We welcome our favorite "travieso" and political consultant Mike Madrid, co-founder of the Lincoln Project, to discuss the evolving role of the Latino electorate within American democracy. We explore Mike's new book, THE LATINO CENTURY, and delve into contemporary political trends, generational perspectives, and economic challenges facing Latino communities. Our discussion highlights the impact of Latino voters on future elections, especially in key states like North Carolina. The episode underscores the need for introspection within political parties and promises an optimistic future driven by a younger, diverse generation.

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01:04 A Warm Welcome to Mike Madrid

02:56 Mike Madrid's Journey on the Camino de Santiago

08:26 Exploring Latino Identity and Political Landscape

20:30 The Economic and Class Shift Among Latino Voters

27:07 Personal Stories of Family and Immigration

41:21 The Evolution of Republican Values and Latino Voters

47:55 Analyzing Latino Voting Trends and Political Affiliations

51:51 Analyzing the Political Landscape: Biden vs. Trump

52:50 Demographic Shifts and Electoral Strategies

56:09 The Latino Vote: A Missed Opportunity for Engagement

59:35 Campaign Insights: Villaraigosa and Gallego's Messaging

01:03:17 The Democratic Party's Challenges with Latino Voters

01:05:16 The Importance of Internal Critique in Political Parties

01:21:22 Optimism for America's Political Future

01:25:31 Strategies for Engaging Across Political Divides

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Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other is part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what’s broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it.

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www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Latino-Century/Mike-Madrid/9781668015261

Some folks are worried about the conflicts of certain SCOTUS Justices (and their wives). Some are buying into conspiracy theories that have been distilled into talking points about a "weaponized Department of Justice." So we're taking a step back to say, "Relax. The judiciary branch is actually working well."

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In this episode, we start out with a brief assessment of conversations around Israel, the protests and review this complex set of issues. But then we get into concerns related to the U.S. judiciary's actions, including cases from January 6th and high-profile trials involving Donald Trump. Despite some flaws, the judiciary is functioning well. So we highlight instances where the justice system upheld democratic principles. We also cover misconceptions about media consumption among different political factions and how that skews our understanding of important events.

01:48 Personal Reflections and Challenges in Civil Discourse;

03:36 Navigating Political Nuances and Campus Protests;

04:27 Examining the Anti-Left Sentiment and Media Ecosystem;

06:47 Debunking DOJ Weaponization Claims and Judicial Integrity;

10:24 Insight into January 6th Cases and the Judicial Process;

25:02 Analyzing the Judiciary's Role in Upholding Democracy;

36:03 Concluding Thoughts on Political and Religious Dialogue

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Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other is part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what’s broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it.

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Can we learn to disagree with empathy and respect? Yes we can. And if you disagree with that, you're wrong... JK ;-)

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Dr. John Inazu is a law professor and political theorist who teaches at Washington University in St. Louis, where he is the Sally D. Danforth Distinguished Professor of Law and Religion. He teaches criminal law, law and religion, and various First Amendment courses. He writes and speaks frequently about pluralism, assembly, free speech, religious freedom, and other issues. John has written three books and published opinion pieces in the Washington Post, The Atlantic, Chicago Tribune, LA Times, USA Today, Newsweek, and CNN. Professor Inazu’s latest book is Learning to Disagree: The Surprising Path to Navigating Differences with Empathy and Respect which we discuss on this edition of TP&R.

00:59 Exploring Empathy and Disagreement with Dr. John Inazu;

13:41 The Practice of Empathy in Disagreement;

28:02 Understanding First Amendment Rights and Campus Protests;

32:36 Exploring Civil Disobedience and Its Consequences;

33:34 Personal Reflections: Reconnecting and Forgiving;

38:04 Navigating Difficult Conversations and Disagreements;

41:25 Choosing the Right Time and Place;

47:03 The Complexities of Faith, Patriotism, and Forgiveness;

57:30 Musical Influences and the Power of Jazz;

01:00:59 Closing Thoughts and How to Follow the Work

Let us know what you think. You can find Corey on all the socials @coreysnathan such as www.threads.net/@coreysnathan.

Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other is part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what’s broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it.

Very grateful for our sponsor Meza Wealth Management. Reach out to Jorge and his team: www.mezawealth.com

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www.amazon.com/Learning-Disagree-Surprising-Navigating-Differences/dp/0310368014