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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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Wanna Write Trump a $500B Check? Why D-Nice Made The Weekend

Found In Translation Episode 364; Host Ray Collazo provides analysis on the political battle around Coronavirus Relief Package #3 and shares why he doesn’t want to write Trump a $500 Billion check. And how D-NICE made our weekend.

Mar 24, 202029 min

411 On Coronavirus

Found In Translation Episode 363: Hosts Ray Collazo and Sulaih Picorelli are joined by an expert panel to share the 411 on the Coronavirus. Join Dr. Frances Colon, Venessa Rivera, Angie Argentieri and Adonis Banegas for the only conversation that matters right now. Stay safe family.

Mar 20, 20201 hr 7 min

We Going To Be Ok? Its Over

Found In Translation Episode 362: Host Ray Collazo updates us on the personal, health, economic and advocacy priorities facing us as we enter this COVID19 season. Collazo shares who you gotta call and why you need to stay off these streets. Collazo also gives Senator Sanders some advice after another disastrous set of primary results and why everyone seems to be a socialist now. Watch and listen to Found In Translation Talk Show on Thursday at 8pm Eastern time with more conversation on managing ...

Mar 18, 202024 min

Gentefied!

Found In Translation Episode 361: Host Ray Collazo is joined by Co-Host Sulaih Picorelli and guest Alicia Lewis to take a deep dive into the Netflix phenomenon Gentefied. The America Ferrera produced dramedy chronicles the journey of three Mexican-American cousins trying to pursue their dreams while maintaining their family and community of Boyle Heights in East Los Angeles. The crew discusses how Gentefied hits the bullseye on so many elements of the Latino experience: power of extended family,...

Mar 13, 20201 hr 7 min

Happy Now?

Found In Translation Episode 360: Host Ray Collazo analyzes what results of March 10th primary elections mean for state of race, progressive movement and Latino community. Collazo calls on pragmatists that are winning right now to lead to mobilize the entire coalition, including engaging progressives, younger voters and people of color in a courageous and authentic way. Collazo also reveals the Latino Agenda we need to push Biden to support now and his frustrations with how some African-American...

Mar 11, 202025 min

Pouring One Out For Warren

Found In Translation Episode 359: Host Ray Collazo is joined by Organize Florida's Kristellys Estanga to pour one out for Senator Elizabeth Warren and discuss what's next for progressive and Latino organizing movements. Estanga shares her perspective as a former Warren for President staffer and her lessons learned from Warren's campaign. Collazo and Estanga also analyze how issues like gentrifcation, healthcare and Latin American policy can mobilize or depress voter enthusiasm. Collazo then reve...

Mar 06, 20201 hr 9 min

Super Tuesday Live; Biden, Que, Que?

Found In Translation Episode 348: Host Ray Collazo is joined by activists and surrogates around the Super Tuesday map to discuss the miraculous night for Vice President Joe Biden and what this means for Senator Bernie Sanders. Doug Chavez, Tania Del Rio and James Garcia analyze what Biden’s comeback means for the race and the Latino community moving forward. California Congressman and Sanders surrogate Ro Khanna joins the show to discuss impact of Latino vote on Super Tuesday and what Sanders no...

Mar 04, 20201 hr 28 min

Super Tuesday Eve

Found In Translation Episode 357: Host Ray Collazo and Co-Host Elbert Garcia break down what the weekend's political results mean for Super Tuesday and beyond. Listen to summary of what big win in South Carolina means for Vice President Joe Biden's viability and for Senator Bernie Sanders' front runner status. Collazo and Garcia also analyze how Tom Steyer and Pete Buttigieg's stepping down from race impact Super Tuesday and what the true battle is in Democratic politics that day. Special guest ...

Mar 02, 20201 hr 1 min

South Carolina Debate Recap

Host Ray Collazo analyzes last night's Democratic debate leading up the South Carolina Primary. Did anyone set themselves up to be alternative to Sanders or is Bernie's momentum too much to overcome? Collazo shares his projected results for Super Tuesday and what the means to the field.

Feb 27, 202024 min

Latino Vote Tsunami; The Two Sonias

Found in Translation Host Ray Collazo breaks down what results of Nevada Caucus mean for Democratic Presidential Primary and Latino Vote. Collazo also shares what the two Sonia's mean to him.

Feb 24, 202031 min

Post #DemDebate: Viva Las Vegas!

Found In Translation Episode 354: Found in Translation host Ray Collazo shares his immediate thoughts on a contentious Democratic Primary debate just held in Nevada. Candidates seemed on offensive, looking to verbally knock each other out ahead of Saturday's Nevada caucuses? Did anyone push ahead? Is Bloomberg still viable? Is anyone left that can directly address voters of color? Tune in and listen to what Ray has to say.

Feb 20, 202027 min

What I Didn’t Get To Say On MSNBC

Found In Translation Episode 353: Host Ray Collazo and Found In Translation just hit a big milestone. Collazo appeared on Alicia Menendez Show on MSNBC this past Sunday. On this episode, Collazo introduces himself to his new listeners that are joining us from seeing him on MSNBC as well as catching us up on what he didn’t get a chance to mention during his television appearance. Collazo shares his personal background and his insider experience appearing on a national program as well as provide u...

Feb 17, 202036 min

Boricua Kingmaker; Love in 2020

Found In Translation Episode 352: Host Ray Collazo is joined by Co-Host Damaris “Lady D” Vega and special guest New Hampshire Democratic activist Carlos Cardona. Cardona has become a political sensation as the political kingmaker of the New Hampshire Primary. Learn more about Cardona’s inspirational journey from childhood poverty in Puerto Rico to having an audience with every major Democratic Presidential candidate at his home. Lady D and Ray also discuss ‘Love in 2020.’ How do we define love d...

Feb 15, 20201 hr 1 min

New Hampshire Post Game; Trump Crookery

Found In Translation Episode 351: Host Ray Collazo analyzes the results from New Hampshire Primaries and what this means for Democratic Primary race. Collazo breaks down prospects for front runner Bernie Sanders and the rest of the field moving forward including reveal of only three candidates with viable path. Collazo becomes first national pundit to call on what the true Democratic coalition should do now moving forward. You heard it here first. Election Day took place under the cloud of crook...

Feb 12, 202033 min

Conscious Amidst Chaos

FIT Talk Show Episode 350: Host Ray Collazo is joined by Co-Host Yaya Rivera to discuss how people of conscious plow through this infamous week of history. Collazo and Rivera are joined by Yamelisa Taveras on how she took her #LowerInsulinPrices advocacy to the State Of The Union. Frederick Velez III then joined in to share how Power4PR took Puerto Rico advocacy directly to the Presidential candidates during the Iowa Caucus. Collazo shares his analysis of how the Senate acquittal of Trump’s impe...

Feb 07, 20201 hr 15 min

Dignity In All Things

Found In Translation Episode 349: Host Ray Collazo is joined by author and activist David Bowles to discuss the #AmericanDirt controversy and the birth of the #DignidadLiteraria movement. How has Oprah’s latest book club selection caused so much controversy and forced us to examine the role of publishing industry in opening doors to tell our stories. The 'Sports Whisperer' Monte Perez , 'The Other' George Lopez and Daniel McNeal join Ray to discuss the legacy of Kobe Bryant and how these tragic ...

Jan 31, 20201 hr 19 min

The Future Is On Trial

Found In Translation Episode 348: Host Ray Collazo is joined by Co-Host Abe Amoros to stack truth about politics and today’s hottest issues. Guest Marge Baker of People For The American Way joins to update us on outcome of this week’s Senate Impeachment Trial and San Juan City Council candidate Paul Figueroa join us live from the streets of San Juan reporting on #WandaRenuncia movement to provide more accountability to Puerto Rican government. Collazo and Amoros analyze the impending Sanders vs....

Jan 24, 20201 hr 6 min

La Lucha Sigue

Found In Translation Episode 347: Host Ray Collazo is joined by activists on island of Puerto Rico and throughout the diaspora to discuss the impact of earthquakes on Puerto Rico and how recovery efforts being spurred on the Puerto Rican nation. Mercedes Vazquez Simmons, Dr. Raul Moris, Paul Figueroa, and Wanda Martinez share how earthquakes have affected them personally and what does this moment in history teach us about colonialism, government ethics and self-determination. Continue to support...

Jan 21, 20201 hr 12 min

Warren vs. Sanders Became "Where's Puerto Rico?"

Found In Translation Talk Show Episode 346: Hosts Ray Collazo and Elbert Garcia analyze the final Democratic Presidential Primary debate before the Iowa Caucus. Collazo and Garcia discuss outcome of "Warren vs. Sanders" drama and how no one in two hours failed to mention the natural disaster impacting tens of thousands of American citizens in Puerto Rico. Are Democrats failing to both focus on Trump AND forgetting their base at the same time? And which Democrats last night showed us they really ...

Jan 15, 20201 hr 1 min

Why Is The World Rumbling?

Found In Translation Episode 345: Host Ray Collazo is joined by experts and activists to discuss the rumbling taking place at home and abroad. MIT Professor Dr. Pouya Alimagham and FIT Foreign Policy Analyst Leo Cruz school us on the latest developments in Iran conflict and how it impacts all of us, including our ongoing national immigration debate. What is next for Middle East and US foreign relations? Is this taking place right before Senate impeachment trial begins a coincidence? The island o...

Jan 10, 20201 hr 15 min

2019 Celebration

Found In Translation Episode 344: Host Ray Collazo is joined by guests Dionely Reyes, Felix Montelara and Michael Collazo to celebrate the highlights and lessons learned from 2019 and preview what’s in store for 2020 in news, pop culture, sports and podcasting.

Dec 30, 20191 hr 25 min

Sabor With Love

Found In Translation Episode 343: Host Ray Collazo and guest hosts Vanessa Maria Graber and Jenn Caban are joined by uber Puerto Rican culinary master Chef Greg from Sabor With Love. Chef Greg provides a masters class on how to perfect your favorite Puerto Rican dishes for the holidays and how food links us to our heritage. Found In Translation gets the scoop on how to prepare pastelon, pernil, rice and beans and appetizers for Christmas. Chef Greg also shares his incredible journey to become on...

Dec 18, 201958 min

“Don’t Mess With Me”

Found In Translation Episode 342: Host Ray Collazo was joined by Producer and Co-Host Elbert Garcia to discuss the hot political and news topics of the week. What Happened to Senator Kamala Harris? Analysis of the post-mortem of Harris campaign and how does the news impact voters of color and the race. How does this week’s testimony impact the state of play in Trump impeachment process. Where’s Ray? Ray reveals details of his exciting trip this week that gave him insight on one of the biggest po...

Dec 06, 20191 hr 21 min

Fun And Hip-Hop

Found In Translation Episode 341: Host Ray Collazo was joined recently for his birthday by many of his compadres Elbert Garcia, Jorge Martinez, Danilo Rodriguez, Luis Cerros and Leo Prieto for a raucous discussion on the lighter side of his life. New York ‘90s Music Scene: As college students at Columbia University, Collazo and his homies rubbed shoulders with Hip-Hop and Latino music legends such as Tribe Called Quest, Cypress Hill, Stretch and Bobitto, The Fugees, Brand Nubians, Minya Oh, Marc...

Nov 27, 201948 min

The Big News

Found In Translation Episode 340: Host Ray Collazo is joined by Co-Host Elbert Garcia to make a major announcement. Nationally recognized activist and commentator Ray Collazo reveals his personal candidate endorsement for President of the United States. Collazo reveals how he came to his very recent decision, the other candidates he has considered and what people can do to have their voice heard during the rest of the Democratic Presidential Primary. You can subscribe to Found In Translation (fo...

Nov 25, 201933 min

The Good Snitch; Debate Snoozer

Found In Translation Episode #339. Host Ray Collazo is joined by Elbert Garcia of "Que Lo Que Podcast" and James Garcia of "Vanguardia Arizona" to discuss a historic day in Washington featuring Ambassador Gordon Sondland's impeachment testimony. Does 'Tekashi Sondland" testimony change the game? In Atlanta, the vibe didn't feel nearly as electric. The panel ponders on outcomes of last night's Democractic debate. Did anyone rise to occasion? Is Mayor Pete riding the momentum of recent Iowa poll? ...

Nov 21, 20191 hr 7 min

“You Don’t Negotiate With Crooks;” #Compadre Talk

Found In Translation Episode #338: Host Ray Collazo is joined by compadres Elbert Garcia, Jorge Martinez and Edwin Desamour to discuss Fatherhood on premiere of #CompadreTalk segment. Panel shares lessons on raising girls, monitoring technology and holding other men accountable because “fatherhood is not a side hustle.” Collazo also shares the Four Priorities To Crush Crooks that advocates need to have in 2020 and beyond to preserve our democracy. Collazo also reflects on the legacy of the First...

Nov 19, 201931 min

Que Bochinche!

Found In Translation Episode 337: Host Ray Collazo is joined by special guest Puerto Rican activist David Galarza to discuss his recent confrontation with Puerto Rico’s Resident Commissioner Jennifer Gonzalez. How did this moment make Galarza a viral sensation in the Puerto Rican community and what organizing lessons can we learn from this recent event in Camden, New Jersey? Galarza shares organizing updates on issues impacting Puerto Rico and the latest political ‘bochinche’ in New York. Collaz...

Nov 04, 201954 min

Latino Heritage Month Live At Rowan University

Found In Translation Episode 336: Hosts Ray Collazo and Dionely Reyes take you to campus during live show from Rowan University in Glassboro, New Jersey. We were joined by Latino students to discuss what Hispanic Heritage Month, ‘follower culture,’ and identity mean to Generation Z in 2019. Collazo analyzes why Pelosi is channeling all of us during this Trump impeachment process and why AOC’s endorsement of Bernie Sanders is a game changer. Reyes explains why Trump's letter to Turkish President ...

Oct 22, 20191 hr 6 min

Warren Under Attack

Found In Translation Episode 335: Host Ray Collazo is joined by Elbert Garcia and Alicia Lewis to analyze last night’s Democratic Primary Debate. Crew deliberates what attacks on new front runner Senator Elizabeth Warren mean to the race and if anything changes after tonight. Panel also ponders how Democrats could go three hours without discussing climate change, immigration AND education. Other pressing questions discussed by panel: Will women voters by turned off by Vice President Biden’s micr...

Oct 16, 20191 hr 18 min
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