Mon, 28 August 2023
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. |
Mon, 10 July 2023
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. Follow @NickiMayoNews on all social media platforms and subscribe to Bomba Live on YouTube for talk show you've been waiting for! |
Fri, 30 June 2023
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Category:News & Politics -- posted at: 10:02am EDT |
Thu, 29 June 2023
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.
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Category:News & Politics -- posted at: 9:47am EDT |
Wed, 21 June 2023
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Fri, 9 June 2023
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.
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Category:Society & Culture -- posted at: 2:02pm EDT |
Thu, 8 June 2023
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Category:Society & Culture -- posted at: 2:03pm EDT |
Wed, 7 June 2023
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Category:News & Politics -- posted at: 5:00am EDT |
Mon, 5 June 2023
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Category:Society & Culture -- posted at: 5:00am EDT |
Fri, 2 June 2023
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Category:News & Politics -- posted at: 5:00am EDT |
Tue, 16 May 2023
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.
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Category:News & Politics -- posted at: 5:00am EDT |
Thu, 11 May 2023
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. Subscribe to Bomba Live on YouTube. And go Sixers!!!!
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Category:News & Politics -- posted at: 5:30pm EDT |
Mon, 8 May 2023
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. Subscribe to Bomba Live on YouTube.
Direct download: Bad_Bunny_At_Backlash_FINAL_PODCAST.mp3
Category:Society & Culture -- posted at: 5:30am EDT |
Tue, 2 May 2023
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.
Direct download: Hip_Hop_Became_My_Life_Podcast_FINAL.mp3
Category:Society & Culture -- posted at: 4:24pm EDT |
Wed, 19 April 2023
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. Suscribe to Bomba Live on YouTube and anywhere you can listen to a podcast.
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Category:News & Politics -- posted at: 10:31am EDT |
Tue, 11 April 2023
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Category:Society & Culture -- posted at: 5:00am EDT |
Fri, 7 April 2023
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.
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Category:News & Politics -- posted at: 5:30am EDT |
Thu, 6 April 2023
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. Follow "Bomba Live" on YouTube for video version of episode. |
Fri, 10 March 2023
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.
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Category:Society & Culture -- posted at: 1:57pm EDT |
Fri, 10 February 2023
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. 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. |