THE COLLAZO SHOW: HOST RAFAEL "RAY" COLLAZO

Host Rafael "Ray" Collazo on how the word "criminal" is weaponized to gaslight us. From Delaney to Congress, the word is used to justify illegal behavior, including a historic theft of our tax money. Collazo shares what he believes is the real story behind these ICE Concentration Camps and the bigger question we must ask ourselves. Collazo gives us "March To The Midterms" updates from California t...

Delaney Hall And The Sisters Of SA Host Rafael "Ray" Collazo gives us an update on the ongoing protests inside and outside the Delaney ICE Detention Center in Newark, NJ. Collazo shares his political analysis of this moment and what bigger lesson it teaches us about our country. This moment speaks to a larger truth that we must confront to stop dying off as a global power and cohesive society. Sho...

"The Collazo Show" host Rafael "Ray" Collazo welcomes Mayra Rivera-Vazquez to the show. Rivera-Vazquez is a Democratic primary candidate in the South Carolina's 1st Congressional District. Vazquez-Rivera shares the impact of her lifetime of service "between Caguas and Carolina." She shares the lessons of mentors like Congressman Jim Clyburn and the reaction she is receiving from voters during her...

Host Rafael "Ray" Collazo analyzes the impact of the attacks to our voting rights in the immediate aftermath of the recent SCOTUS decision that largely dismantles the Voting Rights Act. Collazo drills down on how this decision and ongoing alledged political corruption are impacting the Puerto Rican community on the island and throughout the diaspora. Collazo shares why the success and legacy of tw...

The Collazo Show welcomes Carol Obando-Derstine to kick off our "Meet The Candidates" series.  Obando-Derstine is a candidate to become the Democratic nominee for Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District. The 7th Congressional District is one of the hottest Congressional races in the country and is seen as a bell-weather for state and national politics. Obando Derstine would become the first Hisp...

Host Rafael "Ray" Collazo reflects on receiving the INDEPENDENT MEDIA VANGUARD AWARD at the annual Brown and Bougie Brunch held in Washington, DC during the White House Correspondents' Dinner Weekend. Brown and Bougie celebrates the accomplishments of Latino journalists in News and Politics. Collazo was honored for advancing innovative Latino media and expanding access to trusted information throu...

Host Rafael "Ray" Collazo records episode in this car during his sons' sports practice. As he tries to prevent his phone from overheating, Collazo analyzes the true lesson of newly elected New Jersey Congresswoman Analillia Mejia's stunning electoral victory. Collazo also provides us an update on the California Governor's race and the historic signficance of power couple Jose E. Feliciano and Kwan...

Host Rafael "Ray" Collazo analyzes the true meaning of Trump's attacks on Pope Leo and the Catholic Church. Collazo provides a call to action to Latino Catholics on what to focus on after these historic threats to our faith. Collazo updates us on the fallout from Congressman Eric Swalwell's exit from the California Governor's race and Congress after the public allegations of sexual assaults from s...

Host Rafael "Ray" Collazo is joined by Mauricio Garcia, the Senior Vice President of Programs at UNIDOSUS. UNIDOSUS (formerly National Council of La Raza) is the nation's largest Latino Civil Rights organization. UNIDOSUS recently released their "National Economic Prosperity Agenda." The Agenda seeks to unite leaders across various sectors — government, philanthropy, corporations, advocacy and loc...

Host Rafael "Ray" Collazo details why Americans are in the toxic relationship with our politics and what the TSA funding issues is really about. Collazo also lays out what Democrats need to do to lead during this crossroads in our Democracy. Collazo recaps No Kings rallies over the weekend and what organizing lessons Democratic leaders can learn from the #EsenciaNoVa protests in Puerto Rico and th...

Host Rafael "Ray" Collazo shares his commentary on news and issues at the intersection of leadership, politics and cultura. Collazo shares what phrase sums up our current state of affairs and connects the dots between ICE presence at airports and the issues Trump is trying to mask. How do we react to this constant state of distraction? Is it time to unite in California? Collazo calls on some polit...

Host Rafael "Ray" Collazo lays out the reaction of Latino leaders across the country on the shocking relevations in the New York Times article on Cesar Chavez' alleged rapes and sexual assaults of multiple women and girls, including fellow civil rights icon Dolores Huerta. Collazo shares how own emotions and lessons learned from this tragic story. Collazo also analyzes the results from Illinois Lt...

Host Rafael "Ray" Collazo shares why the SAVE Act is such a danger to our democracy and a distraction to the real issues impacting all of us. Collazo also updates us on the impact of today's Illinois primary elections on our national politics.  Collazo also reflects on impact of World Baseball Classic on our sports landscape and pays homage to his father on his birthday.  Rest in Peace to Air Forc...

THE COLLAZO SHOW host Rafael "Ray" Collazo is joined by Santos aka The Baseball Aficionado to preview the World Baseball Classic con sabor boricua. Santos and Rafael break down the sports and social climate leading up to the tournament and the 'insurance' controversies that have some Latino fans thinking that the fix is in.  Santos analyzes each Pool and the prospects for the each nation in the 20...

Host Rafael "Ray" Collazo provides his bleary eyed analysis of initial election results in the Texas Democratic Senate Primary between Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett and State Representative James Talarico. Collazo shares his thoughts on why Talarico maintained a strong lead into the early morning and expected him to ultimately win. Find out what prominent Democrat of the past Collazo compared Tal...

Host Rafael "Ray" Collazo analyzes what Trump's War with Iran means for our country and our humanity. He also updates on movement in Texas Senate primary race and what the jumbled California Governor's race means to Latino voters.  Collazo also discusses why Bruno Mars and Jill Scott are what our souls needed right now.  Subscribe/rate/review "The Collazo Show Podcast" anywhere you listen to podca...

The Collazo Show host Rafael "Ray" Collazo is joined by his father Salsa historian "The Original" Ray Collazo. The Collazo's break down the legacy of Willie Colon and his impact on Salsa music and Puerto Rican/Latino culture over the last six decades.  Subscribe/rate/review/share The Collazo Show Podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts!

Host Rafael "Ray" Collazo shares the lessons his mother, Sonia Collazo, taught him on her heavenly birthday. Collazo breaks down how his mother's faith journey can teach us about how to live our lives and organize our communities.  Collazo analyzes why the "Texas Miracle" currently taking place is the biggest thing in politics and what the Democrats need to do to maximize this moment.  And who is...

The Collazo Show Podcast host Rafael "Ray" Collazo reflects on what Jesse Jackson meant to him and the Latino community writ large. Collazo shares how two encounters with Jackson 24 years apart defined his life.  Collazo also breaks down the long term impact of Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl performance and his leftover thoughts on those 13 minutes when Puerto Rican culture was truly center stage...

The Collazo Show Podcast host  Rafael "Ray" Collazo shares why the Latino cultural concept of Respecto  is so pertinent to this moment in our history. From Trump's illegal tarrifs, to the Epstein coverup, to hielo's lawlessness, the disintegration of our standards of respect maybe the biggest crisis we face. Collazo updates us on what is spurring on the historic early vote turnout of Democratic vo...

Welcome familia to The Collazo Show Podcast . The Collazo Show Podcast brings you to the intersection of leadership, politics and cultura. I am your host Rafael "Ray" Collazo and I bring you cutting edge commentary and our Philly Puerto Rican energy in conversations with the advocates, creatives and newsmakers who are saving our democracy and moving the culture. Please subscribe to The Collazo Sho...