Found In Translation Episode 344: Host Ray Collazo is joined by guests Dionely Reyes, Felix Montelara and Michael Collazo to celebrate the highlights and lessons learned from 2019 and preview what’s in store for 2020 in news, pop culture, sports and podcasting.

Found In Translation Episode 343: Host Ray Collazo and guest hosts Vanessa Maria Graber and Jenn Caban are joined by uber Puerto Rican culinary master Chef Greg from Sabor With Love.  Chef Greg provides a masters class on how to perfect your favorite Puerto Rican dishes for the holidays and how food links us to our heritage. Found In Translation gets the scoop on how to prepare pastelon, pernil, rice and beans and appetizers for Christmas. Chef Greg also shares his incredible journey to become one of the hottest online cooking brands with his wife Nicole and family.

If you love to celebrate Latino Christmas traditions, want to learn some amazing cooking tips or just want to hear Chef Greg’s heartwarming life perspective, this is a must listen show. Enjoy Sabor With Love!

Found In Translation Episode 342: Host Ray Collazo was joined by Producer and Co-Host Elbert Garcia to discuss the hot political and news topics of the week.

1. What Happened to Senator Kamala Harris? Analysis of the post-mortem of Harris campaign and how does the news impact voters of color and the race.
2. How does this week’s testimony impact the state of play in Trump impeachment process.
3. Where’s Ray? Ray reveals details of his exciting trip this week that gave him insight on one of the biggest political events of 2020.
4. Ray and Elbert discuss President Trump’s newest Administrative rule that is going to literally starve almost 1 million Americans and the hypocrisy of the religious right.
5. A new Latina leader enters the big political stage.

Collazo and Garcia are also joined by Cornell Professor Dr. Karen Jaime to discuss the crisis at Harvard University where Dr. Lorgia Garcia Pena was recently denied tenure as their only Latina tenured track professor. Jaime shares how this controversy impacts Latinx students, teachers and the higher education system nationwide. The panel shares insights on how we all can show our support for Dr. Garcia Pena and Harvard student movement for Ethnic Studies.

Found In Translation Episode 341: Host Ray Collazo was joined recently for his birthday by many of his compadres Elbert Garcia, Jorge Martinez, Danilo Rodriguez, Luis Cerros and Leo Prieto for a raucous discussion on the lighter side of his life.

New York ‘90s Music Scene: As college students at Columbia University, Collazo and his homies rubbed shoulders with Hip-Hop and Latino music legends such as Tribe Called Quest, Cypress Hill, Stretch and Bobitto, The Fugees, Brand Nubians, Minya Oh, Marc Anthony, La India, Antony Santos and countless others. The crew discusses how these moments weaved into their lives as part time club promoters with their famous alias “CocoRico” Productions, being mentored by the legendary John “Gungie” Rivera.

The crew shares with the Millenials/Generation Z how the “Salsa/Merengue” scene morphed into “Reggaeton/Latin Trap/Bachata” through groups like Aventura who broke barriers for their generation.

Sports: Collazo is a life long sports nut and kicks it with his buddies to talk about some of their favorite sports memories. Hear how Collazo was surrounded by Dominican Blue Jays fans during his lowest baseball memory, an update from MLS Executive Danilo Rodriguez on the Beautiful Game in the United States, the state of Latino Kansas City Chiefs Nation and what is Strat-O-Matic?

Enjoy your Thanksgiving weekend with this latest segment of #CompadreTalk.

Found In Translation Episode 340: Host Ray Collazo is joined by Co-Host Elbert Garcia to make a major announcement. Nationally recognized activist and commentator Ray Collazo reveals his personal candidate endorsement for President of the United States. Collazo reveals how he came to his very recent decision, the other candidates he has considered and what people can do to have their voice heard during the rest of the Democratic Presidential Primary. 

You can subscribe to Found In Translation (formerly Rays Latino Talk) anywhere you can download a podcast. 

Found In Translation Episode #339. Host Ray Collazo is joined by Elbert Garcia of "Que Lo Que Podcast" and James Garcia of "Vanguardia Arizona" to discuss a historic day in Washington featuring Ambassador Gordon Sondland's impeachment testimony. Does 'Tekashi Sondland" testimony change the game? 

In Atlanta, the vibe didn't feel nearly as electric. The panel ponders on outcomes of last night's Democractic debate. Did anyone rise to occasion? Is Mayor Pete riding the momentum of recent Iowa poll? Needless to say, we missed Julian Castro on stage.

In new #TengoBochinche segment, Collazo shares inside scoop on Latinos working on Presidential campaigns and the Garcias update us on Arizona and Dominican chisme.  

Found In Translation Episode #338: Host Ray Collazo is joined by compadres Elbert Garcia, Jorge Martinez and Edwin Desamour to discuss Fatherhood on premiere of #CompadreTalk segment. Panel shares lessons on raising girls, monitoring technology and holding other men accountable because “fatherhood is not a side hustle.”

Collazo also shares the Four Priorities To Crush Crooks that advocates need to have in 2020 and beyond to preserve our democracy. Collazo also reflects on the legacy of the First Lady of Puerto Rico and Major League Baseball. #RIPDonaVera

Subscribe to Found In Translation podcast and watch entire special video #CompadreTalk Episode on YouTube.

Found In Translation Episode 337: Host Ray Collazo is joined by special guest Puerto Rican activist David Galarza to discuss his recent confrontation with Puerto Rico’s Resident Commissioner Jennifer Gonzalez. How did this moment make Galarza a viral sensation in the Puerto Rican community and what organizing lessons can we learn from this recent event in Camden, New Jersey? Galarza shares organizing updates on issues impacting Puerto Rico and the latest political ‘bochinche’ in New York.

Collazo also stacks truth about the latest political/news headlines:

1) The fallacy of Republicans arguments against the formally beginning impeachment inquiry
2) The issue with recent attacks against administration witnesses we should be most concerned about.
3) The pie chart of reasons why Beto O’Rourke’s Presidential campaign sputtered out
4) The true legacy of Latino icon Walter Mercado

Found In Translation Episode 336: Hosts Ray Collazo and Dionely Reyes take you to campus during live show from Rowan University in Glassboro, New Jersey. We were joined by Latino students to discuss what Hispanic Heritage Month, ‘follower culture,’ and identity mean to Generation Z in 2019.

Collazo analyzes why Pelosi is channeling all of us during this Trump impeachment process and why AOC’s endorsement of Bernie Sanders is a game changer. Reyes explains why Trump's letter to Turkish President is quintessential Gaslighting. 

Thanks to the Rowan University community for the invitation to share the Power of Leadership through podcasting.

#RIPElijahCummings

Found In Translation Episode 335: Host Ray Collazo is joined by Elbert Garcia and Alicia Lewis to analyze last night’s Democratic Primary Debate. Crew deliberates what attacks on new front runner Senator Elizabeth Warren mean to the race and if anything changes after tonight. Panel also ponders how Democrats could go three hours without discussing climate change, immigration AND education.

Other pressing questions discussed by panel:
Will women voters by turned off by Vice President Biden’s micro agressions?
Is mainstream media have agenda to prop up Mayor Pete Buttigieg?
What can Senator Kamala Harris do to get back in the game?
Is it hopeless for the lower tier candidates after tonight?

Found In Translation Episode 334: Host Ray Collazo is joined by new cohost Leadership Expert and Activist Adriana Rivera to discuss how we save leadership in 2019. Rivera shared her five keys to saving leadership in 2019 while Collazo explains how ignoring these lessons relates to how we got into this political mess.

Rivera also shares best practices on how to integrate LGBTQ issue awareness into all of our day to day social justice work and updates us statewide advocacy efforts through her role with the Pennsylvania Governor’s Advisory Commission on Latino Affairs.

Collazo reveals what’s needs to happen next in Trump impeachment process and why Senator Bernie Sanders is like marriage: he is front and center in sickness and in health.

In the “Behind The Turntables” segment, Rivera and Collazo talk about what makes great DJing at a Latino party and why the viejitas love those grimy Latino Trap jams.

Found In Translation Episode 333: Host Ray Collazo is joined by Director Yvan Iturriaga of web series “The North Pole” and Comedian/Director Wendy Mateo of short film “Good Mothers” to discuss how they stack truth through their creative projects. Collazo, Iturriaga and Mateo discuss how they incorporate diversity, intersectionality and their beloved cities pf Oakland and  Chicago into their work.

Collazo explains his controversial prediction on Trump’s eventual fate, the latest state of the Democratic Primary Race and why John The Baptist is so relevant in 2019.

Support “The North Pole” Web series and “Good Mothers” short film.

Found In Translation Episode 332: Host Ray Collazo is joined by co-host Latino Comic Expo Founder Ricardo Padilla Live from Parada 22 Restaurant in San Francisco. The Padilla family and activists Jenn Caban and Pedro Silva join Collazo to have a conversation about how gentrification, inadequate 0-Pre K funding and the national political climate impact Latinos and working people in the Bay Area while eating at the best Puerto Rican restaurant on the West Coast. We also discussed the impact of 9-11 on the 18th Anniversary.

The Padilla family also share the fascinating history of the Puerto Rican community in San Francisco, their support for Presidential candidate Senator Kamala Harris and why real San Franciscans don’t honk their horns.

Support the Latino Comics Expo and the organizing work of Jenn Caban and Pedro Silva.

Found In Translation Episode 331: Hosts Ray Collazo and Elbert Garcia are joined by educators Eva Mendez and Tania Valencia to discuss how parents, advocates and educators can support our children as the school year begins. Valencia and Mendez share how to affirm our children’s identity, develop ambitious buy achievable standards and support parent engagement. Valencia also updates us on the issues impact English Language Learners that lawmakers need to prioritize moving forward.

Collazo and Garcia also analyze how #MidlandOdessa tragedy and AOC/Crenshaw debate impact our politics moving forward. Collazo reveals why Puerto Ricans need to especially engage in hurricane relieve efforts to support our Bahamian family.

Valencia also reveals who is THE Bae for the Salvadoran community.

James Garcia and our friends at Vanguardia America have begun a weekly news podcast to recap the top news impacting Latinos nationwide. Subscribe to Vanguardia America’s newsletter and podcast.

On this week’s podcast, 5 of 7 killed by Odessa mass shooter were Latino, Tucson slated to pick 1st Latina mayor and CNN airing Linda Ronstadt documentary.

Thanks Vanguardia America for sharing podcast with Found In Translation Family.

Found In Translation Episode 330: The Found In Translation Talk Show airs this week’s “Latinos Work For Climate Change” forum in Phoenix, Arizona featuring Congressman Ruben Gallego, Monica Villalobos of the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Supervisor Liz Archuleta, Gloria Montano of CHISPA, Sandy Whitley of the Citizen Climate Lobby, Meteorologist Iris Hermosillo and Victor Contreras of Chicanos Por La Causa. The panel discusses how to engage Latinos in the Climate Change movement and how Latinos in the workforce and small business sector can benefit from the Clean Energy Economy. As our Host Ray Collazo likes to say, “if you don’t have a planet, there isn’t much else to talk about.”

Host Ray Collazo shares his thoughts on what President Trump’s latest outrageous statements mean for Americans and how we need to respond to the terror that lives inside our White House. Collazo also shares good news out of Oklahoma City (yes, Oklahoma) and  Tucson, Arizona. Our “Stacking 20s” segment pours a few out for Presidential candidates that have bit the dust and what the upcoming debates mean for the race.

Found In Translation Episode 329: Host Ray Collazo is joined by co-host Margo Porras of the “Books vs. Movies” Podcast for part II of our Live show from Barrio Logan/Chicano Park community of San Diego. Porras and Collazo discuss her book “Growing Up In La Colonia” and a variety of topics with special guests. James Garcia of Vanguardia Arizona shares his thoughts on the state of Latino media; Naomi Shelton of KIPP Foundation on why Presidential candidates should be talking about education; Nissim Leon breaks down the LA Sports scene and why we love North Carolina basketball culture.

Collazo shares why why fires of Brazil matter and why protecting the “earth’s lungs” should be a top priority for all of us. And Collazo does a dedication to the legacy of Latino political pioneer Albert Jacquez.

Also listen in to Collazo’s analysis of the Jay Z/Colin Kaepernick situation after a week to digest this moment.

Support Por Vida Café in San Diego and the podcasts of Margo Porras, James Garcia and Nissim Leon!

Found In Translation Episode 328: Host Ray Collazo is joined by special co-hosts Margo Porras of the “Books vs. Movies” Podcast and ‘The Cuban Lion’ Nissim Leon for a very special two part show live from the Por Vida Café in the Barrio Logan/Chicano Park community of San Diego. Porras shares the legacy of Chicano Park and how it symbolizes the history of resistance and community for Latinos in San Diego.

Max Gonzales of Chicanos Por La Causa in Phoenix, Arizona joins the crew to discuss the shared history of community building, culture and political awareness between San Diego, Phoenix and Los Angeles. The owners of the Por Vida Café, Carolina and Mylo, also stop in to discuss what the Barrio Logan business corridor means for their families. Carolina and Mylo are true inspirations for activists and young entrepreneurs. As Carolina said, “the time is always now.”

Collazo, Porras and Leon share what this unique moment in San Diego should teach all of us about the power of podcasting and the legacy of Erik Estrada.

Support Margo Porras in all of her endeavors. She was an incredible host for us in San Diego and has many worthy projects including her podcast “Books Vs. Movies” and her new book “Growing Up In La Colonia.” And if you are ever in San Diego, support “Por Vida Café” in Barrio Logan. A true home away from home. Listen for Part II of this special episode featuring James Garcia, Naomi Shelton and Nissim Leon.

Found In Translation Episode 327: Ray Collazo analyzes the potential impact on the recently announced “Public Charge Rule” on immigrants and all Americans. Collazo also shares what this announcement really means for our politics and where we can find information to advocate for our immigrant families moving forward.

Flippin’ Texas: The most important announcement that will impact 2020 elections took place today with the news that activist Cristina TzinTzun Ramirez has entered Senate Race in Texas against Republican Senator John Cornyn. Collazo breaks down why TzinTzun Ramirez is what we need right now and why Texas must be in play for us in 2020.

Puerto Rican Homework: Shoutout to David Begnaud for inspiring Collazo’s homework assignment for all Puerto Ricans and all people that care about boricuas.

Listen for our Live Shows from San Diego later this week on podcast feed!

Found In Translation Episode 326: Hosts Ray Collazo and  Dionely Reyes are joined by Joel Berrocal of the National Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce to discuss this week’s hottest headlines.

Latinos Under Attack: The tragedies of El Paso, Dayton and Mississippi make it clear that Latinos are literally under attack in this country. What do we do now to protect each other and unite for real change? And what does Collazo strongly believe we SHOULD NOT do to combat this wave of hate?

Our Beloved Morrison: Crew honors the legacy of author Toni Morrison during Reyes’ “Gaslighting O Que?” segment. Thank you Tracy Sturdivant for contribution to this segment.

Balling With Bernie: Collazo provides his update staffing this Monday’s UnidosUS Presidential Candidate forum in San Diego. Who got the biggest support from the audience of Latino leaders and who does Reyes think is the key Latina to watch during this year’s election cycle?

Island Update: Berrocal updates us on the latest news from Puerto Rico and the exciting work he is doing with the National Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce to support Boricua entrepreneurs on the island and throughout the diaspora.

Podcast airs as radio show on WPPM 106.5FM in Philadelphia. #PeoplePoweredMedia

We're back for Night 2  and another post-#DemDebate discussion!

Did Uncle Joe show that he can lead with a vision rather than defend his record? Did Karmala Harris and Julian Castro build on their strong performances in Miami? Was  about housing, TPS or what just happened in Puerto Rico?

Found in Translation host Rafael Collazo and producer Elbert Garcia are joined by a trio of seasoned #PoCPundits to answer those questions and more. Featuring former PA Democatic Party Communications Director Abe Amoros, political reporter and commentator Marlene Peralta and NBC News' Patricia Guadalupe.

Leo A Perales of the The Perales Report joins the Found in Translation crew Tuesday night to discuss what went down on the first night of the Democratic debate in Detroit.

Warren and Sanders shine, but others like Wlliamson and Bullock capture the spotlight. As do GOP framing around healthcare, immigration and the economy. And let's not forget Puerto Rico -- cause everyone sure did.

The question remains -- on the heels of last week's People's Convention and in the middle of a slew of summer conferences, which candidates will stand out and move closer to capturing not just the nomination, but also the imagination of American voters?

Found In Translation Episode 323: Hosts Ray Collazo and Dionely Reyes are joined by Kyle Darby of REFORM Alliance. Panel discusses what this historic moment for Puerto Rico means for the island, the diaspora and U.S. politics. What lessons can we learn from island’s movement that was able to get Governor to resign in merely two weeks?

Kyle Darby shares goals and strategies to reform criminal justice system in Pennsylvania and throughout the country. How can people get involved to organize for an equitable legal system?

In “Gaslighting O Que?" segment, Dionely analyzes REFORM Founder Meek Mill’s epic interview on The Breakfast Club to share how gaslighting impacts criminal justice issue.

Support REFORM, Love Shouldn’t Hurt, the people of Puerto Rico and #CloseTheCamps.

Found In Translation Episode 322: Host Ray Collazo shares his thoughts on historic moment of Puerto Rican resistance, calling on Governor Ricardo Rossello, Jr. to resign. Collazo discusses how we got to this moment and how Rossello's shameful performance on Fox New epitomizes the colonial mentality. What challenges lay ahead for Puerto Rican people? He predicts fate of Governor Rossello and reveals who he believes should run for governor (you may be surprised). 

Listen to the personal thoughts of Collazo as a Puerto Rican from the diaspora on what this has taught him about leadership and faith in his people.

The 2nd half of the episode is a reply of portion of last week's show where Collazo and guest host Elbert Garcia discuss what President Trump's racist attacks against "The Squad" set in motion for upcoming 2020 elections with Nicole Acevedo of NBC Digital. Needless to say, we maybe closer to a race war than we ever would have imagined. Collazo and Garcia also provide their first preview of next Democratic Debates' matchups. 

Por favor #RickyRenuncia. We have freed ourselves from the colonial mentality through this moment. You need to do the same. 

Episode #321: How long will Gov. Rosello survive in PR? NBC News' Nicole Acevedo and community activists Madeleine Villanueva and Jason Ortiz join the Found in Translation podcast  to discuss the situation on the island. Is this a moment or a movement for the Puerto Rican diaspora?

PLUS: Our thoughts on President Trump's racist remarks against the squad and the our initial thoughts on the next Dem debate in Detroit. 

Found In Translation Episode 320: Host Ray Collazo is joined by guest co-hosts Christina Vega and Zulma Robles. Crew discusses the power of leadership, the latest news headlines of disgraced leaders from Washington, the Border and Puerto Rico and summer Salsa dancing.

Collazo also analyzes the rise of Senators Elizabeth Warren and Kamala Harris in the polls and what’s next for Senator Bernie Sanders and Julian Castro.

Support the Love Shouldn’t Hurt Campaign that assists violence of domestic violence.

Found In Translation Episode 318: Ray Collazo, Yashira “Yaya” Rivera and Samantha Gonzalez discuss the personal cost of the ongoing border crisis. What do we do with the anger we live with everyday as immigrants are literally being tortured by our government? And how do we manage the guilt many of us face with the feeling that we are not doing enough?

From the border to our streets, our community is experiencing attacks and stigmas around mental health. How do we help each other break the stigmas and help each get support they need?

Show airs as radio program on WPPM 106.5FM PhillyCAM #PeoplePoweredMedia.

Enjoy this weekend’s “Hispanic Fiesta” at Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia, Saturday, July 6-Sunday, July 7.

#RIPOscarAndValeria

Biden, Harris, Bernie, Mayor Pete and whole slot of others were looking to make it past Night 2 and onto Detroit next month. Who won? Who lost? Whose message most resonated with people of color? Law@the Margins' Elbert Garcia, James Garcia of Vanguard Arizona join Rafael Collazo discuss these questions and more as they recap the second night of the first Democratic Party Presidential debate on June 27th.

Law@the Margins' Elbert Garcia Ray to lead an onine discussion just after the first Democratic Party Presidential debate on June 26th. Who won? Who lost? Whose message most resonated with people of color? Join us as we invite folks to tell us their take on the debate's first night and if anyone positioned themselves to be the next President of the United States. 

Found In Translation Episode 315: Found In Translation with Host Ray Collazo is back to discuss this week’s political headlines with co-host Elbert Garcia. Collazo and Garcia analyze the coverage of AOC’s ‘Concentration Camp’ analogy and the true crisis facing our country. Garcia reveals who is trying to take political advantage of this situation.

Collazo and Garcia preview the upcoming Presidential debates and the lessons learned from the successful passage of the “Green Light Bill” in New York State.

Florida political activist Nicole Rodriguez reports in from her experience protesting Presidential Trump’s campaign kickoff in Orlando this week.

And the crew updates us on the drama in DR over the shooting of David “Big Papi” Ortiz. Ay Que Vaina!

Found In Translation Episode 314: Host Ray Collazo is joined by Edwin Desamour to discuss what fatherhood means in 2019. Desamour and Collazo touch on a wide range of topics related to unique challenges of fatherhood for Latino men from the inner city. Associate Producer Samantha Gonzalez joined the conversation to provide her perspective as a daughter.

Speaking of daughters, “The Dominican Baller” Jorge Martinez joins show to discuss the special experience of being the father to his daughters. And Special Contributor Elbert Garcia also shares his thoughts on the ongoing controversies surrounding the Dominican Republic. Get well Big Papi.  

Rays Talk Show Episode 313: Hosts Ray Collazo and Yashira “Yaya” Rivera broadcast Live from the opening night of the Philadelphia Latino Film Festival. Collazo and Rivera are joined on the red carpet by festival organizers Marangeli Mejia-Rabell and Laiza Montanez to discuss the need to highlight Latino representation in film.

Collazo and Rivera also interview leaders Yvette Nunez and Fernando Torres about what the festival means to Latinos in Philadelphia. Torres also updates us on the TPS Bill moving through Congress that would grant temporary refugee status for Venezuelans fleeing the ongoing economic crisis.

Collazo provides his analysis of Bob Mueller’s comments this week and how that will impact the ongoing impeachment debate. Rivera updates us on the ongoing state restrictions on choice and what we can do to support women feeling targeted by these political attacks.

Podcast was broadcast as a radio program on WPPM 106.5FM PhillyCAM Radio. PhillyCAM is a media sponsor of the Philadelphia Latino Film Festival, which runs through June 2. http://www.phlaff.org

Rays Talk Show Episode 312: Host Ray Collazo is joined by special guest host Monica Parrilla. The “Comadre of North Philly” and Ray discuss this week’s hottest headlines:

1. What’s Next For North Philly? Collazo and Parrilla discuss what Councilwoman Maria Quinones-Sanchez means for Philadelphia and what’s lessons did we learn from Tuesday’s elections.
2. Opiod Crisis: Kensington community of Philadelphia is ground zero of Opiod Crisis for region. Why are Latinos bearing brunt of crisis and what can be done to create equitable change? Collazo asks does this mean Puerto Ricans can camp out in Roxborough?
3. Carlos, Felipe, Jackelin, Juan, Unidentified….Collazo rants about how Nazism has already begun to creep into our culture and why need to honor the lives of the children that have died in custory of ICE by fighting to not lose one more child.
4. Stacking ’20s: Collazo updates us on the latest Presidential candidates and channels his Nuyorican friends reaction to their beloved Mayor throwing his hat in the ring.
5. Debajo La Alfombra: Parrilla lifts up the rung on her first call out in this latest segment. Needless to say, Parrilla don’t like lazy….Collazo and Parrilla also discuss love advice, Nicky Jam upsetting his fans in Orlando and if Puerto Rican food is photogenic.

Podcast airs as radio show on WPPM LP 106.5FM in Philadelphia.

Rays Talk Show Episode 311: Host Ray Collazo breaks down what this week’s news related to abortion rights and immigration means for us now and in the upcoming 2020 elections. He shares the real agenda behind these state abortion laws and how women of color could be greatly impacted.

Collazo also reveals his analysis and endorsements for the upcoming Primary Elections in Philadelphia on Tuesday, May 21^st.

Collazo is joined by special guest Vanessa Cardenas of the Joe Biden for President campaign to discuss what led to her joining Biden’s campaign and the big campaign kickoff happening in Philadelphia on Saturday, May 18.

Come out and vote on Tuesday in Philadelphia and throughout Pennsylvania and take one step each day to be the change you want to see in the world.

This podcast also airs as a radio show on WPPM LP 106.5FM in Philadelphia. Support #PeoplePoweredMedia.

Rays Talk Show Episode 310: Host Ray Collazo is joined by Julie Viera and Chantel Brown of the Viera Vida Radio Show.

Viera Vida Experience: Julie and Chantel discuss how they have crafted the Viera Vida brand to be a platform for Latina sisterhood and unity. They explain how to take sisterhood to action and how they have used the platform to grow out of their own insecurities.

Mother’s Day: The crew discusses what the Mother’s in their lives mean to us; how motherhood impacts our personal and career lives and how all of us can support our mothers.

Latino Decisions Poll on Latino Voters: Rays Talk Show reveals the results of a new poll of Latino voters. Listen to what is clear to Latinos leading up to the Presidential Elections and what is the biggest issue we should be mobilizing around. Political analyst Miguel Concepcion joined this segment of show to share lessons learned organizing Puerto Rican voters and Collazo calls out a segment of community leadership that needs to keep it real.

Viera Vida also announces their exciting summer plans. Rays Latino Talk Podcast is also aired as the “What’s Next Radio Show” on WPPM 106.5FM in Philadelphia #PeoplePoweredMedia.

Rays Talk Show Episode 309: Host Ray Collazo is joined by guest hosts Yaya Rivera, Abe Amoros, Vanessa Maria Graber, Dionely Reyes and Leo Perales on this special Presidential Lotería show. This episode is a series of clips from conversations the crew has been having for months with Ray on the Presidential campaign. We provide in-depth analysis of EVERY Democratic Presidential candidate and discuss what is important to us and our community during the most important campaign cycle of our lives.

Listen for the analysis, stay for the bochinche! Enjoy this special episode of Rays Talk Show.

Rays Talk Show Episode 308: Host Ray Collazo is joined by Co-Host Yashira “Yaya” Rivera and special guest Wellness Guru Candy Calderon. Candy shares what led her to the journey to make women of color healthier and how she combines her passion for wellness with entrepreneurship.

Calderon also shares the exciting news that she is bringing the “Glow Wellness Tour” to Philadelphia on June 8th. Learn about the Glow Wellness Tour and why this is a must attend event for women of color on the East Coast.

Stacking ‘20s: Tío Joe Biden finally shows up to the party. Collazo shares the real premise of Biden’s candidacy and what are the keys to Biden’s chances. The crew discuss how health care as a Presidential election issue and what Candy wants to hear from candidates about wellness policy.

#CompraCorner: Candy reveals to keys to picking a supermarket that is right for you and Collazo talks about the power of the #SofritoConnect.

Rays Talk Show airs as the “What’s Next” Radio Show on WPPM 106.5FM in Philadelphia.

Rays Talk Show Episode 307: Host Ray Collazo is joined by co-host Christina Vega. Collazo and Vega break down the breaking news of Mueller Report release and what that means four our democracy and our politics. Collazo reveals the moment today that made him exclaim “that’s cold blooded” insult to all Americans. Collazo and Vega then break down why they are fine with Trump dropping off some of our family members.

Christina Vega the founder of the “Love Shouldn’t Hurt” Campaign that is supporting survivors of domestic violence. Vega catches us up on the impending release of the “Love Shouldn’t Hurt” documentary and her experience growing this movement. Collazo shares what members of the Senate can do immediately to support victims of domestic violence.

Stacking ‘20s: Collazo analyses what the first quarter fundraising totals tell us about the Democratic Presidential primaries.

The Salsa Room: Vega debuts her new segment where she shares the stories, to do’s and pet peeves of the Latin dance scene. Que Bochinche!

Rays Talk Show Episode 306: Host Ray Collazo is joined by co-host Dionely Reyes to break down this week’s hottest news and political headlines. The aftermath of the Lucy Flores announcement about her unwanted encounter with Joe Biden has raised question about inter-generational understanding of boundaries. Collazo and Reyes talk about how this political headline has impacted the debate on boundaries and the right to feel uncomfortable in 2019. They also break down how the reaction may have been different is Flores wasn’t a millennial Latina and how this incident will impact Biden’s impending Presidential run.

Decoding #AOC: This week, the crew analyzes Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’ recent appearance at the National Action Network Conference.

Stacking ‘20s: California Congressman Eric Swalwell is the latest Democrat to throw his hat in the ring. Does he have a shot and can gun control be an issue that can carry his candidacy into contention?

Gaslighting O Que? Dionely Reyes breaks down Attorney General Bill Barr’s performance during Congressional hearings this week. Is Barr Gaslighting us? Is he channeling a flying monkey…que, que?!

Rays Talk Show Episode 305: Host Ray Collazo is joined by the hip hop philosopher Mario Collazo aka Planetary of Outerspace and Army of the Pharoahs crew. The Collazos discuss the legacy of fallen icon Nipsy Hustle and what we can do to honor his memory. The Collazos also share their Philly Sports Spring update on Bryce Harper’s swag game and ponder if the Sixers can really go the NBA Finals.

Collazo is also joined by Arizona activist Sandra Cano Bravo who provides her thoughts on how to combat anti-immigrant wave from a border state.

Collazo provides his thoughts on the true lesson of now former DHS Secretary Kristjen Neilson’s shameful tenure and what the terror being thrust upon immigrant children is really about.  Updates on Joe Biden controversy and latest Presidential candidate. In a word, corny….

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Rays Talk Show Episode 304: Hosts Ray Collazo and Yaya Rivera break down all of this week’s extraness in the news.

Mueller Report: AG Bob Barr’s interpretation of Special Counsel Mueller’s report is leaving us feeling played. The hosts analyze how Democrats should balance holding Administration accountable to transparency while pivoting to bread and butter issues that will ultimately decide next year’s election.

Decoding AOC: In our hot new segment, Collazo and Rivera decode Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s latest statement to clapback the ‘elitist’ accusation. Listen to learn how to interpret a fierce Bronx Puerto Rican woman’s brilliant rants.

Puerto Rico, Oh: Trump is trying to block needed resources that literally keep food on the table for millions of American citizens in Puerto Rico while Congressman Darren Soto (D-FL) introduced a bill to make Puerto Rico the 51st State. Does this make sense? What do we do to help Puerto Rico develop a real plan for the future of the island?

This podcast is aired as a radio show on WPPM 106.5FM PhillyCAM Radio in Philadelphia. #RIP Petra Vazquez.

Rays Talk Show Episode 303: Host Ray Collazo is joined by Yvette Nunez to discuss how family and faith have steered her journey from the Newark projects to a Vice President at the Chamber of Commerce of Philadelphia. Collazo and Nunez discuss how the current political climate has led to a renewed call to righteousness amongst activists.

Nunez is spearheading the Chamber’s “Neighborhood Growth Project” to bring stakeholders together so all of Philadelphia communities can benefit from economic development. Nunez and Collazo discuss what ‘the streets’ are saying is needed to support working people and small business owners to grow the local economy.

Stacking $20s: Collazo shares his thoughts on a potential Biden/Abrams ticket and what many missed this week in the Presidential race. Nunez and Collazo discuss what they want to hear candidates talk more about during this election cycle.

This episode is dedicated to the victims and their families in Christchurch, New Zealand and shout out to our local Philly artists who inspire us every day with their creativity.

Rays Talk Show Episode 302: Host Ray Collazo is joined by guest Dionelys Reyes to discuss how Gaslighting is impacting our culture, politics and personal lives. Dionelys is an author, speaker and entrepreneur whose mission is to inspire people to live out their dreams.

Collazo and Reyes discuss how to identify, address and support victims of Gaslighting.

News: Analysis of how the College Cheating Scandal speaks to larger issues impacting disadvantaged college students. Collazo provides his analysis of this week’s “Trump Budget” and how this is an example of Trump Gaslighting his biggest supporters.

Stacking ‘20s: Collazo and Reyes deliberate over Beto O’Rourke’s Presidential chances. Is Beto the next JFK or an empty papi chulo? And Collazo asks the question, are you down with the #YangGang?

Bochinche: Is JLO/AROD a thing of beauty or an impending escandalo? And how is JLO approaching GOAT status?

Podcast was taped as a radio show on WPPM 106.5FM in Philadelphia. Support PhillyCAM #peoplepoweredmedia.

Rays Talk Show Episode 301: Host Ray Collazo is joined by guest co-host Leo Perales to discuss this weeks’ hottest political and news headlines.

Ray and Leo discussed the worst woman for Latinos since Queen Isabella, stacked ‘20s on Jay Inslee and John Hickenlooper, warned why brownface is so dangerous and revealed Ray’s role in the biggest Puerto Rican bochinche of the week.

Also listen to Rays Talk Show Episode 301 as a radio show on WPPM 106.5FM in Philadelphia. #PeoplePoweredMedia

Say no to “brownface” and racism in any form. #ReuniteTheChildren

Rays Talk Show Episode 300: Hosts Ray Collazo and Yaya Rivera are joined by legendary broadcaster Ray Suarez on the special 300th episode of Rays Talk Show. The panel reflects on ongoing Family Separation Crisis on Southern Border, Latinos in Media, Michael Cohen’s testimony and #OscarsSoBrown.

Podcast will also air as radio show on WPPM 106.5FM PhillyCAM radio. Thank you supporters of Rays Talk Show for this incredible journey. Let’s keep talking, sharing, commenting and laughing together for another 300! #Grateful

Rays Talk Show Episode 299: Host Ray Collazo is joined by Jeffrey Vargas of Generationology. Vargas is the nation’s leading authority on training leaders across generations. Vargas and Collazo have a wide-ranging conversation on leadership development, managing Millenials and supporting loved ones during difficult times such as the recent Federal Government Shutdown. Collazo and Vargas also reveal why ‘humility is the new sexy’ and why studying Puerto Rican point guards is the key to success.

On the ‘Stacking ‘20s’ segment, Collazo gives us his analysis of Bernie Sanders’ Presidential campaign prospects including Sanders’ secret weapon that is going to make a historic difference this cycle. Collazo also provides us the real truth behind Trump’s National Emergency, the Jussie Smollett debacle, and a call to action on the Puerto Rico PROMESA board.

This episode will also air as a radio program at WPPM LP 106.5FM in Philadelphia. #PeoplePoweredMedia

Rays Talk Show Episode 298: Hosts Ray Collazo and Yashira “Yaya” Rivera break down what love means in 2019 and the latest political and news headlines. This Valentine’s Day Edition explores the meaning of love and how we all can better express love through action. In Pop culture news, was JLO’s performance on the Grammy’s cultural appropriation or cool? And why Cardi B is killing it in 2019.

In our ‘Stacking 20s’ segment, Collazo evaluates the prospects for Presidential candidate Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar while Rivera analyzes how Beto O’Rourke pulled off his Trump counter rally in El Paso.

Rays Talk Show airs as the “What’s Next” Radio Show on WPPM 106.5 FM in Philadelphia. Support #PeoplePoweredMedia.

Rays Talk Show Episode 297: Hosts Ray Collazo and Yashira “Yaya” Rivera discuss what Black History Month means to Latinos and their take on the ongoing controversies in Virginia.

In their “Stacking 20s” segment on the 2020 Presidential elections, Collazo breaks down Cory Booker’s chances. Yaya analyzes what to make of the Demi Lovato/21 Savage controversy while the crew also reveals the message of this week’s #SOTU. Apparently, white people should be terrified.

Respect for our family incarcerated in the Federal Detention Center in Brooklyn that have been living in subhuman living conditions and the activists that successfully got a $15 minimum wage passed in New Jersey. Support Love Shouldn’t Hurt campaign.

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Rays Talk Show Episode 296: Host Ray Collazo is joined by Executive Producer Vanessa Maria Graber and Vanguardia Arizona’s James Garcia to discuss Tom Brokaw’s comments on Latinos on Meet the Press. How does Brokaw’s non-factual opinions about Latino assimilation impact immigration debate and nation’s overall understanding of U.S. Latino history? How do Latinos raise their voice in these debates with little access to corporate media channels?

Starbucks’ CEO Howard Schultz is rattling Democrats who are concerned his independent candidacy would spoil a potential Trump defeat. Is Schultz a conscious moderate or an arrogant billionaire?

Collazo also provides his latest analysis on the overall Presidential race in the debut of our “Stacking 20s” segment. Collazo and Graber also share their thoughts on the provocative Fyre Festival Documentary on Netflix.

This episode was dedicated to Jussie Smollett and wish him a speedy recovery from a vicious attack this past weekend. We also dedicate this week to legendary R&B Singer James Ingram and bachatero Yoshkar Sarante, who both sadly passed this week.

This podcast originally aired as the “What’s Next” Radio Show on WPPM 106.FM in Philadelphia. You can listen to the What’s Next Show and all the station’s content at PhillyCAM.org/listen or the TuneInApp.

Rays Talk Show Episode 295: Host Ray Collazo is joined by guest Christina Vega. Vega shares her journey to found Philadelphia based “Love Shouldn’t Hurt” initiative to support Latina domestic violence survivors raise their voice. Vega shares what tragic event compelled her to share her story and what she has learned from other survivors in "Love Shouldn’t Hurt" network.

Cindy Y. Rodriguez of Morado Lens Podcast joined us to share her experience at National Indigenous People’s Day and her reactions to harassment of elder Nathan Phillips by Covington High School students. Rodriguez shares how Morado Lens Podcast has helped her hone her voice and support other women’s journeys.

Support "Love Shouldn’t Hurt" Movement and Morado Lens Podcast. Show was taped and aired as What’s Next Radio Show at WPPM 106.5FM PhillyCAM Radio in Philadelphia. #PeoplePoweredMedia

Rays Talk Show Episode 294: Hosts Ray Collazo and Yashira Rivera ponder when the Government will end and provide analysis on Hamilton in Puerto Rico, relevancy of Women's March in 2019 and why Cardi B is just awesome.

Border activist Tricia Cortez joins show to share the real life consequences of border shutdown and the environmental issues already impacting the Rio Grande and South Texas. 

Rays Talk Show Episode 293: Hosts Ray Collazo and Yashira “Yaya” Rivera are joined by Delilah Dee to kick off 2019. The crew discusses how to infiltrate 2019 with your voice despite current political and cultural environment.

Delilah Dee is the founder of Delilah & Company, a digital content and events agency that pushes positive messages to move people from dreamers into doers.

Collazo and Rivera update everyone on the Government Shutdown, the R Kelly documentary aftermath and where the #AOC hate is really coming from.

This episode originally airs as the “What’s Next” Radio program on WPPM 106.5FM People Powered Media in Philadelphia. Support PhillyCAM at PhillyCAM.org or on TuneIn.

This episode was sponsored by Youth Testify. Support Youth Testify’s work to provide youth reproductive health rights at YouthTestify.org.