The youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow. This episode is all about the youth vote and it's impact in future elections!

Chuck and Mike sit down with Christina Tzintzún Ramirez, Executive Director of Next Gen America, to dive deep into the transformative power of young Latino voters. Drawing on groundbreaking data from battleground states like Texas, Arizona, and Nevada, the conversation unpacks how economic hardship, social isolation, and innovative digital outreach—from barbershop events to gaming platforms—are reshaping political allegiances. Discover why the youth vote is the cornerstone of the Latino vote and what both parties must do to truly invest in this pivotal demographic, all while finding hope amid a rapidly shifting political landscape. 

Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez is a civil rights leader, former U.S. Senate candidate, author and community organizer, forging a better future for all Americans. Cristina is the Executive Director at NextGen America and previously founded and led two of Texas’ largest voting and civil rights organizations: Jolt, a Texas-wide organization focused on energizing the Latino vote, and Workers Defense Project (WDP), winning the passage of local and state laws protecting the rights of hundreds of thousands of workers.

Learn more about Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez and NextGen America:

• https://www.cristinatzintzun.org
• https://nextgenamerica.org
• X: @cristinanextgen

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Recorded February 12, 2025

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• Young Latino Voters in the 2024 Election (https://www.brookings.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Brookings-Young-Latinos-Slide-Deck_Sep12_GRS.pdf)
• One Week Away From Election Day, Most States Are Behind 2020 in Youth Voter Registration (https://circle.tufts.edu/latest-research/youth-voter-registration-major-challenge-2024-election)
• California voters in all 58 counties pass Proposition 36 (https://spectrumnews1.com/ca/southern-california/politics/2024/11/16/voters-in-all-58-counties-passed-proposition-36)
• GOP closes community outreach centers in South Texas, hoping border policy will sway Hispanic voters (https://www.expressnews.com/politics/article/gop-hispanic-outreach-texas-19397572.php)
• RNC's former Hispanic outreach center in Milwaukee soon to become an ice cream shop (https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/03/28/former-rnc-hispanic-outreach-center-in-milwaukee-remains-vacant/72987260007/)

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