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

September 04, 2025 • The Latino Vote • Season 2025 • Episode 29

Check out the Los Angeles Times' article on UC Berkeley's Institute of Governmental Studies poll: 'Most California voters disapprove of Trump’s immigration enforcement policies, poll shows' - https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-08-24/la-me-latimes-berkeley-poll-on-immigration

Mike Madrid sits down with Los Angeles Times reporter Andrea Castillo to unpack a groundbreaking UC Berkeley poll on immigration attitudes in California. They dig into surprising fractures within the Republican base, how Latino opinions shift across generations, and the widening gender divide shaping politics. Andrea also shares insights from her reporting on detention facilities, deportations, and her own journey as a journalist covering immigration in Washington, DC.

Listen in for a deep dive into how immigration debates are reshaping politics in California and across the country.

Recorded August 28, 2025.

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