Tue, 22 December 2020
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. |
Sun, 13 December 2020
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. |
Fri, 4 December 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! |
Fri, 6 November 2020
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. |
Wed, 4 November 2020
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. |
Sun, 1 November 2020
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+. Episode is dedicated to all of the organizers and activists you have worked tirelessly to preserver our democracy this election cycle. |
Tue, 27 October 2020
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. |
Mon, 19 October 2020
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! |
Sun, 11 October 2020
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! |
Wed, 30 September 2020
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? |
Sun, 27 September 2020
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!
Direct download: Latinx_Black_And_Asian_Solidarity_Music_from_Fabiloa_Mendez_PODCAST.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:18pm EDT |
Sun, 20 September 2020
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." |
Wed, 16 September 2020
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. |
Tue, 8 September 2020
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. |
Sun, 30 August 2020
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. |
Sun, 23 August 2020
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!" |
Tue, 18 August 2020
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.
Direct download: RP393_First_Lady_Obama_Would_You_Please_Be_My_President.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:11pm EDT |
Fri, 14 August 2020
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! |
Mon, 10 August 2020
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! |
Mon, 3 August 2020
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!
Direct download: RP390_Mujeres_Edition_Bronx_Takeover_With_Elba_Cabrera.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:31pm EDT |
Fri, 31 July 2020
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. |
Mon, 27 July 2020
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. Subscribe to Found In Translation's Podcast and Bomba Live on YouTube.
Direct download: RP388_Saving_Democray_And_2000s_Reggaeton.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:00am EDT |
Mon, 20 July 2020
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. Plus reflections on passing of Naya Rivera and continued buzz surrounding "Mucho, Mucho, Amor" documentary on Walter Mercado.
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Wed, 15 July 2020
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? |
Mon, 6 July 2020
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Mon, 29 June 2020
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. Nicole Valadez from Trill Multicultural shares information on their "Activist Bootcamp" and Pablo Batista shares his new Latin Jazz single "Watermelon Man."
Direct download: RP384_XOXO_Lizza_Fact_And_Fiction_Of_Justice.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:00am EDT |
Mon, 22 June 2020
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.
Direct download: RP383_Puerto_Rican_Simon_Cowell_Presents_Part_II.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:00am EDT |
Thu, 18 June 2020
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.
Direct download: RP382_Bomba_Live_Simulcast_DACA_Update.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:39pm EDT |
Fri, 22 May 2020
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Sun, 17 May 2020
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.
Direct download: RP380_Getting_To_Business_During_COVID19.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:36pm EDT |
Wed, 13 May 2020
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!
Direct download: RP378_Stand_Up_For_Education__Run_223.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:00am EDT |
Fri, 8 May 2020
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. |
Wed, 6 May 2020
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.
Direct download: RP376_Puerto_Rican_Simon_Cowell_Presents.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:46pm EDT |
Mon, 4 May 2020
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. |
Fri, 24 April 2020
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. |
Fri, 17 April 2020
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. |
Wed, 15 April 2020
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: 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. |
Mon, 13 April 2020
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. |
Fri, 10 April 2020
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. |
Fri, 10 April 2020
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. |
Fri, 10 April 2020
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. |
Fri, 10 April 2020
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. |
Thu, 9 April 2020
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. This episode is dedicated to all we have lost due to COVID19 scourge, including Dr. Jaime Wilson. RIP |
Mon, 6 April 2020
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. 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. |
Fri, 3 April 2020
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.
Direct download: RP367_COVID19_Relief_In_Any_Language.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:41am EDT |
Mon, 30 March 2020
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. |
Fri, 27 March 2020
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! |
Tue, 24 March 2020
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.
Direct download: RP364_FIT_Daily_Coronavirus_and_DNICE.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT |
Thu, 19 March 2020
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. |
Wed, 18 March 2020
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.
Direct download: RP362_Are_We_Going_To_Be_Ok_Its_Over.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:43pm EDT |
Thu, 12 March 2020
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. |
Wed, 11 March 2020
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! |
Fri, 6 March 2020
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 |
Wed, 4 March 2020
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.
Direct download: RP358_Super_Tuesday_Live_Biden_Que_Que_FINAL.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:27am EDT |
Sun, 1 March 2020
Found In Translation Episode 357: Host Ray Collazo and Co-Host Elbert Garcia break down what the weekend's political results mean for Super Tuesday and beyond. Listen to summary of what big win in South Carolina means for Vice President Joe Biden's viability and for Senator Bernie Sanders' front runner status. Collazo and Garcia also analyze how Tom Steyer and Pete Buttigieg's stepping down from race impact Super Tuesday and what the true battle is in Democratic politics that day. Special guest and Sanders supporter Leyla Martinez joins the show from the Valley of South Texas to discuss her observations from campaigning for Bernie Sanders throughout the early states the past several weeks. Martinez also shares how Sanders has connected with her as a criminal justice reform activist. Collazo and Garcia also note how the Senator Ted Cruz vs. AOC social media beef sums up our concerns about how Trump administration will handle the Coronavirus crisis and what Bad Bunny's smash debut of new banger #YHLQMDLG means for pop culture and Latino politics. #RIP Alexa |
Wed, 26 February 2020
Host Ray Collazo analyzes last night's Democratic debate leading up the South Carolina Primary. Did anyone set themselves up to be alternative to Sanders or is Bernie's momentum too much to overcome? Collazo shares his projected results for Super Tuesday and what the means to the field.
Direct download: South_Carolina_Democratic_Debate_Recap.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:51pm EDT |
Mon, 24 February 2020
Found in Translation Host Ray Collazo breaks down what results of Nevada Caucus mean for Democratic Presidential Primary and Latino Vote. Collazo also shares what the two Sonia's mean to him. |
Thu, 20 February 2020
Found In Translation Episode 354: Found in Translation host Ray Collazo shares his immediate thoughts on a contentious Democratic Primary debate just held in Nevada. Candidates seemed on offensive, looking to verbally knock each other out ahead of Saturday's Nevada caucuses? Did anyone push ahead? Is Bloomberg still viable? Is anyone left that can directly address voters of color? Tune in and listen to what Ray has to say. |
Mon, 17 February 2020
Found In Translation Episode 353: Host Ray Collazo and Found In Translation just hit a big milestone. Collazo appeared on Alicia Menendez Show on MSNBC this past Sunday. On this episode, Collazo introduces himself to his new listeners that are joining us from seeing him on MSNBC as well as catching us up on what he didn’t get a chance to mention during his television appearance. Collazo shares his personal background and his insider experience appearing on a national program as well as provide us his updates on Nevada Caucus, Super Tuesday and overall state of Democratic Primary horse race. Collazo also shares some examples of what is truly at stake during this election and the biggest lesson he learned from first guest appearance on MSNBC. Thanks again to Alicia Menendez and her team for the opportunity to share my thoughts on politics with nationwide audience. Subscribe to Podcast and follow Found In Translation Talk Show on Social Media @FIT_TalkShow.
Direct download: RP353_What_I_Didnt_Get_To_Say_On_MSNBC.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:26am EDT |
Fri, 14 February 2020
Found In Translation Episode 352: Host Ray Collazo is joined by Co-Host Damaris “Lady D” Vega and special guest New Hampshire Democratic activist Carlos Cardona. Cardona has become a political sensation as the political kingmaker of the New Hampshire Primary. Learn more about Cardona’s inspirational journey from childhood poverty in Puerto Rico to having an audience with every major Democratic Presidential candidate at his home. Lady D and Ray also discuss ‘Love in 2020.’ How do we define love during these turbulent times? How is social media making love and relationships more complicated? Lady D shares how relationships are impacted by celebrity and the enduring love of children and family.
Direct download: RP352_Boricua_Powers_Presidential_Primary_Love_in_2020.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:56pm EDT |
Wed, 12 February 2020
Found In Translation Episode 351: Host Ray Collazo analyzes the results from New Hampshire Primaries and what this means for Democratic Primary race. Collazo breaks down prospects for front runner Bernie Sanders and the rest of the field moving forward including reveal of only three candidates with viable path. Election Day took place under the cloud of crookery in Washington. Collazo shares how today’s decision by Attorney Bill Barr to corrupt the Department of Justice is another example of the true stakes in this election. Catch regular show on Thursday night live on Twitter @fit_talkshow. |
Fri, 7 February 2020
FIT Talk Show Episode 350: Host Ray Collazo is joined by Co-Host Yaya Rivera to discuss how people of conscious plow through this infamous week of history. Collazo and Rivera are joined by Yamelisa Taveras on how she took her #LowerInsulinPrices advocacy to the State Of The Union. Frederick Velez III then joined in to share how Power4PR took Puerto Rico advocacy directly to the Presidential candidates during the Iowa Caucus. Collazo shares his analysis of how the Senate acquittal of Trump’s impeachment will impact the 2020 Elections. Yaya Rivera highlights several Afro-Latino historical figures to kick off our Black History Month celebration and we deliberate the hottest issue of the week: was JLO/Shakira’s Super Bowl performance the height of Latina Power or something else? |
Thu, 30 January 2020
Found In Translation Episode 349: Host Ray Collazo is joined by author and activist David Bowles to discuss the #AmericanDirt controversy and the birth of the #DignidadLiteraria movement. How has Oprah’s latest book club selection caused so much controversy and forced us to examine the role of publishing industry in opening doors to tell our stories. The 'Sports Whisperer' Monte Perez , 'The Other' George Lopez and Daniel McNeal join Ray to discuss the legacy of Kobe Bryant and how these tragic losses have impacted sports world and popular culture. |
Thu, 23 January 2020
Found In Translation Episode 348: Host Ray Collazo is joined by Co-Host Abe Amoros to stack truth about politics and today’s hottest issues. Guest Marge Baker of People For The American Way joins to update us on outcome of this week’s Senate Impeachment Trial and San Juan City Council candidate Paul Figueroa join us live from the streets of San Juan reporting on #WandaRenuncia movement to provide more accountability to Puerto Rican government. Collazo and Amoros analyze the impending Sanders vs. Biden battle for the nomination and some juicy tidbits in our “Tengo Bochinchne” segment. |
Mon, 20 January 2020
Found In Translation Episode 347: Host Ray Collazo is joined by activists on island of Puerto Rico and throughout the diaspora to discuss the impact of earthquakes on Puerto Rico and how recovery efforts being spurred on the Puerto Rican nation. Mercedes Vazquez Simmons, Dr. Raul Moris, Paul Figueroa, and Wanda Martinez share how earthquakes have affected them personally and what does this moment in history teach us about colonialism, government ethics and self-determination. Continue to support recovery efforts and calls on #WandaRenuncia and further government accountability on the island and within the federal government. Shoutout to Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia for representing Houston and the Latino community as one of the House Democratic ‘conveners’ in the upcoming Senate Impeachment trial. |
Wed, 15 January 2020
Found In Translation Talk Show Episode 346: Hosts Ray Collazo and Elbert Garcia analyze the final Democratic Presidential Primary debate before the Iowa Caucus. Collazo and Garcia discuss outcome of "Warren vs. Sanders" drama and how no one in two hours failed to mention the natural disaster impacting tens of thousands of American citizens in Puerto Rico. Are Democrats failing to both focus on Trump AND forgetting their base at the same time? And which Democrats last night showed us they really want to be President? |
Thu, 9 January 2020
Found In Translation Episode 345: Host Ray Collazo is joined by experts and activists to discuss the rumbling taking place at home and abroad. MIT Professor Dr. Pouya Alimagham and FIT Foreign Policy Analyst Leo Cruz school us on the latest developments in Iran conflict and how it impacts all of us, including our ongoing national immigration debate. What is next for Middle East and US foreign relations? Is this taking place right before Senate impeachment trial begins a coincidence? The island of Puerto Rico now is dealing with a new natural disaster as earthquakes have left thousands on the island homeless and without access to basic services. Ray is joined by Nancy Santagio, Charlyn Gaztambide Janer and Joel Berrocal to discuss state of island and how Puerto Ricans throughout the island and diaspora are coming together to support emergency support efforts. Ray and Leo update everyone latest political headlines, including how emerging Latina leaders such as Christina Tzin-Tzun Ramirez and Michelle de la Isla will be impacting political landscape in 2020. |