The Moment with Jorge Ramos and Paola Ramos

Over the past year, Palestinian activist and Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil’s arrest has become a high-profile example of how deportation can be used as a tool of political intimidation. In this conversation, he reflects on how the experience has shaped his understanding of justice in America, on the same day an appeals court ruling responded to the possibility of his re-arrest....

From nationwide anti-ICE protests to President Trump’s drastic moves in foreign policy, one thing is already clear: 2026 is going to be another year that will challenge the way Americans live. To make sense of it all, Jorge and Paola sit down with The Moment’s executive producer, Daniel Alarcón, and invite grass-roots organizer Carolina Ortiz, to examine what these events may si...

This week, the United States struck Venezuela, captured Nicolás Maduro in a military operation that took less than three hours, and brought him to face drug trafficking charges in a U.S. court. As questions swirl about what comes next, we step back to examine this moment in a special roundtable conversation. Jorge and Paola are joined by Juan Gonzalez, a senior official during the Biden adm...

Bishop Mariann Budde made headlines when she called for mercy at President Trump’s 2025 inauguration. Today, she discusses how some Christian leaders have invoked faith to defend Trump’s harshest policies, what she is doing to protect her congregations from ICE, and why, even in times of fear and uncertainty, she says courage is contagious. You can listen now on the free iHeartRadio ap...

Anne Applebaum knows authoritarianism. Through her essays in The Atlantic and books, like Autocracy, Inc., she lays out the tactics that gradually erode democracies. In this big picture conversation, Applebaum helps us situate the current American moment and its global historical context. You can listen now on the  free iHeartRadio app . New episodes drop every Wednesday. The Moment is a prod...

Alex Padilla has worked in politics for decades, but many Americans came to know his name after he was apprehended during a DHS news conference. Now, the U.S. senator talks about how that incident shaped his fight against anti-immigrant policies, even if it means risking his own peace. You can listen now on the free iHeartRadio app . New episodes drop every Wednesday. The Moment is a production of...

Jessica Hoppe is an addiction activist and the author of the memoir First of the Family . She joins us this Thanksgiving to talk about addiction, its presence in our families and how it can spread through generations.  You can listen now on the free iHeartRadio app . New episodes drop every Wednesday. Follow us on Instagram at: @JorgeRamosNews @PaoRamos @RadioAmbulante @MyCulturaPodcasts See...

Arizona Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva became the final signature needed to set in motion the release of the Epstein files. In this conversation, she shares why the seven-week delay before being sworn in felt personal and how she plans to challenge the GOP at a moment of deep national division. Follow us on Instagram at: @JorgeRamosNews @PaoRamos @RadioAmbulante @MyCulturaPodcasts See omnystudio.c...

Tejano singer and Latin Grammy winner Bobby Pulido spent decades onstage, but now he has a new challenge: politics. In this wide-ranging conversation, the Tejano music icon talks about what’s at stake for his community and how his career in music has prepared him for public service. You can listen now on the free iHeartRadio app . New episodes drop every Wednesday. Follow us on Instagram at:...

It’s been a full year since Donald Trump won the presidency once again. Now, after a round of elections in a few states, @JorgeRamosNews and @PaoRamos unpack the results in a conversation with The Moment ’s Executive Producer, Daniel Alarcón. New episodes drop every Wednesday. Listen now on the free  iHeartRadio app .  Follow us on Instagram at: @JorgeRamosNews @PaoRam...

Democratic senator Ruben Gallego joins us to talk about what he believes should be his party’s focus as we move toward the midterms, his approach to winning Latino men, and why the pain of a government shutdown will be worth it.   You can listen now on the free iHeartRadio app . New episodes drop every Wednesday. Follow us on Instagram at: @JorgeRamosNews @PaoRamos @RadioAmbulante...

Former White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre discusses her new book, “Independent,” and explains her surprising decision to leave the Democratic Party, after being part of it at the highest levels for more than twenty years.  You can listen now on the free iHeartRadio app . New episodes drop every Wednesday. Follow us on Instagram at: @JorgeRamosNews @PaoRamos @RadioAmbul...

Jorge and Paola Ramos sit down with renowned author, social activist, and feminist icon Isabel Allende to discuss the state of democracy in the U.S. today, why women’s rights must constantly be defended, and how looking back at our history is crucial in times like these. You can listen now on the free iHeartRadio app. New episodes drop every Wednesday. Follow us at: @JorgeRamosNews @PaoRamos...

Jorge and Paola Ramos sit down with award-winning actor, writer, producer and activist John Leguizamo, to reflect on his identity, his fight against Hollywood’s gatekeepers, and how our shared Latinidad can unite and empower us now more than ever. You can listen now on the free iHeartRadio app. New episodes drop every Wednesday. Follow us at: @JorgeRamosNews @PaoRamos @RadioAmbulante @MyCult...

V Spehar, political advocate and creator of Under the Desk News, is one of TikTok’s most trusted news sources. With more than 4.5 million followers, V has built a powerful platform by breaking down politics with care, clarity, and a distinct viewpoint. Listen now on the free iHeartRadio app. New episodes drop every Wednesday. Follow us on Instagram at: @JorgeRamosNews @PaoRamos @RadioAmbulan...

Anthony Romero, the longest-serving executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union, joins us to talk about free speech and the new McCarthyism, ICE detentions, the fight to protect birthright citizenship, and the cultural influence of Bad Bunny. You can listen now on the free iHeartRadio app . New episodes drop every Wednesday. The Moment is a production of Radio Ambulante Studios and iH...

Bienvenidos a The Moment . Each week, journalists Jorge Ramos and Paola Ramos — a father-daughter duo- bring the Latino perspective to the center of today’s conversation with guests who are redefining politics, power, and identity in America. In our first episode, New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joins us to talk about what it takes to win the Latino vote, how to make the...

The Moment unpacks these uncertain times with legendary journalist Jorge Ramos and acclaimed author and MSNBC contributor Paola Ramos. Together, father and daughter will sit down with some of the biggest thinkers, politicians, artists and activists to bring you thought-provoking conversations from a unique Latino perspective. The Moment is a production of Radio Ambulante Studios and iHeart's My Cu...