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 mes…

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

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 consis…

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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…

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 Ho…

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 suprema…

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 …

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 t…

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 j…

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 progr…

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

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…

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 m…

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 …

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

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 …

Found in Translation Talk Show, your home for Latino politics, is back with analysis of this week’s hot political headlines. Hosts Rafael “Ray” Collazo and Enrique Chaurand analyze what this week’s January 6th hearings mean for possible federal prosecution of former President Donald Trump. They also discuss the impact of the newly passed Senate Gun…

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

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…

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 Lati…

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 als…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Arizona Under Attack: Voter Suppression Efforts At The Capitol On this week's Found in Translation, you will hear a recent virtual townhall on Voter Suppression efforts in Arizona. Voter suppression is real. Join Co-hosts UnidosUS Action Fund, Arizona Advocacy Networks and other allied partners for panel discussion on what is happening at the state…

Hosts Ray Collazo and Dionely Reyes are joined by Empowerment Comedian Ernie G. The panel chops it up about how Ernie G has harnessed the power of laughter to help millions of people through mental health coaching, TEDx speaking and standup comedy. Collazo and Reyes provide news updates on American Rescue Plan, Vaccine distribution and Violence Aga…

Hosts Ray Collazo and Vanessa Maria Graber are joined by juvenile justice activist & podcast star Luis "Suave" Gonzalez and legendary journalist Maria Hinojosa. Maria and Suave discuss their groundbreaking "Suave Podcast" and Maria's new book "Once I Was You." Learn about what made Maria and Suave's 27 year relationship as journalist and source pos…

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

Host Ray Collazo is joined by special cohosts Joel Berrocal of the National Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce and Alan Taveras of Brands of Puerto Rico. They announce their exciting collaboration to build partnerships between businesses on the island and the diaspora. Collazo also interviews boricua entrepreneurs Chef Vivoni, Ivdia Velazquez and Rob…

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

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

Hosts Ray Collazo and Christina Vega welcome the "Boricua Social Media All Stars" to Found In Translation/Bomba Live simulcast. Funky Bacalao, Cooking With Omi, Dean Huertas, J3RSYRICAN and Ivelissa Riendo y Comiendo join us to share their favorite moments as Latino Social Media influencers and what's next for their brands. Collazo and Vega also an…

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

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

Host Ray Collazo updates us on what this week's election results in Georgia and subsequent coup attempt mean for us. Collazo is joined by CEO of Luna Sol Media Danay Escanaverino to discuss the Clubhouse App phenomenon. Tiffany Sierra of Cocina Sierra comes back to prepare us some Arroz con Gandules. Que viva America!…

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

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 an…

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

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

Host Ray Collazo provides analysis on this crazy election. The latest updates on election state of play, the Latino Vote story and what this means for our politics in 2021. Yes, 2021 will be here one day. Collazo also discusses the power of the 'Big Dawg.' Episode also includes special appearances from Frankie Negron, Eli Castro, Mia Mendez, Fabiol…