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The Latino Vote Podcast

@thelatinovote.bsky.social

With GOP Consultant Mike Madrid (Co-Founder Lincoln Project, Author of The Latino Century) & Dem Consultant Chuck Rocha (Sr. Advisor to Bernie Sanders, Author of Tío Bernie) https://latinos.vote/ https://www.youtube.com/@thelatinovotepodcast

created March 11, 2025

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Knowing American, Mexican-American, and Mexican history is vital for Latinos Guest of the show, Brandon Maxwell explains the importance of recognizing voting power while also embracing the American experiment — and why understanding freedom of speech is central for Latinos. youtu.be/5q1mlKlRdic

17/9/2025, 4:03:04 PM | 1 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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@mikemadrid.bsky.social urges Democrats not to play dirty politics—just win back working-class Latino voters. “All of these problems go away if we get the Latino Vote back to 2020 levels.” From episode #27: 'Don't Take the Bait! Trump's Messaging Scheme by Occupying D.C.' - youtu.be/NzAmNb0ec8E

16/9/2025, 9:13:07 PM | 14 8 | View on Bluesky | view

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Can Americans find common ground? @chuckrocha.bsky.social is back from climbing Yosemite's Half Dome & fishing in Belize, but the tone quickly shifts as he and @mikemadrid.bsky.social confront the shooting of Charlie Kirk & the recent uptick of political violence in America. youtu.be/DJhmgdsF_WM

15/9/2025, 5:22:03 PM | 2 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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All new episode fresh off press! 🎙️🆕🎙️ @chuckrocha.bsky.social & @mikemadrid.bsky.social talk about the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk and share their thoughts on rising political violence and the need to find common ground before America fractures further. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...

12/9/2025, 8:17:56 PM | 8 3 | View on Bluesky | view

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Our guest of the show, Brandon Loran Maxwell introduces Defiant History, a new series exploring how once-outlaw subcultures evolved into mainstream parts of American culture. These stories reveal how rebellion helped shape America itself. Link to the whole episode: youtu.be/5q1mlKlRdic

11/9/2025, 3:27:20 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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If you haven't seen our episode on YouTube then what are you waiting for? 🍿📺 @mikemadrid.bsky.social sits down with @latimes.com reporter Andrea Castillo to unpack one of the largest polls surveying 5,000 Californian voters on immigration. 🎥 Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/zf-5khIuBWA

9/9/2025, 10:06:46 PM | 13 5 | View on Bluesky | view

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A new California Voter poll has several shocking insights that may surprise you. 📊👀 On an all new episode of #thelatinovotepodcast, @mikemadrid.bsky.social is joined by Andrea Castillo from the @latimes.com, to unpack a massive CA poll on immigration. 🎧Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/001v...

4/9/2025, 5:42:13 PM | 13 4 | View on Bluesky | view

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🔥 Latino voters are sending warning signs. @chuckrocha.bsky.social & @mikemadrid.bsky.social review the 2025 Latino PulseCheck depicting why Latino Trump voters are feeling disappointment, especially on the economy, mass deportations, rising costs, and cuts to social programs. youtu.be/rlijL6gAgBY

26/8/2025, 12:24:10 AM | 0 2 | View on Bluesky | view

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Latino voters keep growing in power, but campaigns still hire non-Latino firms to run Latino outreach. @chuckrocha.bsky.social keeps it real: "Will anything truly change no matter what the district lines are, if the same people run the show?” 🎧 Watch the episode: youtu.be/DUV2rxXjsCg #LatinoVote

21/8/2025, 11:30:20 PM | 2 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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5 Democratic Seats on the Line in Texas! 🔵🚨 @chuckrocha.bsky.social explains how Texas Republicans redrew districts to target the Valley, Dallas, Houston, and Austin—putting up to five Democratic seats at risk. #redistricting But will this gamble on Latino districts hold? youtu.be/DUV2rxXjsCg

20/8/2025, 5:37:09 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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“Messing with redistricting is abhorrent. It’s immoral. It’s rigging the system.” - @mikemadrid.bsky.social Gerrymandering erodes trust, undermines democratic institutions, and signals desperation from the GOP heading into a tough election cycle. 👉 Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/DUV2rxXjsCg

19/8/2025, 9:24:46 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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"Why Focus on Redistricting when the key to victory is the Latino Vote?"🗳️ In this brand new episode: @chuckrocha.bsky.social & @mikemadrid.bsky.social discuss Trump's D.C. Takeover and whether drawing partisan lines is a better plan than grabbing the Latino Vote in the middle. youtu.be/NzAmNb0ec8E

17/8/2025, 11:26:30 PM | 15 4 | View on Bluesky | view

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From Prop 187 to 2025: The Latino fight continues 30 years later. ✊ @cnnvalencia.bsky.social reflects the haunting parallels between CA’s Prop 187 in the 1990s, the fear it created for immigrant families, and how those same battles are resurfacing today. #NALEO2025 #latinovote youtu.be/xh-cl9nSiaY

12/8/2025, 10:38:31 PM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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New #TheLatinoVotePodcast on YouTube 🍿📺 From gang life in Portland to writing in Capitol Hill & Filmmaking in Hollywood, Brandon Loran Maxwell joins @mikemadrid.bsky.social to talk about his wild journey, the creation of the Daily Chela, and why both parties fail Latinos youtu.be/5q1mlKlRdic

11/8/2025, 6:41:00 PM | 6 3 | View on Bluesky | view

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Coming in hot with a new episode! 🔥 Brandon Loran Maxwell joins @mikemadrid.bsky.social to talk Latino identity, rejecting party lines, and building power through culture, film, and words. 💥 📖Bomb the Wall 🎬American Homeboy 🎞️Defiant History Now on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...

8/8/2025, 8:35:25 PM | 7 5 | View on Bluesky | view

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📉 Trump’s Latino support is slipping fast. @finnygo.bsky.social breaks down new @cbsnews.com polling: Latino approval of Trump has dropped to mid 30% from over 50% - driven by backlash to harsh immigration and ICE raids. 🚨 63% now say GOP is too tough on immigration. youtu.be/xh-cl9nSiaY #latinovote

7/8/2025, 10:17:18 PM | 37 18 | View on Bluesky | view

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Redistricting in Texas - it's similar to a game of Jenga. Move one piece and the whole tower could fall. 🧩 @mikemadrid.bsky.social warns why the GOP's power play in Texas to redraw congressional districts could backfire...hard. #LatinoVote #redistricting #JengaPolitics youtu.be/wIuYgjx5ZM0

6/8/2025, 11:04:43 PM | 65 23 | View on Bluesky | view

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Adelita Grijalva didn't just win - she crushed it. 💥 @chuckrocha.bsky.social & @mikemadrid.bsky.social discuss her 30-point landslide win, beating all of her opponents COMBINED. Chuck discusses the campaign finance breakdown while Mike ponders what the results mean for campaigns youtu.be/wIuYgjx5ZM0

5/8/2025, 10:23:13 PM | 10 5 | View on Bluesky | view

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Dive into the redistricting showdown: 🔴 Texas GOP’s new maps vs. 🔵 CA Dems’ mid-cycle gambit 🐟 Plus, do you want to see @mikemadrid.bsky.social survive a fishing trip with @chuckrocha.bsky.social? Answer our new poll on the comments section! Watch now & join the debate 👉 youtu.be/DUV2rxXjsCg

4/8/2025, 9:25:50 PM | 8 2 | View on Bluesky | view

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🚨 NEW EPISODE: Redistricting wars are here! ✏️🗺️ Texas Republicans redraw the map—hard right. California Democrats might rig their own “gold standard” system. @chuckrocha.bsky.social & @mikemadrid.bsky.social ask whether democracy is being gamed on both sides? podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...

1/8/2025, 5:57:30 PM | 10 5 | View on Bluesky | view

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@ericmgarcia.bsky.social uncovers the truth behind Trump’s “no tax on tips” promise. While it may sound like a win for working-class—read the fine print. With income caps, expiration dates, and permanent cuts for the rich, the working stiffs get crumbs while the wealthy cash in. youtu.be/qI0iRdTJ3-k

31/7/2025, 10:18:05 PM | 1 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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Trump's tariffs = a silent tax hike on housing. Drywall from Mexico? 📈 Lumber from Canada? 📈 Rent & Housing Costs in America? 📈 @mikemadrid.bsky.social & @ericmgarcia.bsky.social discuss more ways tariffs will drive up expenses for Latino families 🏠💸 #housingcrisis #trumptariffs youtu.be/qI0iRdTJ3-k

29/7/2025, 11:29:02 PM | 11 4 | View on Bluesky | view

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@mikemadrid.bsky.social unpacks how Trump's immigration vision - complete with swamp prisons, ICE expansion, & Alligator Alcatraz - isn't dystopian fiction. This isn’t satire — it’s America in 2025. ▶️Click the link to watch the episode: youtu.be/yReh2rvQaNU

28/7/2025, 9:10:06 PM | 22 3 | View on Bluesky | view

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"What if the shining city on a hill was always just a myth - a white lace tablecloth covering the monster beneath?" 🇺🇸🗽 @mikemadrid.bsky.social doesn't hold back. This is who we are. Or maybe who we've always been. Watch the full episode by clicking below👇 youtu.be/yReh2rvQaNU

27/7/2025, 9:04:47 PM | 49 17 | View on Bluesky | view

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LIVE from @naleoofficial.bsky.social in GA! @chuckrocha.bsky.social & @mikemadrid.bsky.social sit down with journalists @cnnvalencia.bsky.social & @finnygo.bsky.social to unpack the latest @cbsnews.com poll and how both parties are gearing up for the redistricting battles ahead youtu.be/xh-cl9nSiaY

27/7/2025, 12:03:35 AM | 7 7 | View on Bluesky | view

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Well look what we have here, a brand spanking new #TheLatinoVotePodcast episode! ✨😀✨ LIVE from NALEO in Atlanta, @chuckrocha.bsky.social & @mikemadrid.bsky.social are joined by @cnnvalencia.bsky.social & @finnygo.bsky.social to unpack the latest approval ratings. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l...

25/7/2025, 11:09:53 PM | 8 3 | View on Bluesky | view

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"America has always had a problem with race. But it's racial identity crisis is not just black & white anymore" @mikemadrid.bsky.social breaks down why the black-white paradigm no longer holds, with Latinos are shaping what it means to be American. Link to the full episode below youtu.be/yReh2rvQaNU

23/7/2025, 4:33:28 PM | 1 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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🎥“Mapping the Future: Texas Redistricting Chaos & Grijalva’s Landslide Win in Arizona” is now live on YouTube! @chuckrocha.bsky.social & @mikemadrid.bsky.social review Adelita’s win, Texas GOP’s map scheme (+@governor.ca.gov 's response), MAGA infighting, & more. 📺 Watch now: youtu.be/wIuYgjx5ZM0

22/7/2025, 9:27:09 PM | 9 4 | View on Bluesky | view

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Adelita Grijalva just thumped the field in AZ’s Latino-majority district - @chuckrocha.bsky.social & @mikemadrid.bsky.social take a hard look at each candidates' strategy. Plus, a deep dive into Texas’s mid-decade redistricting power grab could backfire. Enjoy: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

18/7/2025, 6:03:00 PM | 4 5 | View on Bluesky | view

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🫖"This is the Democrats' Tea Party Moment. - @mikemadrid.bsky.social Populism isn't left or right. It's outsider vs. establishment. - Mike explains how @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social rise mirrors Trump’s takeover of the GOP, and why Dems are facing their own Tea Party moment. youtu.be/p8olACAgmjU

17/7/2025, 10:25:25 PM | 1 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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Acclaimed columnist and guest on the show, Ruben Navarrette, exposes the terror faced by Mexican-American communities in Los Angeles as ICE agents kidnap people, sparking a fierce wave of “Don’t Tread on Me” defiance—drawing on both cultural pride and American rights. 🙅‍♀️🙅‍♂️ #latino youtu.be/p8olACAgmjU

16/7/2025, 5:34:42 PM | 2 2 | View on Bluesky | view

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Andrew Cuomo was too toxic - even for New York. Latino columnist Ruben Navarrette breaks down why Andrew Cuomo lost New York—scandals, bad vibes, and a city ready for change. Plus, the historic rise of the first potential Muslim mayor in one of the world’s largest Jewish cities. youtu.be/p8olACAgmjU

15/7/2025, 8:00:52 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Our new video Two Roosters, One Sh*t Sandwich is out now! 🐓🐓💩 @ericmgarcia.bsky.social joins @chuckrocha.bsky.social & @mikemadrid.bsky.social to unpack Trump's Budget Bill-the vote, massive ICE funding, fake tax relief, and why working Latinos are getting played Don't miss it: youtu.be/qI0iRdTJ3-k

13/7/2025, 10:24:32 PM | 7 5 | View on Bluesky | view

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Millions of undocumented immigrants pay taxes—including up to $12,000year into Social Security. They’ll never see a dime of it. 💸🚫 @jherrerx.bsky.social & @chuckrocha.bsky.social expose the quiet injustice behind a system that takes their money-and shuts them out. #latinovote youtu.be/w6eTw-wxr1M

10/7/2025, 8:08:18 PM | 1 2 | View on Bluesky | view

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Trump's goal: 1 million deportations in 1 year. 🙅‍♂️ Our guest journalist @jherrerx.bsky.social reveals to @chuckrocha.bsky.social how Trump increased the undocumented populations - to track and deport them faster in 2025. Courthouses, Home Depots, even USCIS offices aren't safe. youtu.be/w6eTw-wxr1M

8/7/2025, 9:10:32 PM | 17 7 | View on Bluesky | view

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In this powerful solo ep, @mikemadrid.bsky.social holds up a mirror to America in the aftermath of 'Trump's Big Beautiful Bill,' the newly passed budged that supercharges ICE 10x and brings about the unsettling reality of #AlligatorAlcatraz and mass civil detentions. #latinovote youtu.be/yReh2rvQaNU

7/7/2025, 5:13:22 PM | 5 6 | View on Bluesky | view

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Trump's new budget just supercharged ICE - and US citizens are getting caught in the dragnet. In this episode @mikemadrid.bsky.social asks the hard question: Is this really who we are? 🎧Catch this bone-chilling episode of @thelatinovote.bsky.social on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5ZGZ...

5/7/2025, 1:00:15 AM | 19 4 | View on Bluesky | view

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@mikemadrid.bsky.social explains why the most powerful protest is claiming your seat at the American table. Wave the American flag, demand your rights, and remind the country: "I am an American. Whether you like it or not." 🗽 #latinovote #mikemadrid #americandream Full ep here: youtu.be/0k-g3WpWV1o

3/7/2025, 4:04:14 PM | 34 8 | View on Bluesky | view

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@chuckrocha.bsky.social speaks on what immigrants in America are living through right now - and why peaceful protest is powerful. It convinces those who are scared, that there are people 'just like us' with similar feelings. That's how we win hearts, minds, and get rid of Trump. youtu.be/0k-g3WpWV1o

1/7/2025, 4:32:59 PM | 22 11 | View on Bluesky | view

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MAGA is weakness & The Bully Always Gets Knocked Out. @mikemadrid.bsky.social calls out MAGA as a sign of national decline - not strength - comparing it to a schoolyard bully desperate to reclaim past glory. "With one punch" says @chuckrocha.bsky.social #thelatinovotepodcast youtu.be/0k-g3WpWV1o

30/6/2025, 9:51:14 PM | 31 11 | View on Bluesky | view

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🎥 Video now LIVE on YouTube!🎥 Catch @chuckrocha.bsky.social, @mikemadrid.bsky.social & special guest Ruben Navarrette as they unpack @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social NYC’s mayoral primary win, the rise of populism, and what it means for Latino voters. Don’t miss this deep dive!👇 youtu.be/p8olACAgmjU

30/6/2025, 12:07:35 AM | 14 3 | View on Bluesky | view

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🔥New #TheLatinoVotePodcast just dropped!! Join @chuckrocha.bsky.social @mikemadrid.bsky.social & Ruben Navarrette as they unpack #NYCMayoralRace 🍎— #Mamdani upset, #Cuomo collapse & the rising #populist revolt shaping Latino identity amidst ICE raids. Listen now! 🎧👇 open.spotify.com/episode/3AfQ...

27/6/2025, 11:04:10 PM | 3 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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#Cuomo crashes. #Mamdani Rises. Is #NYC witnessing a progressive wave? Or a Tea Party Movement? ☕️ Ruben Navarrette Jr joins @chuckrocha.bsky.social & @mikemadrid.bsky.social to unpack the NYC primary shakeup. The entire clip is only available to our patreon members www.patreon.com/posts/patreo...

25/6/2025, 10:23:30 PM | 14 5 | View on Bluesky | view

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U.S. citizens & congressional candidates detained without warrants. Half a million fully vetted migrants who did everything -the right way- rendered deportable overnight. 😲 Journalist @jherrerx.bsky.social joins @chuckrocha.bsky.social to break down why ICE is out of control. ▶️ youtu.be/w6eTw-wxr1M

25/6/2025, 4:18:49 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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🔔New episode out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other podcast platforms! 🎧 @chuckrocha.bsky.social sits down with reporter @jherrerx.bsky.social to shed light on CHNV parole rollback, ICE overreach, and the real human cost of Trump's deportation obsession. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i...

20/6/2025, 10:04:52 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Patreon members get a sneak peek to our ep! Here's a clip of that @chuckrocha.bsky.social & @jherrerx.bsky.social look at the dark reality of ICE detaining US citizens. @padilla.senate.gov silenced. A NY mayoral candidate gets arrested while demanding for a warrant. www.patreon.com/posts/patreo...

20/6/2025, 12:18:41 AM | 1 2 | View on Bluesky | view

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Ever wonder why political ads don't speak to Latino voters? 🙅‍♂️ @chuckrocha.bsky.social reveals how well-meaning consultants still ask the wrong questions and churn out the same bland ads with cookie-cutter messaging that are costing Democrats the Latino Vote. Full episode:⏯️ youtu.be/9Zf311BCvtU

19/6/2025, 7:58:46 PM | 20 6 | View on Bluesky | view

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Democrats think showing up to the carne asada is enough. It’s not. In this #thelatinovotepodcast clip, @mikemadrid.bsky.social explains down why Latino voters are smarter than the strategy—and why Republicans made gains without even showing up. #LatinoVote #MessagingMatters youtu.be/9Zf311BCvtU

17/6/2025, 8:43:37 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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"The only group that has climate change in their top 5? Rich white progressives. It's #50 for the working class."- @mikemadrid.bsky.social Mike Madrid on how the Latino working class are feeling left out by the Democratic party focusing on cultural priorities over economic ones youtu.be/9Zf311BCvtU

16/6/2025, 8:52:32 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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🎞️🍿VIDEO OF NEW #LATINOVOTEPODCAST EPISODE OUT NOW Watch @chuckrocha.bsky.social & @mikemadrid.bsky.social as they discern the most recent news including: -ICE protests in Los Angeles -Tanks in D.C. for Trump's military parade -Newsom's political comeback -New Jersey Gov race youtu.be/0k-g3WpWV1o?...

15/6/2025, 2:00:04 AM | 12 6 | View on Bluesky | view

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Tanks in DC. Marines in LA. Cruelty is the Point - it isn't just a slogan - it's Trump's strategy. @chuckrocha.bsky.social & @mikemadrid.bsky.social dissect how Trump’s chaos tactics are working—and how waving the wrong flag plays right into it. Enjoy this new ep: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...

13/6/2025, 8:16:50 PM | 10 3 | View on Bluesky | view

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Give a man a fish - and he eats for a day. Teach a man to fish - and he'll eventually make his own show about it. Oh, hi @chuckrocha.bsky.social. Chuck Rocha invites you to join The Rocha Revolution! The first episode airs TODAY. 3 PM Easters/12 PM Pacific. substack.com/@chuckrocha

11/6/2025, 6:20:33 PM | 2 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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Why are both parties chasing the #LatinoVote? #bythenumbers Our guest Michael Frias joins @chuckrocha.bsky.social & @mariacardona.bsky.social to unpack @catalist.bsky.social data on how Latino voters have become a true battleground — from Obama's 2012 surge to a 50-50 slate now📊 youtu.be/SM4AguSyE6U

11/6/2025, 5:21:25 PM | 2 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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“Young voters were 36% of the 2024 electorate—and we haven’t even seen the full wave yet.” 👨‍👧‍👦🗳️ @catalist.bsky.social says the young voters hold the key to a #Democratic comeback - by giving them real opportunities - not just policies & programs. Full episode below: youtu.be/SM4AguSyE6U

10/6/2025, 1:49:13 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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📉 “It’s not turnout, it’s policy." The newest #latinovotepodcast is out! @chuckrocha.bsky.social & @mikemadrid.bsky.social break down why Dems are losing Latino voters—and what needs to change. 💥 Start fixing the message. Tune in and join the conversation: youtu.be/9Zf311BCvtU #PolicyNotPandering

9/6/2025, 10:00:52 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Our amazing guest host @mariacardona.bsky.social highlights frustrations from mixed-status Latino families as newly arrived immigrants receive vouchers & work permits, while long-standing residents—who’ve contributed trillions of dollars—wait years for legalization. #latinovote youtu.be/SM4AguSyE6U

5/6/2025, 11:17:19 PM | 1 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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Latino voters shifted 16 pts toward Republicans in 2024. What happened—and what comes next? @chuckrocha.bsky.social is joined by @mariacardona.bsky.social & Michael Frias to break down a new voter-data report provided by @catalist.bsky.social 📊 Watch the full episode below: youtu.be/SM4AguSyE6U

2/6/2025, 10:36:48 PM | 2 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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Check out @catalist.bsky.social's 's 'What Happened in 2024' report here: catalist.us/whathappened...

30/5/2025, 10:58:52 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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🎙️ NEW EP! @chuckrocha.bsky.social joins @mariacardona.bsky.social & voter-data specialist @catalist.bsky.social CEO Michael Frias to unpack the raw numbers on the #LatinoVote development over the past 12 years and how it lead to the 2024 turnout. 📊 🔊Listen now podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

30/5/2025, 10:58:05 PM | 4 2 | View on Bluesky | view

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We’re excited to share What Happened 2024, Catalist’s analysis of the most recent general election, based on updated state level voter files. We publish these reports to help inform public, media and operative understanding of the electorate with the best-available data. catalist.us/whathappened...

20/5/2025, 4:11:34 AM | 99 62 | View on Bluesky | view

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A message to the GOP: "Grow a spine and stand up to tyranny before it’s too late." 🚫 Veteran reporter @jimacosta.bsky.social rips into congressional Republicans for enabling authoritarian behavior & failing to defend core American values like due process and habeas corpus. youtu.be/_L7GVKlWREU

28/5/2025, 5:31:55 PM | 33 16 | View on Bluesky | view

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📰“Accepting a $400M jet from Qatar? That’s blatant corruption.” 🚨 @jimacosta.bsky.social lays out why a fearless independent press is vital now more than ever during a time of growing Presidential corruption & scandals. Watch our latest episode here: youtu.be/_L7GVKlWREU #FreePress #LatinoVote

27/5/2025, 7:45:20 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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The Latino Vote Podcast is off this week. But go check out our latest episode with @jimacosta.bsky.social! Hear about the free press' fight against political intimidation, a glimpse into Ad Spending per issue, the creation of the Jim Acosta Show, and more! open.spotify.com/episode/0AE6...

24/5/2025, 11:43:21 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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"They rebuilt the Death Star... and it will blow up" @jimacosta.bsky.social compares Trump’s GOP to a rebuilt Death Star—set to implode and take the whole party with it. 🔥 “You can't cash checks like this without paying a price.” 🎧 Full episode: youtu.be/_L7GVKlWREU #JimAcosta #StarWarsPolitics

23/5/2025, 9:52:23 PM | 22 5 | View on Bluesky | view

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“Admit you're wrong. Fix it. Run better campaigns.” 💥 @chuckrocha.bsky.social drops truth bombs on how Democrats can win back trust—and voters. Ready to get back to the basics and win? 🎧 Must-watch clip from Ep. 14 👇Give us a follow! youtu.be/CT6n1XCndLo #Democrats #ChuckRocha #RealTalk #winning

22/5/2025, 10:36:56 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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📰QUOTE OF THE DAY at the @milkeninstitute.org Global Conference came from… Chuck Rocha?! “The Democratic Party has a brand problem. We need to burn this sh*t down and start over.” CEOs, billionaires, & even Pitbull spoke, but it was @chuckrocha.bsky.social who stole the show. 🔥 youtu.be/CT6n1XCndLo

21/5/2025, 2:57:39 PM | 2 2 | View on Bluesky | view

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Victory can hide deeper problems. ⚠️ @mikemadrid.bsky.social warns: If Dems win big but don’t fix what’s broken, the party will split between the Bernie/AOC left & the center-right. Can they reclaim the working class — or lose a generation? 👀 Watch the clip from episode 14: youtu.be/CT6n1XCndLo

21/5/2025, 12:11:13 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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If you care about the need to protect free speech, then you've come to the right place. @jimacosta.bsky.social gets UNFILTERED with @chuckrocha.bsky.social & @mikemadrid.bsky.social on @thelatinovote.bsky.social to discuss Trump's crazy deportations & why truth still matters. youtu.be/_L7GVKlWREU

17/5/2025, 11:51:54 PM | 3 2 | View on Bluesky | view

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A new episode of The Latino Vote Podcast just went live! 📰 Esteemed Journalist @jimacosta.bsky.social joins @chuckrocha.bsky.social & @mikemadrid.bsky.social for an raw conversation about the urgent need for fearless journalism in an era of rising authoritarianism. open.spotify.com/show/1KVYqAj...

16/5/2025, 8:21:38 PM | 5 3 | View on Bluesky | view

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⛔️Latino voters support deporting criminals — but not at the cost of due process. 🙅‍♂️ 84% oppose wrongful deportations, while 56% of Hispanic voters disapprove Trump's deportation program completely. @chuckrocha.bsky.social & @finnygo.bsky.social dive into the latest CBS polling. youtu.be/9Ewt81pYZak

15/5/2025, 9:37:42 PM | 4 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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Dive into our latest episode where @chuckrocha.bsky.social & @mikemadrid.bsky.social unpack the first American Pope, the views of Latino faith & its role in our community—from Rome’s Sistine Chapel to LA’s Milken Forum. 🎙️⛪ #LatinoVote #Politics #NewEpisode Listen now: youtu.be/CT6n1XCndLo

13/5/2025, 8:23:58 PM | 5 2 | View on Bluesky | view

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All new episode alert! 🎙️ We’re talking the first American Pope, Latino Catholic identity, & how faith is reshaping politics. Plus: @chuckrocha.bsky.social drops 🔥 at Milken, & @mikemadrid.bsky.social breaks down the latest wins & wildcards. #LatinoVote 🎧Listen now: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...

12/5/2025, 10:32:51 PM | 10 2 | View on Bluesky | view

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⛪️ NEW POPE. NEW ERA. In a surprise twist, the first American pope—also a Peruvian citizen—ascends to the papacy. @mikemadrid.bsky.social covers what this mean for Latino identity, Catholicism, and U.S. politics? The entire vid is available to our Patreon members: www.patreon.com/posts/patreo...

9/5/2025, 1:46:05 AM | 31 8 | View on Bluesky | view

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"My grandfather was a sugarcane farmer who hunted to feed his kids. Now I’m in Congress." 🌾 @repgabevasquez.bsky.social shares how his family’s hard work, immigrant grit, & blue-collar roots led him from Las Cruces to Congress. 🎥 Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/NuTuo5aBV5o #LatinoVote

4/5/2025, 10:31:56 PM | 19 7 | View on Bluesky | view

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“We still fly the Mexican and American flags proudly.” 🧑‍🌾 🇲🇽 🇺🇸 New Mexico has a deep borderland history and heritage. @repgabevasquez.bsky.social shares the proud history of New Mexico’s Frontera: Bracero roots, dual flags, and families building legacies. youtu.be/NuTuo5aBV5o

3/5/2025, 10:52:32 PM | 1 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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We got an all new episode and this time @chuckrocha.bsky.social taking the wheel! Esteemed journalist @finnygo.bsky.social from @cbsnews.com joins the show to offer his insight to the recent polls showing Latino backlash to Trump's 100 days- and highlighting Latino journalism. youtu.be/9Ewt81pYZak

2/5/2025, 10:46:48 PM | 14 5 | View on Bluesky | view

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@repgabevasquez.bsky.social isn’t your typical member of Congress—and that’s exactly the point. From wildfire response to working-class economics, Vasquez outlines his no-nonsense, values-driven approach to governing—and why a handshake still means something in New Mexico. 🤝 youtu.be/NuTuo5aBV5o

1/5/2025, 8:37:55 PM | 2 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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Just so you know: The Latino Vote Podcast is on several amazing platforms including Amazon Music, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts! 🎙️ Give us a listen, and if you like what you hear, let us know! open.spotify.com/show/1KVYqAj... podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... music.amazon.com/podcasts/875...

29/4/2025, 9:13:58 PM | 7 6 | View on Bluesky | view

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Correction: fishing for Gila trout We thank our fans for pointing out all the corrections and sharing their thoughts!

29/4/2025, 8:35:24 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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What do @aoc.bsky.social, @sanders.senate.gov, @booker.senate.gov, & @chrismurphyct.bsky.social have in common? @chuckrocha.bsky.social discusses how they topped the fundraising charts with a wave of small donations. AOC's campaign received over $9 mil w/ $5, $10, $20 donations youtu.be/UNXeJ6uzPMc

28/4/2025, 7:39:35 PM | 6 4 | View on Bluesky | view

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🎧 NEW EPISODE: @repgabevasquez.bsky.social (NM 02) joins @chuckrocha.bsky.social & @mikemadrid.bsky.social to talk flipping red districts, fishing for Hilo trout, and why working-class values still win elections. 🐟 Borderlands & Strategy. You don’t miss this one.🎙️ Listen now: youtu.be/NuTuo5aBV5o

25/4/2025, 8:53:48 PM | 8 2 | View on Bluesky | view

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It's now or never. Democracy demands your voice. 🪧🙋 @mikemadrid.bsky.social lays it all on the table: the easiest moment to speak up and take action is right now. Democracy isn’t a spectator sport - the right to protest, speak out, and be heard is sacred. Remember to tune in: youtu.be/UNXeJ6uzPMc

25/4/2025, 6:48:57 PM | 11 8 | View on Bluesky | view

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Once the glue is gone, everything becomes undone. America's soul is on the line!🙅‍♂️ @mikemadrid.bsky.social sounds the alarm on Trump’s move to label gangs as terrorists—and what that means for our rights and democracy. You don't want to miss this jaw-dropping episode! Click here: youtu.be/UNXeJ6uzPMc

24/4/2025, 7:38:05 PM | 14 7 | View on Bluesky | view

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Token Efforts = Token Results. 💭💥 @gallego.senate.gov gives @chuckrocha.bsky.social his unfiltered advice for non-Latino candidates running in Latino-heavy states: If you’re not investing real time, real money, and real effort, don’t expect real results. Full episode here: youtu.be/PDbeJLHhsik

22/4/2025, 10:06:17 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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"Believe in yourself and the rest will follow." @gallego.senate.gov opens up to @chuckrocha.bsky.social & @mikemadrid.bsky.social on his own challenges with imposter syndrome. By pushing through his doubt, he enlisted his community & turned dreams into reality. 🎙️🔥 Listen now: youtu.be/UNXeJ6uzPMc

21/4/2025, 5:22:01 PM | 6 3 | View on Bluesky | view

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I promise this is very much worth a listen! youtu.be/NMdqk5oJMPk

20/4/2025, 2:13:26 PM | 7 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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Our brand new episode just dropped: "Public Sentiment Shifts at the Reality of Trump's Unhinged Deportations" 😯 Get ready for @chuckrocha.bsky.social & @mikemadrid.bsky.social to break it all down: 💥 TPS, due process, public backlash, & pivotal special elections to watch out. youtu.be/UNXeJ6uzPMc

19/4/2025, 5:46:54 PM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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"You can't win that way." - @gallego.senate.gov If you haven't seen the last episode of the Latino Vote Podcast, Sen. Gallego tells @chuckrocha.bsky.social & @mikemadrid.bsky.social his approach to a Latino campaign, including hiring a team of only dedicated Latino consultants. youtu.be/PDbeJLHhsik

18/4/2025, 5:57:59 PM | 14 5 | View on Bluesky | view

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We have a few surprises for you on the latest episode of the #LatinoVotePodcast! 🆕🎙️👀 1. @chuckrocha.bsky.social is back! Send him some love by commenting on the video. 2. Sen. @gallego.senate.gov joins the show to offer a masterclass in running a Latino-oriented campaign in AZ. youtu.be/PDbeJLHhsik

14/4/2025, 5:38:15 PM | 9 5 | View on Bluesky | view

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"I thought carbon is for carne asada" 🌮🔥 — Kevin de León In this episode of Latino Vote: Voices with @mikemadrid.bsky.social: De León gets real about his political learning curve — from not knowing how single-payer works to leading on climate action. #LatinoVote Enjoy the show! youtu.be/aMjVxKKeWAU

10/4/2025, 9:17:28 PM | 8 2 | View on Bluesky | view

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"It's not enough to say 'I'm against hunger for children' - then go feed some families" Kevin de León reminds @mikemadrid.bsky.social that it's not about conference talks or likes—it's about getting real work done. It’s time for real change, not just talk! #GetShitDone Tune in: youtu.be/aMjVxKKeWAU

9/4/2025, 9:17:01 PM | 16 5 | View on Bluesky | view

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Being the first Latino to hold the position of President of the California State Senate, Kevin de León reflects on his groundbreaking career and commitment to empowering people of color in positions of power. Catch the full episode with @mikemadrid.bsky.social right here 👉 youtu.be/aMjVxKKeWAU

9/4/2025, 12:06:50 AM | 20 3 | View on Bluesky | view

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🗨️Episode 2 of Latino Vote: Voices is live! Our guest, Kevin de León reflects on his long-term contributions to Latino Politics as he spells out why Democrats must win-back the Latino working-class. Join @mikemadrid.bsky.social on this savvy look to the future of the Latino Vote. youtu.be/aMjVxKKeWAU

7/4/2025, 8:06:32 PM | 6 2 | View on Bluesky | view

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🧐Kevin de León recounts the pivotal moment after Trump’s 2016 election that led to the creation of SB 54, the California Values Act. He tells @mikemadrid.bsky.social how the fight to protect undocumented immigrants shaped one of CA’s most defining legislative responses. Tune in: youtu.be/y14y5jLpuQs

5/4/2025, 5:32:55 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Kevin de León explains to @mikemadrid.bsky.social how the Sanctuary State law (SB 54, the California Values Act) stands firm regardless of political pressures, and stress the importance of community vigilance when local law enforcement fails to uphold it. Latino Vote: Voices 👀 youtu.be/y14y5jLpuQs

4/4/2025, 10:34:19 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Here's a clip from Voices! 💬🎙️ Kevin de León tells @mikemadrid.bsky.social his unexpected journey from a struggling student to a community leader teaching English to immigrant workers in Santa Barbara - and how he hustled to bring education to those striving for a better future. youtu.be/y14y5jLpuQs

3/4/2025, 7:48:26 PM | 16 2 | View on Bluesky | view

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Introducing the first episode of Latino Vote Voices!💬 An all new series where we interview prominent leaders of the Latino community who pioneered and made significant contributions to the Latino story in America. @mikemadrid.bsky.social welcomes our first guest, Kevin de León! youtu.be/y14y5jLpuQs

28/3/2025, 5:40:57 PM | 13 4 | View on Bluesky | view

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While dropping 3 podcast episodes in 1 week, Governor Newsom asked for billions of dollars in emergency Medicaid funding - just to get through the next month. @mikemadrid.bsky.social & guest Jessica Millan Patterson ponder whether 'podcast over problems' is the way to go. youtu.be/es1-YfqPkbU

27/3/2025, 11:23:21 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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"We've now registered over a million new Republicans in California" 📈 Jessica Millan Patterson shares how hard work & strategy reshaped the CA GOP. @mikemadrid.bsky.social invites the former Chair to be a guest on the podcast. 🗣️🎙️ Click the link to catch the latest episode: youtu.be/es1-YfqPkbU

26/3/2025, 11:44:42 PM | 4 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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Is the Democratic Party Losing Its Base? 😶 @mikemadrid.bsky.social Mike Madrid highlights the latest NBC News poll revealing the Democratic Party’s lowest favorability ratings ever recorded. Catch this and more on the latest episode of the Latino Vote Podcast: youtu.be/es1-YfqPkbU #polls #latinovote

25/3/2025, 8:25:06 PM | 8 3 | View on Bluesky | view