by composer and musician Andrew Barkan. Our logo designer is Imelda Hinojosa. The Fina Mendoza Mysteries are based on the books State of the Union and Welcome to Washington Fina Mendoza by Kitty Felde.
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Let Kids Vote! Part One
10/11/2022
Let Kids Vote! Part One
The Fina Mendoza Mysteries follow the adventures of the 10-year-old daughter of a congressman, investigating mysterious animals in the U.S. Capitol. It’s a new school year for Fina Mendoza, another year of distance learning. Her teacher assigns a Genius Project, letting students pick the topic they’d like to research and present to the class. Since it's an election year and Fina’s congressman father is back in California campaigning for re-election, Fina decides to research voting. Specifically, letting kids younger than 18 cast a ballot. Real-life Congressman Mark Takano of Riverside, California zooms with the class to answer questions about youth voting. There is also a mystery to be solved: who broke into their classroom, ransacking the backpacks and rifling the teacher’s desk. Fina consults with her detecting partner, a giant orange dog named Senator Something, and talks her sister into accompanying her on a field trip to see if her hunch about the culprit is correct. There is FREE for this episode. And if you want to know the history of lowering the voting age, check out our blog. The Fina Mendoza Mysteries are written and produced by Kitty Felde Our cast includes: Amy Solano as Fina Mendoza Monica Vigil as Gabby Susan Valot appears as Ms. Greenwood India Scalione plays Becka Eddie Pike plays Michael and Myka Scalione plays Margaret Laura Stegman appears as Congresswoman Mitchell And Steve DeVorkin is Senator Something Hannah Matzecki is our associate producer. Our music is by composer and musician Andrew Barkan. Our logo designer is Imelda Hinojosa. The Fina Mendoza Mysteries are based on the books State of the Union and Welcome to Washington Fina Mendoza by Kitty Felde.
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Coming this week: Let Kids Vote!
10/08/2022
Coming this week: Let Kids Vote!
Just in time for the November elections, we're re-releasing our special 2-part election episode of The Fina Mendoza Mysteries. It's called "Let Kids Vote." The Fina Mendoza Mysteries follow the adventures of the 10-year-old daughter of a congressman, investigating mysterious animals in the U.S. Capitol. Free for this episode.
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Meet Steve DeVorkin who plays Senator Something and Fr. Andrew
10/04/2022
Meet Steve DeVorkin who plays Senator Something and Fr. Andrew
The Fina Mendoza Mysteries follow the adventures of the 10-year-old daughter of a congressman, investigating mysterious animals in the U.S. Capitol. Actor Steve DeVorkin channels our big orange dog Senator Something on the show. But this season, he also tackles another role: the House Chaplain Fr. Andrew. Find out more about the cast at the . Find out the in The Fina Mendoza Mysteries podcast. Season 2 of The Fina Mendoza Mysteries podcast is based on the book State of the Union, by , published by Chesapeake Press. You can get an autographed copy of State of the Union, at the website . That’s also where you can find out more about the cast and crew of The Fina Mendoza Mysteries and a free download of the 56-page to the book and the podcast just by signing up for our . That newsletter includes the facts behind the fiction in the Fina Mendoza Mysteries.
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Meet Fina Mendoza, Actress Amy Solano
09/27/2022
Meet Fina Mendoza, Actress Amy Solano
The Fina Mendoza Mysteries follow the adventures of the 10-year-old daughter of a congressman, investigating mysterious animals in the U.S. Capitol. Actress Amy Solano plays Fina Mendoza. And here's a secret: she's not really a 10-year-old girl. Find out more about the cast at the . Find out the in The Fina Mendoza Mysteries podcast. Season 2 of The Fina Mendoza Mysteries podcast is based on the book State of the Union, by , published by Chesapeake Press. You can get an autographed copy of State of the Union, at the website . That’s also where you can find out more about the cast and crew of The Fina Mendoza Mysteries and a free download of the 56-page to the book and the podcast just by signing up for our . That newsletter includes the facts behind the fiction in the Fina Mendoza Mysteries.
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Meet Gabby Mendoza, played by Monica Vigil
09/20/2022
Meet Gabby Mendoza, played by Monica Vigil
The Fina Mendoza Mysteries follow the adventures of the 10-year-old daughter of a congressman, investigating mysterious animals in the U.S. Capitol. In real life, actress Monica Vigil is a brand new third grade teacher. On The Fina Mendoza Mysteries podcast, she plays Fina Mendoza's older sister Gabby. Monica talks about her character in Season 2 and her real-life relationship with actress Amy Solano who plays Fina. Find out more about the cast at the . Find out the in The Fina Mendoza Mysteries podcast. Season 2 of The Fina Mendoza Mysteries podcast is based on the book State of the Union, by , published by Chesapeake Press. You can get an autographed copy of State of the Union, at the website . That’s also where you can find out more about the cast and crew of The Fina Mendoza Mysteries and a free download of the 56-page to the book and the podcast just by signing up for our . That newsletter includes the facts behind the fiction in the Fina Mendoza Mysteries.
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Steven Cuevas on Papa the Congressman
09/13/2022
Steven Cuevas on Papa the Congressman
The Fina Mendoza Mysteries follow the adventures of the 10-year-old daughter of a congressman, investigating mysterious animals in the U.S. Capitol. Steven Cuevas spends much of his time as a public radio journalist, interviewing politicians. In The Fina Mendoza Mysteries podcast, he plays a politician, Congressman Arturo Mendoza of California's 34th congressional district. Steven talks to writer/producer Kitty Felde about his character and real-life politicians LA City Attorney Mike Feuer and LA Mayor Eric Garcetti. Want to know the Facts Behind the Fiction in The Fina Mendoza Mysteries? Check out our . Season 2 of The Fina Mendoza Mysteries podcast is based on the book State of the Union, by , published by Chesapeake Press. You can get an autographed copy of State of the Union, at the website . That’s also where you can find out more about the cast and crew of The Fina Mendoza Mysteries and a free download of the 56-page to the book and the podcast just by signing up for our . Every week, that newsletter includes the facts behind the fiction in the Fina Mendoza Mysteries.
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Meet Abuelita: Actress Christina Avila
09/06/2022
Meet Abuelita: Actress Christina Avila
The Fina Mendoza Mysteries follow the adventures of the 10-year-old daughter of a congressman, investigating mysterious animals in the U.S. Capitol. There are two Fina in the Mendoza household: Fina, the 10-year-old detective in the U.S. Capitol, and her grandmother Abuelita. Actress Christine Avila brings Abuelita to life. Meet her in this bonuse episode. Want to know the Facts Behind the Fiction in The Fina Mendoza Mysteries? Check out our . Season 2 of The Fina Mendoza Mysteries podcast is based on the book State of the Union, by , published by Chesapeake Press. You can get an autographed copy of State of the Union, at the website . That’s also where you can find out more about the cast and crew of The Fina Mendoza Mysteries and a free download of the 56-page to the book and the podcast just by signing up for our . Every week, that newsletter includes the facts behind the fiction in the Fina Mendoza Mysteries.
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Season 2 Episode 18 - SEASON FINALE - The Message from Chickcharney
08/30/2022
Season 2 Episode 18 - SEASON FINALE - The Message from Chickcharney
The Fina Mendoza Mysteries follow the adventures of the 10-year-old daughter of a congressman, investigating mysterious animals in the U.S. Capitol. In Episode 18, all of Washington is talking about the capture of the Burrowing Owl that pooped on the president during the State of the Union address. But not about Fina. Papa's political fundraiser with LA food trucks seems to be a huge success. And Fina gets a very special letter. Want to know the in this episode? This week, we highlight some of the more creative events over the years. The Fina Mendoza Mysteries are written and produced by Kitty Felde. Our cast includes: Amy Solano - Fina Mendoza Monica Vigil - Gabby Christine Avila - Abuelita Steven Cuevas - Congressman Arturo Mendoza Tamika Katon Donegal - Monica Waiter - Wenzel Jones Andrea Felix-Cervantes is our stage manager. Our music is written and performed by Andrew Barkan, and our logo designer is Imelda Hinojosa. Season 2 of The Fina Mendoza Mysteries podcast is based on the book State of the Union, by , published by Chesapeake Press. Autographed copies of State of the Union are available for purchase at the website . That’s also where you can find out more about the cast and crew of The Fina Mendoza Mysteries and a free download of the 56-page to the book and the podcast just by signing up for our . That newsletter includes the facts behind the fiction in the Fina Mendoza Mysteries.
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Season 2 Episode 17 - Beware the Rayburn Garage
08/23/2022
Season 2 Episode 17 - Beware the Rayburn Garage
The Fina Mendoza Mysteries follow the adventures of the 10-year-old daughter of a congressman, investigating mysterious animals in the U.S. Capitol. In Episode 17, Fina and her loyal canine companion Senator Something track down Chickcharney in one of the U.S. Capitol's parking garages. But will Fina learn the bird's secret message? Want to know the in this episode? This week, we explain The Fina Mendoza Mysteries are written and produced by Kitty Felde. Our cast includes: Amy Solano - Fina Mendoza Monica Vigil - Gabby Christine Avila - Abuelita Steven Cuevas - Congressman Arturo Mendoza Tamika Katon Donegal - Monica Construction Worker - Daniel Leslie Steve Devorkin - Senator Something Andrea Felix-Cervantes is our stage manager. Our music is written and performed by Andrew Barkan, and our logo designer is Imelda Hinojosa. Season 2 of The Fina Mendoza Mysteries podcast is based on the book State of the Union, by , published by Chesapeake Press. You can get an autographed copy of State of the Union, at the website . That’s also where you can find out more about the cast and crew of The Fina Mendoza Mysteries and a free download of the 56-page to the book and the podcast just by signing up for our . Every week, that newsletter includes the facts behind the fiction in the Fina Mendoza Mysteries.
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Season 2 Episode 16 - It's All Happening at the Zoo
08/16/2022
Season 2 Episode 16 - It's All Happening at the Zoo
The Fina Mendoza Mysteries follow the adventures of the 10-year-old daughter of a congressman, investigating mysterious animals in the U.S. Capitol. In Episode 16, Fina's investigation takes her to the National Zoo where she finds out more about the Burrowing Owls. But Fina's client Monica suffers a major setback. Want to know the Facts Behind the Fiction in this episode? This week, we explain . The Fina Mendoza Mysteries are written and produced by Kitty Felde. Our cast includes: Amy Solano - Fina Mendoza Steven Cuevas - Congressman Arturo Mendoza Linda Graves - Claudia Elizabeth Logun - Bird Lady Tamika Katon Donegal - Monica Steve Devorkin - Senator Something Andrea Felix-Cervantes is our stage manager. Our music is written and performed by Andrew Barkan, and our logo designer is Imelda Hinojosa. Season 2 of The Fina Mendoza Mysteries podcast is based on the book State of the Union, by , published by Chesapeake Press. You can get an autographed copy of State of the Union, at the website . That’s also where you can find out more about the cast and crew of The Fina Mendoza Mysteries and a free download of the 56-page to the book and the podcast just by signing up for our . Every week, that newsletter includes the facts behind the fiction in the Fina Mendoza Mysteries.
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