Chuck Rocha and Mike Madrid break down what a looming government shutdown really means — and why it could hand extraordinary power to Donald Trump, reshaping which agencies stay open and which close. Our hosts also analyze the results of Arizona’s Grijalva special election, revealing how local Latino candidates are outperforming national Democrats.

With their trademark candor and humor — from Chuck’s Everglades fishing tournament to Mike’s allergy-fueled rants — the hosts highlight what both sides need to understand before Latinos reshape the nation’s political future.
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Recorded September 24, 2025.
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