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The Latino Vote Podcast @thelatinovote.bsky.social · 12h

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
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The Latino Vote Podcast @thelatinovote.bsky.social · 2d

🎙️ NEW EP: @mikemadrid.bsky.social & @chuckrocha.bsky.social debate the government shutdown fight, asking who benefits, who gets blamed, and what it means for upcoming elections.
+ Trump’s unprecedented meeting with military generals & the growing authoritarian tone in politics.
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Shutdown Standoff & A Race Against Time. Who Wins? Who Loses?

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The Latino Vote Podcast @thelatinovote.bsky.social · 5d

Our new ep 'A Shutdown Standoff & A Race Against Time. Who Wins? Who Loses?' is out now!🆕
@chuckrocha.bsky.social & @mikemadrid.bsky.social take sides on the high-stakes government shutdown battle, Trump’s military meeting, & what the Virginia & NJ elections indicate
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A Shutdown Standoff & A Race Against Time. Who Wins? Who Loses?

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The Latino Vote Podcast @thelatinovote.bsky.social · 7d

Making waves 🌊 @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social becomes first Latina elected to AZ Congress 🌵👩‍⚖️
@chuckrocha.bsky.social & @mikemadrid.bsky.social analyze the election results, & how local Latino candidates are outperforming + what a looming government shutdown really means.
Watch: youtu.be/faSrVAscWxs

Government Shutdown Politics and Arizona's First Latina Elected to Congress

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The Latino Vote Podcast @thelatinovote.bsky.social · 12d

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

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The Latino Vote Podcast @thelatinovote.bsky.social · 13d

🎣 @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

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The Latino Vote Podcast @thelatinovote.bsky.social · 14d

As per a recent @thebulwark.com focus group, Latino Trump voters say they regret their choice—but still would not vote for Harris. 🤔
@chuckrocha.bsky.social invites back @adriancarrasquillo.bsky.social to break down his findings, and also reflect on Bad Bunny's latest concert.
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Buyer's remorse for Latino Trump Voters... But what will it take for Democrats to win them over?

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The Latino Vote Podcast @thelatinovote.bsky.social · 21d

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.
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The Latino Vote Podcast @thelatinovote.bsky.social · 22d

@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

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The Latino Vote Podcast @thelatinovote.bsky.social · 23d

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.
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Finding Common Ground - Charlie Kirk, Political Violence, and America's Divide

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The Latino Vote Podcast @thelatinovote.bsky.social · 26d

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.
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Finding Common Ground - Charlie Kirk, Political Violence, and America's Divide.

Podcast Episode · The Latino Vote · 09/12/2025 · 46m

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The Latino Vote Podcast @thelatinovote.bsky.social · 27d

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:
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The Latino Vote Podcast @thelatinovote.bsky.social · 29d

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

Fractures over the Immigration Debate: Breaking Down the latest CA Voter Poll with Andrea Castillo

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The Latino Vote Podcast @thelatinovote.bsky.social · Sep 4

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...

Fractures over the Immigration Debate: Breaking Down the latest California Voter Poll with Andrea Castillo

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The Latino Vote Podcast @thelatinovote.bsky.social · Aug 26

🔥 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.

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Do Latino Trump Voters Regret Their Decision? Unpacking the Summer 2025 Latino PulseCheck

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The Latino Vote Podcast @thelatinovote.bsky.social · Aug 21

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

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The Latino Vote Podcast @thelatinovote.bsky.social · Aug 20

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?
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The Latino Vote Podcast @thelatinovote.bsky.social · Aug 19

“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:
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The Latino Vote Podcast @thelatinovote.bsky.social · Aug 17

"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.
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Don't Take the Bait! Trump's Messaging Scheme by Occupying D.C.

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The Latino Vote Podcast @thelatinovote.bsky.social · Aug 12

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
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The Latino Vote Podcast @thelatinovote.bsky.social · Aug 11

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

From Gangs to Capitol Hill: Brandon Maxwell on Latino Culture, Breaking Walls, & Building Power

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The Latino Vote Podcast @thelatinovote.bsky.social · Aug 8

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:
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From Gangs to Capitol Hill: Brandon Loran Maxwell on Latino Culture, Breaking Walls, & Building Power

Podcast Episode · The Latino Vote · 08/08/2025 · 59m

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The Latino Vote Podcast @thelatinovote.bsky.social · Aug 7

📉 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.
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The Latino Vote Podcast @thelatinovote.bsky.social · Aug 6

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
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The Latino Vote Podcast @thelatinovote.bsky.social · Aug 5

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
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