The Latino Vote Podcast
@thelatinovote
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)
For years we've been saying — Latinos needs to stop fighting in red & blue foxholes and start fighting FOR each other. On June 23rd, we're putting that into action. The Latino Vote Summit — invite only. This is our community demanding a seat at the table. #latinovotesummit youtu.be/ipqu6zjd7kI
@televisaunivision.bsky.social's new poll says 76% of Latino voters care most about the economy. CEO Daniel Alegre joined the podcast to breakdown the numbers corporate.televisaunivision.com/tu-harris-po... But @mikemadrid.bsky.social had this hard hitting question on his mind: youtu.be/lV_AJ6I10uk
Bernie Sanders. Ruben Gallego. James Talarico. Three campaigns. Record Latino turnout every single time. The common thread? @chuckrocha.bsky.social @mikemadrid.bsky.social said it best: this isn't a coincidence anymore. It's a trend line. Full episode here -> youtu.be/JrmpzEv3NNU
The 2026 Latino Vote battlefield is already drawn. @chuckrocha.bsky.social presents the 'LATINO-HEAVY CONGRESSIONAL RACES THAT ARE GOING TO DETERMINE CONGRESS'. This is just some of the many races he and @mikemadrid.bsky.social map out on our most recent LVP Episode! youtu.be/okCvNk-gG5Y
Since 1990, one number predicted which party would win a California congressional seat: 30%. @mikemadrid.bsky.social: "When Latino population in a district hit 30%, Republicans lost" Is the 30% rule still valid in today? We're about to find out. youtu.be/okCvNk-gG5Y #LatinoVote #2026Midterms
White voters: 2-3% movement ❌ Black voters: 2-3% movement ❌ Latino voters: 11-15% movement ✅ Latinos are officially the ONLY swing voting bloc not locked in a partisan camp. - @mikemadrid.bsky.social But which party will earn our vote in 2026? Link to full episode: youtu.be/KoPgbC3KJQI
@chuckrocha.bsky.social went on an African safari and ended up face-to-face with silverback gorillas in Rwanda — no glass, no cages, no exit plan. This story is equal parts hilarious, terrifying, and unforgettable. Click the link for the full episode of The Latino Vote Podcast youtu.be/KoPgbC3KJQI
The people building the houses should be able to buy the houses. After hearing about @gallego.senate.gov new housing plan to build 8 million new units, @chuckrocha.bsky.social & @mikemadrid.bsky.social discuss could why housing is THE fight for Latino Voters Full episode here: youtu.be/KoPgbC3KJQI
Trump’s numbers aren’t just down. They’re historic lows Healthcare. Economy. Affordability. Trump fatigue is real. “This is as bad as it gets and it can still go lower.” Catch the Season Finale of the Latino Vote Podcast with @chuckrocha.bsky.social & @mikemadrid.bsky.social youtu.be/4uRfAdKsT7w
Still haven't caught our episode with Adelita Grijalva? Now's the time. Grab your coffee and learn why a newly elected Congresswoman is being locked out of doing her job. Day 35.⌛Still waiting. Link to the episode: youtu.be/ln-Im5DrurY #LatinoVote #Arizona #CD7
FUNDRAISING BOMBSHELL💰 @ossoff.bsky.social just raised $12M in 1 Q. & has $42M cash on hand - 🤯@chuckrocha.bsky.social Also, an oyster farmer raises MILLIONS to take on Maine's Susan Collins in what may be the ULTIMATE establishment vs grassroots battle - @mikemadrid.bsky.social youtu.be/my1ObhAay7s
🎁 WIN THE LATINO VOTE PRIZE PACKAGE! 🎁 Guess how many days the government shutdown will last & win: ✅ Latino Vote Podcast T-shirt ✅ Signed book from @chuckrocha.bsky.social ✅ Signed book from @mikemadrid.bsky.social ✅ Shoutout on the podcast! And watch the last episode here: youtu.be/my1ObhAay7s
“The Democrats are in a race for time.” ⏳- @mikemadrid.bsky.social Pass the spending bill, keep the fight on Republican taxes, tariffs & the economy. Don’t let Republicans reset the narrative. #TheLatinoVote #shutdown From our latest episode on the #LatinoVote Podcast: youtu.be/FWwwXsq2GLI
“Democrats Need to Look Tough — Even If It Means a Shutdown” 🔥 @chuckrocha.bsky.social says voters won't remember the shutdown, but they will remember if Democrats looked weak. #GovernmentShutdown #Politics #LatinoVote Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/FWwwXsq2GLI
Veterans. Your loyalty is to the Constitution, not a person. 🇺🇸 @mikemadrid.bsky.social on the #LatinoVotePodcast: “Everyone is being tested and it won't be the last time.” #Veterans #ConstitutionFirst #Leadership Catch our latest ep on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more youtu.be/FWwwXsq2GLI
What's the hidden goal behind Trump's DC takeover? @chuckrocha.bsky.social breaks down what’s really behind the GOP’s latest moves in Washington DC and other cities. It’s not about cleaning up D.C. — it’s about building a campaign message for the 2026 midterms. Full episode: youtu.be/NzAmNb0ec8E
🎣 @chuckrocha.bsky.social’s got redfish stories from the Louisiana bayou & wants to drag @mikemadrid.bsky.social on a fishing trip. 🐟 Would you watch the Latino Vote Podcast go offshore? 🌊🚤 👉Let us know what you think in the comments! #LatinoVote #Fishing #Podcast 📺🍿Ep #27: youtu.be/NzAmNb0ec8E
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
@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
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
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
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
“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
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
📉 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
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
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
@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
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
@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