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Found In Translation With Ray Collazo
National Puerto Rican Day Parade Preview
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...
2023-06-09
32 min
Found In Translation With Ray Collazo
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell on Debt Ceiling, DeSantis And Day Without An Immigrant
Former Florida Congresswoman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell joins Bomba Live! to analyze the latest political headlines. Debbie and Host Ray Collazo update us on what the debt ceiling deal means for our country and our politics. Mucarsel Powell and Collazo explain how this deal shows the stark contrast between President Biden's steady leadership and the House Republican uncontrollable ultra-right wing streak. Mucarsel-Powell reflects on how "Day Without An Immigrant" on June 1st symbolizes the value of immigrants to our society. She also shares how Florida's new anti-immigrant law signed by Ron DeSantis is an insult to Latinos and will cause...
2023-06-02
34 min
Found In Translation With Ray Collazo
Latinos And White Supremacy
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...
2023-05-16
32 min
Found In Translation With Ray Collazo
Where's The Leadership? Plus, Little Ray's Heroes
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 memo...
2023-05-11
40 min
Found In Translation With Ray Collazo
Puerto Ricans Taking Over Wrestling Too?!
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 o...
2023-05-08
32 min
Found In Translation With Ray Collazo
"Hip-Hope Became My Life"--Planetary Interview Part 1
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...
2023-05-02
24 min
Found In Translation With Ray Collazo
Clarence Thomas Is The Biggest Sellout Ever
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 t...
2023-04-19
52 min
Found In Translation With Ray Collazo
Stand With Tennessee Three...Bomba Live Good Friday Special
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. Subscribe to Bomba Live YouTube page and enjoy the holiday weekend.
2023-04-07
28 min
Found In Translation With Ray Collazo
Super Bowl Bomba!
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 Qu...
2023-02-10
1h 06
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Yvonne Gutierrez On Being Latina In Post Roe World
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 ho...
2022-06-30
58 min
Found In Translation With Ray Collazo
CHC Goes To White House; Immigration News Update
FOUND IN TRANSLATION TALK SHOW, your home for Latino politics & news, is back this week with updates on the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Meeting with White House, Republican infighting on January 6th insurrection and latest anti-Latino attack. Hosts Rafael “Ray” Collazo and Enrique Chaurand then interview Carlos Guevara of UnidosUS to update us on immigration policies from Capitol Hill to our Southern Border. Guevara shares what UnidosUS is calling on President Biden to do now on immigration while Collazo analyzes why we need to push back on the right wing narrative related to immigration policy. Chaurand updates us on latest work...
2022-04-29
1h 05
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Happy Earth Day! Found In Translation Is Back
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 C...
2022-04-22
56 min
Found In Translation With Ray Collazo
The Slap Heard Around The World; Will Smith And Chris Rock At the Oscars
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.
2022-03-28
12 min
Found In Translation With Ray Collazo
Spilling The Tea…D’Que Latino!
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 impact...
2020-10-19
1h 06
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First Lady Obama, Would You Please Be My President?
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.
2020-08-18
24 min
Found In Translation With Ray Collazo
Ray and Zoe Sound Off
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...
2020-04-15
1h 07
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Ray's Holy Week Soundoff
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...
2020-04-09
51 min
Found In Translation With Ray Collazo
Ray Sounds Off
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.
2020-03-30
25 min
Found In Translation With Ray Collazo
We Going To Be Ok? Its Over
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.
2020-03-18
23 min
Found In Translation With Ray Collazo
Happy Now?
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 an...
2020-03-11
25 min
Found In Translation With Ray Collazo
Pouring One Out For Warren
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
2020-03-06
1h 09
Found In Translation With Ray Collazo
Super Tuesday Eve
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 Tex...
2020-03-02
1h 00
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What I Didn’t Get To Say On MSNBC
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 Pr...
2020-02-17
36 min
Found In Translation With Ray Collazo
New Hampshire Post Game; Trump Crookery
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. Collazo becomes first national pundit to call on what the true Democratic coalition should do now moving forward. You heard it here first. Election Day took place under the cloud of crookery in Washington. Collazo shares how today’s decision by Attorney Bill Barr to corrupt the De...
2020-02-12
33 min
Found In Translation With Ray Collazo
Conscious Amidst Chaos
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...
2020-02-07
1h 14
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Dignity In All Things
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. Leo Prieto and other Kansas City Ch...
2020-01-31
1h 18
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Why Is The World Rumbling?
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 l...
2020-01-10
1h 15
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“Don’t Mess With Me”
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. 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. How does this week’s testimony impact the state of play in Trump impeachment process. 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. Ray and Elbert discuss President Trump’s newest Admini...
2019-12-06
1h 20
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Fun And Hip-Hop
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 li...
2019-11-27
48 min
Found In Translation With Ray Collazo
The Big News
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.
2019-11-25
32 min
Found In Translation With Ray Collazo
“You Don’t Negotiate With Crooks;” #Compadre Talk
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 vide...
2019-11-19
31 min
Found In Translation With Ray Collazo
Saving Leadership In 2019
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 need...
2019-10-12
52 min
Found In Translation With Ray Collazo
Polar Bears, Good Mothers and John The Baptist
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 fi...
2019-10-02
55 min
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Back To School Special; #PrayersForBahamas
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 es...
2019-09-06
1h 01
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Latinos Work For Climate Change
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’...
2019-08-30
1h 03
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Dedication To A Pioneer; Live From Chicano Park Part II
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. Co...
2019-08-23
59 min
Found In Translation With Ray Collazo
“You’re Welcomed;” Flippin’ Texas; Puerto Rican Homework
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 f...
2019-08-13
29 min
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“I’m Scared to Speak Spanish In Public”
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 Rey...
2019-08-09
52 min
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#RickyRenuncia
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 h...
2019-07-23
52 min
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Concentrate On This; Presidential Debate Preview
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 Orl...
2019-06-21
1h 15
Found In Translation With Ray Collazo
Live From Philly Latino Film Festival
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 prov...
2019-05-31
1h 05
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Carlos, Felipe, Jackelin, Juan, Unidentified; Next For North Philly?
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: 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. 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? Carlos, Feli...
2019-05-24
49 min
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All Politics Is Local
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 21st. 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 kick...
2019-05-17
44 min
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Candy Is Good For Your Health; Tío Joe Finally Gets To Fiesta!
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 part...
2019-04-30
54 min
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“That’s Cold Blooded;” Love Shouldn’t Hurt Update
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...
2019-04-19
48 min
Found In Translation With Ray Collazo
Nipsy Hustle Legacy; Is This About Rules Or Something Else?
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. Co...
2019-04-09
59 min
Found In Translation With Ray Collazo
“She Works Hard, Believes in Jesus & Is Patient;” Is Biden/Abrams A Thing?
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...
2019-03-22
57 min
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Gaslighting Is So 2019; Beto Is In!
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. Stac...
2019-03-15
45 min
Found In Translation With Ray Collazo
We Need A Bif, Not A McFly
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
2019-03-08
1h 08
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Ray Suarez on Episode 300!
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
2019-02-28
54 min
Found In Translation With Ray Collazo
Humility Is The New Sexy; Bernie Is Back!
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...
2019-02-22
1h 09
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Assimilate This Tom…No Fraps For You!
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 b...
2019-02-02
58 min
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What’s Next For Democrats? #RIPJackelin
Ray Talk Show Episode 292: Host Ray Collazo is joined by Democratic strategist Abe Amoros to discuss the future of the Democratic Party. Is the anchor institution of the resistance movement ready to take on the challenges that lay ahead in 2019? What is the Legislative Agenda for the Democratically controlled Congress? How will the intra-party battle between Progressives and establishment Democrats play out? Is Labor dying off or can it rebound as a more powerful force for Democrats? Collazo and Amoros kick off our 2020 Presidential Democratic primary analysis with first takes on the initial groups of candidates. Collazo...
2018-12-21
56 min
Found In Translation With Ray Collazo
Grateful For Organizers, Pelosi Fight And 2020
Rays Talk Show Episode 289: Host Ray Collazo is grateful to be joined by Grecia Lima of Community Change Action and Tomas Kennedy of the Florida Immigrant Coalition to discuss the electoral gains made by Latinos in Nevada and Florida. What are the lessons learned from their organizing this cycle and ‘what’s next’ for their work in 2019. Collazo also shares his thoughts on the Nancy Pelosi’s battle to maintain her hold on the House speakership and the “Three M’s” of the 2020 Presidential Election. It is never too early to talk about 2020! Collazo is grateful to th...
2018-11-21
50 min
Found In Translation With Ray Collazo
“You Can’t Poll Heart;” Ray on PhillyCAM Radio!
Rays Talk Show Episode 286: Host Ray Collazo joins Vanessa Maria Graber’s “Power Hour” Radio Show on WPPM 106.5FM PhillyCAM Radio. Graber is a progressive media activist who is also the General Manager of PhillyCAM Radio. Collazo and Graber discuss their lessons learned in community organizing, the mid-term elections and the future of online media. Collazo also shares his thoughts on how we could approach the next few weeks as we organize people for the ongoing mid-term elections and why so many pundits are clueless. “You Can’t Poll Heart.” Mil gracias Vanessa for allowing the rebroadc...
2018-10-23
54 min
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Yaya On Fire; "We Need To Lead"
Rays Talk Show Episode 284: Host Ray Collazo is joined by Yashira 'Yaya' Rivera to discuss how the identity politics debate impacts Latinos, Yaya's passion for women's healthcare advocacy, social media activist survival and her amazing summer trip. Ray is also joined by Elbert Garcia on a late night conversation the night of the historic victory of now Florida Democratic Gubernatorial nominee Andrew Gillum. Ray and El B share raw reaction to Gillum's historic victory and what the next two months will shape up in Florida and around the country.
2018-09-12
1h 05
Found In Translation With Ray Collazo
Having A Plan With Mina Say What
Rays Talk Show Episode 283: Host Ray Collazo is joined by urban media star Mina “Say What” Llona. Mina is one of the leading Latinas in hip-hop media on platforms such as The Heat Sirius Hip-Hop Channel, Fox 29 Philadelphia and her own #MinasHousePodcast. Mina shares the lessons from her career and her hottest takes on today’s hip-hop superstars. Mina also provides us a few insider tidbits about her beloved Philadelphia 76ers. Support Mina at MinaSayWhat.com and check Mina out on her own #MinasHousePodcast. Highlights from Mina Say What on Rays Talk Show: (3:00) How Urban Radio...
2018-08-14
57 min
Found In Translation With Ray Collazo
What Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Taught Us; Jo Napolitano Reports From Border; What Lebron & El Tri Mean to LA
Rays Talk Show Episode 281: Host Ray Collazo is joined by Immigration Reporter and Author Jo Napolitano to report on the continued separation of families on our Southern Border. Joe shares the atmosphere on the border and the immigrants literally waiting on a bridge for their chance at the American Dream. Ray shares the biggest lesson from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s stunning victory of NY Congressional District 14th’s Democratic primary. He also shares what the biggest impediment has been in urban America to Latino political power and it isn’t Republicans. Finally, Ray is joined by the “C...
2018-07-06
46 min
Found In Translation With Ray Collazo
Going Back To Cali; History Repeats Itself; United For Guatemala
Rays Talk Show Episode 279: Host Ray Collazo is joined by journalist and political commentator Adriana Maestas to break down this week’s California primary elections. What do the results mean for California, Latino political power and the battle for control of Congress. Maestas and Collazo also speculate if this is the end of former Los Angeles’ Mayor Antonio Villaraigoza’s political career and the November prospects of Senate candidate Kevin De Leon. Collazo provides political updates from Puerto Rico, New Mexico and New Jersey and why we must open our eyes to how history is repeating itself at our...
2018-06-08
43 min
Found In Translation With Ray Collazo
#WhereAreTheChildren & #4,645 With Natasha Lycia Ora Bannan; “This Is Hip-Hop Now” With Planetary; #RIP Angelo Falcon
Rays Talk Show Episode 278: Host Ray Collazo is joined by Natasha Lycia Ora Bannan of Latino Justice and the Lawyers Guild to discuss the attack on our children by the Federal Government. Bannan details the continued negligence in Puerto Rico and the endangerment of children on the Southern Border through hateful immigration enforcement. Hip-Hop Philosopher Mario Collazo joins to discuss what the Drake vs. Pusha T beef means for Hip-Hop and how burner accounts are heating up Philly sports. Collazo shares his election and legislative updates and why legendary advocate Angelo Falcon will be missed...
2018-06-01
51 min
Found In Translation With Ray Collazo
“Do It For The Culture,” Rays Politics Week In Review
Episode 277 of Rays Talk Show: Host Ray Collazo shares a choc full episode that includes the latest updates from Capitol Hill on the attack on Latino wealth and Immigrant policy ‘discharges.’ Collazo also shares what the primary election wins in Texas, Georgia and Pennsylvania mean for our politics. Hartford City Councilwoman Wildaliz Bermudez and Ohio leader Victor Leandry join Rays Talk Show to discuss how they are mobilizing the Puerto Rican vote throughout the diaspora. Collazo interviews Melissa Vargas of the Environmental Defense Fund on her work to raise voice of Latinos in Environmental movement and...
2018-05-25
57 min
Found In Translation With Ray Collazo
Philly Doing It Right; DACA BodyBlows Trump; What’s Rossello Doing?
Rays Talk Show Episode 276: Host Ray Collazo is joined by Hip-Hop artist and Philly Sports Superfan Mario Collazo aka Planetary of Outerspace and Army of the Pharoahs to discuss how sports, music and politics are merging to make Philly center of our culture right now. The brothers talk about Meek Mill, Kanye, Kevin Hart, the Process, and the next generation of the Collazo musical legacy. Ray Collazo provides updates on how the courts have given President Trump another DACA bodyblow, what Puerto Rico’s Governor Ricardo Rossello is doing in Florida and what may be next for Sa...
2018-04-27
55 min
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RP273: “Unfinished Business”
Rays Talk Show Episode 273: Hosts Ray Collazo and Elbert Garcia discuss how we move towards institutional solutions after homicide of Stephon Clark and empathic messaging in mainstream media of domestic terrorist Mark Anthony Conditt. Collazo interviews Democratic candidate for New Mexico Congressional District 1 Damon Martinez. Learn about what inspired Martinez to run for Congress and about how he plans to identify proactive solutions to most important issues impacting New Mexicans. Collazo and Garcia discuss how leaders of color can overcome party politics to develop independent political campaigns and organizations. Saludos to Chuy Garcia, Andrea Mercado...
2018-03-23
1h 18
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RP270: Youth Revolution; DACA Revival; Texas Miracle Real?
Rays Talk Show Episode 270: Host Ray Collazo is joined by Carlos Guevara of UnidosUS on what recent court decisions mean for DACA recipients and future of immigration debate. Carlos and Ray also discuss how immigration will impact Congress and Elections in 2018. Collazo also provides his analysis of how the youth of Parkland are leading a revolution of change for peaceful Americans everywhere. Listen to what milllenials can do to create policy change in Washington and who Collazo thinks is the real terrorist organization we need to worry about. Rays Talk Show also reveals who is...
2018-03-02
49 min
Found In Translation With Ray Collazo
RP269: Dems Cave, DACA & Puerto Rico Persist; Voting Rights Update; #FlyEaglesFly
Rays Talk Show Episode 269: Host Ray Collazo and guest Leo Perales share the visceral reaction of Latino and progressive activists to discussion of Senate Democrats to back down after 3 days of a government shutdown. Collazo and Perales speculate on what’s next for the fight for DACA legislation and what Democrats need to do for Latinos to show them more love in 2018. Rays Talk show also discusses the latest news on Healthcare, the Puerto Rico crisis, recent wins in Voting Rights and how Collazo is feeling about his Philadelphia Eagles in the SuperBowl. #FlyEaglesFly
2018-01-26
38 min
Found In Translation With Ray Collazo
RP268: *hithole-In-Chief; DACA In The Balance; Latinas March
Rays Talk Show Episode 268: Host Ray Collazo and Co-Host Leo Perales discuss the real danger of the *hithole-In-Chief and the biggest issue that came of out DHS Secretary Nielsen’s testimony this week. Collazo shares the latest on potential DACA and CHIP deals that are in the balance as the government shutdown deadline looms this week. Hear what can make this deal happen and why Perales thinks Democrats need to shut the government down. Activists Quetcy Lozada and Amaris Hernandez-Padgett join the podcast to share why Latinas are engaged in Women’s March this weekend. Loza...
2018-01-18
1h 09
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RP265: Say It Ain't So Luis?! Taxes Fight. Was That Really Ray With Lin-Manuel?
Rays Talk Show Episode 265: Host Ray Collazo is joined by Chicago Political expert Larry Gonzalez on legacy of retiring Congressman Luis Gutierrez and what's next for El Gallito. Leo Perales joins to consider what leaders are ready to step up in Congress now that Gutierrez is leaving and review the other big political news with Ray. Latest on Tax debate, Puerto Rico, Net Neutrality and the big football game coming up with Leo and Ray's favorite teams. And Leo gets to the bottom of Ray's recent run in with Lin-Manuel Miranda....yes, that Li...
2017-11-30
1h 12
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RP264: Unity March For PR; How North Philly Would Handle Moore; Taxes….We Talking About Taxes?!
Rays Talk Show Episode 264: Host Ray Collazo interviews activist and entrepreneur Wanda Mora about her experience mobilizing aid and advocacy through her Puerto Rico Strong campaign. Mora reveals how her campaign has raised $60K for relief efforts and what she has learned about herself and her community through this experience. Collazo and Mora discuss the next steps for Puerto Ricans to take control of our destiny with political mobilization that begins in many ways at the Unity March for Puerto Rico this Sunday, November 19th in Washington, DC. Collazo then talks to Leo Perales of the Perales...
2017-11-16
1h 20
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RP263: “If We Don’t Fight, We Die.” Whitefish, Flake And Elections
Rays Talk Show Episode 263: Host Ray Collazo and Co-Host Leo Perales of “The Perales Report” update us on this week’s hottest political headlines. Updates on Puerto Rico: The humanitarian crisis continues while a company with 2 employees from Montana gets a $300 Million dollar contract. What could go wrong? Collazo and Perales why ‘Voces Unidos’ concert mattered. Jeff Flake’s resignation: How does Flake’s resignation impact 2018? Answers may surprise you. And listen to why Collazo says “we can’t afford to walk away from a fight.” Elections Update: Run, DeLeon, Run….and why Virginia and New Jerse...
2017-10-27
53 min
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RP261: Unidos PA' PR; Won't Accept 2nd Class; DACA Deal; Prayers For NoCal
RP261: Host Ray Collazo is joined by activist Angel Medina who shares his experience post Hurricane Maria and the real story on the island and throughout the diaspora. #UnidosPaPR Collazo is also joined by Leo Perales to discuss future of potential DACA deal, Budget attacks and impact of Trump/Corker feud on upcoming congressional fights. Collazo and Perales debut the "Hey Ray" segment. Prayers to our friends in NoCal dealing with forest fires.
2017-10-11
1h 16
Found In Translation With Ray Collazo
RP260: Ayayay Trump; Puerto Rico Strong; Can Gun Control Happen; Prayers For Vegas
Rays Talk Show Episode 260: Host Ray Collazo and guest host Leo Perales provide latest update on Puerto Rico crisis. Why Trump hit a new low on his visit and what Puerto Ricans are thinking right now. Collazo lays out what needs to be focus now and what lessons Puerto Ricans should take from the harrowing last few weeks. Las Vegas is on everyone's minds, hearts and prayers. Collazo and Perales share why this tragedy especially hits home and prospects for a legitimate conversation on gun control in this country. Collazo and Perales share what is...
2017-10-04
55 min
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RP258: Why We Never Forget 9-11; Irma Update; Bannon Got A Point?
Rays Talk Show Episode 258: Host Ray Collazo discusses the 16th Anniversary of 9-11 with Jason Llorenz and why its still so relevant today. Collazo also gets updates from Alex Easdale and other residents of Florida and Texas on recovery efforts and lessons learned from this incredible experience. Collazo also breaks down why we need to keep listening to Steve Bannon.
2017-09-13
58 min
Found In Translation With Ray Collazo
RP255: Evil of Trump/Arpaio; Play 1070; Prayers For Texas
Rays Talk Show Episode 255: Host Ray Collazo shares what President Trump’s pardon for former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio means for our politics and our souls. Collazo is joined by Arizona activist and artist James Garcia to discuss the local reaction to the latest insult to the Latino community and American Civil Rights. Garcia shares the historical battle against Arpaio’s reign of terror that led to this historic moment. James Garcia explains how this sort of struggle led to the production of his latest Play “1070: We Were Strangers Once.” Garcia discusses how the journey...
2017-08-29
1h 07
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RP253: Adios Paris, Texas Civil War, NBA Finals; #Covfefe
Rays Talk Show Episode 253: Host Ray Collazo discusses the hottest political topics of the week from the perspective of the streets. Collazo lays out why Trump's likely withdrawal from the Paris Climate Change Agreement has disasterous implications for our environment and the economy. Collazo and his Facebook Live audience also engage in the ongoing Texas Civil War being declared against tejanos by state government with passage of SB4, which legislates racial profiling. Shame on Texas Representative Matt Rinaldi for lashing out against peaceful protesters and Hispanic legislators on the last day of this year's legislative session.
2017-06-01
40 min
Found In Translation With Ray Collazo
RP251: Trump Declares War; PR Parade Drama; Manu; #IDEFY
Rays Talk Show Episode 251: Host Ray Collazo details how Trump's proposed Budget is a declaration of War on working people and especially Latinos. Collazo breaks down how the Administration has a trick up their sleeve to try to literally starve millions of Latino children. He also discusses how you can get engaged with a phone call to 1-866-426-2631 #HandsOff. Collazo keeps up posted on the ongoing drama impacting the National Puerto Rican Day Parade. Listen to why Collazo thinks the pulling out of corporate sponsors is a blessing and should act as a call to...
2017-05-24
34 min
Found In Translation With Ray Collazo
RP250: Aye Dios Mio GOYA; True Public Enemy #1; Despacito!
Rays Talk Show Episode 250: Hosts Ray Collazo and Elbert Garcia discuss the hottest political and social topics from the streets. Is the appointment of Robert Muller to be the Special Prosecutor in the Russian investigation the beginning of the end? Who does Collazo think is now in line to the next elected President of the United States? Who does Collazo consider to have been the true public enemy #1 to the Latino community? Collazo and Garcia also provide their Capitol Hill updates, their “What’s Up with your boy/girl?” of the week and ponder what makes ‘Despacito’ the mega h...
2017-05-19
1h 07
Found In Translation With Ray Collazo
RP249: Montes On Safety & Justice For All; Happy Mothers' Day!
Rays Talk Show Episode 249: Host Ray Collazo is joined by Danny Montes of Californians For Safety & Justice to discuss the state of safety in this country. Montes shares how policies impacting criminal justice and immigration enforcement create atmosphere of insecurity in Latino communities around the country. Montes shares how Californians are feeling right now about the unethical behavior of the Trump administration. Collazo and Montes also give us their latest take on Comey firing, attempts to repeal Obamacare and other hot political issues. Montes and Collazo highlight the influence of their mothers and why it’s...
2017-05-12
35 min
Found In Translation With Ray Collazo
RP248: Comey Surprise, Texas Under Attack, #ProtectACA
Rays Talk Show Episode 248: Host Ray Collazo and guest Elbert Garcia comment on the hottest political headlines from the streets. Collazo and Garcia discuss how Comey's firing by President Trump shouldn't surprise anyone, why Congressman Carlos Curbelo reminds us of your shady brother in law, and how we can #Resist the Senate's steps towards repealing the ACA and health access to millions of Americans. Governor Greg Abbot signed SB4 into law this week. Hear why Collazo believes this new anti-immigrant law creates an apartheid like state for Latinos in Texas. Also hear Garcia's analysis of Miami politics...
2017-05-10
1h 01
Found In Translation With Ray Collazo
RP246: AHCA Is Caca, Jose Sanchez Defends Immigrants, Collazo Sports Heaven
RP246: Host Ray Collazo updates us on why Trumpcare is caca and how the Obamacare repeal fiasco exemplifies the President's overrated business/negotiations skills. Collazo is joined by Texas lawyer and activist Jose Sanchez to discuss the Trump Administration's legal impact to immigrant community. Sanchez shares how his personal journey led him to service through the law and how Sanchez is defending and preparing immigrant families in their most dire moments. Collazo also gives you insight on why the World Baseball Classic was sports heaven and why it will be a great blessing to baseball. #Lo...
2017-03-24
59 min
Found In Translation With Ray Collazo
RP245: Trumpcare NO BUENO! Viva Las Vegas; JLO/AROD Really?
Rays Talk Show Episode 245: Host Ray Collazo and Guest Host Elbert Garcia review why Trumpcare is NO BUENO, especially for the Latino community. Collazo and Garcia discuss the politics of this dangerous legislation and what we can do to kill Trumpcare. Collazo interviews Las Vegas activist Erika Castro on the mood of Nevadans during the Trump’s administration’s first few months and how she is organizing Latinos around immigration and environmental issues. Collazo and Garcia discuss the low turnout Los Angeles elections and ponder the meaning of the JLO/AROD romance. Que Bochinche! Su...
2017-03-10
1h 09
Found In Translation With Ray Collazo
RP244: Trump Schizophrenia, Perez and Ellison Coalition, Cali Love
Rays Talk Show Episode 245: Host Ray Collazo and Co-Host Elbert Garcia discuss how we can’t get distracted by Trump’s Schizophrenia and the real take away from Trump’s speech to joint session of Congress. Collazo and Garcia also update us on the latest mischief being done by Trump’s Cabinet of Deplorables. Is DeVos serious about her ignorant comments about the HBCU? Thomas Perez made history this past weekend becoming the Chair of the Democratic National Committee. Collazo shares his thoughts on the real deal about Perez and Congressman and newly minted Deputy Chair Keith Ellison a...
2017-03-02
56 min
Found In Translation With Ray Collazo
RP243: Anaheim and Transgendered Kids Endangered; Can Perez Close?
Rays Talk Show Episode 243: Hosts Ray Collazo and Elbert Garcia discuss headlines from Latino perspective as the global warming of politics continues. Collazo and Garcia react to the incident in Anaheim, CA as an off duty police officer shoots a gun at end of confrontation with a 13 year old child over kids running on his lawn. How do activists mobilize to hold law enforcement officials accountable to the over-policing of our communities and why didn’t an off duty police officer just talk to the kids’ parents about it? The Department of Homeland Security announced details of plan...
2017-02-24
1h 02
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RP242: Only Thing Real Are The Leaks; CHC #Resist; #DayWithoutImmigrants
Rays Talk Show, Episode 242: Host Ray Collazo and guest Elbert Garcia break down this week’s hottest political headlines from the streets. The week has been marred by mass ICE raids. How are these raids impacting families across the country and Collazo explains why he believes that Russian submarine off the coast is a lot more of a danger than #GuadalupeGarcia or #DanielRamirezMedina. Daniel’s case is particularly troubling since he is in the United States legally as a DACA student. What now defines being a criminal, having Latino friends? Simply have a tattoo that says “Peace” in Spani...
2017-02-17
1h 13
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RP239: Trumpliction, DNC Bochinche, Why #HamiltonMixTape Is So Dope
Rays Talk Show Episode 239: Host Ray Collazo discusses the hottest political issues of the day as we get ready for the Christmas holidays. Collazo lays out why the #Trumpliction is a disease in plain site, the latest political Bochinche taking place with the Democratic National Committee and why the Hamilton MixTape is so dope. Collazo also reveals why the agenda of the nation’s largest law enforcement labor union is so terrifying. #RIPFranciscoSerna #FreeOscarLopezRivera Check out Facebook Live version of episode on Rays Podcast website.
2016-12-20
50 min
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RP233: What The Heck Happened? What Do We Do Now?
Rays Talk Show Episode 233: Host Ray Collazo breaks down the questions "What The Heck Happened?" and "What Do We Do Next?" following this shocking and to many horrific result of last Tuesday's Presidential Election. Collazo dives into the mental state of Latino voters now that President Elect Donal J. Trump remains in all of our lives. Collazo addresses nuances of the Latino election results, potential Democratic opponents in 2020 and why he isn't apologizing for how he feels. And would Bernie haven't been Trump or not? Guest Elbert Garcia later on joins Collazo to take a deep dive...
2016-11-11
1h 20
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RP229: Ray Suarez On “What’s A Mexican To Do?”
Rays Talk Show Episode 229: Host Ray Collazo is joined by legendary author, broadcaster and political analyst Ray Suarez to discuss the state of the Presidential Race. The tocayos analyze how Donald Trump’s unpredictable campaign has changed our political culture and why the mainstream media pays little attention to the Latino perspective. Ray Suarez also pointedly describes why Trump’s rhetoric places Mexicans in a no-win political relationship with many Americans and wonders aloud why Canada never gets blamed for our problems. Suarez breaks down the factors impacting Latino voting power and what we may expect...
2016-10-13
48 min
Found In Translation With Ray Collazo
RP226: Debate Madness, Election Analysis And Political Bochinche
Rays Talk Show Episode 226: Host Ray Collazo debuts a special Rays Talk Show series of political talk episodes gearing us up for the upcoming election. Collazo lays out his biggest takeaway from the first Presidential debate, analysis of the state of play, the bochinche of the week and a shoutout to a recent victory for workers rights. Send Ray ideas for show topics or guests you want to hear on these special political episodes of Rays Talk Show by via email at podcastrays@gmail or via Twitter. And check out every episode of Rays Talk Show on...
2016-09-30
31 min
Found In Translation With Ray Collazo
RP225: Morado Lens Releases Your Inner Bruja
Rays Talk Show Episode 225: A special simulcast episode of Rays Talk Show with host Ray Collazo and Potencial Millonario with Felix Montelara live from Miami during the Hispanicize Conference. Collazo and Montelara are joined by Cindy Y. Rodriguez and Nathalie Farfan of The Morado Lens Podcast. The women of Morado Lens share the keys to releasing your inner bruja for career and personal satisfaction. Enjoy Ray and the crew’s raucous conversation about sugar mommies, ceviche, abuelas’ sex lives and much, much, more. And did someone really mention Rico Suave? Check out the amazing podcasts of our frie...
2016-09-15
31 min
Found In Translation With Ray Collazo
RP219: Power of Resilience With Brenda Gonzalez
Rays Talk Show Episode 219: Host Ray Collazo is joined by Brenda Gonzalez of the Tamarindo Podcast to discuss their reflections on the Latino community's energy during these turbulent political times. Brenda and Ray discuss how Latino leaders throughout the country are channeling the power of resilience to combat anti-Latino rhetoric. Ray and Brenda recorded this episode in Orlando, Florida during the National Council of La Raza Conference. Ray and Brenda share the significance of Latinos coming together in Central Florida to show solidarity with the victims and families of the Pulse nightclub shooting as well as highlight t...
2016-08-03
19 min
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RP217: Bad Hair Does Not Exist With Sulma Arzu-Brown
Rays Talk Show Episode 217: Ray Collazo is joined by author and activist Sulma Arzu-Brown to discuss her recently published children’s book “Bad Hair Does Not Exist/Pelo Malo No Existe.” Sulma and Ray talk about what inspired her to create a book that affirms the beauty of our children, regardless of skin tone and hair texture. Sulma shares her journey from concerned mother to author and best practices on developing creative marketing strategies for independent publishers. Sulma, Ray and guest Raquel Mangual ‘go there’ with real talk on how race impacts Latino identity, self-esteem and relationships. Purc...
2016-07-15
1h 02
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RP197: Life Lessons For 2016
Rays Podcast Episode 197: Your Virtual Big Brother Ray Collazo is joined by guests Angel Rodriguez, Cindy Rangel, Joba, Ray Torres, Danna McIntire & Michael Pompanello to discuss their biggest takeaways from 2015. From full-time entrepreneurship, unemployment and motherhood, the panel has gone through many ups and downs this year, but is taking 2015 lessons to get equipped for an amazing 2016. Valuable Lessons Learned on Episode 197 of Rays Talk Show: Power of Dreaming: the panel explains why envisioning the life you want is such a powerful step towards fulfilling your long held desires. Accepting the Journey: Whether...
2016-01-03
49 min
Found In Translation With Ray Collazo
RP195: 1st Step To Stop Hate
Rays Podcast Episode 195: Host Your Virtual Big Brother Ray Collazo provides his reflections on the current mood in the country after the San Bernardino tragedy and how we move forward to unite as a nation. Collazo explains the first step we should all take to move past hate and create a more peaceful society. Other Highlights of this insightful episode of Rays Podcast: Ray shares the sequence of emotions he experienced during the moments after the tragedy and why that made him feel uncomfortable. Why some reactions to these terrible incidents are understandable...
2015-12-21
27 min
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RP193: Harness Power Of Gratefulness
Rays Podcast Episode 193: Host Your Virtual Big Brother Ray Collazo is joined by Andre Del Valle and Elbert Garcia to discuss the Power of Gratefulness. Many of us talk about ‘being grateful,’ but how do we truly ‘live a grateful life?’ Collazo and the panel discuss how your biggest life’s challenges are the best time to tap into gratefulness. And what do qualities like Leadership, Perseverance, Ambition and Fun have to do with Gratefulness? Download Your Virtual Big Brother Ray Collazo’s Free Guide to Living a Truly Grateful Life and Subscribe to Rays Podc...
2015-12-10
52 min
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RP191: How To Listen For The Life You Want
Rays Podcast Episode 191: Your Virtual Big Brother Ray Collazo debuts Rays Podcast on Blab.im as a TV Show! On this historic episode, Ray reveals How to Listen For The Life You Want. Ray shares what Facebook taught him about the Power of Listening on his birthday. Ray and guests Felix Montelara of Potencial Millonario and Hip Hip Artist Mario “Planetary” Collazo discuss the keys to finding your purpose, direction and next steps through listening. Ray also reveals where your anxiety is really coming from and what many of us surprisingly feel about success. Do...
2015-11-30
49 min
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RP190: Art of Side Hustle With Laiza Santos
Rays Podcast Episode 190: Your Virtual Big Brother Ray Collazo is back with Co-Host Laiza Santos to provide mentorship on how to utilize the Art of the Side Hustle to follow your dreams. Ray and Laiza reveal the 7 Keys to Make the Side Hustle Work For You. Other Highlights of this episode focused on your re-invention to serve more people with your special gifts: The question you must ask yourself about personal Re-invention. The feeling that prevents people the most from pursuing Side Hustle. What does ‘love’ have to do with Art of Side Hustle? How...
2015-11-23
39 min
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RP189: Write Book Of Your Dreams With Arturo Nava
Rays Podcast Episode 189: Your Virtual Big Brother Ray Collazo returns with Latino Marketing Expert Arturo Nava. Collazo and Nava discuss the release of Arturo’s exciting new book Logra Tu Dream: How 50 Successful Latinos & Latinas Turned Their Dreams Into Reality. This book is a must read for anyone looking to achieve Their Dreams in life. During this episode, you will learn about the 12 principles of success that Arturo identified in interviews with top Latino entrepreneurs. Also hear what the key value Nava believes is the anchor to Latino progress and as well as what ‘Si Se Puede’ truly...
2015-11-17
43 min
Found In Translation With Ray Collazo
RP188: Build Joy Everyday With David M. Castro
Rays Podcast Episode 188: The Virtual Big Brother Ray Collazo is back with Creative Leadership expert David M. Castro. In part 1 of this conversation, The Author of Genership: Beyond Leadership Toward Liberating The Creative Soul shares the first two steps to building momentum everyday in your organizations. Castro reveals the most important skill in modern systems landscape as well as what questions you must pose to reinforce the vision of your organization. Castro also explains what daily work priority you should ignore at all costs. For more content that inspires, informs and entertains, check out more...
2015-11-11
25 min
Found In Translation With Ray Collazo
Raise Money For Your Dream Business With Crowdismo
Social Entrepreneur Jose Huitron of Crowdismo explains how Crowdfunding can provide us access to the capital to grow your dream business. Host Rafael "Ray" Collazo and "Dr. J" share how "Possibility Thinking" can empower "Latino Genius Everywhere." Huitron and Collazo discuss how to take advantage of this "Goden Age of Storytelling" to gain great wealth from the power of your personal journey and passions. Learn more about how Crowdismo can help you raise money for your business startup. Embrace the "urgency of now" and shine your Ray of Light!
2014-09-10
59 min
Found In Translation With Ray Collazo
Secret To Changing Your Life Today: Ray Collazo Talks to Latinos
The tables are turned as Latino Talk's Founder Ray Collazo is interviewed by Guest Host Abe Amoros on why he began Rays Podcast and the secrets to freeing ourselves to become our true 100%.
2014-02-26
40 min
Found In Translation With Ray Collazo
Lessons from Mami: Latino Talk on Sonia Collazo
RP109: Host Rafael "Ray" Collazo & brother Michael Collazo discuss the lessons their mother & Latina Activist Sonia Collazo has taught them over her decades of service. Listen to the Power of Culture, Action, Peace & Decency on Rays Podcast.
2013-09-24
1h 00