The Latino Vote

The Latino Vote
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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. 

  1. 1d ago

    Don’t Miss These Races + Insights from Abdul El-Sayed’s Success and Other Midterm Developments So Far

    It is an exciting time for Latino candidates and Chuck and Mike have a list of races to look out for. As primaries are called and midterm elections draw nearer, they give their insight into race results and the data behind it all. In This Episode: Michigan Democratic Senate primary - Abdul Al-Sayed’s victoryPolling misses, partisan polls, and predictive betting marketsNot ideology, populism as the commonalityThe lessening importance of money in racesRaces to follow - Latinos running in marginal seats against Republican incumbentsTX-15: Bobby Pulido, www.bobbypulidofortexas.comAZ-6: JoAnna Mendoza, www.joannamendoza.com CO-8: Manny Rutinel, www.mannyforcolorado.comCA-22: Randy Villegas, www.villegasforcongress.com DCCC target list expansion- Recorded August 5, 2026 - Referenced in This Episode NBC - Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, notching a Midwest victory for the left: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/abdul-el-sayed-wins-michigans-democratic-senate-primary-notching-midwe-rcna589750Mike Madrid on Substack - Lies, Damn Lies and Polls: https://greattransformation.substack.com/p/lies-damn-lies-and-pollsThe Hill - House Democrats add 12 GOP seats to target list: https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/6009504-house-democrats-offensive-targets-gop-seats/ - Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more episodes of The Latino Vote Podcast! Watch our episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@thelatinovotepodcast Find us on Substack: https://substack.com/@thelatinovotepodcast Follow us on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/TheLatino_Vote Visit our website for the latest Latino Vote news and subscribe to our newsletter: latinos.vote If you want more of our discussions and behind the scenes please join our Patreon (www.patreon.com/thelatinovote) for exclusive content and opportunities!

  2. 6d ago

    EXCLUSIVE: NM Speaker Javier Martínez on the Importance of Organizing and New Mexico’s Role in Shaping the Political Landscape

    Chuck Rocha and Mike Madrid are excited to have a conversation with New Mexico Speaker Javier Martínez. From energy, to universal childcare, to organizing vs. advocacy, Speaker Martínez breaks down what it takes to run the state of New Mexico and how it may guide politics more broadly. In This Episode: NALEO recapSpeaker Martínez’ background and origins in politicsSpeaker Martinez on the value of organizers and his journey to SpeakerProactive organizing strategy and the success of universal childcare in New MexicoBalancing New Mexico’s oil industry with renewable energy initiatives and using oil money to invest in the communityNew Mexico’s role in the Democrat’s 2028 primary calendarNew Mexico Latino community’s driving issues- Recorded July 31, 2026 - Referenced in this Episode: The New York Times - Who Wins (and Who Loses) in the Democrats’ New 2028 Primary Calendar?: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/28/us/politics/democrats-2028-primary-calendar.htmlFind Speaker Javier Martinez @javierfornm on social media and at javiermartinezfornewmexico.com- Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more episodes of The Latino Vote Podcast! Watch our episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@thelatinovotepodcast Find us on Substack: https://substack.com/@thelatinovotepodcast Follow us on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/TheLatino_Vote Visit our website for the latest Latino Vote news and subscribe to our newsletter: latinos.vote If you want more of our discussions and behind the scenes please join our Patreon (www.patreon.com/thelatinovote) for exclusive content and opportunities!

  3. Jul 25

    Live From NALEO: The Power of the Latino Vote

    Chuck and Mike are at NALEO for a live taping of the Latino Vote Podcast! They discuss new data on the Latino vote and look into the future of Latino dealignment. Also, stay tuned to The Latino Vote Podcast YouTube channel for a special episode on their Los Angeles Mexican food experience! In This Episode: NALEO 50th anniversaryData and analysis on Latino voting patternsWorking class anxieties and populist disruptionCalifornia politics: the new frontier from representation to resultsTrend predictions and the power of the Latino voteQ&A- Recorded July 15, 2026 - Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more episodes of The Latino Vote Podcast! Watch our episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@thelatinovotepodcast Find us on Substack: https://substack.com/@thelatinovotepodcast Follow us on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/TheLatino_Vote Visit our website for the latest Latino Vote news and subscribe to our newsletter: latinos.vote If you want more of our discussions and behind the scenes please join our Patreon (www.patreon.com/thelatinovote) for exclusive content and opportunities!

  4. Jul 10

    Latino Identity in America: How Do We Perceive Ourselves?

    New Pew Research report shows growing pessimism about Latino identity and a partisan split in how identity is viewed. Mike and Chuck offer their thoughts on this and more… In This Episode ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston, TXNew Pew Research report on Latino American identityCampaign strategy: current money allocation is not workingGraham Platner campaign suspended in MaineNALEO Conference in Los Angeles and 50th anniversary- Recorded July 9, 2026 - Referenced In This Episode: CNN - ICE officer fatally shoots man while conducting traffic stop in Houston, agency says: https://www.cnn.com/2026/07/07/us/houston-ice-shooting-deathPew Research Center - U.S. Hispanics Are Divided on Whether Their Identity Helps or Hurts Them in America: https://www.pewresearch.org/race-and-ethnicity/2026/07/09/u-s-hispanics-are-divided-on-whether-their-identity-helps-or-hurts-them-in-america/The Guardian - Graham Platner ends Maine Senate campaign after sexual assault allegation: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/08/graham-platner-maine-senate-campaign- Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more episodes of The Latino Vote Podcast! Watch our episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@thelatinovotepodcast Find us on Substack: https://substack.com/@thelatinovotepodcast Follow us on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/TheLatino_Vote Visit our website for the latest Latino Vote news and subscribe to our newsletter: latinos.vote If you want more of our discussions and behind the scenes please join our Patreon (www.patreon.com/thelatinovote) for exclusive content and opportunities!

  5. Jun 30

    The Populist Moment: What Voters Are Really Looking For

    As far-left progressive Democrats find success in the primaries and incumbents are unseated, a new political landscape reveals itself. Chuck and Mike discuss what is driving voters this way and what this means for future campaigns. In This Episode: Latino Vote Summit Recap and looking forward to NALEOChuck’s experience at the Texas Democratic ConventionSupreme Court ruling on mail-in ballots and its anticipated impactsCongressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Espaillat loss to DSA candidate in New YorkElections to watch in Colorado- Recorded June 29, 2026 - Referenced in this Episode: Associated Press - Supreme Court rules states can count late-arriving mailed ballots, rejecting Trump-led challenge https://apnews.com/article/supreme-court-mailed-ballots-trump-elections-5f24f718ea92a33838485ce6302e079eDaily Beast - Married MAGA Candidate Caught With Latest Mistress: https://www.thedailybeast.com/trump-endorsed-ken-paxton-caught-with-latest-mistress-tracy-duhon/The Hill - New York progressive sweep sparks reckoning as Hispanic caucus loses Espaillat: https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5941619-hispanic-caucus-espaillat-new-york-primary/- Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more episodes of The Latino Vote Podcast! Watch our episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@thelatinovotepodcast Find us on Substack: https://substack.com/@thelatinovotepodcast Follow us on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/TheLatino_Vote Visit our website for the latest Latino Vote news and subscribe to our newsletter: latinos.vote If you want more of our discussions and behind the scenes please join our Patreon (www.patreon.com/thelatinovote) for exclusive content and opportunities!

  6. Jun 17

    The Latino Vote Summit: Shaping the Future of the Latino Agenda

    Chuck and Mike are back from their break and excited to share more information about the Latino Vote Summit on June 23rd. In this episode, they’ll dive into what you can expect from this event: what will be going on, who you will see there, and plans for future events. The Summit offers a unique opportunity for leaders and organizers from both sides of the aisle to share their perspectives on major issues facing Americans. You’ll want to hear what they have to say about the economy, immigration, healthcare, and more. - Recorded June 17, 2026 - Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more episodes of The Latino Vote Podcast! Watch our episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@thelatinovotepodcast Find us on Substack: https://substack.com/@thelatinovotepodcast Follow us on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/TheLatino_Vote Visit our website for the latest Latino Vote news and subscribe to our newsletter: latinos.vote If you want more of our discussions and behind the scenes please join our Patreon (www.patreon.com/thelatinovote) for exclusive content and opportunities!

  7. May 20

    California Governor's Race Latino Vote Update: Xavier Becerra vs. Steyer's $200M Machine

    Chuck Rocha and Mike Madrid break down the seismic California Governor's race, where Xavier Becerra is surging despite being outspent 150-to-1 by billionaire Tom Steyer, who has already burned through $200 million, roughly $166 per vote. They unpack Steyer's undisclosed influencer campaign flooding Latino social media, what it means for the integrity of political messaging, and why Latino voters in California are rallying behind Xavier Becerra anyway. Plus: Trump's cognitive decline - Can Democrats raise the age issue after defending Biden?California primaries to watch - Linda Sanchez, Hilda Solis, and the LA Mayor's race (Karen Bass vs. Spencer Pratt)Post-Supreme Court redistricting fallout - How states like Tennessee and Florida are already redrawing lines to dilute Latino and Black voting powerNew Jersey's newest Congresswoman - A heartfelt moment with Rep. Anna Lilia MejiaLIVE at NALEO - The podcast is recording LIVE on July 15 at the NALEO Annual Conference in Los Angeles Latino Vote Summit - June 23 in D.C., featuring Sen. Ruben Gallego- Recorded May 15, 2026 - Referenced in the episode: The Washington Post - California gubernatorial candidate under investigation over payments to influencers: https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2026/05/15/tom-steyers-influencer-campaign-triggers-california-investigation-over-undisclosed-posts/Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more episodes of The Latino Vote Podcast! Watch our episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@thelatinovotepodcast Find us on Substack: https://substack.com/@thelatinovotepodcast Follow us on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/TheLatino_Vote Visit our website for the latest Latino Vote news and subscribe to our newsletter: latinos.vote If you want more of our discussions and behind the scenes please join our Patreon (www.patreon.com/thelatinovote) for exclusive content and opportunities!

  8. May 14

    Supreme Court GUTS the Voting Rights Act: What It Means for Latino Political Power

    Chuck Rocha and Mike Madrid break down the Supreme Court's landmark ruling on Section 2 of the 1964 Voting Rights Act... and what it means for Latino political power across America. Mike tried to sound the alarms on this ruling back in October. Now the bomb has gone off. With 56 Latino members of Congress and dozens of race-based districts in jeopardy, both Republicans and Democrats are about to learn a hard lesson about taking the Latino vote for granted. In this episode: Supreme Court ruling on the Voting Rights Act & racial redistricting explainedWhat this means for Latino and Black congressional seats across the countryTexas, Florida, & California redistrictingAre Latinos a partisan voting bloc?The Florida Senate race to watch: Alex Vindman vs. a Trump-backed RepublicanRecap of the White House Correspondents' Dinner & the scary security incidentCheck your emails: Latino Vote Summit — June 23rd in Washington, D.C.- Recorded April 29, 2026 - Referenced in the episode: SCOTUSblog - In major Voting Rights Act case, Supreme Court strikes down redistricting map challenged as racially discriminatory: https://www.scotusblog.com/2026/04/in-major-voting-rights-act-case-supreme-court-strikes-down-redistricting-map-challenged-as-racia/EMC Research - Results from California Voter Survey: https://www.politico.com/f/?id=0000019d-d6b0-d895-affd-d6f14bee0000Advocate - Inside Grindr’s WHCD party, which was so packed it ran low on alcohol: https://www.advocate.com/politics/national/inside-grindr-whcd-party- Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more episodes of The Latino Vote Podcast! Watch our episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@thelatinovotepodcast Find us on Substack: https://substack.com/@thelatinovotepodcast Follow us on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/TheLatino_Vote Visit our website for the latest Latino Vote news and subscribe to our newsletter: latinos.vote If you want more of our discussions and behind the scenes please join our Patreon (www.patreon.com/thelatinovote) for exclusive content and opportunities!

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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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  • Creator
    The Latino Vote
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    146
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Latino Vote
  • Show Website
    The Latino Vote

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