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 landscape of the United States. He is an expert on issues of racial and ethnic identity, Latino politics and culture, the U.S. Hispanic and Asian American populations, global and domestic immigration, an ..read more

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 investigation of how and why the two major political parties have failed to appeal to the Latino vote—the second largest ethnic voting group in the country—and the impact it will have on American democracy ..read more

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 about all of that. Chuck and Mike are back to analyze everything from polling numbers and Joe Biden's most recent Univision interview to the ever-changing values of the Latino Vote and how politicia ..read more

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 election.  From colorful commentary on campaign fashion to in-depth discussions on fundraising tactics, Chuck and Mike keep listeners engaged with their witty banter and insider perspectives. They dissect ..read more

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 Democratic races in California, Texas, N. Carolina, and more. Plus, they offer a few suggestions to President Biden on what topics he should address at the State of the Union and what races he should invest i ..read more

No guests this time, just Chuck and Mike: raw, unfiltered, and heated. This is going to be a must watch episode. On episode 36 of the Latino Vote podcast, Mike Madrid and Chuck Rocha 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 for both parties, emphasizing the importance of staying on message, not playing into the opponent's hands, and what voters will need to compromise to get their man into office. Mike and Chuck ..read more

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 politics as Latinos, emphasizing their experiences feeling like an outsider in the political power structure. Brittany recently worked in the U.S. House of Representatives under the 55th Speaker of th ..read more

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 publishing, and the creation of Latino Rebels. As the conversation unfolds, they explore the evolution of Latino media representation, the mainstream narrative on the immigration issue, and the polit ..read more

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's Hispanic community centers by physically checking the supposed locations and exposing the disconnect between promises and actions. The conversation delves into the RNC's financial challenges, the shifting Latino elect ..read more

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 Mike also chew over the mass layoffs done by the Los Angeles Times, 38% of whom were latino. “The chances of Latinos covering politics broadly or in the Latino community was just basically decimated” Mike st ..read more