The Latino Vote

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 NALEO * Chuck’s experience at the Texas Democratic Convention * Supreme Court ruling on mail-in ballots and its anticipated impacts * Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Espaillat loss to DSA candidate in New York * Elections 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-5f24f718ea92a33838485ce6302e079e [https://apnews.com/article/supreme-court-mailed-ballots-trump-elections-5f24f718ea92a33838485ce6302e079e] * Daily Beast - Married MAGA Candidate Caught With Latest Mistress: https://www.thedailybeast.com/trump-endorsed-ken-paxton-caught-with-latest-mistress-tracy-duhon/ [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/ [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 [http://www.youtube.com/@thelatinovotepodcast] Find us on Substack: https://substack.com/@thelatinovotepodcast [https://substack.com/@thelatinovotepodcast] Follow us on X (formerly Twitter) [https://twitter.com/TheLatino_Vote]: https://twitter.com/TheLatino_Vote Visit our website for the latest Latino Vote news and subscribe to our newsletter: latinos.vote [https://latinos.vote/] If you want more of our discussions and behind the scenes please join our Patreon (www.patreon.com/thelatinovote [https://www.patreon.com/thelatinovote]) for exclusive content and opportunities!

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 [http://www.youtube.com/@thelatinovotepodcast] Find us on Substack: https://substack.com/@thelatinovotepodcast [https://substack.com/@thelatinovotepodcast] Follow us on X (formerly Twitter) [https://twitter.com/TheLatino_Vote]: https://twitter.com/TheLatino_Vote Visit our website for the latest Latino Vote news and subscribe to our newsletter: latinos.vote [https://latinos.vote/] If you want more of our discussions and behind the scenes please join our Patreon (www.patreon.com/thelatinovote [https://www.patreon.com/thelatinovote]) for exclusive content and opportunities!

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 power * New Jersey's newest Congresswoman - A heartfelt moment with Rep. Anna Lilia Mejia * LIVE 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/ [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 [http://www.youtube.com/@thelatinovotepodcast] Find us on Substack: https://substack.com/@thelatinovotepodcast [https://substack.com/@thelatinovotepodcast] Follow us on X (formerly Twitter) [https://twitter.com/TheLatino_Vote]: https://twitter.com/TheLatino_Vote Visit our website for the latest Latino Vote news and subscribe to our newsletter: latinos.vote [https://latinos.vote/] If you want more of our discussions and behind the scenes please join our Patreon (www.patreon.com/thelatinovote [https://www.patreon.com/thelatinovote]) for exclusive content and opportunities!

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 explained * What this means for Latino and Black congressional seats across the country * Texas, Florida, & California redistricting * Are Latinos a partisan voting bloc? * The Florida Senate race to watch: Alex Vindman vs. a Trump-backed Republican * Recap of the White House Correspondents' Dinner & the scary security incident * Check 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/ [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-d6f14bee0000 [https://www.politico.com/f/?id=0000019d-d6b0-d895-affd-d6f14bee0000] * Advocate - Inside Grindr’s WHCD party, which was so packed it ran low on alcohol: https://www.advocate.com/politics/national/inside-grindr-whcd-party [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 [http://www.youtube.com/@thelatinovotepodcast] Find us on Substack: https://substack.com/@thelatinovotepodcast [https://substack.com/@thelatinovotepodcast] Follow us on X (formerly Twitter) [https://twitter.com/TheLatino_Vote]: https://twitter.com/TheLatino_Vote Visit our website for the latest Latino Vote news and subscribe to our newsletter: latinos.vote [https://latinos.vote/] If you want more of our discussions and behind the scenes please join our Patreon (www.patreon.com/thelatinovote [https://www.patreon.com/thelatinovote]) for exclusive content and opportunities!

EXCLUSIVE: Antonio Villaraigosa on Running for CA Governor & Reclaiming the Latino Vote

Former LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa joins Mike Madrid and Chuck for a raw, unfiltered conversation about the California Governor's race, the Democratic Party's broken relationship with Latino working-class voters, and what it will take to win them back. Villaraigosa doesn't just take on Trump, he challenges his own party. From ICE raids tearing families apart, to gas prices crushing Latino workers, to Democrats protecting sacred cows instead of their own constituents — this candidate for California Governor pulls no punches. Topics covered: * Why Villaraigosa is running for California Governor in 2026 * How the Democratic Party is losing Latino and working-class vote * His plan to push back on ICE raids and protect immigrant communities * Growing up in Boyle Heights and the birth of the Chicano civil rights movement * Marching with César Chávez and Dolores Huerta — and his thoughts on the controversy  * Why being pro-worker AND pro-business is the only path forward * California's affordability crisis and how it affects Latinos. - Referenced in the episode: * Bay Area Council Economic Institute - THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF MASS DEPORTATION IN CALIFORNIA: https://www.bayareaeconomy.org/files/pdf/Economic%20Impact%20of%20Mass%20Deportation_June%202025.pdf [https://www.bayareaeconomy.org/files/pdf/Economic%20Impact%20of%20Mass%20Deportation_June%202025.pdf] * Public Policy Institute of California - Business Regulation and Business Starts in California: https://www.ppic.org/publication/business-regulation-and-business-starts-in-california/ [https://www.ppic.org/publication/business-regulation-and-business-starts-in-california/] * UCLA Latino Policy & Politics Institute - Gasoline Costs and Affordability Pressures in California: Impacts on Latino Households: https://latino.ucla.edu/research/gas-costs-affordability-impacts-on-latino-households-ca/ [https://latino.ucla.edu/research/gas-costs-affordability-impacts-on-latino-households-ca/] - Recorded, April 24, 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 [http://www.youtube.com/@thelatinovotepodcast] Find us on Substack: https://substack.com/@thelatinovotepodcast [https://substack.com/@thelatinovotepodcast] Follow us on X (formerly Twitter) [https://twitter.com/TheLatino_Vote]: https://twitter.com/TheLatino_Vote Visit our website for the latest Latino Vote news and subscribe to our newsletter: latinos.vote [https://latinos.vote/] If you want more of our discussions and behind the scenes please join our Patreon (www.patreon.com/thelatinovote [https://www.patreon.com/thelatinovote]) for exclusive content and opportunities!