LIVE: The Latino Century with Mike Madrid
Mike Madrid joins to discuss his upcoming book The Latino Century
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Show Notes
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Host Ron Steslow sits down with Mike Madrid in front of a live audience in Sacramento, CA to discuss Mike’s upcoming book The Latino Century: How America's Largest Minority Is Transforming Democracy.
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In this discussion:
(02:05) Why Mike’s optimistic in this book
(10:00) Mike’s personal journey from working at Domino’s Pizza to becoming a political strategist
(13:43) A poignant moment involving Mike’s mom, the role of Latina women in leadership, and how the Latinization of American will reshape cultural and political roles for women
(21:23) Latinos and old-school conservatism
(29:35) Messaging and policy in Democratic outreach to Latinos
(36:37) How Republicans are winning Latino voters (despite their best efforts)
(46:03) Practical takeaways for political professionals
(52:34) Reflections on American identity, values, and optimism
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