Found In Translation With Ray Collazo

Rays Talk Show Episode 282: Julio Ricardo Varela of the In the Thick Podcast and Latino Rebels joins Host Ray Collazo to discuss the 'white tears 101' of a recent Washington Post article that turned heads and brought to question cultural competence in mainstream media. Collazo and Varela go into depth on the problems that sprouted out of this article: from invisibilty of Latinos in media to ignora...

Rays Talk Show Episode 281: Host Ray Collazo is joined by Immigration Reporter and Author Jo Napolitano to report on the continued separation of families on our Southern Border. Joe shares the atmosphere on the border and the immigrants literally waiting on a bridge for their chance at the American Dream. Ray shares the biggest lesson from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's stunning victory of NY Congress...

Rays Talk Show 280: Ray takes a break from the serious issues of the day to preview the World Cup with Futbol Analyst Andrea 'Soccer' Canales. Canales and Collazo analyze the legacies that are on the line for Lionel Messi, Christian Ronaldo and Neymar. Collazo and Canales also compare the careers of Lionel Messi and Lebron James. Canales breaks down her thoughts about the fates of Mexico, Argentin...

Rays Talk Show Episode 279: Host Ray Collazo is joined by journalist and political commentator Adriana Maestas to break down this week's California primary elections. What do the results mean for California, Latino political power and the battle for control of Congress. Maestas and Collazo also speculate if this is the end of former Los Angeles' Mayor Antonio Villaraigoza's political career and th...

Rays Talk Show Episode 278: Host Ray Collazo is joined by Natasha Lycia Ora Bannan of Latino Justice and the Lawyers Guild to discuss the attack on our children by the Federal Government. Bannan details the continued negligence in Puerto Rico and the endangerment of children on the Southern Border through hateful immigration enforcement. Hip-Hop Philosopher Mario Collazo joins to discuss what the...

Episode 277 of Rays Talk Show: Host Ray Collazo shares a choc full episode that includes the latest updates from Capitol Hill on the attack on Latino wealth and Immigrant policy 'discharges.' Collazo also shares what the primary election wins in Texas, Georgia and Pennsylvania mean for our politics. Hartford City Councilwoman Wildaliz Bermudez and Ohio leader Victor Leandry join Rays Talk Show to...

Rays Talk Show Episode 276: Host Ray Collazo is joined by Hip-Hop artist and Philly Sports Superfan Mario Collazo aka Planetary of Outerspace and Army of the Pharoahs to discuss how sports, music and politics are merging to make Philly center of our culture right now. The brothers talk about Meek Mill, Kanye, Kevin Hart, the Process, and the next generation of the Collazo musical legacy. Ray Colla...

Rays Talk Show Episode 275 : Host Ray Collazo is joined by Mikhel Harrison of Indivisible in an interview recorded in front of the Starbucks in Philadelphia where the highly questionable arrest of African-American patrons took place last week. They spoke about the link between the Starbucks incident and the hyper-aggressive ICE office in Pennsylvania as well as why Republicans are now attacking us...

Rays Talk Show Episode 274: Host Ray Collazo is joined by Congresswoman Nanette Diaz-Barragan and Latina environmental leaders on how they are fighting for the Clean Power Plan. Collazo also shares why 'we have no choice' and its important that 'everyone has a cousin in Whittier.' Highlights from episode 274: Trump Showed his @$$ Again (2:50) Latinas Act on Climate Part I (10:10) The Sucka Is Simp...

Rays Talk Show Episode 273: Hosts Ray Collazo and Elbert Garcia discuss how we move towards institutional solutions after homicide of Stephon Clark and empathic messaging in mainstream media of domestic terrorist Mark Anthony Conditt. Collazo interviews Democratic candidate for New Mexico Congressional District 1 Damon Martinez. Learn about what inspired Martinez to run for Congress and about how...

Rays Talk Show Episode 272: Host Ray Collazo is joined by co-host Elbert Garcia and special guest Marisabel Torres of UnidosUS to discuss the hottest issues impacting Latinos in politics and society. (1:30): Garcia on the ground with latest on FIU Bridge Collapse (6:50): How National School Walk Out Impact Gun Debate and who needs to "Move…Get Out They Way." (21:30): Marisabel Torres on attacks in...

Rays Talk Show Episode #271: Host Ray Collazo is joined by Yvonne Gutierrez of Planned Parenthood Texas Votes and Cristina TzinTzun of Jolt Texas on the implications of this weeks' Texas primary elections on Latinos in Texas and nationwide. Collazo also shares why Attorney General Jeff Sessions' visit to California this week was so shameful and why we are happy to say the words 'Saint Oscar.'

Rays Talk Show Episode 270: Host Ray Collazo is joined by Carlos Guevara of UnidosUS on what recent court decisions mean for DACA recipients and future of immigration debate. Carlos and Ray also discuss how immigration will impact Congress and Elections in 2018. Collazo also provides his analysis of how the youth of Parkland are leading a revolution of change for peaceful Americans everywhere. Lis...

Rays Talk Show Episode 269: Host Ray Collazo and guest Leo Perales share the visceral reaction of Latino and progressive activists to discussion of Senate Democrats to back down after 3 days of a government shutdown. Collazo and Perales speculate on what's next for the fight for DACA legislation and what Democrats need to do for Latinos to show them more love in 2018. Rays Talk show also discusses...

Rays Talk Show Episode 268 : Host Ray Collazo and Co-Host Leo Perales discuss the real danger of the *hithole-In-Chief and the biggest issue that came of out DHS Secretary Nielsen's testimony this week. Collazo shares the latest on potential DACA and CHIP deals that are in the balance as the government shutdown deadline looms this week. Hear what can make this deal happen and why Perales thinks De...

Rays Talk Show Episode 267: Host Ray Collazo talks about the latest threat to Puerto Rico that's coming in form of Republican Tax bills with Gretchen Sierra-Zorita of the National Puerto Rican Agenda. Gretchen outlines the provisions in the proposed tax bills that could do more harm to Puerto Rico than any hurricane. Gretchen reveals why mobilizing in Texas, Ohio and Pennsylvania around this issue...

Rays Talk Show Episode 266 : Host Ray Collazo is joined by Immigration Policy expert Carlos Guevara of UnidosUS to take a deepdive into the state of DACA/Dream Act policy. Collazo and co-host Leo Perales quiz Carlos on the state of play in Washington around potential Dream Act legislation potentially being shoe horned into current Budget/Tax Packages. What leverage do immigrant activists now have...

Rays Talk Show Episode 265: Host Ray Collazo is joined by Chicago Political expert Larry Gonzalez on legacy of retiring Congressman Luis Gutierrez and what's next for El Gallito.  Leo Perales joins to consider what leaders are ready to step up in Congress now that Gutierrez is leaving and review the other big political news with Ray. Latest on Tax debate, Puerto Rico, Net Neutrality and the big fo...

Rays Talk Show Episode 264 : Host Ray Collazo interviews activist and entrepreneur Wanda Mora about her experience mobilizing aid and advocacy through her Puerto Rico Strong campaign. Mora reveals how her campaign has raised $60K for relief efforts and what she has learned about herself and her community through this experience. Collazo and Mora discuss the next steps for Puerto Ricans to take con...

Rays Talk Show Episode 263: Host Ray Collazo and Co-Host Leo Perales of "The Perales Report" update us on this week's hottest political headlines. Updates on Puerto Rico: The humanitarian crisis continues while a company with 2 employees from Montana gets a $300 Million dollar contract. What could go wrong? Collazo and Perales why 'Voces Unidos' concert mattered. Jeff Flake's resignation: How does...

Rays Talk Show Episode 262: Host Ray Collazo is joined by Marketing expert, philanthropist and Astros Superfan Rolando Rodriguez to update on the Texas recovery. Rodriguez shares how the Trill Multicultural team responded when some were scared to enter their communities in Houston in aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. Listen to how Trill raised money and brought hope to some communities that have stil...

RP261: Host Ray Collazo is joined by activist Angel Medina who shares his experience post Hurricane Maria and the real story on the island and throughout the diaspora. #UnidosPaPR Collazo is also joined by Leo Perales to discuss future of potential DACA deal, Budget attacks and impact of Trump/Corker feud on upcoming congressional fights.  Collazo and Perales debut the "Hey Ray" segment.  Prayers...

Rays Talk Show Episode 260: Host Ray Collazo and guest host Leo Perales provide latest update on Puerto Rico crisis. Why Trump hit a new low on his visit and what Puerto Ricans are thinking right now. Collazo lays out what needs to be focus now and what lessons Puerto Ricans should take from the harrowing last few weeks. Las Vegas is on everyone's minds, hearts and prayers. Collazo and Perales sha...

Rays Talk Show Episode 259: Host Ray Collazo provides latest updates on Zombiecare and his analysis on what Trump's attacks on pro athletes really mean. Collazo also shares the latest on the Puerto Rico and Mexico crises and why Puerto Rico is so important to millions of Americans and should be important to all of us. Listen to Marlene Peralta discuss the ongoing fight to pass DACA into law and he...

Rays Talk Show Episode 258: Host Ray Collazo discusses the 16th Anniversary of 9-11 with Jason Llorenz and why its still so relevant today.  Collazo also gets updates from Alex Easdale and other residents of Florida and Texas on recovery efforts and lessons learned from this incredible experience. Collazo also breaks down why we need to keep listening to Steve Bannon.