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The Latino Vote

The Latino Vote

112 episodes

23 hours ago

In this special edition of The Latino Vote Podcast, Chuck Rocha and Mike Madrid are joined by Helen Torres, CEO of Hispanas Organized for Political Equality (HOPE), and Mike Murphy, veteran Republican strategist, for a dynamic USC Center for the Political Future panel discussion on the fastest-growing and most consequential voting bloc in American politics: The Latino Voter. The panel tackles the seismic shifts in Latino voting patterns, from the historic 22-point collapse in Democratic suppo...

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In this special edition of The Latino Vote Podcast, Chuck Rocha and Mike Madrid are joined by Helen Torres, CEO of Hispanas Organized for Political Equality (HOPE), and Mike Murphy, veteran Republican strategist, for a dynamic USC Center for the Political Future panel discussion on the fastest-growing and most consequential voting bloc in American politics: The Latino Voter. The panel tackles the seismic shifts in Latino voting patterns, from the historic 22-point collapse in Democratic suppo...

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Episodes (20/112)

The Latino Vote

Latino Voters: The Midterms and Beyond - A USC Center for the Political Future Special. With Mike Murphy & Helen Torres

In this special edition of The Latino Vote Podcast, Chuck Rocha and Mike Madrid are joined by Helen Torres, CEO of Hispanas Organized for Political Equality (HOPE), and Mike Murphy, veteran Republican strategist, for a dynamic USC Center for the Political Future panel discussion on the fastest-growing and most consequential voting bloc in American politics: The Latino Voter. The panel tackles the seismic shifts in Latino voting patterns, from the historic 22-point collapse in Democratic suppo...

1 day ago

56 minutes

The Latino Vote

Arizona's Waiting Congresswoman: Interview with Congresswoman-elect Adelita Grijalva

In this powerful episode recorded during the government shutdown, Chuck Rocha welcomes Congresswoman-elect Adelita Grijalva to discuss the unprecedented delay in her swearing-in. Despite winning her Arizona CD-7 special election 29 days prior, Speaker Johnson has refused to swear her in, leaving 812,000 constituents without representation. Adelita shares the personal cost of running for office—resigning from her paid position, only to face obstruction after her victory. She reveals how consti...

1 week ago

20 minutes

The Latino Vote

From Homecoming to Hatch Act: Voting Rights Act Under Threat & Middle East Peace

Check out Gina Hinojosa's interview announcing her run for Texas Governor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kocf9-4zPtw - Chuck Rocha returns from his Texas homecoming with stories about reuniting with his high school buddies and Mexican family, reflecting on how working-class communities have shifted from Democratic strongholds to Republican territory over the past 30 years. Mike Madrid joins from Mexico to discuss the looming Supreme Court decision that could dismantle Section 2 of the Votin...

2 weeks ago

52 minutes

The Latino Vote

MAKE HUMANITY GREAT AGAIN. Virginia Texting Scandal, Government Shutdown Continues, & The Rise of New Progressive Leaders

Comment your guess on how long the government shutdown will last! Closest comment will get: The Latino Vote Podcast T-Shirt'Tío Bernie' book signed by Chuck Rocha: https://www.tioberniebook.com/'The Latino Century' book signed by Mike Madrid: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Latino-Century/Mike-Madrid/9781668015278*Must comment before notice of end of government shutdown. - Chuck and Mike dive into the government shutdown now entering its second week, debating whether it will last a...

3 weeks ago

57 minutes

The Latino Vote

Shutdown Standoff & A Race Against Time. Who Wins? Who Loses?

Read the September 2025, New York Times/Sienna poll here: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/10/02/polls/times-siena-poll-registered-voter-crosstabs.html - Mike Madrid and Chuck Rocha dive into the escalating government shutdown fight, asking who benefits, who gets blamed, and what it means for Democrats heading into the midterms. From debates over health care messaging to the political fallout for Trump, Schumer, and beyond, the hosts explore why Democrats may be “racing against time” ...

1 month ago

36 minutes

The Latino Vote

Government Shutdown Politics and Arizona's First Latina Elected to Congress

Chuck Rocha and Mike Madrid break down what a looming government shutdown really means — and why it could hand extraordinary power to Donald Trump, reshaping which agencies stay open and which close. Our hosts also analyze the results of Arizona’s Grijalva special election, revealing how local Latino candidates are outperforming national Democrats. With their trademark candor and humor — from Chuck’s Everglades fishing tournament to Mike’s allergy-fueled rants — the hosts highlight what both ...

1 month ago

43 minutes

The Latino Vote

The Promise and Peril: What the Bulwark's latest focus group reveals with Adrian Carrasquillo

Read The Bulwark's 'Exclusive Focus Group: Trump Bleeding Latino Voters' by Adrian Carrasquillo here: https://www.thebulwark.com/p/exclusive-focus-group-trump-bleeding-latino-voters-support - Kicking off our first Hispanic Heritage Month episode, Chuck Rocha welcomes back our good friend (and reporter for the Bulwark), Adrian Carrasquillo, to unpack the latest focus group findings with Latino Trump voters who now regret their 2020 choice—yet remain hesitant to back Democrats. The convers...

1 month ago

33 minutes

The Latino Vote

Finding Common Ground - Charlie Kirk, Political Violence, and America's Divide

Chuck Rocha is back with stories of climbing Yosemite's Half Dome and fishing in Belize, but the tone quickly shifts as he and Mike Madrid confront the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk. Together, they reflect on America’s rising political violence, and how social media and polarization are fueling America’s darkest impulses. From Civil War analogies to personal stories of friendship across partisan lines, this episode asks: Can we still find what binds us together as a nation? - Recorde...

1 month ago

45 minutes

The Latino Vote

Fractures over the Immigration Debate: Breaking Down the latest California Voter Poll with Andrea Castillo

Check out the Los Angeles Times' article on UC Berkeley's Institute of Governmental Studies poll: 'Most California voters disapprove of Trump’s immigration enforcement policies, poll shows' - https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-08-24/la-me-latimes-berkeley-poll-on-immigration - Mike Madrid sits down with Los Angeles Times reporter Andrea Castillo to unpack a groundbreaking UC Berkeley poll on immigration attitudes in California. They dig into surprising fractures within th...

2 months ago

41 minutes

The Latino Vote

Do Latino Trump Voters Regret Their Decision? Unpacking the Summer 2025 Latino PulseCheck

Chuck Rocha and Mike Madrid dig into fresh polling from EquisLab — the “Memo: Summer 2025 Latino PulseCheck” — and lay out why a sizable slice of 2024 Latino Trump voters are disappointed or regretful, especially on the economy, mass deportations, rising costs, and cuts to social programs. From concerns about ICE's use of 'indefinite detention' to fears of Medicaid/SNAP cuts in the GOP’s “big, beautiful bill,” Chuck and Mike map out the political danger — and the opportunity — of refocusing o...

2 months ago

47 minutes

The Latino Vote

Don't Take the Bait! Trump's Messaging Scheme by Occupying D.C.

After a week away, Chuck Rocha returns from New Orleans to Washington D.C. where Trump’s show of military force has locals on edge. The two dig into what’s really behind the spectacle—midterm messaging, crime politics, and redistricting battles. Chuck assesses the messaging battlefield for the 2026 midterms, while Mike presses that the key to Democrats winning is through the Latino Vote, rather than pursuing a redistricting fiasco. With anecdotes from Netroots Nation, a look at Ruben Gallego’...

2 months ago

48 minutes

The Latino Vote

From Gangs to Capitol Hill: Brandon Loran Maxwell on Latino Culture, Breaking Walls, & Building Power

Check out Brandon Loran Maxwell's latest works: Bomb the Wall: Musings From The Beltway To The Barrio - https://www.amazon.com/Bomb-Wall-Musings-Beltway-Barrio/dp/B0DTQDFLC2American Homeboy - https://americanhomeboy.comInside L.A. Lowrider Club History with Compton David | DEFIANT HISTORY | S1 E1 | Full Episode - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Edca71_95fk- Brandon Loran Maxwell joins Mike Madrid for a raw and revealing conversation about his journey from surviving...

2 months ago

59 minutes

The Latino Vote

Redistricting Roulette: How Texas GOP's Newly Drawn Districts Targets Latino Voters

From DC and Guadalajara, Chuck Rocha and Mike Madrid go deep on the redistricting wars heating up across the country. Texas Republicans have unveiled a bold new map designed to create more Latino-majority districts—but is it a strategic play or a dangerous overreach? Chuck breaks down how the new lines threaten key Democratic seats, while Mike warns that Republicans may be betting too hard on the Latino rightward shift. Meanwhile, California Democrats are considering a mid-decade redistricti...

3 months ago

49 minutes

The Latino Vote

Where do Latinos stand on the Issues? Analyzing the latest CBS News Poll #ByTheNumbers | LIVE from NALEO Atlanta

Live from outside the NALEO conference in Atlanta, Chuck Rocha and Mike Madrid are joined by CNN veteran Nick Valencia and CBS political contributor Fin Gómez to unpack seismic shifts in Latino politics. They unpack the latest CBS News polling on Latino voters, analyze how immigration and economic discontent are driving voters away from both parties, and spotlight the redistricting chaos looming in Texas and California. From the streets of Delano to the suburbs of Atlanta, this episode explor...

3 months ago

51 minutes

The Latino Vote

Mapping the Future: Texas Redistricting Chaos & Grijalva’s Landslide Win in Arizona

Chuck Rocha and Mike Madrid break down the shocking Arizona special election - that wasn’t so shocking to anyone paying attention. Adelita Grijalva didn’t just win — she crushed her competition — despite the hype around viral social media candidates. What does her landslide win say about the myth of the “progressive takeover”? Our hosts also take you deep into Texas, where a mid-decade redistricting power grab could unravel the GOP — and maybe the courts. Chuck drops precinct-level knowledge ...

3 months ago

55 minutes

The Latino Vote

Two Roosters, One Sh*t Sandwich. Eric Garcia on What Trump's Budget Bill Really Means for Latinos

Chuck Rocha returns from the mangroves of Mexico, roosters and all, just in time for a deep dive into the "Big, Beautiful Budget Bill" that’s anything but beautiful—especially for Latinos. Joined by Senior Washington Correspondent for The Independent Eric Garcia and co-host Mike Madrid, the trio breaks down what really went down on Capitol Hill, from backroom Senate deals to ICE’s ballooning budget, and why Latinos—particularly Latinas—might be the sleeping giant of 2024. They tackle Medicaid...

3 months ago

48 minutes

The Latino Vote

Is This Really Who We Are? Alligator Alcatraz and Trump's Big Bill

In this urgent solo dispatch, Mike Madrid unpacks the jaw-dropping implications of the newly passed federal budget — a bill that dramatically expands ICE and Border Patrol into what he calls a “paramilitary operation.” From scenes of federal agents detaining U.S. citizens in churches and Home Depots to the chilling rhetoric of “Alligator Alcatraz,” this episode explores how cruelty has become policy — and the American mythos is being rewritten in real time. Madrid connects the dots between th...

4 months ago

32 minutes

The Latino Vote

Populism in the Big Apple: Unpacking Mamdani's New York City Mayoral Shockwave with Ruben Navarrette

Chuck Rocha and Mike Madrid are joined by legendary columnist and commentator Ruben Navarrette to unpack the political earthquake in New York City. From Andrew Cuomo's downfall to Zohran Mamdani's insurgent rise, the trio dives deep into why Mamdani winning New York City's Democratic Primary isn't a left vs. right moment—it’s a populist revolt shaking the Democratic establishment to its core. They explore how early voting, outsider campaigns, and a growing anti-establishment sentiment are red...

4 months ago

47 minutes

The Latino Vote

ICE vs. We the People. Jack Herrera on CHNV Parole Rollback, ICE Overreach, & the Human Cost to Trump's Deportation Obsession

Catch up on Jack Herrera's recent articles on ICE deportations: Could You Prove You’re a Citizen? For Americans wrongfully detained by ICE, it can be nearly impossible to escape. (https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/trump-ice-detained-citizenship-proof.html)Trump’s De-legalization Campaign (https://www.newyorker.com/news/the-lede/trumps-de-legalization-campaign)For One Texas County, Arresting Migrants Made Big Money (https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/01/us/migrants-border-ba...

4 months ago

46 minutes

The Latino Vote

Cruelty Is the Point: How Playing into Trump’s Chaos Helps Him—and Hurts Us

As tanks roll into D.C. and protesters flood the streets of LA, Chuck Rocha and Mike Madrid break down the chaos—and the calculated cruelty driving it. Together, they dissect the fear gripping immigrant communities, the optics of waving Mexican flags vs. American ones, and how left-wing agitators are playing right into Trump’s hands. With brutal honesty and a few wrestling metaphors (shoutout to Fritz Von Erich), the duo explores why “Cruelty is the Point” isn’t just a phrase—it’s a political...

4 months ago

46 minutes