The Latino Century w/Mike Madrid

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In this episode of the Faithful Politics podcast, hosts Will Wright and Josh Burtram interview Mike Madrid, a veteran political consultant and co-founder of the Lincoln Project. Madrid discusses his new book, The Latino Century, which explores the evolving political landscape shaped by the Latino electorate in the United States.

Madrid shares his personal background growing up in Southern California and how his Catholic upbringing influenced his perspectives on public service and politics. He elaborates on the shift in Latino voters from a primarily Democrat-leaning bloc to a more politically diverse and influential group. Madrid explains that the Latino community, particularly second and third-generation Latinos, are becoming more moderate and increasingly independent, often not aligning strictly with either major political party.

The conversation also touches on the changing demographics of America, the impact of Latino cultural values on political behavior, and the challenges and opportunities both major parties face in engaging Latino voters. Madrid highlights the need for political parties to address the concerns of a multi-ethnic working class to remain relevant.

The episode concludes with a discussion on the future of American politics, emphasizing the potential for a more pluralistic and inclusive society. Madrid expresses optimism about the country's ability to navigate its current challenges and emerge stronger, thanks to the diverse contributions of its people.

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Guest bio:

Mike Madrid is a communications expert and a nationally recognized expert on Latino voting trends. He graduated from the Edmund G. Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University in 1997, where he wrote his senior thesis on Latino politics and the perspective that politicization of emerging Latino voter groups in Southwestern states was unique in American history. The work focused largely on a critical assessment of professor Peter Skerry’s work “Mexican Americans: The Ambivalent Minority” and addressed questions surrounding the experience of Mexican American politicization as a choice between the pursuit of an aggrieved racial minority or a more typical assimilative integration into the broader political and social culture of the United States.

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