Found In Translation With Ray Collazo
The Found In Translation Talk Show: Host Ray Collazo stacks truth about politics and today's hottest issues with a team of diverse experts and commentators.
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“Democrats Have To Be The Party Of Success”
08/28/2023
“Democrats Have To Be The Party Of Success”
Bomba Live’s Ray Collazo is joined by political consultant Kristian Ramos of Autonomy Strategies. Ramos and Collazo discuss current political state of play and why Latino voters are lukewarm on President Joe Biden. They share why Biden should get more love from Latinos and what Democrats need to do to put Latino voters front and center of their messaging and campaign efforts. Enjoy this “Found In Translation” Episode and subscribe to Bomba Live on YouTube!
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Black Women Unmuted With Nicki Mayo
07/10/2023
Black Women Unmuted With Nicki Mayo
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 discussed the legacy of #BlackTwitter and if they prefer their pasteles 'con ketchup' or 'sin ketchup.' Follow @NickiMayoNews on all social media platforms and subscribe to Bomba Live on YouTube for talk show you've been waiting for!
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SCOTUS Drops Affirmative Action BOMBA!
06/30/2023
SCOTUS Drops Affirmative Action BOMBA!
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Latinos In Racial Equity Media Coverage
06/29/2023
Latinos In Racial Equity Media Coverage
Host Ray Collazo is joined by Viviana Lopez Green, senior director for UnidosUS’ Racial Equity Initiative, to discuss UnidosUS’s report "Elevating Latino Experiences and Voices in News about Racial Equity: Findings and Recommendations for More Complete Coverage.” This UnidosUS collaboration with Berkely Media Studies Group outlines how media consistently underrepresents Latino voice in racial equity news coverage. Lopez Green reveals report findings and recommendations on how media can improve news coverage to elevate the impact and perspective of racial equity issues on the Latino community. Collazo and Lopez Green discuss UnidosUS’ work to center Afro-Latino/Afro-Latinx experience in their policy advocacy. Lopez Green also shares what makes her hometown of Cartagena, Colombia so special. This episode is dedicated to the Bomba Live! community’s Colombian family. Subscribe to Bomba Live! on YouTube and find the report and resources at unidosus.org.
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Latinos And Juneteenth
06/21/2023
Latinos And Juneteenth
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National Puerto Rican Day Parade Preview
06/09/2023
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 participants. Guadaloupe also addresses criticisms of the parade's cooperate partnerships and how they have developed a 'Puerto Rican Day Parade 2.0' model based off past experiences. Attend/follow the National Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, June 11 in person, on ABC7 and online. And
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Bori Boxing Stars & Jimmy Butler's Mofongo
06/08/2023
Bori Boxing Stars & Jimmy Butler's Mofongo
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Que Se Vayan Ellos: Puerto Rican News With Federico DeJesus
06/07/2023
Que Se Vayan Ellos: Puerto Rican News With Federico DeJesus
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Its Bigger Than Hollywood Final Podcast
06/05/2023
Its Bigger Than Hollywood Final Podcast
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Debbie Mucarsel-Powell on Debt Ceiling, DeSantis And Day Without An Immigrant
06/02/2023
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 great economic harm to the state. Murcarsel-Powell is a passionate advocate for gun safety laws. Our gun violence crisis just led to the latest tragedy in Hollywood, Florida over the weekend. Murcarsel-Powell explains to viewers how DeSantis approach to issues like gun safety, women's rights and immigration in Florida should put all Latinos and Americans on notice to the potential harm he could cause our country as President. Collazo and Murcarsel-Powell share some thoughts on the unique power of Latino home remedies and shoutout our beloved Ecuadorian-American community. Subscribe to Bomba Live! on YouTube for the talk show you've been waiting for your entire life. Show less
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Latinos And White Supremacy
05/16/2023
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 in the Latino community. Follow Arturo Dominguez and Subscribe to Bomba Live: The Talk Show You've Been Waiting For.
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Where's The Leadership? Plus, Little Ray's Heroes
05/11/2023
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 memories of his childhood heroes and villains. Also watch commentary and highlights from journalist Bianca Graulau on Governor Pierlusi’s comments, Mehdi Hasan on shameful CNN Trump Townhall, MC Planetary on his hip hop music journey, and Joel Berrocal’s take on Bad Bunny’s appearance on WWE Backlash in Puerto Rico. Subscribe to Bomba Live on YouTube. And go Sixers!!!!
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Puerto Ricans Taking Over Wrestling Too?!
05/08/2023
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 of Bad Bunny, his opponent and fellow boricua Damian Priest, the Queen Zelina Vega and iconic Puerto Rican Wrestler Savio Vega. Collazo shares his take on Benito's time in Coachella and what Madison Anderson Berrios' victory on La Casa de Los Famosos means to Puerto Ricans. Berrocal catches us up on latest happenings with National Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce. Thank you NPRCC for sponsoring this episode of Bomba Live: The Talk Show You've Been Waiting For Your Whole Life. Subscribe to Bomba Live on YouTube.
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"Hip-Hope Became My Life"--Planetary Interview Part 1
05/02/2023
"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 his beginnings as teenage MC learning the ropes along-side rap/music legends such as Vinny Paz of Jedi Mind Tricks, The Roots, Eve, Gillie the Kid, Jazzy Jeff, Rich Medina and Jill Scott. This part one conversation is a must listen for aspiring music artists, creatives looking to regenerate their careers later in life and just fans of Hip-Hop history. Host Ray Collazo also shares his thoughts on ongoing Bad Bunny/Kendall Jenner/Gabriela Berlingeri love triangle and the appointment of Julie Chavez Rodriguez to become President Biden's Campaign Manager. And a "best of Bomba Live moment" featuring Freestyle legends Betty Dee, Brenda K. Starr and Corina. Support Planetary's new solo album "Project Pluto" when it's released on May 12th and Subscribe to Bomba Live on YouTube: The talk show you've been waiting for your entire live.
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Clarence Thomas Is The Biggest Sellout Ever
04/19/2023
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 to Philadelphia Latino community pioneers Angel L. Medina and Elizabeth Guaracao, who we lost this past week. Plus Collazo's takeaways from Bad Bunny's Coachella performance and his recent "Hollywood phase." Thank you Wilmar Vazquez, Betty Dee, J.W. Cortes, K7, Tiffany Sierra, Karina Martinez, Nissim Leon, Elbert Garcia and Christina Vega for show appearances. Intro music video by Planetary, whose new album comes out May 12th!!! Suscribe to and .
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Ex-Bad Bunny Fan Speaks! Bomba Live Los Angeles
04/11/2023
Ex-Bad Bunny Fan Speaks! Bomba Live Los Angeles
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Stand With Tennessee Three...Bomba Live Good Friday Special
04/07/2023
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. and enjoy the holiday weekend.
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Trump Comes Home: Bomba Live Reaction
04/06/2023
Trump Comes Home: Bomba Live Reaction
Hosts Ray Collazo and Elbert Garcia react to former President Donald Trump being indicted on 34 felony counts by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. They discuss the political and social implications for the 2024 elections, media coverage and the history of salacious New York City trials. Collazo shares what this says about our country and his conflicted views on President Joe Biden. Follow
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World Baseball Classic Bomba!
03/10/2023
World Baseball Classic Bomba!
Host Ray Collazo is joined by baseball analysts Cheats, Jorge Martinez, Michael Collazo, Alex Sepulveda, Julia Rivera, Fernando Torres and Antonio Chaurand to give you a worldwide preview of World Baseball Classic 2023. Listen as analysts breakdown the rosters and prospects for Teams USA, Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Mexico y mucho mas! Shoutout to Cheats work at Black Baseball Mixtape Podcast that highlights presence of African-Americans in baseball. Episode sponsored by Open Seat Direct. Open Seat Direct helps event organizers sell tickets--get paid instantly and eliminate junk fees. Sign up for free using promo code OSD20 at openseatdirect.com.
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Super Bowl Bomba!
02/10/2023
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 Quinn who will be playing in the big game and the awesome fan bases from KC and Philly. Subscribe for more Bomba Live: The show you have been waiting for your entire life.
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Raising Arizona
07/08/2022
Raising Arizona
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 joined us to help us understand the key to organizing the essential Arizona Latino vote in 2022. A hardy congratulations to Hispanic Civil Rights icon Raul Yzaguirre for receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom just days before the beginning of the annual UnidosUS Conference in San Antonio, July 9-11, 2022.
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Yvonne Gutierrez On Being Latina In Post Roe World
06/30/2022
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 how we continue to build power within the Latinx community. Collazo and Chaurand catch us up on what this week’s January 6th hearings and a surprising SCOTUS decision mean for our democracy and immigration policy. Congratulations to Dalia Ramirez for winning her Congressional primary election for Illinois-Congressional District 3 and don’t miss the annual UnidosUS Conference coming up in San Antonio, July 9-11.
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Get To Work Garland! Is Flores The Future?
06/24/2022
Get To Work Garland! Is Flores The Future?
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 Safety bill and SCOTUS gun rights decision. Newly elected Republican Congresswoman Mayra Flores is claiming to be part of a new movement of Latino voters towards Republican party. Is Flores the future of Republican politics or just a viral youtube clip? Finally, Collazo makes his first bold proclamation on the 2024 elections. Who indeed is the Presidential favorite right now? Subscribe to Found In Translation Talk Show on YouTube and anywhere you can listen to a podcast. #January6 #GunSafety #LatinoVote #MayraFlores #FoundInTranslation #LatinoPolitics
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Real Story of Latino Vote With Fernand Amandi
06/20/2022
Real Story of Latino Vote With Fernand Amandi
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 Masto and Secretary of State candidate Cisco Aguilar can excite Latino voters. Collazo and Chaurand also analyze the impact of House Select January 6th Committee hearings on future of democracy and can Uvalde tragedy be the tipping point for bipartisan gun safety legislation. Crew also discuss significance of 10 year DACA anniversary and share new music and Netflix recommendations.
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CHC Goes To White House; Immigration News Update
04/29/2022
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 UnidosUS Action Fund and Dream Corps are doing to engage Latinos in Climate Change movement while Collazo gives us his weekly Puerto Rican news update. Finally, hosts discuss their fight over a Mexican/Puerto Rican baller.
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Happy Earth Day! Found In Translation Is Back
04/22/2022
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 Corps Vice President of Sustainability and National Director of Green For All, a nonprofit program founded by Van Jones to build an inclusive green economy strong enough to lift people out of poverty. Buendia shares with us the importance of Earth Day and Latino climate change engagement. Collazo and Buendia announce an exciting new partnership between Dream Corps and UnidosUS Action Fund to mobilize Latino voters in Florida around the environment. Follow @jessie_buendia and @greenforall and work together to protect our planet for the next generations. At end of episode, Collazo makes huge announcement on next steps for both Found In Translation Talk Show and Bomba Live! Follow @fit_talkshow and @bombalivepr for more content that educates, inspires and entertains.
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The Slap Heard Around The World; Will Smith And Chris Rock At the Oscars
03/28/2022
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 for more of Collazo’s analysis on today’s politics and news headlines.
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Philadelphia Latino Film Festival
05/29/2021
Philadelphia Latino Film Festival
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 12th. Go to PHLAFF.org for film festival tickets and Bombalive.co for Bomba Live 2! Tickets!
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My Broken Language
05/24/2021
My Broken Language
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 . Collazo and Hudes also have a major announcement about Bomba Live 2! on Saturday, June 12th.
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Dollars For Scholars; #NiUnaMas
05/11/2021
Dollars For Scholars; #NiUnaMas
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 ! announcements. In segment 2, Collazo will share how we all need to address femicide epidemic in Puerto Rico.
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