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
157 episodes
EXCLUSIVE: Interview With Randy Villegas, Candidate for CA-22 | Sons of the Valley
Mike Madrid presents Sons of the Valley - the Central Valley of California and the Rio Grande Valley of Texas are playing key roles in the upcoming midterm elections. This episode features an interview with Central Valley native and CA-22 candi...
Follow the Money: Midterm Trends, Campaign Spending, & Election Forecasts
Chuck Rocha comes to you from the road this week to analyze campaign spending, rallies, and ads for the upcoming midterm elections. Also stay tuned to the channel for more content coming this week!In This Episode:0:00 Intro...
Midterm Elections & South Florida Politics with WSJ’s Sabrina Rodriguez
Sabrina Rodriguez, reporter for the Wall Street Journal, joins Chuck and Mike this week to discuss the midterms and her latest work from her home in South Florida. Listen in to hear what she’s seeing in her work around the country.In Thi...
Midterm Races Remain Close Despite Gerrymandering: Latino Voters are Driving Change
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.In This Episode:...
Trump Approval Falls: Republican Warning Signs Ahead of the Midterm Elections
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.In This Episode:...
Latino Voters Could Shape the Midterms: Turnout and Changing Party Trends
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.<...
Republicans Under Pressure in Battleground Seats: What 2026 Midterm Polling Shows
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.In This Epi...
Democrats Gain Momentum Ahead of 2026 Midterms as Republican Support Falls: How Far Can They Go?
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.In this Ep...
Texas Politics and the 2026 Midterm Elections: What the Texas Landscape Tells Us
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.In This Episode:<...
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...