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The Latino Vote Podcast brings together the most sophisticated Latino voices in the country to provide you with insightful, accurate, unbiased, and timely information relating to the voting patterns and inclinations of the Nation’s Hispanics. Mike Madrid, a brilliant GOP strategist who has worked for several U.S. presidents, and who is also the founder of the 2020 “game-changing” Lincoln Project, and Chuck Rocha, the senior strategist of the Bernie Sanders Campaign and the most impactful political consultant in the country in the last quarter century, face off with host, Jason Villalba, a three-term former member of the Texas Legislature and now the respected Chairman of the Texas Hispanic Policy Foundation. Together, they bring you a ringside seat to a “no-holds barred” discussion of, The Latino Vote. 

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Mike Madrid welcomes back the leading expert in Latino voter data and co-founder of EquisLabs, Carlos Odio. Together, they separate fact from fiction of the 2024 election, and contemplate a path forward for the Democratic Party by reconnecting with the Latino working-class.Key topics include: What the data reveals about Latino voter shifts in battleground states and across the nation. The challenges of micro-targeting versus broader campaign strategies. The ‘Credibility Gap’...
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 messaging fell flat, and discuss why many working-class voters feel abandoned by the party. With a sharp focus on a...
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_4cAs 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-real-life/in-real-life-war-on-la-radio-It's finally election day! Remember to go vote!In this special election episode, C...
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-election episode, we cover the 'closing arguments' from both parties, especially highlighting the Puerto Rican ba...
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 Carlos reveals what younger generations of Latinos care about most in today's divided political environment, the...
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 turns to Donald Trump’s recent town hall on Univision and Vice President Kamala Harris's strategic de...
From hitting Grand Slams for the Dodgers and Padres to letting his values walk-off to be Trump's number one cheerleader, celebrate the fall from grace of this southern California baseball icon by getting your own free Steve MAGArvey baseball card! Just tweet #TheLatinoVotePodcast & DM us at https://x.com/TheLatino_Vote, to get yours FOR FREE!-Chuck and Mike dive into the intersection of natural disasters and politics, focusing on the impact of Hurricane Milton on Florida's communities and...
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 Taqueria. As the three of them unveil the political strategies behind Vice President Harris' visit to the ...
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 taking his advice to heart. Democrats need to take this issue seriousl- wait... Mike is dancing? ¡Dios mío!In thi...
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 language advertising spending, revealing stark contrasts between Democratic and Republican efforts.-Recorded S...
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 ballot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRvZpqGdvNA-If you are looking for an insightful view into the future of ...
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 Pennsylvania, Georgia, and North Carolina, as well as the peculiar polling trends in Nevada.-Recorded...
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, including elderly volunteers, this gripping episode uncovers the potentially politically motivated crackdown on Latino vot...
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 momentum convention has generated for the Democrats. But is it enough to persuade Latino voters away fro...
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 you ignore the reset at your own peril." A good warning from Mike Madrid.Chuck Rocha and Mike Madrid dive into the surprising im...
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.com/article/180487/balaji-srinivasan-network-state-plutocrat-Mike Madrid steps in as solo-host to explore the unsettling ambitions of tech...
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 Republican National Convention; focusing on the RNC convention's messaging and the strategic impl...
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 series examines the real-life consequences of U.S. immigration and the porous reality of those with lives on both sides of t...
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 Men... Well maybe not an enigma but certainly one of the most overlooked demographics in politics....
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 policy to the shifting political allegiances of younger Latino voters, Chuck and Mike provide insightful commenta...
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