"The Queen of the Air" unveils the eventful history of John R. Brinkley, a notorious American pseudo-physician, alongside his groundbreaking establishment of a 1-million-watt radio station straddling the US-Mexico border in the 1930s. This exploration delves deeply into Brinkley's remarkable exploits and his substantial influence over both the realms of medicine and media broadcasting. Grounded in an extensive compilation of primary resources hailing from both Mexican and American archives-including personal diaries, correspondence, governmental records, and eyewitness narratives Ortiz Garza masterfully reanimates Brinkley's storied ventures with both clarity and wit, offering readers a vivid and entertaining portrayal of his audacious life and times. José Luis Ortiz Garza is a distinguished Mexican academic and researcher, known for his extensive work in the field of media history in Mexico. He earned his Ph.D. in Communications from the Universidad de Navarra in 1995. With over thirty years of research experience, Ortiz Garza is recognized for his contributions to the understanding of Mexican media history. He was the founder and Dean of the Communications Department at the Universidad Pan American in Mexico City, where he works as Emeritus Professor. His research interests and publications cover a wide range of topics related to media and communication in Mexico, highlighting his role as a leading figure in this academic field.