Rays Latino Talk Podcast

Found In Translation Episode 314: Host Ray Collazo is joined by Edwin Desamour to discuss what fatherhood means in 2019. Desamour and Collazo touch on a wide range of topics related to unique challenges of fatherhood for Latino men from the inner city. Associate Producer Samantha Gonzalez joined the conversation to provide her perspective as a daughter. Speaking of daughters, “The Dominican Baller” Jorge Martinez joins show to discuss the special experience of being the father to his daughters. And Special Contributor Elbert Garcia also shares his thoughts on the ongoing controversies surrounding the Dominican Republic. Get well Big Papi.  

Rays Talk Show Episode 313: Hosts Ray Collazo and Yashira “Yaya” Rivera broadcast Live from the opening night of the Philadelphia Latino Film Festival. Collazo and Rivera are joined on the red carpet by festival organizers Marangeli Mejia-Rabell and Laiza Montanez to discuss the need to highlight Latino representation in film. Collazo and Rivera also interview leaders Yvette Nunez and Fernando Torres about what the festival means to Latinos in Philadelphia. Torres also updates us on the TPS Bill moving through Congress that would grant temporary refugee status for Venezuelans fleeing the ongoing economic crisis. Collazo provides his analysis of Bob Mueller’s comments this week and how that will impact the ongoing impeachment debate. Rivera updates us on the ongoing state restrictions on choice and what we can do to support women feeling targeted by these political attacks. Podcast was broadcast as a radio program on WPPM 106.5FM PhillyCAM Radio. PhillyCAM is a media sponsor of the Philadelphia Latino Film Fes

Rays Talk Show Episode 312: Host Ray Collazo is joined by special guest host Monica Parrilla. The “Comadre of North Philly” and Ray discuss this week’s hottest headlines: What’s Next For North Philly? Collazo and Parrilla discuss what Councilwoman Maria Quinones-Sanchez means for Philadelphia and what’s lessons did we learn from Tuesday’s elections. Opiod Crisis: Kensington community of Philadelphia is ground zero of Opiod Crisis for region. Why are Latinos bearing brunt of crisis and what can be done to create equitable change? Collazo asks does this mean Puerto Ricans can camp out in Roxborough? Carlos, Felipe, Jackelin, Juan, Unidentified….Collazo rants about how Nazism has already begun to creep into our culture and why need to honor the lives of the children that have died in custory of ICE by fighting to not lose one more child. Stacking ’20s: Collazo updates us on the latest Presidential candidates and channels his Nuyorican friends reaction to their beloved Mayor throwing his hat in the ring. Debajo

Rays Talk Show Episode 311: Host Ray Collazo breaks down what this week’s news related to abortion rights and immigration means for us now and in the upcoming 2020 elections. He shares the real agenda behind these state abortion laws and how women of color could be greatly impacted. Collazo also reveals his analysis and endorsements for the upcoming Primary Elections in Philadelphia on Tuesday, May 21st. Collazo is joined by special guest Vanessa Cardenas of the Joe Biden for President campaign to discuss what led to her joining Biden’s campaign and the big campaign kickoff happening in Philadelphia on Saturday, May 18. Come out and vote on Tuesday in Philadelphia and throughout Pennsylvania and take one step each day to be the change you want to see in the world. This podcast also airs as a radio show on WPPM LP 106.5FM in Philadelphia. Support #PeoplePoweredMedia.

Rays Talk Show Episode 310: Host Ray Collazo is joined by Julie Viera and Chantel Brown of the Viera Vida Radio Show. Viera Vida Experience: Julie and Chantel discuss how they have crafted the Viera Vida brand to be a platform for Latina sisterhood and unity. They explain how to take sisterhood to action and how they have used the platform to grow out of their own insecurities. Mother’s Day: The crew discusses what the Mother’s in their lives mean to us; how motherhood impacts our personal and career lives and how all of us can support our mothers. Latino Decisions Poll on Latino Voters: Rays Talk Show reveals the results of a new poll of Latino voters. Listen to what is clear to Latinos leading up to the Presidential Elections and what is the biggest issue we should be mobilizing around. Political analyst Miguel Concepcion joined this segment of show to share lessons learned organizing Puerto Rican voters and Collazo calls out a segment of community leadership that needs to keep it real. Viera Vida also anno

Rays Talk Show Episode 309: Host Ray Collazo is joined by guest hosts Yaya Rivera, Abe Amoros, Vanessa Maria Graber, Dionely Reyes and Leo Perales on this special Presidential Lotería show. This episode is a series of clips from conversations the crew has been having for months with Ray on the Presidential campaign. We provide in-depth analysis of EVERY Democratic Presidential candidate and discuss what is important to us and our community during the most important campaign cycle of our lives. Listen for the analysis, stay for the bochinche! Enjoy this special episode of Rays Talk Show.

Rays Talk Show Episode 308: Host Ray Collazo is joined by Co-Host Yashira “Yaya” Rivera and special guest Wellness Guru Candy Calderon. Candy shares what led her to the journey to make women of color healthier and how she combines her passion for wellness with entrepreneurship. Calderon also shares the exciting news that she is bringing the “Glow Wellness Tour” to Philadelphia on June 8th. Learn about the Glow Wellness Tour and why this is a must attend event for women of color on the East Coast. Stacking ‘20s: Tío Joe Biden finally shows up to the party. Collazo shares the real premise of Biden’s candidacy and what are the keys to Biden’s chances. The crew discuss how health care as a Presidential election issue and what Candy wants to hear from candidates about wellness policy. #CompraCorner: Candy reveals to keys to picking a supermarket that is right for you and Collazo talks about the power of the #SofritoConnect. Rays Talk Show airs as the “What’s Next” Radio Show on WPPM 106.5FM in Philadelphia.

Rays Talk Show Episode 307: Host Ray Collazo is joined by co-host Christina Vega. Collazo and Vega break down the breaking news of Mueller Report release and what that means four our democracy and our politics. Collazo reveals the moment today that made him exclaim “that’s cold blooded” insult to all Americans. Collazo and Vega then break down why they are fine with Trump dropping off some of our family members. Christina Vega the founder of the “Love Shouldn’t Hurt” Campaign that is supporting survivors of domestic violence. Vega catches us up on the impending release of the “Love Shouldn’t Hurt” documentary and her experience growing this movement. Collazo shares what members of the Senate can do immediately to support victims of domestic violence. Stacking ‘20s: Collazo analyses what the first quarter fundraising totals tell us about the Democratic Presidential primaries. The Salsa Room: Vega debuts her new segment where she shares the stories, to do’s and pet peeves of the Latin dance scene. Que Bochinche

Rays Talk Show Episode 306: Host Ray Collazo is joined by co-host Dionely Reyes to break down this week’s hottest news and political headlines. The aftermath of the Lucy Flores announcement about her unwanted encounter with Joe Biden has raised question about inter-generational understanding of boundaries. Collazo and Reyes talk about how this political headline has impacted the debate on boundaries and the right to feel uncomfortable in 2019. They also break down how the reaction may have been different is Flores wasn’t a millennial Latina and how this incident will impact Biden’s impending Presidential run. Decoding #AOC: This week, the crew analyzes Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’ recent appearance at the National Action Network Conference. Stacking ‘20s: California Congressman Eric Swalwell is the latest Democrat to throw his hat in the ring. Does he have a shot and can gun control be an issue that can carry his candidacy into contention? Gaslighting O Que? Dionely Reyes breaks down Attorney Gener

Rays Talk Show Episode 305: Host Ray Collazo is joined by the hip hop philosopher Mario Collazo aka Planetary of Outerspace and Army of the Pharoahs crew. The Collazos discuss the legacy of fallen icon Nipsy Hustle and what we can do to honor his memory. The Collazos also share their Philly Sports Spring update on Bryce Harper’s swag game and ponder if the Sixers can really go the NBA Finals. Collazo is also joined by Arizona activist Sandra Cano Bravo who provides her thoughts on how to combat anti-immigrant wave from a border state. Collazo provides his thoughts on the true lesson of now former DHS Secretary Kristjen Neilson’s shameful tenure and what the terror being thrust upon immigrant children is really about.  Updates on Joe Biden controversy and latest Presidential candidate. In a word, corny…. Join Thursday’s show live on Facebook Live at 8pm Eastern.

Rays Talk Show Episode 304: Hosts Ray Collazo and Yaya Rivera break down all of this week’s extraness in the news. Mueller Report: AG Bob Barr’s interpretation of Special Counsel Mueller’s report is leaving us feeling played. The hosts analyze how Democrats should balance holding Administration accountable to transparency while pivoting to bread and butter issues that will ultimately decide next year’s election. Decoding AOC: In our hot new segment, Collazo and Rivera decode Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s latest statement to clapback the ‘elitist’ accusation. Listen to learn how to interpret a fierce Bronx Puerto Rican woman’s brilliant rants. Puerto Rico, Oh: Trump is trying to block needed resources that literally keep food on the table for millions of American citizens in Puerto Rico while Congressman Darren Soto (D-FL) introduced a bill to make Puerto Rico the 51st State. Does this make sense? What do we do to help Puerto Rico develop a real plan for the future of the island? This podcast is air

Rays Talk Show Episode 303: Host Ray Collazo is joined by Yvette Nunez to discuss how family and faith have steered her journey from the Newark projects to a Vice President at the Chamber of Commerce of Philadelphia. Collazo and Nunez discuss how the current political climate has led to a renewed call to righteousness amongst activists. Nunez is spearheading the Chamber’s “Neighborhood Growth Project” to bring stakeholders together so all of Philadelphia communities can benefit from economic development. Nunez and Collazo discuss what ‘the streets’ are saying is needed to support working people and small business owners to grow the local economy. Stacking $20s: Collazo shares his thoughts on a potential Biden/Abrams ticket and what many missed this week in the Presidential race. Nunez and Collazo discuss what they want to hear candidates talk more about during this election cycle. This episode is dedicated to the victims and their families in Christchurch, New Zealand and shout out to our local Philly artists

Rays Talk Show Episode 302: Host Ray Collazo is joined by guest Dionelys Reyes to discuss how Gaslighting is impacting our culture, politics and personal lives. Dionelys is an author, speaker and entrepreneur whose mission is to inspire people to live out their dreams. Collazo and Reyes discuss how to identify, address and support victims of Gaslighting. News: Analysis of how the College Cheating Scandal speaks to larger issues impacting disadvantaged college students. Collazo provides his analysis of this week’s “Trump Budget” and how this is an example of Trump Gaslighting his biggest supporters. Stacking ‘20s: Collazo and Reyes deliberate over Beto O’Rourke’s Presidential chances. Is Beto the next JFK or an empty papi chulo? And Collazo asks the question, are you down with the #YangGang? Bochinche: Is JLO/AROD a thing of beauty or an impending escandalo? And how is JLO approaching GOAT status? Podcast was taped as a radio show on WPPM 106.5FM in Philadelphia. Support PhillyCAM #peoplepoweredmedia.

Rays Talk Show Episode 301: Host Ray Collazo is joined by guest co-host Leo Perales to discuss this weeks’ hottest political and news headlines. Ray and Leo discussed the worst woman for Latinos since Queen Isabella, stacked ‘20s on Jay Inslee and John Hickenlooper, warned why brownface is so dangerous and revealed Ray’s role in the biggest Puerto Rican bochinche of the week. Also listen to Rays Talk Show Episode 301 as a radio show on WPPM 106.5FM in Philadelphia. #PeoplePoweredMedia Say no to “brownface” and racism in any form. #ReuniteTheChildren

Rays Talk Show Episode 300: Hosts Ray Collazo and Yaya Rivera are joined by legendary broadcaster Ray Suarez on the special 300th episode of Rays Talk Show. The panel reflects on ongoing Family Separation Crisis on Southern Border, Latinos in Media, Michael Cohen’s testimony and #OscarsSoBrown. Podcast will also air as radio show on WPPM 106.5FM PhillyCAM radio. Thank you supporters of Rays Talk Show for this incredible journey. Let’s keep talking, sharing, commenting and laughing together for another 300! #Grateful

Rays Talk Show Episode 299: Host Ray Collazo is joined by Jeffrey Vargas of Generationology. Vargas is the nation’s leading authority on training leaders across generations. Vargas and Collazo have a wide-ranging conversation on leadership development, managing Millenials and supporting loved ones during difficult times such as the recent Federal Government Shutdown. Collazo and Vargas also reveal why ‘humility is the new sexy’ and why studying Puerto Rican point guards is the key to success. On the ‘Stacking ‘20s’ segment, Collazo gives us his analysis of Bernie Sanders’ Presidential campaign prospects including Sanders’ secret weapon that is going to make a historic difference this cycle. Collazo also provides us the real truth behind Trump’s National Emergency, the Jussie Smollett debacle, and a call to action on the Puerto Rico PROMESA board. This episode will also air as a radio program at WPPM LP 106.5FM in Philadelphia. #PeoplePoweredMedia

Rays Talk Show Episode 298: Hosts Ray Collazo and Yashira “Yaya” Rivera break down what love means in 2019 and the latest political and news headlines. This Valentine’s Day Edition explores the meaning of love and how we all can better express love through action. In Pop culture news, was JLO’s performance on the Grammy’s cultural appropriation or cool? And why Cardi B is killing it in 2019. In our ‘Stacking 20s’ segment, Collazo evaluates the prospects for Presidential candidate Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar while Rivera analyzes how Beto O’Rourke pulled off his Trump counter rally in El Paso. Rays Talk Show airs as the “What’s Next” Radio Show on WPPM 106.5 FM in Philadelphia. Support #PeoplePoweredMedia.

Rays Talk Show Episode 297: Hosts Ray Collazo and Yashira “Yaya” Rivera discuss what Black History Month means to Latinos and their take on the ongoing controversies in Virginia. In their “Stacking 20s” segment on the 2020 Presidential elections, Collazo breaks down Cory Booker’s chances. Yaya analyzes what to make of the Demi Lovato/21 Savage controversy while the crew also reveals the message of this week’s #SOTU. Apparently, white people should be terrified. Respect for our family incarcerated in the Federal Detention Center in Brooklyn that have been living in subhuman living conditions and the activists that successfully got a $15 minimum wage passed in New Jersey. Support Love Shouldn’t Hurt campaign. This episode was originally aired as the “What’s Next” Radio Show on WPPM 106.FM in Philadelphia. Support PhillyCAM.org/Listen. #PeoplePoweredMedia

Rays Talk Show Episode 296: Host Ray Collazo is joined by Executive Producer Vanessa Maria Graber and Vanguardia Arizona’s James Garcia to discuss Tom Brokaw’s comments on Latinos on Meet the Press. How does Brokaw’s non-factual opinions about Latino assimilation impact immigration debate and nation’s overall understanding of U.S. Latino history? How do Latinos raise their voice in these debates with little access to corporate media channels? Starbucks’ CEO Howard Schultz is rattling Democrats who are concerned his independent candidacy would spoil a potential Trump defeat. Is Schultz a conscious moderate or an arrogant billionaire? Collazo also provides his latest analysis on the overall Presidential race in the debut of our “Stacking 20s” segment. Collazo and Graber also share their thoughts on the provocative Fyre Festival Documentary on Netflix. This episode was dedicated to Jussie Smollett and wish him a speedy recovery from a vicious attack this past weekend. We also dedicate this week to legendary R&am

Rays Talk Show Episode 295: Host Ray Collazo is joined by guest Christina Vega. Vega shares her journey to found Philadelphia based “Love Shouldn’t Hurt” initiative to support Latina domestic violence survivors raise their voice. Vega shares what tragic event compelled her to share her story and what she has learned from other survivors in "Love Shouldn’t Hurt" network. Cindy Y. Rodriguez of Morado Lens Podcast joined us to share her experience at National Indigenous People’s Day and her reactions to harassment of elder Nathan Phillips by Covington High School students. Rodriguez shares how Morado Lens Podcast has helped her hone her voice and support other women’s journeys. Support "Love Shouldn’t Hurt" Movement and Morado Lens Podcast. Show was taped and aired as What’s Next Radio Show at WPPM 106.5FM PhillyCAM Radio in Philadelphia. #PeoplePoweredMedia