The Latino Vote

EquisLabs is a top-rated source for Latino research and polling: https://www.weareequis.us/equis-labs Find Carlos Odio on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/carlosodio.bsky.social And on X: https://x.com/carlosodio Change in Raw Vote Turnout: https://bsky.app/profile/carlosodio.bsky.social/post/3lawkjd4lj22e - Mike Madrid welcomes back the leading expert in Latino voter data and co-founder of Equis...

The 2024 election left many political insiders grappling with Trump's unexpected gains across the board, while also unfairly blaming Latino voters. In this post-election debrief, Chuck and Mike pull back the curtain on what went wrong for Democrats and how they've lost touch with blue-collar America. They tackle hard truths about shifting Latino allegiances, explain why economic messagin...

Check out Soledad O'Brien's episode of Scripps News' In Real Life  series: War on La Radio on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzIC52me_4c As per Scripps News: 'Soledad O’Brien shows the battle to reach Latino voters over the radio as both progressives and conservatives vie for political influence on the airwaves.' - https://www.scrippsnews.com/documentaries/in-re...

Don't let the Trump campaign get away with its slanderous remarks on Puerto Rico. Help spread the word! Donate to Nuestro PAC and let Chuck know which state he should reach out to next: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/nuestropac - There are 3 rules to Puerto Rico Fight Club: Don't ever trash-talk the island.  Bad Bunny is King. Never talk about Puerto Rico Fight Club. In this pre-elect...

With the election fast approaching, our hosts sit down with Carlos Eduardo Espina, a social media influencer and advocate , alongside a team of filmmakers behind the PBS documentary "Voces: Latino Vote 2024" . Carlos shares his journey from an aspiring political science student to a leading Latino voice on TikTok for Latino advocacy amassing millions of followers along the way. While Car...

Remember, November 5 is 18 days away! Chuck and Mike share key insights from recent races, focusing on the shifting dynamics in battleground states. Chuck highlights the significance of Senate candidate Ruben Gallego’s lead in Arizona while raising concerns about the tightening race in Wisconsin, where changing demographics and union member defection are reshaping voter behavior. The discussion tu...

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Check out Ron Steslow's eye-opening Politicology podcast series. https://politicology.com/ Featured in the Rolling Stones, the Los Angeles Times, Axios and other notable news outlets, Politicology, uncovers the cracks in our Democracy and what we can do to save it. - Chuck Rocha and Mike Madrid are joined by Politicology host Ron Steslow, to offer a special-live crossover episode at Paraiso T...

Mike Madrid offers weekly updates on his very own Substack - The Great Transformation with Mike Madrid. Read his latest record on immigration: ' Kamala Goes To The Border'  : https://greattransformation.substack.com/p/kamala-goes-to-the-border - Kamala's strategic moves to tighten her stance on border security through a visit to Arizona, has Mike Madrid dancing in celebration for ta...

From the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute's gala to the White House’s reception, there are plenty of vibrant Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations happening in Washington, D.C. Chuck Rocha and Mike Madrid discuss the events highlighting Latino culture, activism, and the trailblazers carving the path to American politics. Meanwhile, Chuck and Mike provide a deep dive into Spanish languag...

Learn more about Poder NC Action's ongoing efforts to build a strong Latino community and increase voter participation in North Carolina by visiting their website: https://poderncaction.org/ Check out the video on their signature ballot information event 'Ballots y Belleza' where voters get pampered with a free beauty service while a Poder Ambassador walks them through their sample...

Chuck joins us this episode from Mexico City! Welcome home hermano! It’s the final 60 days of the presidential campaign and Chuck & Mike are here to compare the fundraising race between Harris and Trump. Does more money for big ticket campaigns matter for local races? Or does it even matter with so little time left? They also discuss the evolving battlefield in key battleground states, like Pe...

Read the breaking story from CBS News, ' Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton raids Latino Democrats' homes, including those of LULAC members ': https://www.cbsnews.com/news/texas-attorney-general-ken-paxton-raids-latino-democrats-lulac-homes/ - Following recent raids led by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on longtime League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) activists, includ...

Turn down for Chuck - who is calling in live, from a secretive warehouse in Chicago deep in the heart of the Democratic National Convention, to share with Mike all of the standout moments, including impactful speeches from Biden, AOC, and the Obamas, and the key figures shaping the party's swing in momentum.  Chuck, who’s been attending Democratic conventions since 1996, notes the high moment...

If you haven't yet, check out Kamala Harris' pledge to increase border security in her new ad: https://youtu.be/hamD7RueuvA - "The good news is, you're going to see a reorientation of the Democratic Party. It's not just going to be a party of rich, old, white, progressive people anymore. It's not. It needs to be a working class party. Kamala is giving you a reset, and...

If you haven't yet, catch up on Gil Duran's recent coverage of Tech Billionaires' quest for corporate democracy: ' Where J.D. Vance Gets His Weird, Terrifying Techno-Authoritarian Ideas' - https://newrepublic.com/article/183971/jd-vance-weird-terrifying-techno-authoritarian-ideas ' The Tech Baron Seeking to Purge San Francisco of “Blues”' - https://newrepublic.co...

Despite all the recent political turmoil, at least Chuck Rocha managed to get a volleyball victory at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus PAC retreat. Even the small victories matter. Chuck and Mike reflect on the shocking assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania; and its impact on the 2024 election. Additionally, they cover the highlights and plenty low-lights at the...

Watch the four-part series "Imperfect Paradise: Return to Mexico" hosted by Antonia Cereijido: https://laist.com/shows/imperfectparadise - We got something very special to share with you on this episode of the Latino Vote podcast. Our guest, award-winning journalist Antonia Cereijido, shares insights from her podcast, "Imperfect Paradise: Return to Mexico." This four part serie...

Mike is absent this week, leaving Chuck to call all the shots. He has made the entire staff wear cowboy hats until Mike returns. In this episode, Chuck Rocha is joined by a special guest, Kristian Ramos, a distinguished strategic communications expert with a deep understanding of Latino politics and representation. The two dive into the multi-layer enigma and that can only be described as, Latino...

The Latino Vote Podcast returns to Vegas with an exclusive live recording! In this special episode, Chuck Rocha and Mike Madrid bring the show to NALEO Educational Fund's 41st annual conference as they sit down with Telemundo's Nicole Suárez to talk about the critical issues and diverse opinions driving the Latino electorate today. From contrasting viewpoints on Biden's immigration...

The Latino Century Audio Book read by Lee Osorio coming June 18! Pre-Order your copy of  The Latino Century  with Simon & Schuster: Tinyurl.com/latinocentury Or Buy the #1 New Release on Amazon. - Join hosts Mike Madrid and Chuck for an in-depth discussion on the evolving landscape of immigration policy and its impact on Latino voters. In this episode, they delve into President Biden's re...

The Latino Century Audio Book read by Lee Osorio coming June 18! Pre-Order your copy of  The Latino Century  with Simon & Schuster: Tinyurl.com/latinocentury Or Buy the #1 New Release on Amazon. - Mike Madrid and Chuck Rocha discuss the strategic use of Spanish language radio and its critical role in reaching Latino voters. This tried-and-true medium resonates across generations, from traditio...

The Latino Century Audio Book read by Lee Osorio coming June 18! Pre-Order your copy of  The Latino Century  with Simon & Schuster: Tinyurl.com/latinocentury Or Buy the #1 New Release on Amazon. - Chuck Rocha reflects on the challenges of balancing a personal life with rigorous campaign schedules, sharing firsthand experiences of early voting setups in Washington, D.C. and the grueling demands...

In this episode, Chuck Rocha and Mike Madrid scrutinize recent heavy spending across the country from Rep. David Trone's heavily financed yet unsuccessful Senate campaign in Maryland to the GOP's Congressional Leadership Fund exorbitant advertising spending in California's Central Valley, particularly within Latino communities. Our hosts segue to the recent primary elections, focusi...

Why did two angry Mexicans start a podcast? To ‘taco’ bout the Latino Vote. – Because Juan angry Mexican is simply not enough. Or maybe they are angry because the joke was that bad. In this episode of the Latino Vote Podcast, Chuck and Mike venture into the heartland of America, shining a spotlight on lesser-known races with surprisingly high concentrations of Latino voters. They analyze Nikki Hal...