Season 4 Episode 2: Ivan Taylor, Reporting the American Dream

August 5, 2026

About The Guest

Ivan Taylor

Ivan Taylor is an Emmy Award-winning bilingual journalist and general assignment reporter for CBS News Miami. With more than two decades of experience in television news, he has covered major events across the United States and Latin America, including historic political developments, natural disasters, and international affairs. Born in Nicaragua, Ivan came to the United States with his family in the 1980s and proudly calls South Florida home. When he’s not reporting, he enjoys reading, working out, and spending time with his family.

Taste of Traditions

Discover the recipes inspired by the dishes that celebrate our guests’ cultures, traditions, and favorite flavors.

Ivan’s favorite recipe is Nicaragua’s Gallo Pinto with Fried Plantains and Queso Fresco. If you’ve ever enjoyed a meal that’s this is sure to become a favorite. A beloved staple of Nicaraguan cuisine, this comforting dish features perfectly seasoned rice and beans served with sweet fried plantains and creamy fried queso fresco. Simple, satisfying, and rich in tradition, it’s a delicious way to experience the flavors that have brought families together for generations.

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Meet your host

Judy Pino

Brand Marketing Strategist & National Spokesperson

Award-winning storyteller, brand strategist, and national spokesperson for LIBRE, Judy Pino is passionate about advancing freedom and opportunity by elevating Hispanic voices through meaningful storytelling.

As host of Sabor a Freedom, a LIBRE Initiative podcast, she creates engaging conversations that inform, inspire, and empower listeners to achieve their American Dream.

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