In 2016, Trump claimed victory in Arizona, but in 2020, Biden narrowly won by a razor-thin margin of 11,000 votes. This episode explores the diverse perspectives within the "Latino vote" and questions the existence of a cohesive voting bloc. Our focus centers on Arizona's Senate race, featuring Ruben Gallego, a Latino war veteran and Democrat, against Kari Lake, a Republican known for her hard-right views and election denialism.

This pivotal contest unfolds against the backdrop of recent legislative actions, including the state's repeal of its abortion ban and SB1070, a controversial anti-immigrant "show me your papers" law. In Arizona's evolving political landscape, this episode examines the changing dynamics of the Latino vote and its impact on critical issues such as abortion and immigration.

The episode is co-hosted by political science professor Sara Sadhwani and multimedia journalist J.D. Ramirez.

Stream Nationly every Thursday wherever you listen to podcasts.

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