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The Latino Vote Podcast
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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
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Polls are showing close races and Dems leading in districts that Republicans expected to be easy wins. Chuck and Mike walk you through the trends that reflect this and how the Latino vote will shape the midterm elections.

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Midterm Races Remain Close Despite Gerrymandering: Latino Voters are Driving Change
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October 2, 2026 at 12:36 AM
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President Donald Trump’s approval ratings have reached a historic low after he failed to deliver on campaign promises. Chuck and Mike are back together to talk about the implications of this for the midterm elections and more.

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Trump Approval Falls: Republican Warning Signs Ahead of the Midterm Elections
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September 23, 2026 at 11:31 PM
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Chuck Rocha takes over the podcast today to talk about new polling, strategy, and midterm news. He is joined by Michael Frias, CEO of data analytics firm Catalist who gives his insight on voter trends and strategies for the upcoming elections.

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Latino Voters Could Shape the Midterms: Turnout and Changing Party Trends
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September 17, 2026 at 10:40 PM
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Chuck and Mike keep you up to date on the latest in midterm election developments. Listen to their thoughts about new data on Latino voters, the first Republican midterm convention, and their predictions on battleground races.

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Republicans Under Pressure in Battleground Seats: What 2026 Midterm Polling Shows
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September 10, 2026 at 10:18 PM
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Polling on the 2026 Midterm elections shows big gains for Democrats as Trump causes chaos for the economy. Chuck and Mike talk about how Democrats can take advantage of Republican blunders and how Republicans seek to stop them.

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Democrats Gain Momentum Ahead of 2026 Midterms as Republican Support Falls: How Far Can They Go?
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September 2, 2026 at 10:22 PM
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Texas is shaping up to have some of the most highly anticipated races in this year’s midterm elections. Chuck and Mike discuss the strategy, polling, and culture behind these races and their significance for the country.

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The Texas Landscape: What Texas Politics is Telling Us About the Upcoming Midterm Elections
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August 26, 2026 at 9:27 PM
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Despite Texas Republicans’ attempts to push Democrats out of seats through redistricting, Texas Dems continue to fight. Sheriff Johnny Garcia is one of those candidates, running for the seat in Texas’ 35th Congressional District.

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Running in a Gerrymandered Texas: Johnny Garcia on Mission to Keep TX-35 Blue After Redistricting
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August 21, 2026 at 10:37 PM
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With Chuck on vacation in Alaska, Mike has the stage to himself. He gives his thoughts on up and coming Latino leaders, modern-day voter suppression, and polling data from his brand new poll with David Binder.

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The Latino Working Class: New Polling Data Reveals Top Issues, Opinions, and More
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August 12, 2026 at 9:29 PM
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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.

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Don’t Miss These Races + Insights from Abdul El-Sayed's Success & Other Midterm Developments So Far
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August 5, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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Chuck Rocha and Mike Madrid are excited to have a conversation with New Mexico Speaker Javier Martínez. In this episode, Speaker Martínez breaks down what it takes to run the state of New Mexico and how it may guide politics more broadly.

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EXCLUSIVE: NM Speaker Javier Martínez on Organizing and NM's Role in Shaping the Political Landscape
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July 31, 2026 at 10:46 PM
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Mike and Chuck travel the country to settle once and for all which state really has the best Mexican food, California or Texas. Their first stop is Taqueria Frontera in Cypress Park, Los Angeles.

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Chuck and Mike’s Food Adventures: Los Angeles’ Taqueria Frontera
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July 26, 2026 at 12:02 AM
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Chuck and Mike host a live taping of the Latino Vote Podcast at the NALEO Conference in Los Angeles. They give insight into the continued Latino dealignment and why Latino voters are rejecting the system across the country.

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Live From NALEO: The Power of the Latino Vote
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July 25, 2026 at 11:56 PM
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New Pew Research Center report shows pessimism about Latino identity and a partisan split in how identity is viewed. Mike and Chuck offer their thoughts on this along with updates on Maine’s Senate race. Also, don’t miss them at NALEO where there will be a live podcast taping!

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Latino Identity in America: How Do We Perceive Ourselves?
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July 10, 2026 at 6:27 PM
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As far-left progressive Democrats find success in the primaries and incumbents are unseated, a new political landscape reveals itself.

Plus, the Supreme Court’s decision on mail-in voting and more on this week’s episode of the Latino Vote Podcast
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The Populist Moment: What Voters Are Really Looking For
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June 30, 2026 at 7:10 PM
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Chuck and Mike are gearing up for the Latino Vote Summit next week.

In this week's episode of the Latino Vote Podcast, they share what you can expect from the event and what you can look forward to in plans for the future...

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The Latino Vote Summit: Shaping the Future of the Latino Agenda
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June 18, 2026 at 6:24 PM
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Can Latino voters overcome Tom Steyer’s $200 MILLION political machine?

This week on the Latino Vote Podcast @chuckrocha.bsky.social & @mikemadrid.bsky.social break down:
- California's Explosive Governor's Race
- More Redistricting News (Tennessee)
- and more

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California Governor's Race Latino Vote Update: Xavier Becerra vs. Steyer's $200M Machine
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May 20, 2026 at 11:50 PM
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56 Latino seats in Congress. All of it now at risk.

On this week's Latino Vote Podcast, @chuckrocha.bsky.social & @mikemadrid.bsky.social break down the latest Voting Rights Act ruling and what it means.

"This changes the entirety of how Congress is apportioned." - Mike Madrid
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Unpacking the Supreme Court Voting Rights Decision and What It Means for Latino Congressional Seats
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May 15, 2026 at 3:39 PM
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The 2019 El Paso shooter said he went there to eliminate Mexicans

El Paso native and reporter for the NYT @jazmineulloa.bsky.social was sent home to cover the tragic story

Now, she authors a book focusing on the soul of this border city, instead of the story America gets wrong
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NYT Reporter Jazmine Ulloa on "El Paso": The Border Story America Gets Wrong
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May 13, 2026 at 2:16 AM
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The Latino working class is being ignored by both parties

Candidate for CA Governor Antonio Villaraigosa joins @chuckrocha.bsky.social & @mikemadrid.bsky.social on @thelatinovote.bsky.social to talk about how he will win back the Latino Vote

All new exclusive interview out now
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EXCLUSIVE: Antonio Villaraigosa on Running for CA Governor & Reclaiming the Latino Vote
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May 8, 2026 at 5:45 PM
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Did you know the patron saint of migrants, Santo Toribio Romo, has a family connection to a California congressional candidate?
@mikemadrid.bsky.social's conversation with @hectordelatorre.bsky.social will stop you in your tracks!

All new episode of the Latino Vote: Voices.
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Fixing Congress for Working-Class Power with Hector de la Torre | Latino Vote: Voices
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April 28, 2026 at 12:29 AM
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EXCLUSIVE:
@mikemadrid.bsky.social sits down with the man the polls missed: Xavier Becerra.

Nobody saw this coming! Becerra went from 3% to frontrunner overnight!

Don't miss this exclusive interview on the Latino Vote Podcast
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EXCLUSIVE: Xavier Becerra on His Stunning Rise in California's Governor's Race
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April 22, 2026 at 7:18 PM
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Trump is polling worse than any modern president heading into a midterm.

That usually means a wave election.

But 2026 isn’t that simple…

Latino voters are shifting. And both parties are missing it.

Catch this new episode of with @mikemadrid.bsky.social flying solo

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Trump Receives Worst Approval Ratings in US History as Voters Prepare for the 2026 Midterm Showdown
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April 8, 2026 at 4:11 PM
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She attacked him over quinceañeras…

But his campaign turned it into VIRAL MOMENT!

Bobby Pulido explains how one attack ad turned into a viral counterpunch and what it says about the Latino vote in TX-15.

New episode with @chuckrocha.bsky.social & @mikemadrid.bsky.social
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Bobby Pulido on Winning Texas-15 Democratic Primary & the Quinceañera Strategy Breaking the Internet
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March 30, 2026 at 6:18 PM
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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

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March 25, 2026 at 4:10 PM
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The NYT just blew up one of Latino history's biggest icons. César Chávez.
The allegations are disturbing, especially being a former inspiration for @chuckrocha.bsky.social & @mikemadrid.bsky.social

PLUS: $50 MILLION spent in the Illinois primary. ZERO in Spanish
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César Chávez Scandal Shocks Latinos & Illinois Primary Exposes Political Blind Spot
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March 21, 2026 at 5:21 PM