The Moment with Jorge Ramos and Paola Ramos
The Moment is a podcast hosted by legendary journalist Jorge Ramos and his daughter, acclaimed author and MSNBC contributor Paola Ramos. Together, this powerhouse father-and-daughter team sit down with politicians, artists, activists, and thinkers to bring depth and analysis from a unique Latino perspective. The show unpacks complicated times with insightful conversations.
Episodes
Summer of Socialism: The Rise of the DSA
The Democratic Socialists of America are gaining members, winning Democratic primaries, and pushing for policies that once seemed far outside the political mainstream. So why are voters turning to them now? Jorge and Paola sit down with DSA national co-chairs Megan Romer and Ashik Siddique to talk about what’s behind the political rise of democratic socialists at a time when many Americans a
Why Latin Music is Taking Over With Rolling Stone's Julyssa Lopez
Paola Ramos sits down with Rolling Stone’s Deputy Music Editor, Julyssa Lopez, to unpack how Latin music is capturing these cultural and political times. Julyssa lays out the argument that Latin music and Spanish-language songs topping the charts have become a lasting force that has consistently shaped American culture. The two journalists discuss Shakira’s four consecutive World Cup p
John Leguizamo's Long Road To This Year’s Biggest Blockbuster
John Leguizamo is starring in The Odyssey, one of this summer’s biggest blockbusters, so we’re revisiting Jorge and Paola’s conversation with the Colombian-American actor to reflect on building a career in an industry that has long offered few leading roles for Latinos. Together, they look back on the experiences that shaped Leguizamo’s view of Hollywood’s lack of div
America’s Long Shadow Over Cuba with Ada Ferrer
For Ada Ferrer, making sense of the ties between the United States and Cuba has always been crucial. Brought to New Jersey as a baby, she became an immigrant before she could even talk, joining what is now a diaspora of over 2.9 million people. Ferrer went on to become one of the country's leading historians of the Caribbean island and a Pulitzer Prize-winning author. As the Trump administration c
Kara Swisher on The New Power Elite
Kara Swisher is one of the most respected journalists covering technology and Silicon Valley. For more than three decades, she's interviewed the players shaping the modern tech world, from Steve Jobs to Mark Zuckerberg, while reporting on the rise of the internet and artificial intelligence and the politics surrounding both. Jorge and Paola sit down with Kara to learn about her concern about the t
The Supreme Court’s Most Critical Term & What It Says About America
The Supreme Court just wrapped up one of its most consequential terms in decades, delivering a mix of major wins and setbacks for President Trump. To unpack these rulings, Jorge and Paola sit down with Adam Liptak, Chief Legal Affairs Correspondent at The New York Times, who’s been covering the highest court for nearly two decades. Together, they break down the landmark ruling on birth
The U.S. at 250: The State of The American Dream
This July 4th, the country finds itself at an inflection point: from Supreme Court rulings with potentially dramatic implications on our elections, our immigration system and the rule of law, to the upcoming midterms, where control of Congress and the Senate hangs in the balance. This year, everything, it seems, is up for grabs. To discuss this anniversary, Jorge and Paola are joined by The Moment
Tucker Carlson Broke With Trump. Does He Know Something We Don’t?
Tucker Carlson is one of the most influential conservative voices in the country, a political commentator with over 30 million followers, who, until recently, spoke regularly with President Trump and his closest advisors. Now, in the wake of the genocide in Gaza and the war in Iran, Carlson has distanced himself from the MAGA movement he once helped shape and mobilize. In this wide-ranging convers
Fashion Didn’t Have Space for Willy Chavarria, So He Forged It Himself
During the 2026 Men's Paris Fashion Week, among massive brands like Christian Dior and Louis Vuitton, one of the industry's biggest stages will feature a name from California's Central Valley: Willy Chavarria. In this conversation, Willy takes Jorge and Paola back to the childhood experiences that shaped his designs and vision. He reflects on the controversy surrounding his Adidas collaboration th
The Biggest World Cup Ever With Andrés and Nico Cantor
Andrés and Nicolás Cantor are both sports journalists. Andrés has been calling soccer matches for Telemundo Deportes for 26 years. Nico covers the sport on social media and for English-speaking audiences at CBS’s “The Golazo Show.” In this episode, the father-and-son broadcasting duo sits down with Jorge and Paola to unpack the most ambitious World Cup
What Dr. Jill Biden Wants Americans to Know Now
Dr. Jill Biden's years as First Lady coincided with one of the most turbulent eras in American history. The country was still recovering from a global pandemic, grappling with the aftermath of January 6, and facing a moment of intense political division. Now, in her new memoir, View From the East Wing, Dr. Biden reflects on what she saw inside the White House, what gives her hope, and why she
Coming up: Former First Lady Dr. Jill Biden
This week, we have an exclusive conversation with former First Lady Dr. Jill Biden on The Moment. Tune in this Friday, June 5, as Paola Ramos sits down with Dr. Biden to talk about her new memoir, View From the East Wing. She opens up about the 2024 presidential debate that changed everything, the tensions within the White House as the Democratic Party rallied behind a new candidate that yea
Two Latino Evangelicals on Trump, Power, and Faith
Over the past decade, Latino evangelicals have grown exponentially in both numbers and political influence. Their support helped Donald Trump win the 2024 election and tilt the Latino electorate towards the Republican Party. Now, as primary elections are held across the country, Jorge and Paola sit down with two religious leaders to understand the different visions shaping today’s Lati
Latina & MAGA In The Age Of Mass Deportations: Mayra Flores
Donald Trump’s gains with Latino voters in 2024 challenged long-held assumptions about how Latinos vote and why. Now, as the midterm elections approach and Republicans fight to hold power, Jorge and Paola sit down with former U.S. Representative Mayra Flores, the first Mexican-born woman sworn into Congress, to understand the appeal of conservative politics within the Latino community and ho
Why Millions of Latinos Trust Carlos Eduardo Espina
Today, more than half of adults get some of their news from social media. In that shifting media landscape, 27-year-old activist and political influencer Carlos Eduardo Espina has built an audience of more than 20 million across platforms by translating current news and immigration issues into accessible information for Spanish-speaking communities. In this episode, Jorge and Paola sit down with C
The Supreme Court Just Gutted The Voting Rights Act. What Does This Mean For Your Vote?
After the Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights Act last week, it’s fair to say this November’s midterm elections will be unlike any in recent memory. For Jamelle Bouie, a New York Times columnist and YouTube commentator, the decision proves one of many things: the court is unhappy with the ability of racial minorities to exercise power through political representation. In this episod
Fernanda Castillo and Alfonso Herrera on Making The House of The Spirits
Isabel Allende’s acclaimed novel The House of the Spirits returns as a new Prime Video series, bringing together an international cast and crew to reimagine a story that has moved generations of readers around the world. In this episode, Jorge and Paola sit down with two of its cast members, Alfonso Herrera and Fernanda Castillo, who take on central roles in the series, to discuss what it wa
Julieta Venegas on Music, Memory, and Returning Home
Over the past few decades, Julieta Venegas has done it all. Multiple awards, iconic love songs, historic collaborations with massively popular artists like Bad Bunny and — most recently — she’s set to be honored at the 2026 Billboard Latin Women in Music. But after living in Argentina for eight years, Julieta returns to Mexico to release a new album and a memoir, both entitled &l
The U.S.-Iran conflict: How a Region Survives an Impossible War
Since the war in Iran began at the end of February, President Trump has been promising that the conflict would be a quick one. Six weeks later, despite heavy military losses, the Iranian regime remains intact, and to many observers, stronger than ever, both internally, and on the world stage. But how are Iranians experiencing this tumultuous and violent conflict? To make sense of this conflict, Jo
Why We Need Everyday Heroes Right Now With Sharon McMahon
In an era shaped by misinformation and constant political dispute, Sharon McMahon has built an audience of more than 1.4 million on Instagram by doing what few public voices now do: offering clear, fact-based, nonpartisan explanations of how government works, along with context from history and current events. In this episode, Jorge and Paola sit down with the #1 New York Times bestselling author
César Chávez: Reckoning With His Legacy And Downfall
For decades, César Chávez was revered as a civil rights icon and a champion of farmworker rights. But a recent New York Times investigation has brought forward allegations of sexual assault from three women. As we try to make sense of this reckoning, Jorge and Paola speak with historian Miriam Pawel, author of “The Crusades of César Chávez”, about his rise a
Eileen Higgins: How a Democratic Mayor Won in a “Red” City
Back in December, Eileen Higgins became the first woman to ever be elected mayor of the city of Miami—and the first democrat in nearly thirty years. Now, nearing the end of her first 100 days in office, she sits down with Jorge Ramos and Paola Ramos to talk about the things she’s learned since, how she’s helping immigrant communities facing crackdowns and her antidote to make the
In the Age Of Trump, Gavin Newsom Has Decided to Fight Fire With Fire
California Governor Gavin Newsom has long been seen as a wealthy entrepreneur, a progressive leader, and even a “pampered prince.” Now, as his name circulates as a potential presidential candidate, he is trying to define his legacy on his own terms as he tours for his new book, Young Man in a Hurry: A Memoir of Discovery. Recorded live in Miami, Jorge and Paola sit down with News
Trump Says Cuba is Next. What Does That Mean for its Future?
Attention in Latin America is turning to Cuba, especially after President Trump said on Friday that the island will “soon fall.” In today’s episode, Jorge and Paola sit down with The Miami Herald’s Cuban policy reporter, Nora Gámez Torres, to unpack the State Department’s private conversations with Cuban leaders and their impact. They’re also joined by Jo
Kleber Mendonça Filho on The Secret Agent and the Stories Brazil Can’t Forget
The Oscar-nominated film The Secret Agent has already made history by becoming Brazil’s second movie to receive a nomination for Best Picture. In this conversation, its writer and director, Kleber Mendonça Filho, reflects on the legacy of Brazil’s military dictatorship and why sometimes simply remembering the past as it was can be considered a radical act. You can listen n
Unpacking Trump’s State of the Union Address
Last night, in a partisan, combative State of the Union address, the longest in modern history, President Trump outlined his vision of the U.S. as prosperous, strong, and respected. His speech comes at a complicated political time for the President, when polls say 60% of Americans feel the country is worse off than it was a year ago. Jorge and Paola Ramos sit down with The Moment’s exe
Chef José Andrés and the Politics of Feeding People
On top of owning more than 30 restaurants in the U.S., Chef José Andrés takes food where few others can, responding to global humanitarian crises with his nonprofit World Central Kitchen. In this conversation, he explains how a hot meal can bring people together, why immigration reform is urgently needed, his view on leadership, and the case for larger tables, not higher walls. You c
Medical Aid in Dying Explained by Dr. Peg Sandeen
For decades, Dr. Peg Sandeen has asked Americans to grapple with a controversial yet deeply human question: how do we honor agency at the end of life? In this conversation, she shares her perspective as the head of the non-profit Death with Dignity, explaining how Medical Aid in Dying works and why we so often avoid talking about death. You can listen now on the free iHeartRadio app. New epi
Bad Bunny And The Politics Of The Super Bowl Halftime Show
After making history as the first Spanish-language album to win Album of the Year at the Grammys, Bad Bunny is now set to take on one of the most-watched stages in the world: the Super Bowl halftime show. To explore his political role at this moment, the impact of his work, and what we should be paying attention to on Super Sunday, Jorge and Paola are joined by Dr. Petra Rivera-Rideau and Dr. Vane
Trust Your Eyes: Ice’s Assault On Minneapolis
Over the weekend in Minneapolis, a border patrol agent fatally shot 37-year-old nurse Alex Pretti, just weeks after the killing of Renee Good in similar circumstances at the hands of federal agents. Amid growing tensions, Jorge and Paola speak with NPR’s Jasmine Garsd, who’s reporting on the ground, and local organizer Carolina Ortiz, who shares how the community is coming together, wh
Mahmoud Khalil committed no crime. The U.S. is still after him
Over the past year, Palestinian activist and Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil’s arrest has become a high-profile example of how deportation can be used as a tool of political intimidation. In this conversation, he reflects on how the experience has shaped his understanding of justice in America, on the same day an appeals court ruling responded to the possibility of his re-arrest.
The U.S. in 2026: Who Are We Becoming?
From nationwide anti-ICE protests to President Trump’s drastic moves in foreign policy, one thing is already clear: 2026 is going to be another year that will challenge the way Americans live. To make sense of it all, Jorge and Paola sit down with The Moment’s executive producer, Daniel Alarcón, and invite grass-roots organizer Carolina Ortiz, to examine what these events may si
Inside Venezuela’s Uncertain Future: A Roundtable Discussion
This week, the United States struck Venezuela, captured Nicolás Maduro in a military operation that took less than three hours, and brought him to face drug trafficking charges in a U.S. court. As questions swirl about what comes next, we step back to examine this moment in a special roundtable conversation. Jorge and Paola are joined by Juan Gonzalez, a senior official during the Biden adm
Two Skeptics and A Bishop: Why Faith Matters in Hard Times
Bishop Mariann Budde made headlines when she called for mercy at President Trump’s 2025 inauguration. Today, she discusses how some Christian leaders have invoked faith to defend Trump’s harshest policies, what she is doing to protect her congregations from ICE, and why, even in times of fear and uncertainty, she says courage is contagious. You can listen now on the free iHeartRadio ap
Anne Applebaum Studies Autocracies. So How Can We Avoid One?
Anne Applebaum knows authoritarianism. Through her essays in The Atlantic and books, like Autocracy, Inc., she lays out the tactics that gradually erode democracies. In this big picture conversation, Applebaum helps us situate the current American moment and its global historical context. You can listen now on the free iHeartRadio app. New episodes drop every Wednesday. The Moment is a produc
Senator Alex Padilla on the Role of Congress in the Trump Era
Alex Padilla has worked in politics for decades, but many Americans came to know his name after he was apprehended during a DHS news conference. Now, the U.S. senator talks about how that incident shaped his fight against anti-immigrant policies, even if it means risking his own peace. You can listen now on the free iHeartRadio app. New episodes drop every Wednesday. The Moment is a production of
Jessica Hoppe Wants You to Talk About Addiction With Family
Jessica Hoppe is an addiction activist and the author of the memoir First of the Family. She joins us this Thanksgiving to talk about addiction, its presence in our families and how it can spread through generations. You can listen now on the free iHeartRadio app. New episodes drop every Wednesday. Follow us on Instagram at: @JorgeRamosNews @PaoRamos @RadioAmbulante @MyCulturaPodcasts See o
50 Days Later, Adelita Grijalva is the Newest Member of Congress
Arizona Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva became the final signature needed to set in motion the release of the Epstein files. In this conversation, she shares why the seven-week delay before being sworn in felt personal and how she plans to challenge the GOP at a moment of deep national division. Follow us on Instagram at: @JorgeRamosNews @PaoRamos @RadioAmbulante @MyCulturaPodcasts See omnystudio.
Bobby Pulido says Tejano Culture Can’t Be Gerrymandered
Tejano singer and Latin Grammy winner Bobby Pulido spent decades onstage, but now he has a new challenge: politics. In this wide-ranging conversation, the Tejano music icon talks about what’s at stake for his community and how his career in music has prepared him for public service. You can listen now on the free iHeartRadio app. New episodes drop every Wednesday. Follow us on Instagram at:
Democrats swept, what does that tell us?
It’s been a full year since Donald Trump won the presidency once again. Now, after a round of elections in a few states, @JorgeRamosNews and @PaoRamos unpack the results in a conversation with The Moment’s Executive Producer, Daniel Alarcón. New episodes drop every Wednesday. Listen now on the free iHeartRadio app. Follow us on Instagram at: @JorgeRamosNews @PaoRamos
Ruben Gallego has advice for Democrats: “Be more authentic”
Democratic senator Ruben Gallego joins us to talk about what he believes should be his party’s focus as we move toward the midterms, his approach to winning Latino men, and why the pain of a government shutdown will be worth it. You can listen now on the free iHeartRadio app. New episodes drop every Wednesday. Follow us on Instagram at: @JorgeRamosNews @PaoRamos @RadioAmbulante
Karine Jean-Pierre Spoke for Biden; Now She’s Leaving His Party
Former White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre discusses her new book, “Independent,” and explains her surprising decision to leave the Democratic Party, after being part of it at the highest levels for more than twenty years. You can listen now on the free iHeartRadio app. New episodes drop every Wednesday.Follow us on Instagram at:@JorgeRamosNews@PaoRamos@RadioAmbulante@
Isabel Allende Confronts Dictatorship, Democracy, and the Future for Women
Jorge and Paola Ramos sit down with renowned author, social activist, and feminist icon Isabel Allende to discuss the state of democracy in the U.S. today, why women’s rights must constantly be defended, and how looking back at our history is crucial in times like these. You can listen now on the free iHeartRadio app. New episodes drop every Wednesday. Follow us at: @JorgeRamosNews @PaoRamo
Proud, Latin, and Impatient for Change: John Leguizamo Refuses to Be Quiet
Jorge and Paola Ramos sit down with award-winning actor, writer, producer and activist John Leguizamo, to reflect on his identity, his fight against Hollywood’s gatekeepers, and how our shared Latinidad can unite and empower us now more than ever. You can listen now on the free iHeartRadio app. New episodes drop every Wednesday. Follow us at: @JorgeRamosNews @PaoRamos @RadioAmbulante @MyCult
Politics is Broken. V Spehar Knows How To Fix It
V Spehar, political advocate and creator of Under the Desk News, is one of TikTok’s most trusted news sources. With more than 4.5 million followers, V has built a powerful platform by breaking down politics with care, clarity, and a distinct viewpoint. Listen now on the free iHeartRadio app. New episodes drop every Wednesday. Follow us on Instagram at: @JorgeRamosNews @PaoRamos @RadioAmbula
Anthony D. Romero on Leading the ACLU and the Fight for American Democracy
Anthony Romero, the longest-serving executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union, joins us to talk about free speech and the new McCarthyism, ICE detentions, the fight to protect birthright citizenship, and the cultural influence of Bad Bunny. You can listen now on the free iHeartRadio app. New episodes drop every Wednesday. The Moment is a production of Radio Ambulante Studios and iHe
Zohran Mamdani Is Running Against The Politics Of The Past
Bienvenidos a The Moment. Each week, journalists Jorge Ramos and Paola Ramos — a father-daughter duo- bring the Latino perspective to the center of today’s conversation with guests who are redefining politics, power, and identity in America. In our first episode, New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joins us to talk about what it takes to win the Latino vote, how to make the
Introducing: The Moment with Jorge Ramos and Paola Ramos
The Moment unpacks these uncertain times with legendary journalist Jorge Ramos and acclaimed author and MSNBC contributor Paola Ramos. Together, father and daughter will sit down with some of the biggest thinkers, politicians, artists and activists to bring you thought-provoking conversations from a unique Latino perspective.The Moment is a production of Radio Ambulante Studios and iHeart's My Cul
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