Latino/a Voters and Candidates

Show Notes

This episode of Beyond Your News Feed features Dr. Anthony Affigne of the Providence College political science faculty. In an interview conducted by his colleague, Dr. William Hudson, Dr. Affigne shares information about demographics, trends, and electoral characteristics related to Latino/a voters in the United States. He discusses key Congressional races where that voter group may have a significant impact on the outcome, and several Latino/a candidates who are emerging on the national political scene. Beyond Your News Feed is a presentation of the Providence College Department of Political Science.

Creators and Guests

Host

Bill Hudson

Beyond Your News Feed: Understanding Contemporary Politics is a podcast of the Providence College Political Science Department. On the podcast, we provide analysis of political issues and events featuring the expertise of Providence College faculty members. Our episodes seek to offer in depth discussion of contemporary events that go beyond what typically is covered in the media. In particular, our guests draw on the most up to date research in political science and other fields to throw light on world events. Our episodes cover political events in all regions of the world and in the United States. The issues and events analyzed include elections, public policy, domestic and international crises, political ideologies, racial and ethnic relations, prominent political figures, and many other topics.

What is Beyond Your News Feed: Understanding Contemporary Politics?

Welcome to "Beyond Your News Feed: Understanding Contemporary Politics" a new podcast sponsored by the Providence College Political Science Department. Host William Hudson, Political Science Department Chair, and colleagues will provide expert analysis of current political events and issues, delving more deeply into their causes and consequences than can be found in typical media sources.