The Latino Vote
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.
Episodes
148 episodes
Running in a Gerrymandered Texas: Johnny Garcia on His Mission to Keep TX-35 Blue After Texas Redistricting
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.In This ...
The Latino Working Class: New Polling Data Reveals Top Issues, Opinions, and More
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.In This Episode:...
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...
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 a...
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...
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 EpisodeICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo ...
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 Thi...
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...
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 pe...
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 bac...
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 ...
NYT Reporter Jazmine Ulloa on "El Paso," the Border Story America Gets Wrong
America thinks it knows the story of the border. According to New York Times political reporter and author Jazmine Ulloa, it doesn't.Jazmine joins Chuck Rocha and Mike Madrid to discuss her groundbreaking new book El Paso...
Fixing Congress for Working-Class Power with Hector de la Torre | Latino Vote: Voices
Mike Madrid sits down with longtime California leader Hector De La Torre Romo for a powerful conversation on public service, immigration, corruption, and the future of working-class Latino communities.Hector shares the remarkable...
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EXCLUSIVE: Xavier Becerra on His Stunning Rise in California's Governor's Race
Mike Madrid sits down one-on-one with Xavier Becerra, the frontrunning Democratic candidate for California Governor, for a candid conversation about the week that catapulted him to the top of the race.Secretary Becerra opens up about:
Latino Voters Are ROARING Back: Special Election Upsets & 17 Toss-Up Midterm Races
Chuck Rocha and Mike Madrid are back together for a must-see episode. The data is undeniable: Latino voters are shifting away from the Republican Party at historic speed, and the 2026 midterms may be more consequential for the Latino community ...
Trump Receives Worst Approval Ratings in U.S. History as Voters Prepare for the 2026 Midterm Showdown
Mike Madrid flies solo this week, and delivers one of the most data-packed, unfiltered episodes yet. No Chuck Rocha means no filter. Just raw polling analysis and the hard truths about what the numbers mean for Latino voters heading into the 20...
Bobby Pulido on Winning Texas-15 Democratic Primary, the Quinceañera Strategy, & Uplifting the Latino Vote
Tejano music star Bobby Pulido (José Roberto Pulido Jr.) returns to the Latino Vote Podcast after securing the 2026 Democratic Primary win for Texas's 15th congressional district to discuss why his campaign is turning heads across the country.<...
César Chávez Scandal & Illinois Primary Exposes Political Blind Spot
Breaking news shakes the Latino community as a bombshell New York Times investigation into César Chávez forces a major moment of reckoning. Chuck Rocha and Mike Madrid react in real time and unpack what these disturbing allegations mean for Lat...
New Poll Reveals What Latino Voters REALLY Care About in 2026 | With TelevisaUnivision CEO Daniel Alegre
In this must-watch episode, hosts Chuck Rocha and Mike Madrid sit down with Daniel Alegre, CEO of TelevisaUnivision, the largest Latino media network in the United States, to break down the freshest polling data on what's driving Lati...
How the Latino Vote Shaped the Texas Primary | Talarico vs Crockett & the 2026 Latino Surge
The Latino vote just reshaped the Texas Democratic primary—and the political establishment still doesn’t fully understand why.In this episode of the Latino Vote Podcast, Chuck Rocha and Mike Madrid break down the stunning results from th...
Latino Vote Texas | Substack Live Recording
For those of you who missed it, we hosted a live recording on our Substack, Monday, March 2nd. We appreciate everyone who joined and offered their input!-Recording a day before the Texas 2026 Primary, Chuck Rocha and Mike Madrid t...
Latinos Decide Texas. Again. Record Primary Turnout & the Talarico-Crockett Showdown
Chuck and Mike meet up in Sacramento, where they just finished briefing the California Senate Democratic Caucus — and they've got a lot to say. Recorded on the night of Trump's State of the Union address, this episode covers all the big races a...
The 2026 Latino Vote Battlefield
Chuck is back from Oaxaca — and he brought receipts. This week, Chuck Rocha and Mike Madrid reunite to break down the elections and dynamics that will shape the Latino political landscape heading into the 2026 midterms. They open with tributes ...
Bad Bunny, Broken Systems, and the Latino Vote That's Rejecting Both Parties
Mike Madrid flies solo to unpack the future of Latino politics — and why 2026 could mark the beginning of an entirely new chapter.From Bad Bunny’s Spanish-language Super Bowl moment to the political aftershocks of Trump 2.0, Mike breaks...
Housing, Healthcare, and Hope: Texas Democrats Win Big & Can Bad Bunny Unite America
Latino voters just delivered one of the biggest political shocks of the 2026 cycle — a 50+ point swing in Latino precincts in a deep-red Texas Senate district. The message is clear: Latinos are no longer loyal to either party, a...