Explore every episode of the podcast The Moment with Jorge Ramos and Paola Ramos
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| Introducing: The Moment with Jorge Ramos and Paola Ramos | 15 Sep 2025 | 00:02:51 | |
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Zohran Mamdani Is Running Against The Politics Of The Past | 17 Sep 2025 | 00:38:31 | |
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 world’s wealthiest city affordable, and what it would mean to become the first Muslim mayor in New York’s history. You can listen now on the free iHeartRadio app. New episodes drop every Wednesday. The Moment is a production of Radio Ambulante Studios and iHeart's My Cultura Podcast Network. Follow us on Instagram at: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Anthony D. Romero on Leading the ACLU and the Fight for American Democracy | 24 Sep 2025 | 00:43:54 | |
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 iHeart's My Cultura Podcast Network. Follow us on Instagram at: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Politics is Broken. V Spehar Knows How To Fix It | 01 Oct 2025 | 00:39:10 | |
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: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Proud, Latin, and Impatient for Change: John Leguizamo Refuses to Be Quiet | 08 Oct 2025 | 00:30:08 | |
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.
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| Isabel Allende Confronts Dictatorship, Democracy, and the Future for Women | 15 Oct 2025 | 00:33:39 | |
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: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Karine Jean-Pierre Spoke for Biden; Now She’s Leaving His Party | 22 Oct 2025 | 00:42:38 | |
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Ruben Gallego has advice for Democrats: “Be more authentic” | 29 Oct 2025 | 00:39:03 | |
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: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Democrats swept, what does that tell us? | 06 Nov 2025 | 01:01:10 | |
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: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Bobby Pulido says Tejano Culture Can’t Be Gerrymandered | 12 Nov 2025 | 00:46:05 | |
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: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Anne Applebaum Studies Autocracies. So How Can We Avoid One? | 10 Dec 2025 | 00:43:28 | |
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 production of Radio Ambulante Studios and iHeart's My Cultura Podcast Network. Follow us at: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Senator Alex Padilla on the Role of Congress in the Trump Era | 03 Dec 2025 | 00:49:51 | |
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 Radio Ambulante Studios and iHeart's My Cultura Podcast Network. Follow us at: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Jessica Hoppe Wants You to Talk About Addiction With Family | 26 Nov 2025 | 00:46:29 | |
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: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 50 Days Later, Adelita Grijalva is the Newest Member of Congress | 19 Nov 2025 | 00:43:20 | |
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: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Two Skeptics and A Bishop: Why Faith Matters in Hard Times | 17 Dec 2025 | 00:44:38 | |
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 app. New episodes drop every Wednesday. The Moment is a production of Radio Ambulante Studios and iHeart's My Cultura Podcast Network. Follow us at: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Bad Bunny And The Politics Of The Super Bowl Halftime Show | 04 Feb 2026 | 00:57:49 | |
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. Vanessa Díaz, two academics who study Bad Bunny’s work and cultural influence as a figure of global resistance. You can listen now on the free iHeartRadio app. New episodes drop every Wednesday. Follow us on Instagram at: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Trust Your Eyes: Ice’s Assault On Minneapolis | 26 Jan 2026 | 00:32:58 | |
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, while grappling with fear, grief, and uncertainty. You can listen now on the free iHeartRadio app. Follow us on Instagram at: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Mahmoud Khalil committed no crime. The U.S. is still after him | 21 Jan 2026 | 00:43:26 | |
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. You can listen now on the free iHeartRadio app. New episodes drop every Wednesday. The Moment is a production of Radio Ambulante Studios and iHeart's My Cultura Podcast Network. Follow us at: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The U.S. in 2026: Who Are We Becoming? | 14 Jan 2026 | 00:59:25 | |
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 signal and also where Latino communities can find hope in the months ahead. You can listen now on the free iHeartRadio app. New episodes drop every Wednesday. Follow us on Instagram at: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Inside Venezuela’s Uncertain Future: A Roundtable Discussion | 06 Jan 2026 | 00:43:00 | |
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 administration, Carlos Díaz-Rosillo, who has advised President Trump, and Caracas-based journalist Mariana Zúñiga to unpack the operation and what it could mean for Venezuela, Latin America, and the future of American foreign policy. You can listen now on the free iHeartRadio app. Follow us on Instagram at: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Julieta Venegas on Music, Memory, and Returning Home | 22 Apr 2026 | 00:39:42 | |
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 “Norteña,” in which she reflects on what made her seek a career in music in the first place.
In this episode, @JorgeRamosNews and @PaoRamos sit down with Julieta to discuss a simple premise: did she achieved what she sought at the very beginning of her career?
New episodes of The Moment drop every Wednesday. Watch this episode and more on our new YouTube channel or listen on the free iHeartRadio app.
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| The U.S.-Iran conflict: How a Region Survives an Impossible War | 15 Apr 2026 | 00:53:48 | |
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, Jorge Ramos and Paola Ramos talk to Catalina Gómez Ángel, one of a handful of western journalists reporting from inside Iran, where she has lived for nearly 20 years. And to explain the larger impacts of the war on the region, we speak with New York Times reporter and author Yeganeh Torbati, who covers Iran from Istanbul. New episodes of The Moment drop every Wednesday. Watch this episode and more on our new YouTube channel or listen on the free iHeartRadio app. Follow us on Instagram at: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Medical Aid in Dying Explained by Dr. Peg Sandeen | 11 Feb 2026 | 00:52:23 | |
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 episodes drop every Wednesday. Follow us on Instagram at: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Why We Need Everyday Heroes Right Now With Sharon McMahon | 08 Apr 2026 | 00:50:12 | |
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 to talk about how she has become a trusted voice for audiences trying to make sense of today’s chaotic political landscape and why her book The Small and the Mighty is bringing long-overlooked historical figures back into the spotlight, such as UCLA’s first Latina professor. They also discuss how she finds common ground with people who have different political beliefs and whether she sees herself ever running for office. New episodes of The Moment drop every Wednesday. Follow us on Instagram at: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| César Chávez: Reckoning With His Legacy And Downfall | 01 Apr 2026 | 00:50:32 | |
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 and the cult of personality that developed around his leadership. They are also joined by civil rights attorney and activist Mónica Ramírez, founder of Justice for Migrant Women, to examine the structural pressures that discourage survivors from speaking out, and how to create safer spaces for them. New episodes of The Moment drop every Wednesday. Watch this episode and more on our new YouTube channel or listen on the free iHeartRadio app. Follow us on Instagram at: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Eileen Higgins: How a Democratic Mayor Won in a “Red” City | 25 Mar 2026 | 00:41:59 | |
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 city more affordable. New episodes of The Moment drop every Wednesday. Watch this episode and more on our new YouTube channel or listen on the free iHeartRadio app. Follow us on Instagram at: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| In the Age Of Trump, Gavin Newsom Has Decided to Fight Fire With Fire | 18 Mar 2026 | 01:14:22 | |
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 Newsom to talk about grappling with his mother’s death and his views on euthanasia. He also speaks about confronting Trump online, today’s manosphere, and how his views on immigration have been shaped by governing a border state. New episodes drop every Wednesday. You can listen now on the free iHeartRadio app, or watch this episode and more from The Moment with Jorge and Paola Ramos on our new YouTube channel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Trump Says Cuba is Next. What Does That Mean for its Future? | 11 Mar 2026 | 01:00:48 | |
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 Jon Lee Anderson, staff writer for The New Yorker, who explains what kind of change Cuba might actually face after years of a deepening crisis. You can listen now on the free iHeartRadio app. New episodes drop every Wednesday. Follow us on Instagram at: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Kleber Mendonça Filho on The Secret Agent and the Stories Brazil Can’t Forget | 04 Mar 2026 | 00:48:52 | |
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 now on the free iHeartRadio app. New episodes drop every Wednesday. Follow us on Instagram at: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Unpacking Trump’s State of the Union Address | 25 Feb 2026 | 00:53:01 | |
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 executive producer, Daniel Alarcón, to unpack the address, how it could shape the 2026 midterm elections, and key issues he left out. You can listen now on the free iHeartRadio app. New episodes drop every Wednesday. Follow us on Instagram at: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Chef José Andrés and the Politics of Feeding People | 18 Feb 2026 | 00:53:54 | |
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 can listen now on the free iHeartRadio app. New episodes drop every Wednesday. Follow us on Instagram at: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||