Guest:

Mike Madrid, GOP Political Consult

Guest Bio:

Mike Madrid is a veteran political strategist, co-founder of The Lincoln Project, and one of the most insightful voices on Latino voter behavior in America. A lifelong Republican and fierce critic of Trumpism, Mike has spent over three decades analyzing demographic shifts and advocating for policy-driven, people-first governance in California. He’s also the author of The Latino Century and a frequent media commentator on U.S. politics.

Show Summary

Why are Latino voters leaving both political parties behind — and what does it mean for California’s future? Mike Madrid joins Jon for a hard-hitting conversation on the evolving Latino electorate, the failures of both Democrats and Republicans, and how California’s manmade policy disasters are hurting the very people the Democratic political elite claim to support.

Mike doesn’t hold back as he critiques Republican messaging, Democratic hypocrisy on issues like CEQA, and the urgent need for bold leadership. From housing and healthcare to immigration and affordability, this episode offers a no-BS look at what’s broken in California — and how it can be fixed.

Chapters

00:00 – Latinos & California Politics

02:03 – Misconceptions About the Latino Vote

03:38 – Immigration Views Within the Latino Community

06:06 – The GOP in California: 30 Years Later

07:19 – Republican Policy Ideas vs. Party Perception

10:14 – Do Republicans Have Solutions?

12:11 – The Health Care Policy Gap

12:47 – Are Democrats Serious About Affordability?

14:40 – CEQA Reform for the Rich?

16:09 – The Irony of Democratic Policies

18:14 – What Mike Told the Senate Dems

18:37 – King for a Day: Fixing Housing

18:52 – Why Mike Is Hopeful

19:23 – Wildest Political Moment?

19:48 – Final Thoughts: California Is Broken But Fixable

Connect with Mike Madrid

X: https://x.com/madrid_mike
LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-madrid-5b787356
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@madrid_mike1

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