Chuck Rocha returns from the mangroves of Mexico, roosters and all, just in time for a deep dive into the "Big, Beautiful Budget Bill" that’s anything but beautiful—especially for Latinos. Joined by Senior Washington Correspondent for The Independent Eric Garcia and co-host Mike Madrid, the trio breaks down what really went down on Capitol Hill, from backroom Senate deals to ICE’s ballooning budget, and why Latinos—particularly Latinas—might be the sleeping giant of 2024. They tackle Medicaid cuts, Trump’s tax tricks (including the tip bait), and the rise of a potential paramilitary ICE force bigger than the U.S. Marine Corps. Mike even asks: Could Trump actually do immigration reform?

From the frontlines of CPAC Latino to the overlooked power of the Latina vote, this episode doesn't pull punches.
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Recorded July 9, 2025
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Learn more about this episode's guest Eric Garcia:

• Read his most recent articles on The Independent (https://www.the-independent.com/author/eric-garcia?CMP=ILC-refresh)
• Visit his website (http://www.ericmgarcia.net/)
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