
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.
Latest episodes

Oct 3, 2022 • 1h 6min
The Latino Vote Episode 16 ft. Adrian Carrasquillo
On this week's episode of The Latino Vote we have Adrian Carrasquillo, political reporter for who has covered national politics and Latino issues over the last decade for Newsweek, NBC News, BuzzFeed, New Republic, Politico Magazine, Texas Monthly, and others.We start by diving into Adrian's piece for Newsweek a couple weeks ago on Nevada elections and then we review the new Telemundo poll of Latinos in Texas. Lastly we discuss ads running down south in Latino Districts and if they are helping pull off an unexpected win for the Dems. Thank you for listening to the Latino Vote with Chuck Rocha and Mark Madrid. If you like this podcast please subscribe, share and review this on your favorite podcast platform. And if you want more of our discussions and behind the scenes please join our Patreon (www.patreon.com/thelatinovote) for exclusive content and opportunities.Thank you and talk with you all soon!Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more episodes of The Latino Vote Podcast!Watch our episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@thelatinovotepodcastFollow us on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/TheLatino_VoteVisit our website for the latest Latino Vote news and subscribe to our newsletter: latinos.voteIf you want more of our discussions and behind the scenes please join our Patreon (www.patreon.com/thelatinovote) for exclusive content and opportunities!

Sep 29, 2022 • 42min
The Latino Vote Episode 15 ft Jon Favreau
American political commentator, podcaster, and former Director of Speech Writing for President Obama, Jon Favreau joins Chuck and Mike to discuss his new podcast The Wilderness and dive into a few pressing topics includingOne of the biggest divides in America: the minority of voters who follow politics closely, and the vast majority who don't.Can the Obama coalition be reassembled for 2022 and 2024?The Impact of Latinos on the midterms?How both parties are reacting to Latinos moving toward the Republican party.Thank you for listening to the Latino Vote with Chuck Rocha and Mark Madrid. The new website is now LIVE! Log on to Latinos.vote to get the latest information on The Latino Vote and policy affecting YOU. If you like this podcast please subscribe, share and review this on your favorite podcast platform. And if you want more of our discussions and behind the scenes please join our Patreon (www.patreon.com/thelatinovote) for exclusive content and opportunities. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more episodes of The Latino Vote Podcast!Watch our episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@thelatinovotepodcastFollow us on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/TheLatino_VoteVisit our website for the latest Latino Vote news and subscribe to our newsletter: latinos.voteIf you want more of our discussions and behind the scenes please join our Patreon (www.patreon.com/thelatinovote) for exclusive content and opportunities!

Sep 26, 2022 • 57min
The Latino Vote - Episode 14 ft. Jenny Medina
In this special episode we have New York Times Writer Jenny Medina on to discuss her recent article “With Voters From Both Parties Energized, Campaigns Begin Fall Sprint” New York Times. “Republicans are focusing on pocketbook issues, and Democrats are emphasizing abortion rights, as Labor Day marks the start of the midterm elections’ final stretch.” Will this skew the midterms toward Democrats or Republicans? Also - the most extensive poll of Arizona Latino voters yet this year reveals 42% of Latinos said nobody had contacted them about this year’s midterm election. Why is this happening?Tune in for our take and what we think is coming next in the elections!Thank you for listening to the Latino Vote with Chuck Rocha and Mark Madrid. The new website is now LIVE! Log on to Latinos.vote to get the latest information on The Latino Vote and policy affecting YOU. If you like this podcast please subscribe, share and review this on your favorite podcast platform. And if you want more of our discussions and behind the scenes please join our Patreon (www.patreon.com/thelatinovote) for exclusive content and opportunities. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more episodes of The Latino Vote Podcast!Watch our episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@thelatinovotepodcastFollow us on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/TheLatino_VoteVisit our website for the latest Latino Vote news and subscribe to our newsletter: latinos.voteIf you want more of our discussions and behind the scenes please join our Patreon (www.patreon.com/thelatinovote) for exclusive content and opportunities!

Sep 20, 2022 • 53min
Patreon BONUS - The Latino Vote After Hours ft. Shelly Carlin
We wanted to give you a sneak peek of whats happening on our Patreon so In this special edition of After Hours, Chuck and Mike sit with Shelly Carlin, Executive Vice President of the HR Policy Association to discuss the future of Latinx Labor Laws and Policy and how its shaping the future of families and the Latino Vote. Tune in now and join our Patreon (www.patreon.com/thelatinovote) for more exclusive conversations and your chance to be a guest on The Latino Vote!Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more episodes of The Latino Vote Podcast!Watch our episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@thelatinovotepodcastFollow us on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/TheLatino_VoteVisit our website for the latest Latino Vote news and subscribe to our newsletter: latinos.voteIf you want more of our discussions and behind the scenes please join our Patreon (www.patreon.com/thelatinovote) for exclusive content and opportunities!

Sep 19, 2022 • 53min
The Latino Vote Episode 13
On this brand new episode of The Latino Vote, Mike and Chuck are live in Washington DC to check in on whats going on this election cycle. Chuck and Mike discuss how Trump is having an affect on mid term elections, Wall Street Journal Polls showing a 15 pt Latina shift to Democrats and their predictions for races across the country. Thank you for listening to the Latino Vote with Chuck Rocha and Mark Madrid. The new website is now LIVE! Log on to Latinos.vote to get the latest information on The Latino Vote and policy affecting YOU. If you like this podcast please subscribe, share and review this on your favorite podcast platform. And if you want more of our discussions and behind the scenes please join our Patreon (www.patreon.com/thelatinovote) for exclusive content and opportunities. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more episodes of The Latino Vote Podcast!Watch our episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@thelatinovotepodcastFollow us on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/TheLatino_VoteVisit our website for the latest Latino Vote news and subscribe to our newsletter: latinos.voteIf you want more of our discussions and behind the scenes please join our Patreon (www.patreon.com/thelatinovote) for exclusive content and opportunities!

Sep 5, 2022 • 48min
The Latino Vote - Episode 12 ft. Paola Ramos
The Latino Vote is back from a short vacation (unless you've been following our Patreon!) and talking with Political Activist and Correspondent and Paola Ramos. The dissect the current state of the midterms elections, Latino Vote influence in NY and FL, and have a discussion on the differences between younger and older Latinos. You dont want to miss it. Tune in and also join our patreon for WEEKLY exclusive episodes and additional ways to engage with us as we lead to the elections this fall. Check us out at patreon.com/thelatinovote Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more episodes of The Latino Vote Podcast!Watch our episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@thelatinovotepodcastFollow us on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/TheLatino_VoteVisit our website for the latest Latino Vote news and subscribe to our newsletter: latinos.voteIf you want more of our discussions and behind the scenes please join our Patreon (www.patreon.com/thelatinovote) for exclusive content and opportunities!

Aug 1, 2022 • 44min
The Latino Vote - Episode 11
In this episode of The Latino Vote, Mike and Chuck dive into this week's political ad review and discuss the why percentage of Latina state lawmakers are at record levels, the current state of Governor's races across the nation and they ask - Are Latino Catholics really becoming more pro-choice? Tune in and find out!If you like this podcast please subscribe, share and review this on your favorite podcast platform. Also subscribe to our Patreon for The Latino Vote After Hours - our bi-weekly political ad review show. Tune in for real reviews of this election year's ads and how effective they are!Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more episodes of The Latino Vote Podcast!Watch our episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@thelatinovotepodcastFollow us on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/TheLatino_VoteVisit our website for the latest Latino Vote news and subscribe to our newsletter: latinos.voteIf you want more of our discussions and behind the scenes please join our Patreon (www.patreon.com/thelatinovote) for exclusive content and opportunities!

Jul 22, 2022 • 45min
The Latino Vote - Episode 10
Join the Latino Vote Podcast this week as Chuck Rocha and Mike Madrid report LIVE from Washington, DC. On this episode we discuss Jill Biden's Breakfast Taco Controversy, Hispanic voting numbers for President Biden, and the latest on the primaries in Georgia and Pennsylvania. Never a dull moment on the the Latino Vote Podcast - please take a listen!Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more episodes of The Latino Vote Podcast!Watch our episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@thelatinovotepodcastFollow us on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/TheLatino_VoteVisit our website for the latest Latino Vote news and subscribe to our newsletter: latinos.voteIf you want more of our discussions and behind the scenes please join our Patreon (www.patreon.com/thelatinovote) for exclusive content and opportunities!

Jun 30, 2022 • 39min
The Latino Vote: Episode 9
Please join the Latino Vote Podcast this week as Chuck Rocha, Mike Madrid, and Jason Villalba report from the National Association of Latino Elected Officials conference in Chicago. Special guest, Congressman Tony Cárdenas drops by to discuss the top issues impacting Latinos across California and the Team also discusses the political impact of the recent SCOTUS Dobbs Decision that dropped last week. Never a dull moment on the the Latino Vote Podcast - please take a listen!Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more episodes of The Latino Vote Podcast!Watch our episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@thelatinovotepodcastFollow us on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/TheLatino_VoteVisit our website for the latest Latino Vote news and subscribe to our newsletter: latinos.voteIf you want more of our discussions and behind the scenes please join our Patreon (www.patreon.com/thelatinovote) for exclusive content and opportunities!

Jun 15, 2022 • 40min
The Latino Vote: Episode 8
In the wake of last night’s (June 14, 2022) seismic shift in Texas CD34, where Republican, Mayra Flores, handily defeated her Democrat challenger in historically deep blue Cameron Country, the political world is in shock. Join us on this special election episode of The Latino Vote Podcast to hear Mike Madrid and Chuck Rocha bring the fire when discussing what happened in south Texas. If you are interested in politics, this episode is a must listen for sure!Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more episodes of The Latino Vote Podcast!Watch our episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@thelatinovotepodcastFollow us on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/TheLatino_VoteVisit our website for the latest Latino Vote news and subscribe to our newsletter: latinos.voteIf you want more of our discussions and behind the scenes please join our Patreon (www.patreon.com/thelatinovote) for exclusive content and opportunities!