Mike Madrid, author of 'The Latino Century', discusses the rising influence of young Latino voters who lean conservative and support tougher border security. The podcast explores strategies for Democrats to engage this demographic and the impact on Trump's reelection. Tim Miller also shares personal adoption story in mega-mailbag segment.
Young Latinos favor tougher border security, shaping US politics.
'The Latino Century' explores changing Hispanic voter demographics.
Democrats struggle to engage populist-leaning, Latino voters effectively.
Deep dives
Podcast Introduction and Discussion on Current Political Climate
The podcast episode begins with an introduction that features a discussion between the host, Tim Miller, and guest, Mike Madrid, focusing on the current state of the presidential race and the challenges faced by the Democratic Party in engaging working-class and minority voters. Madrid expresses concerns about Biden's ability to retain support among key demographic groups like black, brown, and Latino voters.
Shift in Latino Voting Bloc and Political Messaging
The conversation delves into how the Latino voting bloc has transformed over the years, with younger Hispanic voters exhibiting a populist, nationalist tilt that aligns with Trumpism. The discussion highlights the Democrats' struggle to appeal to these emerging demographics due to shifts in cultural preferences and values. Madrid emphasizes the need for a more targeted messaging approach to engage younger Latino voters effectively.
Impact of Trumpism on Republican Party and Future Elections
The episode explores the enduring influence of Trumpism within the Republican Party, leading to potential challenges in future elections. The conversation touches on the likelihood of Trump's reemergence in the political landscape and the party's inclination towards adopting a more populist, nationalist stance, pivoting away from traditional conservative ideologies.
Personal Reflections on Adoption and Family
The host shares personal insights on adoption, recounting the emotional journey of adoption attempts before successfully adopting their daughter, Toulouse, in 2018. The narrative reflects on the challenges and fulfilling aspects of the adoption process, emphasizing the respect for birth mothers' decisions and the joy of expanding their family.
NBA Playoffs and Personal Preferences
In a lighter note, the episode concludes with the host's disinterest in the NBA playoffs, citing personal reasons like team ownership connections and lack of rooting interest. The host expresses a neutral stance towards the ongoing playoffs, with a slight inclination towards enjoying the performances of certain players, like Luca Doncic.
Young Latinos are a giant emerging voter bloc with populist leanings—who also favor tougher border security. If Trump was to win reelection, it would ironically be because these voters put him over the top. How can Democrats reach them? Mike Madrid joins Tim Miller for the weekend pod. Plus, in a mega-mailbag segment, Tim gets personal and shares the story of his daughter's adoption.