Best Gracia Interview Podcasts (2024)

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Interview with Jonathan Feldstein of the Genesis 123 Foundation | ep 26 47:25

3d ago47:25

47:25

In this episode of Rally4theRepublic, host Bryan Rudnick interviews Jonathan Feldstein of the Genesis 123 Foundation. Jonathan is an American, husband, father of six, author and activists who emigrated to Israel 20 years ago. He details life in Israel pre and post-October 7, 2023, the impact to his family and the every day Israeli. Moreover, Jonath…

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The Socialist Queen and her Manchurian Candidate | ep 25 44:17

6d ago44:17

44:17

In this episode of Rally4theRepublic, host Bryan Rudnick gives a summary of what happened in politics this week. He gives his perspective on the victory against Cori Bush in Minnesota, why Americans need remain focused on down-ballot races like Congress and why the Jewish Community needs to support the GOP. Moreover, he does a deep dive on what he …

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Trump Was Brilliant, Kamala's a Liar | ep 24 46:32

14d ago46:32

46:32

In this episode, Bryan Rudnick explains why Trump was brilliant while upsetting the left yesterday, exposes Kamala as the liar she has been most of her political career.

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White Dudes For America | ep 23 30:43

16d ago30:43

30:43

In this episode, host Bryan Rudnick discusses the race for the White House and criticizes both Kamala Harris and her ridiculous supporters who hosted the "White Dudes for Kamala" last night. He also highlights Kamala's dubious record, her association with her pastor, Reverend Amos Brown, and the media's bias in favor of Harris. The host encourages …

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The Obamas Anoint Kamala Harris | ep 22 28:30

19d ago28:30

28:30

In this meeting, Bryan Rudnick discusses the recent events surrounding the coronation of Kamala Harris as the presumptive Democrat nominee for President. He highlights her liberal voting record, support for policies like Medicare for All and defunding the police, and double talk on law and order issues, among others. Rudnick emphasizes the importan…

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Bianca Gracia | Latinos for America First | ep 21 45:36

23d ago45:36

45:36

In this meeting, Bryan Rudnick interviews Bianca Gracia, the president of Latinos for Trump and executive director of Latinos for America First. Bianca discusses her efforts to engage with Latino voters and educate them about conservative values and the importance of voting. She emphasizes the need to connect with the Hispanic community on issues t…

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Bryan On The Road 2 | Live From The Freedom Trail | ep 20 14:39

24d ago14:39

14:39

On this episode, Bryan comments on the transition from Joe Biden to Kamala Harris.

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Bryan's On The Road in New England | First Episode of Rally 4 The Republic Roadshow | ep 19 37:53

27d ago37:53

37:53

Bryan hits the road for the first time bringing you the first installment of Rally 4 The Republic Roadshow. Bryan also discusses various topics including the Republican National Convention, the concerns about Joe Biden's fitness for office, and the recent global computer system shutdown. He emphasizes the need for strong leadership, sound economic …

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National Republican Committee for Florida | Peter Feaman | ep 18 19:05

28d ago19:05

19:05

In this installment of Rally 4 The Republic podcast with host Bryan Rudnick, he interviews Peter Feaman, National Committee man for the RNC and Chairman for Keep Florida Red. Also discusses the Republic Convention.

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What does the assassination attempt on Trump Mean | ep 17 33:04

1M ago33:04

33:04

On episode of 17 of Rally4theRepublic, Bryan Rudnick discusses the assassination attempt on Donald Trump this past weekend, the Trump document case being dismissed and the need to properly memorialize Corey Comperatore. With hours to spare before the announcement, Rudnick gives his analysis for who he believes Donald Trump will select to be his VP …

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Kevin Sorbo - Director & Actor | ep 16 20:21

1M ago20:21

20:21

In this installment of Rally 4 The Republic, Bryan Rudnick interviews director and actor Kevin Sorbo about politics in 2024.

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Autry Pruitt | Chairman New Journey Pac | The Black Vote | ep 15 29:17

1M ago29:17

29:17

Bryan Rudnick interviews Autry Pruitt, Chairman of New Journey Pac, a political action committee.

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John Dennis | California GOP Leader & Former Nancy Pelosi Opponent | ep 14 32:20

1M ago32:20

32:20

In this meeting, Bryan Rudnick interviews John Dennis, Chair of Chairs of the California Republican Party and National Chairman of the Republican Liberty Caucus. They discuss John's experience running against Nancy Pelosi, the state of the Republican Party in California and Gavin Newsom as a prospective nominee for the Democrat Party.Moreover, they…

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Joe Biden Out, Kamala In? | ep 13 20:12

1M ago20:12

20:12

In this meeting, the host, Bryan Rudnick, discusses various topics including the potential removal of Joe Biden as president and the rise of Kamala Harris. He also addresses the disbarment of Rudy Giuliani and emphasizes the need for unity within the Republican Party in order to win back control of the country.About Bryan RudnickRally for the Repub…

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What happened last night? | ep 12 29:12

2M ago29:12

29:12

In this episode, show host Bryan Rudnick provides his analysis on last evening's Presidential Debate. Bryan expresses strong criticism towards Joe Biden and his performance in the debate, referring to it as elder abuse. He also takes note of Democrat reactions to Joe Biden and cautions the GOP to be careful of what they wish for and He suggests tha…

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Supreme Court Weighs In On Idaho | ep 11 26:27

2M ago26:27

26:27

In episode 11 of Rally 4 The Republic, Bryan Rudnick discusses the upcoming debate and criticizes Republicans who have endorsed Joe Biden. He highlights the Supreme Court's decisions on emergency abortions in Idaho and the issue of gender neutrality. Rudnick argues that the Biden administration is a threat to democracy and accuses them of being chi…

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Time To Celebrate... We booted Bowman | ep 10 26:14

2M ago26:14

26:14

In this episode, Bryan Rudnick celebrates the defeat of Squad Member Jamaal Bowman in the NY-16 Democrat primary last night.Various topics are covered including the upcoming debate, America's newspapers, the influence of their editorial boards, and the Surgeon General's new warning about gun violence in America. Rudnick takes him and the Biden Admi…

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Guest Interview#1--Pollster Rick Shaftan | ep 09 41:18

2M ago41:18

41:18

In this episode of "Rally 4 the Republic," host Bryan Rudnick takes a turn with his first interview and welcomes Rick Shaftan of Neighborhood Research and Media. Rick discusses his extensive experience in political polling and media consulting, emphasizing the importance of live callers for detailed polling and the impact of targeted messaging. The…

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Bitches, Ho's, Cardi B & AOC | ep 08 24:40

2M ago24:40

24:40

In this episode of "Rally for the Republic," host Bryan Rudnick returns from the campaign trail with an anonymous in-studio guest to discuss key political events.Rudnick gives his critique of AOC's rally for Jamaal Bowman over the weekend and the need to boot Bowman in tomorrow's Democrat Primary. He also offers listeners a detailed explanation of …

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Father's Day 2024 | ep 07 36:52

2M ago36:52

36:52

In this episode of Rally for the Republic, host Bryan Rudnick discusses current political issues, criticizing figures like Chuck Schumer and Joe Biden while emphasizing the importance of law and order, the economy, and border security to American voters. He also reminds listeners about the NY16 Congressional Primary and addresses last week's Suprem…

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Did SCOTUS Fail Conservatives?| AG Garland Must Go| Boot Bowman in NY16 | ep 06 20:00

2M ago20:00

20:00

In the sixth episode of Rally 4 The Republic, Bryan Rudnick discusses various current events from the Russian warships off the coast of South Florida to the Supreme Court's decision on the abortion pill along with the contempt vote for AG Merrick Garland and it's significance. Rudnick strongly detailed the importance of the Trump/GOP Leadership mee…

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The Trump Effect & Middle East "Negotiations" | ep 05 29:58

2M ago29:58

29:58

In the fifth installment of "Rally 4 The Republic," host Bryan Rudnick covers several hot-button issues, from Hunter Biden, to the ongoing "negotiations" in the Middle East, the 2024 election and wayward federal judges.Rudnick criticizes Joe Biden's handling of gun control, arguing that Democrats have exacerbated crime and undermined law enforcemen…

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Hunter Biden Guilty - Joe Biden Disapproval Ratings | ep 04 28:38

2M ago28:38

28:38

Bryan Rudnick responds to the breaking news of Hunter Biden’s guilty verdict in his gun trial (which was announced just before he recorded today). He criticizes Joe Biden for staring into the abyss at the Juneteenth celebration last night where Biden used extreme language to once again scare and pander to Black Voters. Rudnick also highlights Joe B…

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Biden Apologizes To Zelenskyy - US Government Control On Light Bulbs? | ep 03 28:47

2M ago28:47

28:47

Bryan Rudnick discusses Joe Biden's recent trip to Europe, criticizing his apologies and attacks on fellow Americans. He also highlights the issue of government control, specifically focusing on the regulation of light bulbs and appliances. Rudnick concludes by expressing concerns about the judiciary, particularly the Supreme Court, and the potenti…

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D-Day, Israel and the Judiciary | ep 02 31:13

2M ago31:13

31:13

Bryan Rudnick discusses various topics including the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the state of the judiciary, the 2024 election, and the situation in Israel. He expresses his gratitude for the sacrifices made during D-Day and criticizes Joe Biden's policies towards veterans and Israel. He also emphasizes the need to hold judges accountable and urges …

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Pilot | Rally 4 The Republic | ep 01 15:32

2M ago15:32

15:32

In the first episode of Rally for The Republic, host Bryan Rudnick, introduces himself as a political consultant with nearly 30 years of experience. He expresses his passion for fighting to preserve our Republic, being motivated to fight against injustices and his lifelong passion for keeping America as our Founding Fathers intended. Rudnick outlin…

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Ben Odell On The Ten Year Journey to Make 'Radical' 43:04

8M ago43:04

43:04

Producer and CEO of 3Pas Studios, Ben Odell, is our guest this week. He shares the fascinating story behind his critically acclaimed new film 'Radical,' starring Eugenio Derbez. The film centers on a gifted but disadvantaged group of students in Mexico whose lives are transformed by an unconventional new teacher. Hear how the film was received diff…

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Director Angel Gracia Talks "How The Gringo Stole Christmas" 29:42

9M ago29:42

29:42

'How the Gringo Stole Christmas' is one of only a handful of Latino-centered holiday films ever made. This week, its director, Venezuelan-American Angel Gracia, joins the show to discuss this pressing question: Why are Latino holiday movies so rare? Plus, we discuss his rich three-decade journey in filmmaking, the challenges of authentically castin…

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Gustavo Santaolalla: Crafting the Soundtrack of a Latino Generation 31:09

11M ago31:09

31:09

Legendary music producer Gustavo Santaolalla has crafted the soundtrack to Rock En Español, producing career-defining albums for Café Tacvba, Molotov, Juanes, and many more. He is one of only three composers to win consecutive Academy Awards for Best Original Score for Brokeback Mountain and Babel. In our wide-ranging conversation, Gustavo shares h…

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Monsieur Periné Talks 'Bolero Apocaliptico' and White Identity in Latin Music 13:42

1y ago13:42

13:42

This week, renowned Colombian band Monsieur Periné joins the show to discuss their latest release, 'Bolero Apocaliptico'. We interview them about the evolution of their musical style, how they challenge traditional love narratives, and the influence of Afro-Colombian roots on their work. The conversation also navigates thought-provoking issues, suc…

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Julio Iglesias Jr. Finds His Own Voice 18:59

1+ y ago18:59

18:59

In this week's episode, we welcome singer Julio Iglesias Jr. who celebrated his 50th birthday with a new big band album titled "Under The Covers" out now, his first musical project in 15 years. He also opens up about his father Julio Sr. and superstar brother Enrique and how he defines himself in terms of race, culture, and identity. Interview with…

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Xochitl Gonzalez on Navigating the Complexities of Social Climbing For Latinos 46:36

1+ y ago46:36

46:36

Our first guest of 2023 is Xochitl Gonzalez, the multi-talented Puerto Rican-Mexican American writer of the New York Times best-seller "Olga Dies Dreaming" and staff writer for The Atlantic Magazine. She's here to discuss with me her latest thought-provoking article, "The New Case for Social Climbing," and its impact on people of color, particularl…

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Marta Tellado, CEO Consumer Reports, Talks New Book 'Buyer Aware' 22:02

2y ago22:02

22:02

In this interview with Marta Tellado, the CEO of Consumer Reports, we discuss how she became one of the few Latina CEOs in the country, how her Cuban heritage shaped her democratic ideals, and how her new book, ‘Buyer Aware: Harnessing Our Consumer Power for a Safe, Fair, and Transparent Marketplace,’ acts as a guide for consumers to reclaim their …

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Ximena Sariñana on 'Amor Adolescente,' Singing in English and Experimenting with Reggaeton 36:33

2y ago36:33

36:33

Ximena and I discuss her most recent album Amor Adolecente and how her hit ballad 'Una Vez Más' came to be. We also discuss the significance her sophomore English-language album had on her artistic growth, the pressures for Latin artists to succumb to the Reggaeton momentum, why it’s hard for Latina artists to find global acceptance, and we discuss…

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Bomba Estéreo's Simón Mejía Talks Bad Bunny, Petro, Climate Change 24:42

2y ago24:42

24:42

In this week’s episode, I talk to Simón Mejía, the founder and band leader of the Grammy-winning Colombian group ‘Bomba Estéreo’. We discuss his latest solo film and music project EL DUENDE, inspired by the Afro-indigenous music of Colombia’s jungles, as well as, what he thinks of Colombia’s newly elected president Gustavo Petro, and how the Bad Bu…

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Manuel Abud, CEO Latin Recording Academy, On The Future of the Latin Grammys 24:25

2y ago24:25

24:25

In this week’s episode, we welcome Manuel Abud, the CEO of the Latin Recording Academy for a chat about this year’s Latin Grammys. We discuss an array of topics including thoughts of taking the Latin Grammys back to CBS and mainstream validation, his vision of taking the show internationally to different countries, competition from other Spanish-la…

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Benjamin Odell, CEO 3Pas Studios, On Why 'The Valet' Is A Love Letter To Immigrants 1:08:13

2y ago1:08:13

1:08:13

This week I interview my good friend Benjamin Odell, who is the CEO of 3Pas Studios, the production company he and his friend Eugenio Derbez formed together. Their latest project is the remake of the French film ‘The Valet’ which premieres on HULU May 20th. In this conversation, Ben and I talk about his unique life and cultural upbringing, as well …

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Manny Perez Talks 'La Soga Salvation' 29:37

2+ y ago29:37

29:37

Dominican actor Manny Perez, perhaps best known for his films 'Washington Heights,' 'El Cantante,' 'Bella' and the hit action film ‘La Soga,’ is now doing his directorial debut with the sequel - 'La Soga Salvation'. We discuss what it takes to write, direct and produce his own movie, what the future of Dominican cinema looks like, and his opinion o…

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Justina Machado On The Success Of Latino Animation vs. Live-Action Latino Films 17:44

2+ y ago17:44

17:44

In our first episode, we welcome actress Justina Machado. You know her from the Emmy Award-winning comedy reboot of “One Day at a Time” from legendary producer Norman Lear and several other tv shows and films. Our conversation covered several interesting subjects such as Latino representation in the animation industry, why Hispanic animated films s…

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Gloria Calderon Kellett's 'With Love' Is The Future of Latinx Content 44:00

2+ y ago44:00

44:00

Gloria Calderon Kellett's 'With Love' is the best Latinx television I have seen. It combines all the American TV characteristics we grew up with, but with a US Latino family at the center. Think of ‘When Harry Met Sally,’ ‘Love Actually,’ 'The Holiday,' but with Latinos. It's all the shows that make us cozy up to a warm fire, a snug blanket, and ho…

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Photographer Josefina Santos Is Experiencing A Breakthrough 50:41

3y ago50:41

50:41

This week I welcome Colombian photographer Josefina Santos who as of late has been photographing some of the biggest names in music, tv, and film, such as Olivia Rodrigo, MJ Rodriguez from ‘Pose’ and indie director Jim Jarmusch to name a few, plus has photographed covers for The New Yorker, The New York Times, Teen Vogue and more. Josefina and I di…

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Director Lissette Feliciano On Telling Multicultural Stories On Screen 19:59

3y ago19:59

19:59

On a new episode of Highly Relevant, I talk to director/producer Lissette Feliciano about her new indie film 'Women Is Losers'. The film which premiered at 2021's SXSW Festival, has gotten good reviews for it's female empowerment story and her use of multicultural characters. She tells me how lies about Latinos in the media has become the driving f…

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Robert Rodriguez On Whether Latino Directors Should Be Responsible For Developing Latino Movie Stars 18:24

3y ago18:24

18:24

In this rebroadcast of our interview with director Robert Rodriguez from February 27, 2019, we discuss his new film at that time 'Alita: Battle Angel,' how one of the main goals of his TV network 'El Rey' was to find and hire more Latino filmmakers, and if it is the responsibility of a Latino directors to create Latino stars. Highly Relevant Playli…

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Adriana Barraza on Horror Movies, Ageism in Hollywood and Latino Invisibility 29:40

3y ago29:40

29:40

Adriana Barraza is one of five Latinas to have ever been nominated for an Academy Award in acting. She is now starring in the new Blumhouse horror film 'Bingo Hell' on Amazon Prime Video, perfectly timed for Halloween. In this new interview, Adriana and I discuss being the first Latina actress in her 60s to lead a film. It was also directed and co-…

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Aubrey Plaza on Puerto Rican Identity and Creating Latinx Content 24:07

3y ago24:07

24:07

Actress/producer Aubrey Plaza has become a cult indie film queen since her big break as April Ludgate on NBC’s “Parks And Recreation”. Since then she’s done popular films such as Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates, and the Child’s Play reboot. She’s now coming off of a dramedy with Michael Caine called Best Sellers, is cu…

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Eugenio Derbez on Making Latino Movies For Everyone 28:38

3y ago28:38

28:38

Known for being one of the biggest comedians in Mexico, Eugenio Derbez made a splash in the indie film scene with his bilingual movie ‘Instructions Not Included,’ which became the highest-grossing Spanish-language film and the fourth highest-grossing foreign film of all time in the United States. He followed that up with ‘How to Be a Latin Lover,’ …

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Anthony Ramos on Teachers, Stage Fright and His Biggest Dream 25:47

3y ago25:47

25:47

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! I am kicking off a retrospective series for Hispanic Heritage Month where I revisit with you my favorite interviews of the last five years. We start it off with the star of In The Heights and Transformers 7, actor/singer Anthony Ramos. In this interview I did with him on October 5th, 2018, Ramos is coming off of a co-…

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'Latina' Returns With A New Voice And A New Leader 1:07:07

3y ago1:07:07

1:07:07

My guest this week is Camila Legaspi, the Chief Content Officer of Latina Media Ventures, the company which owns Latina Magazine. She joins me this week for an in-depth discussion on the relaunch of Latina.com. We discuss why the brand took a hiatus, why it decided to return, and what role will it play for this new generation of Latinas. Can the br…

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Rodrigo Reyes Discusses Mexico Colonialism With '499'; What Do The New Census Numbers Really Mean To Latinos? 37:47

3y ago37:47

37:47

In this episode, director Rodrigo Reyes discusses his new film '499,' a documentary about how Spanish colonialism has traumatized the people of Mexico today. He and I will talk about how he got his movie funded and what inspired him to make this film. And I also talk to Stanford Professor Tomás Jiménez about the latest Census numbers and what they …

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Emilio Sosa Talks Becoming Chair of The American Theatre Wing 41:52

3y ago41:52

41:52

Dominican-born Emilio Sosa, the new Chair of the American Theatre Wing, is the first Latino to chair the prestigious organization. He is a Tony-nominated costume designer whose Broadway career includes, ON YOUR FEET!, MOTOWN: The Musical, and his Tony nomination for Gershwin’s PORGY AND BESS. We discuss his humble beginnings as a young Dominican li…

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