Press Play with Madeleine Brand
The Latino Vote in 2016
Latinos attending the convention share why they are supporting the Republican candidate and a pollster explains where voting trends could be headed for Latinos over the coming decades.
By Madeleine Brand • • 52m ListenTuesday is day two at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, and Press Play is there all week. Latinos attending the convention share why they are supporting the Republican candidate. A Latino pollster puts it all in perspective. Next, the Latin Alternative Music Conference just took place in New York. It’s an influential place to discover new Latin music from around the world. Then, Donald Trump’s single biggest individual donor is Los Angeles real estate developer Geoff Palmer. Who is he? And as summer heats up, so do outdoor drinking spots in LA.
Image: Inside the 2016 Republican National Convention. Photo: Saul Gonzalez
In this episode
5 storiesWhy are These Latino Delegates Supporting Donald Trump?
The Latino vote has been crucial in electing the past few Presidents. But Republican nominee Donald Trump has struggled to make inroads with this demographic, according to recent polls. We’ll talk to some Latino delegates and activists at the convention who support Trump.
Read the story11 minTrends in Latino Voting
Polling has shown Hillary Clinton with a sizable lead over Trump. But there is some nuance to those polls. Bilingual Hispanics strongly support Hillary Clinton, but with English-dominant Hispanics, Clinton and Trump’s poll numbers are closer.
Read the story7 minNew Music from the Latin Alternative Music Conference
This year’s Latin Alternative Music Conference just took place in New York. It’s an influential place to discover new Latin music from around the world. This year’s hot new voices include iLe, a young songstress whose sexy lyrics are decidedly not PG-13, and a 17 year-old one man band named Grenda.
Read the story14 minWho is Trump’s Biggest Campaign Donor?
If you’ve been to downtown LA, you’ve no doubt seen apartment complexes like The Medici, The Orsini, and The Lorenzo. They were built by LA real estate developer Geoff Palmer, who was recently outed as the single largest individual donor to Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, apart from Trump himself.
Read the story9 minThe Allure of LA's Bar Patios
Sitting outdoors, enjoying a cold drink is one of summer’s great pleasures. And with several LA bars opening new patios this season, there’s more opportunity than ever to do that. Outdoor seating can be a boon for owners in a notoriously fickle industry. We discuss the best spots in town.
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