The Latino Vote

Recorded May 1, 2024. Our hosts are joined by special guest Mark Hugo Lopez, the Director of Race and Ethnicity Research at Pew Research Center, as they dig into the latest Latino voter trends and the polling intricacies that make their surveys the gold standard. Mark Hugo Lopez leads planning of the Center’s research agenda focused on chronicling the diverse, ever-changing racial and ethnic lands...

Recorded April 24, 2024. Ever wonder how Mike Madrid can predict the shifting dynamics of the Latino voting block years in advance? Despite the rumors, he does not interpret patterns in cloud formations. The man of many talents, Mike Madrid, reveals it all in his very own book - The Latino Century, How America’s Largest Minority Is Transforming Democracy . The Latino Century is an insightful inves...

Recorded on April 10, 2024. Have you heard the news lately? President Biden announces plans for an executive order to lock down asylum-seekers at the southern border? New polls show an upswing in Latino vote for former President Trump? Arizona Supreme Court reinstates an almost total abortion ban from 1864, back when Mike Madrid was a freshman in high school? Our hosts might have something to say...

Recorded on March 13, 2024. Welcome back to the Latino Vote Podcast, where Mike Madrid rule #bazillion is that Chuck Rocha will always match high quality campaign advice with even higher quality looks. In this lively episode, our hosts dive into Joe Biden's nomination win, and offer prime political foresight as to what both candidates will do with all the extra time until the November electio...

Join us for a post-Super Tuesday analysis where Chuck Rocha and Mike Madrid delve into the intricate details of political races across the country and what the results mean come the General Election in November.  From Nikki Haley's not-so-surprising exit to Mitch McConnell's endorsement of Donald Trump, no stone is left unturned. They dive deep into the dynamics of key Republican and Dem...

No guests this time, just Chuck and Mike: raw, unfiltered, and heated. Making this a must watch episode. On episode 36 of the Latino Vote podcast,  Chuck Rocha and Mike Madrid dive into the intricacies of the political landscape following the Michigan primary and offer their observations ahead of Super Tuesday. With candid discussions and passionate insights, they dissect the missed opportunities...

The wild Hispanic Republican: illusive, majestic, and the newest guest on our show! In this episode, the boys are joined by special guest, Brittany Martinez for a candid conversation about her experience working for the Republican Party. From their roots in diverse communities to their journeys to Capitol Hill, Chuck, Mike, and Brittany share their unique perspectives on navigating the world of po...

Chuck Rocha and Mike Madrid welcome special guest Michelle Mayorga, a highly regarded and diverse Latina pollster.  Michelle's impressive career path, starting from volunteering for political campaigns in high school, eventually lead to her being named 2022's Pollster of the Year! In this episode, Michelle's expertise helps guide Chuck and Mike through the nuances of polling methodo...

Did you think we would have a Puerto Rican guest last episode and call it quits? We’re going back-to-back, Puerto Rico style. In this episode, Chuck Rocha and Mike Madrid are joined by special guest Julio Ricardo Varela, a media expert, MSNBC columnist, and founder of Latino Rebels. Julio shares his unique journey from Puerto Rico to Boston, highlighting his experiences in journalism, educational...

For episode 32, Chuck Rocha and Mike 'Is-Always-Right' Madrid are joined by special guest Adrian Carrasquillo, a seasoned journalist from The Messenger. Together, the trio dissects the RNC's strategies, or lack thereof, in reaching out to Latino communities. Adrian shares his investigative journey, revealing how he uncovered the truth about the closure of nearly all of the RNC'...

Welcome back to Episode 31 of the Latino Vote Podcast! Your favorite old bald-headed Mexicans are back in the saddle, and there's a groundswell of energy as they dive further into the 2024 election. In this episode, Chuck and Mike discuss the aftermath of the New Hampshire primary, and what that means for the candidates moving forward. Can Nikki Haley have a comeback kid moment? Chuck and Mik...

Happy 2024 everyone and what better way to start off the New Year than with a brand spanking new episode of the Latino Podcast. Chuck Rocha and Mike Madrid are back to discuss the various political dynamics related to the Latino vote. Expect this year's podcast to be lively and engaging, with occasional humor and a whole lot of focus on the 2024 election year. In this short yet sweet episode,...

The Latino Vote Podcast is live from the Campaign and Election Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada. Hosts Chuck Rocha and Mike Madrid, a Democrat and a Republican, respectively, are joined by Martha Salazar, director of agency relations at Univision, and Romero Lopez, regional vice president of sales for Telemundo Las Vegas. The panelists discuss the way Spanish media and Latinos consume information, and...

On the Latino Vote podcast, Mike and Chuck provide an update on immigration and Republican Tony Gonzalez. They also talk about Mike's recent visit to the former leper colony of Malakawai, where he aimed to catch substantial bonefish. 00:00:19 Latino vote: immigration debate. 00:09:36 Immigration consumes both parties. 00:09:50 Latino Republicans face pressure. 00:19:59 Cubans oppose immigrati...

Chuck and Mike are back in those comfy pod chairs discuss Mike's recent recognition by UnidosUS and the Unidos US Capital Awards. The event was attended by Janet Morguia, Raul Itzaguirre, Senator Ben Ray Lujan, and Senator Alex Padilla, who Mike speaks about his past with. Chuck reflects on the honor of introducing Mike and the impact the podcast has had on lifting up the Latino community and...

This week on the Latino Vote podcast, Chuck Rocha and Mike Madrid discuss the upcoming primary season. They focus on the California Senate race, specifically candidates like Dianne Feinstein, Katie Porter, Adam Schiff, and Barbara Lee that are in the running. They also discuss three Congressional districts; 13, 22, and 27, in which Democrat Latinos may be expected to run in.  We look forward to ho...

It’s a New Year and 2023 has already brought much to discuss. On this episode of The Latino Vote, Mike and Chuck dive right in, analyzing the House speaker vote debacle and previewing larger discussion questions that they’ll be exploring this year such as:  What's happening in Cuba? How does it affect the Cuban vote here and differ from the history of Cuban politicization? Could 2023 finally...

In this episode of The Latino Vote, the guys are joined by Stephania Taladrid of the New Yorker to discuss the importance of her latinx heritage  and perspective to her journalistic career and also dive into the latest happenings since mid terms.  Tune in, Review, Share and Have a Happy Holidays! Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more episodes of The Latino Vote Podcast! Watch ou...

In this episode of The Latino Vote we are joined by Carlos Odio of Equis Labs to discuss the midterm elections and the latest Latino politics.  Thank you for listening to the Latino Vote with Chuck Rocha and Mark Madrid. If you like this podcast please subscribe, share and review this on your favorite podcast platform. And if you want more of our discussions and behind the scenes please join our P...

A brand new episode of The Latino Vote Podcast! Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more episodes of The Latino Vote Podcast! Watch our episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@thelatinovotepodcast Find us on Substack: https://substack.com/@thelatinovotepodcast Follow us on X (formerly Twitter) : https://twitter.com/TheLatino_Vote Visit our website for the latest Latino Vote news and...

In this episode of The Latino Vote podcast, Chuck and Mike recap the 2022 Midterm elections - state by state, district by district. Tune in to find out who won, who lost, and what we will learn over the coming weeks as election numbers continue to come in.  Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more episodes of The Latino Vote Podcast! Watch our episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@...

In this episode of The Latino Vote we talk to Paul Westcott of L2 to discuss the impact of data collection and insight generation on Latino communities leading into election day 2022.  Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more episodes of The Latino Vote Podcast! Watch our episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@thelatinovotepodcast Find us on Substack: https://substack.com/@thelatino...

In this episode of The Latino Vote, Mike plays hooky and Chuck sits down with Mayra Macias of Chief Strategy Officer Building Back US to talk discuss her journey into politics including her work in Chicago and Florida , how latinas are affecting elections and the latino vote in TX and VA and Mayra's role in shaping the next generation of Latinas in politics around the nation.  People we are j...

On this episode of The Latino Vote we have Fin Gómez, political director at CBS News. Fin joins us to discuss the latest in polls in battleground areas, how diversity in the newsroom is affecting polls and media and will Trump's influence continue to grow as we lead into midterms and 2024.  Thank you for listening to the Latino Vote with Chuck Rocha and Mark Madrid. If you like this podcast p...

Joining us on today's episode of The Latino Vote is Russell Contreras, Justice and Race reporter at Axios covering the policies and agencies at the heart of the administration of justice and how it impacts people of color. We discuss many hot topics including:  ● The Backlash to leaked audio  showcasing the racism of officials on LA City Council  ● DCCC Leaving Texas 15 ● We discuss the NY Ti...