Maria Teresa Kumar

Maria Teresa Kumar, leader of Voto Latino who tracks Latino voters. Ed Markey, U.S. Senator focused on climate and EPA policy. James McGovern, senior House Democrat working on DHS oversight. They dig into reported turmoil at DHS and discussions of accountability. They debate the stakes of EPA rule changes and the political implications of new polling.

Maria Teresa Kumar, President of Voto Latino, discusses Trump's dangerous rhetoric aiming to normalize authoritarian tactics like using the military for mass deportations. She highlights the need to educate Latino voters on the grave threat Trump poses to democracy and individual rights.

Political commentator Rhonda Colvin, activist Maria Teresa Kumar, and advisor Hogan Gidley join a roundtable to discuss Trump's gag order violation, Biden's focus on reproductive rights, potential US sanctions on Israeli military unit, student protests, and controversies in foreign policy debates.

Gov. Ron DeSantis drops out of presidential race and endorses Trump. Write-in campaign for Biden in New Hampshire primary. Israel proposes pause in fighting for hostage release. Vice President Harris tours Wisconsin to discuss reproductive rights.

In a dynamic conversation, María Teresa Kumar, a civic leader and president of Voto Latino, discusses the powerful emergence of Latinx voters, especially the youth, who made a historic impact in the 2020 election. She highlights their pressing issues, including health care, climate equity, and racial justice. Kumar emphasizes how this demographic can reshape politics for decades, while urging politicians to engage meaningfully with these voters. The dialogue also features insights on cultivating civic participation among first-time voters for sustainable change.