Bomba Live’s Ray Collazo is joined by political consultant Kristian Ramos of Autonomy Strategies. Ramos and Collazo discuss current political state of play and why Latino voters are lukewarm on President Joe Biden. They share why Biden should get more love from Latinos and what Democrats need to do to put Latino voters front and center of their messaging and campaign efforts.

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Host Ray Collazo is joined by journalist Nicki Mayo to discuss the state of journalism and the overall media landscape. Mayo discussed the need to discern 'new media' from real journalism and shared why her #BlackWomenUnmuted platform is a badly needed outlet to highlight the authentic perspective of Black women in American life. 

Collazo and Mayo discussed the legacy of #BlackTwitter and if they prefer their pasteles 'con ketchup' or 'sin ketchup.' 

Follow @NickiMayoNews on all social media platforms and subscribe to Bomba Live on YouTube for talk show you've been waiting for! 

Host Ray Collazo is joined by Viviana Lopez Green, senior director for UnidosUS’ Racial Equity Initiative, to discuss UnidosUS’s report "Elevating Latino Experiences and Voices in News about Racial Equity: Findings and Recommendations for More Complete Coverage.” This UnidosUS collaboration with Berkely Media Studies Group outlines how media consistently underrepresents Latino voice in racial equity news coverage. Lopez Green reveals report findings and recommendations on how media can improve news coverage to elevate the impact and perspective of racial equity issues on the Latino community.

Collazo and Lopez Green discuss UnidosUS’ work to center Afro-Latino/Afro-Latinx experience in their policy advocacy. Lopez Green also shares what makes her hometown of Cartagena, Colombia so special. This episode is dedicated to the Bomba Live! community’s Colombian family. Subscribe to Bomba Live! on YouTube and find the report and resources at unidosus.org.

Host Ray Collazo is joined by Miguel Guadaloupe, Vice Chair of National Puerto Rican Day Parade Committee, to preview the upcoming parade on Sunday, June 11th in New York City. Guadaloupe details the planning and execution that has taken place to prepare for the iconic 66th annual parade. Guadaloupe and Collazo discuss how the parade has evolved as the diaspora expands across the country and our connection with the island becomes stronger.

Collazo and Guadaloupe review this year's honorees, the parade's scholarship program that is providing assistance to 100 Puerto Rican students and the historic lineup of parade participants. Guadaloupe also addresses criticisms of the parade's cooperate partnerships and how they have developed a 'Puerto Rican Day Parade 2.0' model based off past experiences.

Attend/follow the National Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, June 11 in person, on ABC7 and online. And Subscribe to Bomba Live! the Talk Show you've been waiting for!

Bomba Live Host Ray Collazo is joined by racial justice journalist Arturo Dominguez on his recent "Latinos and White Supremacy" article. Collazo and Dominguez discuss how the two Latino assailants of recent Texas mass killings were apparently impacted by white supremacist views.

Dominguez shares how Latinos typically get influenced by white supremacist ideology and how media's portrayal of immigrants contributes to this toxic culture of racist hate. Collazo also analyzes how Latino led hatred is centered on anti-blackness and anti-indigenousness in the United States and Latin America. Collazo and Dominguez discuss solutions to begin addressing white supremacy in the Latino community.

Follow Arturo Dominguez https://twitter.com/extremearturo and Subscribe to Bomba Live: The Talk Show You've Been Waiting For.    / @ucanjcvzoa8t-pry...  

Host Ray Collazo asks the question “Where’s the Leadership?” on our gun violence crisis. Collazo calls on many sectors to get engaged as our country becomes a prison state.

Collazo provides updates on Immigration news headlines and provides analysis on how we need to view this challenge on our Southern border. He also shares his thoughts on Puerto Rico Governor Pedro Pierlusi’s comments accusing his own people of being xenophobic and racist.

Collazo opens up about the biggest mental health challenge he has had in years. How the 76ers recently triggered him through the memories of his childhood heroes and villains.

Also watch commentary and highlights from journalist Bianca Graulau on Governor Pierlusi’s comments, Mehdi Hasan on shameful CNN Trump Townhall, MC Planetary on his hip hop music journey, and Joel Berrocal’s take on Bad Bunny’s appearance on WWE Backlash in Puerto Rico.

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Bomba Live Host Ray Collazo is joined by CEO of National Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce and Wrestling Superfan Joel Berrocal to discuss the Puerto Rican Wrestling takeover over the weekend. Bad Bunny and boricua wrestling stars headlined this weekend's WWE "Backlash" at El Choli in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Collazo and Berrocal discuss Bad Bunny's time in WWE and the buildup to WWE's island return after 19 years. 

Collazo and Berrocal analyze the economic and social impact of this Puerto Rican Wrestling Renaissance as spinoff of Benito and the larger Musica Urbana movement. They analyze the performances of Bad Bunny, his opponent and fellow boricua Damian Priest, the Queen Zelina Vega and iconic Puerto Rican Wrestler Savio Vega. 

Collazo shares his take on Benito's time in Coachella and what Madison Anderson Berrios' victory on La Casa de Los Famosos means to Puerto Ricans. Berrocal catches us up on latest happenings with National Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce. Thank you NPRCC for sponsoring this episode of Bomba Live: The Talk Show You've Been Waiting For Your Whole Life.

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Host Ray Collazo is joined by Philly Rican Hip Hop legend Mario Collazo aka Planetary of Outerspace and Army of the Pharaohs Crew. Planetary has been a critically acclaimed lyricist for decades. After four full length albums and numerous world tours, Planetary is back with his first solo album "Project Pluto" that comes out on May 12th.

Planetary joins his big brother Ray Collazo for this first of an epic 3 episode interview series on his beginnings as a child of the nascent '90s Philly Hip Hop scene. Planetary shares some incredible Philly hip hop history from his beginnings as teenage MC learning the ropes along-side rap/music legends such as Vinny Paz of Jedi Mind Tricks, The Roots, Eve, Gillie the Kid, Jazzy Jeff, Rich Medina and Jill Scott. This part one conversation is a must listen for aspiring music artists, creatives looking to regenerate their careers later in life and just fans of Hip-Hop history.

Host Ray Collazo also shares his thoughts on ongoing Bad Bunny/Kendall Jenner/Gabriela Berlingeri love triangle and the appointment of Julie Chavez Rodriguez to become President Biden's Campaign Manager. And a "best of Bomba Live moment" featuring Freestyle legends Betty Dee, Brenda K. Starr and Corina.

Support Planetary's new solo album "Project Pluto" when it's released on May 12th and Subscribe to Bomba Live on YouTube: The talk show you've been waiting for your entire live.

The Talk Show you have waited for your entire life is back! Bomba Live Host Ray Collazo breaks down why Clarence Thomas is the biggest sellout of all times to Black America AND our Democracy. 

Ray shares his observations from last week's trip to Washington, DC for the America Votes Conference. America Votes is the nation's largest gathering of progressive advocacy groups. Liste to Collazo, Selina Pagan, John Loredo, Dwight Bullard, Rosario Rucoba and Julio Cesar Gayit Guevara share their biggest takeaways about the progressive movement and Latino advocacy in 2023.

Most importantly, Collazo pays homage to Philadelphia Latino community pioneers Angel L. Medina and Elizabeth Guaracao, who we lost this past week. Plus Collazo's takeaways from Bad Bunny's Coachella performance and his recent "Hollywood phase." Thank you Wilmar Vazquez, Betty Dee, J.W. Cortes, K7, Tiffany Sierra, Karina Martinez, Nissim Leon, Elbert Garcia and Christina Vega for show appearances.

Intro music video by Planetary, whose new album comes out May 12th!!!

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Host Ray Collazo shares his analysis of shameful actions by Tennessee State House to expel two young African-American members Justin Pearson and Justin Jones. Collazo outlines why this in an inflection point in our democracy and civil rights and why we need to get off the sidelines to take bold action.

Collazo also discusses what Good Friday means to him as part of his spiritual journey during this past year.

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Hosts Ray Collazo and Elbert Garcia react to former President Donald Trump being indicted on 34 felony counts by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. They discuss the political and social implications for the 2024 elections, media coverage and the history of salacious New York City trials. Collazo shares what this says about our country and his conflicted views on President Joe Biden. 

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Host Ray Collazo is joined by baseball analysts Cheats, Jorge Martinez, Michael Collazo, Alex Sepulveda, Julia Rivera, Fernando Torres and Antonio Chaurand to give you a worldwide preview of World Baseball Classic 2023. Listen as analysts breakdown the rosters and prospects for Teams USA, Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Mexico y mucho mas! 

Shoutout to Cheats work at Black Baseball Mixtape Podcast that highlights presence of African-Americans in baseball.

Episode sponsored by Open Seat Direct. Open Seat Direct helps event organizers sell tickets--get paid instantly and eliminate junk fees. Sign up for free using promo code OSD20 at openseatdirect.com. 

Host Ray Collazo are joined by co-host Monte Perez and Superfans Orrie Hicks, Antonio Chaurand, Dom Digorgio, Leo Prieto and Juan Carlos Chaurand for Super Bowl Bomba! Crew breaks down matchup between top two teams in NFL and what this game means to fans in Philadelphia and Kansas City. 

Perez also analyzes significance of Lebron James breaking all time NBA scoring record while Collazo breaks down why Kareem Abdul Jabbar is still a GOAT. Hicks and Digorgio get Collazo off the ledge about their 76ers. 

Much respect to Latino ballers like Isiah Pacheco and Robert Quinn who will be playing in the big game and the awesome fan bases from KC and Philly. 

Subscribe for more Bomba Live: The show you have been waiting for your entire life. 

Found In Translation Talk Show hosts Ray Collazo and Enrique Chaurand are joined by Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Salazar of UnidosUS Action Fund and Luis Avila to take a deep dive into Arizona politics. Liz gives us the landscape on the critical Arizona Senate and Governor’s races. Liz also breaks down what issues are truly important this cycle. Then Luis joined us to help us understand the key to organizing the essential Arizona Latino vote in 2022.

A hardy congratulations to Hispanic Civil Rights icon Raul Yzaguirre for receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom just days before the beginning of the annual UnidosUS Conference in San Antonio, July 9-11, 2022.

Found in Translation Talk Show, your home for Latino politics, is back with analysis the historic happenings in Washington this week.

Hosts Rafael “Ray” Collazo and Enrique Chaurand are joined by Yvonne Gutierrez, the Managing Director of the Latino Victory Project. Yvonne is a long time reproductive rights activist. She joined us to share how the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe vs. Wade impacts Latinas’ civil rights and health care access.

Gutierrez, Collazo and Chaurand explore how this assault on women’s rights will impact the upcoming 2022 Midterm elections, what Democrats need to do now and how we continue to build power within the Latinx community.

Collazo and Chaurand catch us up on what this week’s January 6th hearings and a surprising SCOTUS decision mean for our democracy and immigration policy.

Congratulations to Dalia Ramirez for winning her Congressional primary election for Illinois-Congressional District 3 and don’t miss the annual UnidosUS Conference coming up in San Antonio, July 9-11.

Found in Translation Talk Show, your home for Latino politics, is back with analysis of this week’s hot political headlines.

Hosts Rafael “Ray” Collazo and Enrique Chaurand analyze what this week’s January 6^th hearings mean for possible federal prosecution of former President Donald Trump. They also discuss the impact of the newly passed Senate Gun Safety bill and SCOTUS gun rights decision.

Newly elected Republican Congresswoman Mayra Flores is claiming to be part of a new movement of Latino voters towards Republican party. Is Flores the future of Republican politics or just a viral youtube clip?

Finally, Collazo makes his first bold proclamation on the 2024 elections. Who indeed is the Presidential favorite right now? Subscribe to Found In Translation Talk Show on YouTube and anywhere you can listen to a podcast.

#January6 #GunSafety #LatinoVote #MayraFlores #FoundInTranslation #LatinoPolitics

Hosts Rafael "Ray" Collazo and Enrique Chaurand welcome pollster and political analyst Fernand Amandi to discuss the real story of the Latino Vote. Are Latinos really drifting towards Republicans? What are issues Latinos care about leading up to midterms. Crew also takes deep dive into Nevada electoral landscape and how Senator Catherine Cortez Masto and Secretary of State candidate Cisco Aguilar can excite Latino voters.

Collazo and Chaurand also analyze the impact of House Select January 6th Committee hearings on future of democracy and can Uvalde tragedy be the tipping point for bipartisan gun safety legislation. Crew also discuss significance of 10 year DACA anniversary and share new music and Netflix recommendations.

#LatinoVote #LatinoPodcast #RayCollazo #FernandAmandi #DACA

Chaurand updates us on latest work UnidosUS Action Fund and Dream Corps are doing to engage Latinos in Climate Change movement while  Collazo gives us his weekly Puerto Rican news update. Finally, hosts discuss their fight over a Mexican/Puerto Rican baller.

Found In Translation Talk Show is back with host Rafael “Ray” Collazo and new cohost political communications expert Enrique Chaurand. Chaurand interviews Collazo to catch us up on this past year as Collazo has assumed the role of UnidosUS Action Fund’s Executive Director. UnidosUS Action Fund is the 501c4 political arm of the nation’s largest Latino Civil Rights Organization. Collazo catches us up on his new national platform and the political landscape for Latino voters in 2022.

Collazo and Chaurand are then joined by one of the country’s leading Latina environmentalist, Jessica “Jessie” Buendia. Jessie is the Dream Corps Vice President of Sustainability and National Director of Green For All, a nonprofit program founded by Van Jones to build an inclusive green economy strong enough to lift people out of poverty.

Buendia shares with us the importance of Earth Day and Latino climate change engagement. Collazo and Buendia announce an exciting new partnership between Dream Corps and UnidosUS Action Fund to mobilize Latino voters in Florida around the environment. Follow @jessie_buendia and @greenforall and work together to protect our planet for the next generations.

At end of episode, Collazo makes huge announcement on next steps for both Found In Translation Talk Show and Bomba Live! Follow @fit_talkshow and @bombalivepr for more content that educates, inspires and entertains.  

Found In Translation Host Rafael “Ray” Collazo shares his real time reactions to Will Smith and Chris Rock’s confrontation during the 2022 Oscars. Collazo analyzes the many angles of this sad moment in Hollywood history and discusses the many positive highlights throughout the show, including Ariana DeBose, Encanto, Quest Love and CODA.

Collazo also touches on Ukrainian conflict, Daddy Yankee’s new album, Danielle Clavell on American Idol and March Madness. 

Subscribe to Found In Translation Podcast and YouTube page  for more of Collazo’s analysis on today’s politics and news headlines.

Host Ray Collazo is joined by Festival Director Marangeli Mejia-Rabell of the Philadelphia Latino Film Festival. Marangeli will review her exciting movie lineup for this year's virtual festival from May 30-June 6th. Ray and Marangeli will also discuss film's impact on the culture and her exciting role in the upcoming Bomba Live 2! on Saturday, June 12th.

Go to PHLAFF.org for film festival tickets and Bombalive.co for Bomba Live 2! Tickets!

Host Ray Collazo welcomes award winning writer Quiara Alegria Hudes on this week's Bomba Live! for a historic conversation. The pride of Philadelphia discusses her new book "My Broken Language" and her upcoming movie "In The Heights." Celebrate literature, Philly and #BoricuaExcellence. 

Collazo and Hudes also have a major announcement about Bomba Live 2! on Saturday, June 12th. 

Parent Alert! Host Ray Collazo is joined by Youth Motivational speakers Joaquin Zihuatanejo and Carlos "Chu" Ojeda Jr. from Educational consulting company CoolSpeak. Joaquin discusses his new book “Dollars For Scholars,” a guide to writing winning college and scholarship essays. We also talk about empowering young men and special #bombalive2​! announcements.

In segment 2, Collazo will share how we all need to address femicide epidemic in Puerto Rico. #NiUnaMas

Host Ray Collazo is joined by Monte Perez of Nuts and Bolts Sports for our Spring Sports Special. Perez analyzes NFL Draft, previews NBA playoffs and shares his vision for Bomba Live 2!'s Sports programming. Plus Boxing promoter and Monroe County, New York Executive candidate Mercedes Vazquez-Simmons joins show to discuss boxing and sports worlds' responsibility to respond to domestic violence tragedies in Puerto Rico and throughout the country.

#RIPKeishla #RIPAndrea #NiUnaMas #LoveShouldntHurt #PazParaColombia 

Hosts Ray Collazo & Vanessa Maria Graber are joined by activists Jason Ortiz, Jess F. Gonzalez and Nelson Guerrero for the long anticipated "CANNABIS SHOW." This special episode of Found In Translation/BOMBA LIVE! simulcast will break down how the Cannabis movement impacts health, business and racial justice. 

Collazo and Graber also reveal two other major guests that will be joining Bomba Live 2! the virtual Puerto Rican celebration taking place on Saturday, June 12th. You won't want to miss it!

Ray Collazo & Maryanell Agosto host this special "Autism Is a Superpower" episode. Collazo and Agosto are joined by YouTube Sensations Miguel and Iliana Santos of ToyQuest101, Parent Advocate Jennifer Hutcheson and Occupational Therapist Alicia Stufoso on how we help our loved ones across the spectrum show us their Superpowers!

This episode is dedicated to all those on the spectrum, their parents, caregivers and other loved ones. You are not alone. 

Host Ray Collazo is joined by Argentina Beltran, Liz Miyoung Kaufman, Ben Cheng and Elbert Garcia to discuss what true solidarity among Asian-Americans/Pacific Islanders and Latinos looks like in 2021. Kaufman updates us mood of Minnesota's activist community in midst of Ben Chauvin trial for murder of George Floyd. 

Cheng and Beltran share practical tips on how to show solidarity to Asian-American/Pacific Islander community during this time. Kaufman shares historical context to latest wave of anti-Asian American violence impacting our community. Elbert Garcia updates us on special anniversary to that speaks to ongoing history of solidarity between AAPIs, Latinos and other diverse communities. #STOPASIANHATE

Hosts Ray Collazo and Dionely Reyes are joined by Empowerment Comedian Ernie G. The panel chops it up about how Ernie G has harnessed the power of laughter to help millions of people through mental health coaching, TEDx speaking and standup comedy.

Collazo and Reyes provide news updates on American Rescue Plan, Vaccine distribution and Violence Against Women's Act.

Jeffrey Vargas joins show to talk March Madness and what hoops means to the FIT/Bomba Live crew. 

FIT/Bomba Live family stands in solidarity with our Asian-American community. #StopAsianHate

Hosts Ray Collazo and Vanessa Maria Graber are joined by juvenile justice activist & podcast star Luis "Suave" Gonzalez and legendary journalist Maria Hinojosa. Maria and Suave discuss their groundbreaking "Suave Podcast" and Maria's new book "Once I Was You." 

Learn about what made Maria and Suave's 27 year relationship as journalist and source possible. Suave also reveals what made him believe in the power of redemption even while he served a life sentence. Join us for this historic and gripping conversation.

Hosts Ray Collazo & Christina Vega are joined by political analyst Elbert Garcia and Freestyle legend and podcaster Betty Dee. The crew will share some huge announcements related to Bomba Live!, Betty Dee's new project and Ray's new gig. A must listen!

Host Ray Collazo is joined by special cohosts Joel Berrocal of the National Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce and Alan Taveras of Brands of Puerto Rico. They announce their exciting collaboration to build partnerships between businesses on the island and the diaspora.

Collazo also interviews boricua entrepreneurs Chef Vivoni, Ivdia Velazquez and Roberto Rivera to discuss how we can do business together to strengthen the island's economy. #GrowPR

Ray Collazo is joined by Co-Host Zoe Colon for this special "Bronx Takeover" edition. The all Bronx lineup features actress, speaker and author April Hernandez Castillo to discuss her newest book "Embracing Me." Plus music sensation April Rose on her hit single "Unstoppable" and her burgeoning career.

The panel also shares the impact of Salsa legend Johnny Pacheco and Hip-Hop pioneer Prince Markie D on the culture. RIP to Johnny and Mark.

Support Texas relief efforts and continue to hold Republican officials in Texas accountable for #ERCOT disaster.

Uptown Baby!

Ray Collazo and Dionely Reyes host this week's Valentine's Day Special. Angel and Isamac Figueroa share how service has been the center of their love affair. Certified Sex Coach Ana Lopez joins us to discuss how to back in touch with intimacy during COVID season. 

Collazo and Reyes also update us on this week's news headlines. 

Hosts Ray Collazo and Christina Vega welcome the "Boricua Social Media All Stars" to Found In Translation/Bomba Live simulcast. Funky Bacalao, Cooking With Omi, Dean Huertas, J3RSYRICAN and Ivelissa Riendo y Comiendo join us to share their favorite moments as Latino Social Media influencers and what's next for their brands. Collazo and Vega also analyze AOC's epic IG Live and other news headlines. Plus, a MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT you won't want to miss!

Hosts Ray Collazo and Sulaih Picorelli is joined by Uber Publicist/PR guru Barbara Lizzet Sanchez to get you ready to unleash your inner mogul in 2021. Sanchez has guided careers of legends like Snoop Dog, T-Boz and Danny Trejo. Sanchez also shared why she is passionate about supporting single mothers' achieve their dreams.

Plus music from "los nenes del reggaetón" Chily y Topo!

Host Ray Collazo is joined by political analysts/advocates Kyle Darby, Dom Miller and Cynthia Santiago to discuss the Black and Latino agenda in 2021. The panel lays out how we work together to advocate for equitable policies around COVID relief, immigration, economic recovery and criminal justice reform. Plus, new music by Salsero Luis Espada!

Host Ray Collazo celebrates the New Year by sharing highlights of his favorite moments from 2020. Collazo along with cohosts, producers and special guests had you covered through 2020 with provocative coverage of COVID19, Elections, the hottest news/social media headlines, incredible musical performances and celebrity appearances. Enjoy the highlights and Happy 2021!

This week was a "Virtual Puerto Rican Parranda" crossover episode featuring shows "Love Shouldn't Hurt" "Found In Translation" and "Bomba Live." Hosts Ray Collazo and Christina Vega are joined by musical artists Fabiola Mendez and Enchategui leading the parranda live from Puerto Rico. 

The parranda included appearances from Shirley Santos, Miguel and Iliana from ToyQuest101, Tiffany Sierra of Cocina Sierra, David From Puerto Rican Flags Up and music from Aleyda Santos.

Thanks for show Producers Elbert Garcia and Rey Velez and enjoy a blessed Holiday Season. 

Found In Translation/Bomba Live Crossover: Host Ray Collazo is joined by Content Guru/Activist George "Urban Jibaro" Torres to share his personal COVID recovery story. Dionely Reyes and Tania Valencia join to break down the Selena Netflix series and why Bad Bunny is winning 2020. 

Found In Translation/Bomba Live! is back! Host Ray Collazo is joined by Javier Cuebas on life as a Puerto Rican on Biden campaign and what to expect from his Presidency. Dr. Karen Jaime returns to pay homage to legendary founder of Nuyorican Cafe Miguel Algarin. Politics, poetry, chisme, news, music y mucho mas!

Host Ray Collazo provides analysis on this crazy election. The latest updates on election state of play, the Latino Vote story and what this means for our politics in 2021. Yes, 2021 will be here one day.

Collazo also discusses the power of the 'Big Dawg.' Episode also includes special appearances from Frankie Negron, Eli Castro, Mia Mendez, Fabiola Mendez and Heidi Ann Rosa.

Hosts Ray Collazo and Elbert Garcia provide first reactions to you night one of election results. Collazo and Garcia update you ramifications of a strong Trump performance, frustrating Florida, the Latino 'white supremacy problem' and what to expect for the rest of the election cycle. 

Episode dedicated to all of the organizers and activists that did they could to save our democracy this election cycle. Win or lose, you are champions. 

Found In Translation Host Ray Collazo provides his final analysis of the 2020 Elections with thoughts for both Biden and Trump supporters as well as his guide to observing the Electoral Map on Tuesday+.

Collazo provides advice for what Biden supporters can do to alleviate anxiety over these critical 48 hours. Episode also includes appearances from cuatrista Fabiola Mendez and YouTube Sensation Drew Anthony. 

Episode is dedicated to all of the organizers and activists you have worked tirelessly to preserver our democracy this election cycle. 

Episode 402: Guest Host Zoe Colon leads a conversation with Puerto Rican political organizers Jimmy Torres-Velez and Maria Revelles Mitchell about mobilizing the Puerto Rican vote in 2020. While many just began focusing on this critical demographic in our national conversation, these experts have been organizing boricua voters throughout the diaspora and on the island through countless campaigns. Listen to these leaders on the ground in Central Florida on  what it takes to engage Puerto Rican voters.

This panel took place during the inaugural Bomba Live this past June.  

Found In Translation/Bomba Live! crossover is back with Hosts Ray Collazo and Vanessa Maria Graber. Collazo and Graber are "spilling the tea" on the State of Play on the election, the perspective of Latino voters and mobilizing strategies during the final election stretch. Collazo and Graber also call out #LaComai and Rev. Samuel Rodriguez for unacceptable behavior this week.

“D’Que Latino!” writer and producer Sulma Arzu-Brown along with cast members Rhina Valentin, Marilyn Camacho and Julia Caras-Linares join us to discuss their cutting edge web series that addresses issues of colorism and other sensitive issues impacting Latina career women. Support D’Que Latino! and make your plan to vote!

Celebrate Found In Translation's 400th episode in style with hosts Ray Collazo and Christina Vega as we celebrate with Freestyle Music Legends Betty Dee of Sweet Sensation and DJ Richie Rich Worldwide. Relieve some stress as we chop it up about the past, present and future of this distinct urban Latino cultural phenomenon. 

Listen to what's next for these music powerhouses and learn more about the new Puerto Rican food hotspot in Philly!

Ray and the entire Found In Translation Family thanks all our loyal listeners for supporting this podcast for over 7 years and now 400 episodes!

Found in Translation is back with a special 'Post Debate" Edition that took place immediately following this historic Presidential debate. Hosts Rafael Collazo and Elbert Garcia were joined by analyst James Garcia of Vanguardia America and Prince George County Councilperson Deni Taveras to help analyze the most important debate in our modern history. It was surely a spectacle, but will it matter? Did Biden show enough? Was the word "Latino" every uttered?

Bomba Live! Mujeres edition. Building Latinx, Black And Asian Solidarity with hosts Zoė ColÓn and Dr. Judith Perez Caro featuring guests Jennė Lewis, Dr. Howard Caro-Lopez and Benjamin Cheng. Plus special musical guest cuatrista Fabiola Mendez!

Episode 398: Hosts Ray Collazo and Abe Amoros share their feelings on the state of play of the 2020 election and honor two Black women heroes.  Carlos Odio of Equis Lab help us handicap the Latino Vote and Federico DeJesus analyzes Biden's new "Puerto Rico Plan."

Episode 397: Host Ray Collazo is joined by featured co host Denise Padin Collazo to discuss her new book "Thriving In The Fight." Special guest Jasmine Sessoms of "She Can Win!" will join show to discuss mobilizing women of color and this week's news headlines. Plus analysis of state of play in critical swing states Florida and Pennsylvania. 

Episode 396: Bomba Live!/Found In Translation simulcast is back with our "Back to School Special." Hosts Ray Collazo and Shirley Santos are joined by guests Addriana Montalvo, Marisol Serrano-Colon and YouTube sensations Kaidel y Axel on how we maintain self-care, purpose, student motivation, advocacy and joy during the ongoing COVID19 season.

Episode 395: Guest Hosts Zoe Colon and Dr. Dinorah Nieves explore true meaning of Latinx representation through lens of race, ethnicity and identity. Host Ray Collazo joined to discuss the (mis) representation of RNC's infamous speaker Kimberley Guilfoyle. They also explored the dynamics in play with Puerto Rican/Latino voters in Florida and around the country for this upcoming election. 

Found In Translation Episode 394: FIT/Bomba Live! hosts Ray Collazo and Abe Amoros analyze the Democratic National Convention with Joe Biden surrogate Commissioner Viviana Janer and DNC Bernie Sanders Delegate Patricia Campos. Plus Ray and Dionely Reyes interview Puerto Rican Music Superstar Rafa Pabon on new single "Bandido!"

Found In Translation Episode 393: Host Ray Collazo analyzes Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention. We knew the first day of a virtual convention was going to be weird, but did it work? Were progressives, youth and Latinos assuaged by lineup and messages? Collazo shares impact of speakers like First Lady Michelle Obama, Bernie Sanders, Eva Longoria and Kristen Urquiza to the festivities.

Collazo also compares Vice President Biden to a legendary sports superstar who was well past his prime during his greatest moment. Is that a foreshadow to what is to come? Plus preview of Day 2. 

Episode 392: Hosts Ray Collazo and Abe Amoros analyze Joe Biden's selection of Kalama Harris and the election chaos in Puerto Rico with Sandra Rodriguez-Cotto. Musica urbano correspondents La Armonia and Dionely Reyes break down Jowell Y Randy's new album 'Viva El Perreo' and the Mozart La Para vs. Lapiz Conciente rap beef. Plus music from La Parcha and Daniree!

Found In Translation, Episode 391: Hosts Christina Vega and Jazmin DeJesus with guests Lydiana Gonzalez, Evelyn Ramos and Edna Maldonado for the ultimate virtual "Bomba Live!" Ladies Night! Grab your wine glass as the ladies take care of you with makeup and lashes tutorials, summer drink recipes and real career talk. Plus musical performance by Daniree!

Found In Translation, Episode 390: Host Zoe Colon and special guests Dr. Dinorah Nieves and Dr. Judith Perez Caro discuss power of Latina mentorship in 2020 with legendary Bronx activist Elba Cabrera. Plus music from Maria Isa and Betty Dee of Sweet Sensation. Join this inspiring virtual Puerto Rican Celebration of sisterhood, culture and community de puro Bronx!

Found In Translation is back for our annual summer sports special with the "Sports Whisperer" Monte Perez of the Full Monte Sports Show. Monte and Ray will preview the NBA restart and diagnose MLB's ongoing COVID nightmare. 

Monte and Ray also discuss the Jamal Adams trade, Edgar Berlenga's KO streak and the ongoing woes of the Jets and Knicks.

Found In Translation Episode 388: FIT/Bomba Live! simulcast is back to save our kids with teacher/labor leader Wendy Doromal and our democracy with Portland-Boricua activist Pedro Anglada Cordero. How can Latino parents feel safe having their kids return to school and what do we need to provide students and teachers to be ready? Wendy and Pedro report to us what's happening on the front lines in Orlando and Portland. 

Hosts Ray Collazo and Shirley Santos also analyze Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez' iconic statement on the House Floor to respond to verbal abuse of Congressman Ted Yoho and its impact on the fight for gender equality.

Special guest social media comedian Drew Anthony also joined us to discuss his iconic "WHEN RADIO PLAYS REGGAETON FROM 2000s" video! Listen to Drew Anthony get serenaded by FIT's muse Koser. 

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Found In Translation/Bomba Live simulcast is back talking 'adobo activism' with Alan Taveras of Brands of Puerto Rico and Joel Berrocal of the National Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce. We discuss how to support Puerto Rican small businesses during #GoyaBoycott and beyond. Taveras shares what Brands of PR offers and impact of supporting local businesses on the island. 

Hosts Ray Collazo and Suliah Picorelli also interview musical group La Parcha! Calde y Pablo Javier de La Parcha share how they developed their distinct style incorporating reggeaton/cumbia/balladas and pop. The crew also discusses the challenges and opportunities for artists during COVID19 and La Parcha requests Sulaih sing; y que paso?

Collazo also updates us on why COVID19 is hitting Latino community so hard and what we can do to support the most vulnerable during this time. 

Plus reflections on passing of Naya Rivera and continued buzz surrounding "Mucho, Mucho, Amor" documentary on Walter Mercado. 

FIT/Bomba Live are back to discuss Walter Mercado’s epic Netflix documentary “Much, Mucho, Amor” and this week’s news headlines with Zulema Rodriguez, Marangeli Mejia Rabell and Mayra Arroyo. Can we really get our kids back to school?

Adonis Banegas also joins to discuss El Concilio’s upcoming Virtual Hispanic Fiesta. Plus musical performances from La Voz 2019 Winner Jeidimar Rijos and Domino Saints!

FIT/Bomba Live! Vodcast Episode 384: Hosts Ray Collazo, Sulaih Picorelli and Christina Vega are joined by Lizza Monet Morales aka "XOXO Lizza" on Latino celebrity response to #BlackLivesMatter #BrownLivesMatter and upcoming Hispanicize Virtual Conference. 

Author Paul Sangillo stops by discuss his new crime thriller "The Golden Prison.

Nicole Valadez from Trill Multicultural shares information on their "Activist Bootcamp" and Pablo Batista shares his new Latin Jazz single "Watermelon Man."

Found In Translation Talk Show Episode 383: Host Ray Collazo shares the "7 Year Anniversary Special, Part II" along with an array of artists and special guests. Enjoy special performances from Frankie Negron, Pablo Batista, Joaquin Zihuatanejo, Sulaih Picorelli, Kuan aka King of Bees and Jim Lujan with appearances from Zoe Colon, Nissim Leon, Dionely Reyes, Vanessa Maria Graber and Jeffrey Vargas. 

Can watch full episode on FIT YouTube Page. 

FIT Episode 382: Host Ray Collazo is joined by Bomba Live! team Christina Vega, Shirley Santos and Zoe Colon to review highlights from this past weekend Bomba Live! Virtual Puerto Rican Celebration, which can be found @bombalivepr on FB & IG and @bomba_live on Twitter. 

Highlights on this episode include performances from Maria Isa and Sweet Sensation's Betty Dee and Rosa Clemente. 

American Idol Puerto Rico's Aleyda Santos returns for live performance.

Crew updates us on historic SCOTUS decision to save DACA program and Justice Sotomayor's impassioned opinion. Bad Bunny updates and announcement on future "A List" guest!

Found In Translation Talk Show Episode 380: Hosts Ray Collazo and Sulaih Picorelli are joined by Jennifer Rodriguez of the Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and entrepreneurs Wanda Mora, Tania Valencia and Mami Elva for the conversation about how to get to business during COVID19. 

This episode is dedicated to Breanna Taylor. A nurse who was killed while sleeping in her home by police who went into the wrong apartment. The senseless violence against black people needs to stop. 

Found In Translation Talk Show, Episode 379: Hosts Ray Collazo and Zoe Colon on state of education for Latino students during COVID19 with Amalia Chamorro of UnidosUS and New Jersey educator Shirley Santos. Listen to updates on dangerous re-opening, why we run 2:23 and LISTEN for BIG NEWS on future episode!

Found In Translation Talk Show Episode 377: Hosts Ray Collazo and Sulaih Picorelli are back with guests Ana and Danilo Rodriguez for our yearly Mother's Day Special. Join us as we honor our mothers, share why masks stay on and reflect on last week's anniversary special. Yamelisa Taveras updates us on the work of UnidosFund.org to provide students tools they need for online learning. Episode dedicated to memories of Katia Maria Capellan and Ahmaud Arbery. 

Found In Translation Talk Show Episode 376: Hosts Ray Collazo and Sulaih Picorelli enjoy the ‘7 Year Anniversary Special, Part I” along with an array of artists and special guests. Enjoy special performances from Sofie Khan, Heidy Anne Rosa, Nicasio Montelara, Karen Jaime, KOSER and Kxng Charisma along with appearances from FIT favorites Christina Vega, Laiza Santos, Yaya Rivera, Abe Amoros and Mario Collazo.

Look out for Part II featuring Frankie Negron soon! Can watch full episode on FIT YouTube Channel.

Found In Translation Talk Show Episode 375: Hosts Ray Collazo and Zoe Colon discuss bleach as political touchstone and review Nicky Jam's NetFlix documentary "El Ganador." Dr. DeShawn Chapman also joins to discuss African-American and Latino coalition building.

Found In Translation Talk Show Episode 374: FIT sets off two week celebration of show’s 7 Year Anniversary. Dionely Reyes and Elbert Garcia join Host Ray Collazo to analyze the gaslighting of Latinos/immigrants by administration. Maryanell Agosto updates us on best ways to support Autistic children during COVID19 season and Carol Obando-Derstine shares home safety tips during this crisis.

Found In Translation Talk Show Episode 373: FIT's Ray Collazo and Sulaih Picorelli are joined by Dr. Amit Kharod and Ebelyss Martinez to discuss the state of healthcare and healthcare workers during COVID19 season. UnidosUS Carlos Guevara also updates us on life for immigrants during crisis.

Found In Translation Episode 372: Host Ray Collazo is joined by special guest Zoe Colon to ‘sound off’ on the hottest issues of the day. Issues tackled on this edition of Found In Translation:

1. Strategies to mitigate harm to Latinos of COVID19. Colon shares her experience educating more newly arrived Puerto Rican communities in Central Florida.

2. Florida Puerto Rican Vote: What people need to know and just don’t know about engaging this critical voting bloc.

3. Residente’s IG interview with AOC: Analysis of what interview means for intersection of U.S. Latino/Latin American solidarity and progressive politics.

4. Zoe Colon updates us on importance of Domestic Violence prevention during COVID19.

5. Collazo, Colon and contributor Charlie Ramos analyze what presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden needs to do get Puerto Rican voters from Florida, to Pennsylvania excited about this candidacy.

6. Crew deliberates on what IG battle would they like to see featuring Puerto Rican celebrities. Shout out to hip hop legends DJ Premier and RZA for inspiring conversation.

Found In Translation Episode 371: Host Ray Collazo and Co-Host Sulaih Picorelli are joined by Dr. Miguelina German, the Director of Pediatric Behavioral Health Services at Montefiore Medical Center, to discuss the mental health story of Covid19. Dr. German updates us on how her Bronx based Health Center is treating afflicted patients at ground zero of the Covid19 pandemic. Dr. German also shares critical mental health coping mechanisms to support ourselves, children and other loved ones.

Dr. German and the Found In Translation family are particularly concerned about minority disparities in Covid19 spread and fatalities. Please stay informed in both English and Spanish about how you can keep your loved ones stay safe.

Found In Translation Episode 370: Host Ray Collazo and Co-Host Sulaih Picorelli are joined by Reverend Adan Mairena of the West Kensington Ministry in Philadelphia. Rev. Mairena shares how we can draw spiritual strength during this pandemic similar to the moments that marked Holy Week. Rev. Mairena also shared how Philadelphians are unifying to support their neighbors that are normally forgotten during normal times.

Collazo also analyzes the meaning of Senator Sanders ending his Presidential campaign. And what Vice President Biden could do to better engage Latino voters like a potential VP nomination for Senator Catherine Cortez-Masto and a real Puerto Rico policy. 

FIT community wishes people of all faiths and beliefs a safe and peaceful Holy Week.

Found In Translation Episode 370: Host Ray Collazo and Co-Host Sulaih Picorelli are joined by Reverend Adan Mairena of the West Kensington Ministry in Philadelphia. Rev. Mairena shares how we can draw spiritual strength during this pandemic similar to the moments that marked Holy Week. Rev. Mairena also shared how Philadelphians are unifying to support their neighbors that are normally forgotten during normal times.

Collazo also analyzes the meaning of Senator Sanders ending his Presidential campaign. And what Vice President Biden could do to better engage Latino voters like a potential VP nomination for Senator Catherine Cortez-Masto and a real Puerto Rico policy. 

FIT community wishes people of all faiths and beliefs a safe and peaceful Holy Week.

Found In Translation Episode 370: Host Ray Collazo and Co-Host Sulaih Picorelli are joined by Reverend Adan Mairena of the West Kensington Ministry in Philadelphia. Rev. Mairena shares how we can draw spiritual strength during this pandemic similar to the moments that marked Holy Week. Rev. Mairena also shared how Philadelphians are unifying to support their neighbors that are normally forgotten during normal times.

Collazo also analyzes the meaning of Senator Sanders ending his Presidential campaign. And what Vice President Biden could do to better engage Latino voters like a potential VP nomination for Senator Catherine Cortez-Masto and a real Puerto Rico policy. 

FIT community wishes people of all faiths and beliefs a safe and peaceful Holy Week.

Found In Translation Episode 370: Host Ray Collazo and Co-Host Sulaih Picorelli are joined by Reverend Adan Mairena of the West Kensington Ministry in Philadelphia. Rev. Mairena shares how we can draw spiritual strength during this pandemic similar to the moments that marked Holy Week. Rev. Mairena also shared how Philadelphians are unifying to support their neighbors that are normally forgotten during normal times.

Collazo also analyzes the meaning of Senator Sanders ending his Presidential campaign. And what Vice President Biden could do to better engage Latino voters like a potential VP nomination for Senator Catherine Cortez-Masto and a real Puerto Rico policy. 

FIT community wishes people of all faiths and beliefs a safe and peaceful Holy Week.

Found In Translation Talk Show Episode 369: Ray Collazo and Elbert Garcia soundoff on what we can learn from the COVID19 pandemic during Holy Week. Collazo reveals which one of the Ten Commandments is being overlooked at this time that explains many of the problems we are faced with.

Collazo breaks down the health, economic and democratic well being our country is in danger of losing. The Wisconsin primary debacle is the latest example that we are losing our democracy in the midst of this health pandemic.

Leadership, faith, accountability, service....all on the table during the Holy Week soundoff.

This episode is dedicated to all we have lost due to COVID19 scourge, including Dr. Jaime Wilson. RIP

The FIT family wishes people of all faiths and beliefs safety, enlightenment and love during the COVID10 season. 

Found In Translation Episode 368: Host Ray Collazo is joined by Autism parent advocates Teresa Chaurand and Maryanell Agosto to provide an overview for parents on how to approach advocacy for your children on the spectrum. From navigating healthcare systems, school districts and family dynamics, Chaurand and Agosto provide invaluable tips for parents/caregivers of our loved ones on spectrum.

Co-Host Sulaih Picorelli also updates us on the importance of completing the Census.

Found In Translation is proud to announce that FIT is dedicating the rest of the year to Autism Awareness. FIT will feature regular segments with health experts, educators, parents and people on the spectrum to provide information and support for our Autistic loved ones and their caregivers.

Found In Translation Episode 367: Host Ray Collazo is joined by Co-Host Sulaih Picorelli and members of the PA Governor’s Advisory Commission on Latino Affairs (GACLA) to discuss how the state and advocates are supporting residents through the #COVID19 season. Commissioners Ida Castro, Adrian Rivera Reyes, Nelly Jimenez and Dr. Damary Bonilla-Rodriguez share how Latinos and Spanish speaking residents can access health, human, economic and educational services during this crisis. The panel also ‘connects the dots’ between the inequities that this crisis has brought to the surface and how we can use this opportunity to advocate for more systematic changes to our healthcare, education and economic systems. The panel also shares why completing the Census is so critical to our long-term societal equity agenda.

As the former Director of the EEOC, Ida Castro reflects on how this administration is handling this crisis in comparison to the administration she served.

Advocates also reflect in two languages how #COVID19 is impacting their communities and their personal lives.  

Found In Translation Episode 366: Host Ray Collazo sounds off on what President Trump's announcement that the country will remain quarantined until at least April 30th and how this sums up his mismanagement of the pandemic. Collazo blasts off on the scope of this disaster, how the Puerto Rico relief response foreshadowed this entire situation and why the most vulnerable are more in danger than ever. 

Collazo also lays out what we need to do from here to protect our families, embrace blessings of situation and hold everyone accountable to our survival. Stay safe family.  

Found In Translation Talk Show Episode 365: FIT is all about the kids today as host Ray Collazo is joined by Co-Host Sulaih Picorelli and a panel of educators, advocates and students to talk about how we support our children during this Coronavirus season. Plus an American's journey to unlock the U.S. Join the Mejia and Vargas families plus Eva Mendez on this week's FIT. Stay safe family!

Found In Translation Episode 364; Host Ray Collazo provides analysis on the political battle around Coronavirus Relief Package #3 and shares why he doesn’t want to write Trump a $500 Billion check. And how D-NICE made our weekend.

Found In Translation Episode 363: Hosts Ray Collazo and Sulaih Picorelli are joined by an expert panel to share the 411 on the Coronavirus. Join Dr. Frances Colon, Venessa Rivera, Angie Argentieri and Adonis Banegas for the only conversation that matters right now. Stay safe family.

Found In Translation Episode 362: Host Ray Collazo updates us on the personal, health, economic and advocacy priorities facing us as we enter this COVID19 season. Collazo shares who you gotta call and why you need to stay off these streets.

Collazo also gives Senator Sanders some advice after another disastrous set of primary results and why everyone seems to be a socialist now.

Watch and listen to Found In Translation Talk Show on Thursday at 8pm Eastern time with more conversation on managing Coronavirus pandemic.  

Found In Translation Episode 361: Host Ray Collazo is joined by Co-Host Sulaih Picorelli and guest Alicia Lewis to take a deep dive into the Netflix phenomenon Gentefied. The America Ferrera produced dramedy chronicles the journey of three Mexican-American cousins trying to pursue their dreams while maintaining their family and community of Boyle Heights in East Los Angeles.

The crew discusses how Gentefied hits the bullseye on so many elements of the Latino experience: power of extended family, urban America’s housing crisis, dual Latino and American identities and the diversity of Brown Love.

Found In Translation Episode 360: Host Ray Collazo analyzes what results of March 10th primary elections mean for state of race, progressive movement and Latino community. Collazo calls on pragmatists that are winning right now to lead to mobilize the entire coalition, including engaging progressives, younger voters and people of color in a courageous and authentic way.

Collazo also reveals the Latino Agenda we need to push Biden to support now and his frustrations with how some African-American Biden surrogates are discussing the Vice President’s relationship with black community. Also listen to end of show for special announcement on tomorrow’s show!

Found In Translation Episode 359: Host Ray Collazo is joined by Organize Florida's Kristellys Estanga to pour one out for Senator Elizabeth Warren and discuss what's next for progressive and Latino organizing movements. Estanga shares her perspective as a former Warren for President staffer and her lessons learned from Warren's campaign. 

Collazo and Estanga also analyze how issues like gentrifcation, healthcare and Latin American policy can mobilize or depress voter enthusiasm. 

Collazo then reveals this week's #TengoBochinche and honors friends we lost this week. #RIPJoseDonRafaelPatrick

Found In Translation Episode 348: Host Ray Collazo is joined by activists and surrogates around the Super Tuesday map to discuss the miraculous night for Vice President Joe Biden and what this means for Senator Bernie Sanders. Doug Chavez, Tania Del Rio and James Garcia analyze what Biden’s comeback means for the race and the Latino community moving forward.

California Congressman and Sanders surrogate Ro Khanna joins the show to discuss impact of Latino vote on Super Tuesday and what Sanders now needs to do moving forward to win the Democratic nomination.

Michelle Tremillo of Texas Organizing Project joins from Houston to share how TOP is organizing communities of color and what the Presidential and down ballot races teach us about the changing Texas landscape.

Texas State Representative Victoria Neave updates us on how Biden mobilized voters down the stretch in Texas. Neave also shares issue priorities for Latino state legislators going into next year’s state legislative session.