Robles & Rosado

Latinos: Under Attack and Underrepresented

It seems Latinos are under attack from all sides these days. The White House thinks we're animals, Starbucks calls us beaners and some pendejo racist lawyer in New York City just can't bear to hear the loveliness that is Castellano — unless, of course, it's in his law practice. There you can spic it up to your hearts content. All billable hours, ya know. Be sure to hold onto to something sturdy because Mike Robles and Pedro Rafael Rosado are ready to shake the foundation!

A Rough Few Weeks for Us Beaners and Animals

Amara La Negra has spent her entire life in show business and she is singularly focused on becoming the LatinX equivalent of Beyoncé. The breakout star of VH1's 'Love and Hip Hop Miami' spoke to us just before the debut of the new reality series and she was candid about her struggles and her passion for performing. Also on the episode, Mike and Pedro discuss Kanye West's latest controversial comments, Michelle Wolf's performance at the White House Correspondents Association dinner, and flying chanclas in San Antonio.

Amara La Negra Brings Us All Some Sunshine

Mike and Pedro have returned from the wilderness and are prepared to drop all-new episodes of the show. We are fully aware that we angered a lot of people in previous installments, and we'd like to say we won't do that anymore, but the truth is even in this brief conversation we probably offended one or more of you out there. We just can't help it. Saddle up vaqueros cuz...WE'RE BACK!

MINI-EPISODE: Don't Let Us Be Misunderstood

Her show was unceremoniously canceled by the ABC Broadcasting Network and Cristela Alonzo was understandably upset. It didn’t help matters that she was forced to deal with trolls hurling insults at her on Twitter. In a long and emotional blog post, the comedian laid bare how she felt about the lack of support her self-titled sitcom … Continue reading Stay Strong Cristela Alonzo →

Stay Strong Cristela Alonzo - Robles & Rosado

It was a dramatic scene. Marilyn Mosby stood at a podium festooned with microphones that also sported a large emblem emblazoned with the scales of justice and the words “Office of the State’s Attorney for Baltimore City”. She was there to announce charges of manslaughter and assault against 6 police officers accused of murdering 25 year old Freddie Gray. Ms. Mosby was … Continue reading Boxers, Politicians, and ‘Thugs’. Oh My! →

Boxers, Politicians, and ‘Thugs’. Oh My! - Robles & Rosado

I never gave the devastation surrounding me as a kid a second thought. It seemed perfectly natural to have abandoned buildings and rubble strewn lots as playgrounds. The idea that I was living in a blighted and dangerous ghetto that could easily pass for any number of ruined European cities during World War II never once dawned … Continue reading Will ‘The Get Down’ on Netflix Be a Huge Letdown For Latinos? →

Will ‘The Get Down’ on Netflix Be a Huge Letdown For Latinos? - Robles & Rosado

Mexico really does get blamed for everything. Ebola? It’s flooding into the U.S. from our southern border. Terrorism? Apparently ISIS, Al Qaeda and even the Houthi militants are streaming over from down Mexico way by the hundreds as I type this. Illegal drugs, guns, and undocumented aliens? Check, check and check. Presidential hopeful Ted Cruz? Yeah, … Continue reading Don’t Blame Mexico For Ted Cruz, Blame Canada →

Don’t Blame Mexico For Ted Cruz, Blame Canada - Robles & Rosado

‘The Real’ is a bland, vacuous syndicated talk show broadcast primarily on Fox affiliates and is hosted by five women of color. (Sad that a decade and a half into the 21st century this is still something so unique we see it as a triumph but we’ll take it). Finally a show that refuses to perpetuate negative stereotypes but instead … Continue reading Next On ‘The Real’: Brownface Minstrelsy →

Next On ‘The Real’: Brownface Minstrelsy - Robles & Rosado

Despite the long relationship the U.S. has enjoyed with the “Enchantress of the Caribbean”, Puerto Rico and its residents on the island and on the mainland remain a mystery to other Americans. As a public service, Robles & Rosado will help clear up any confusion for you and save you the time and exertion necessary to Google the … Continue reading Remember Folks, Puerto Rico Is America →

Remember Folks, Puerto Rico Is America - Robles & Rosado

Longtime listeners know we catch a lot of heat for some of the things we say on the show and post on the blog. In an effort to be proactive, and in the interest of saving our time and yours, we offer this generic blanket statement to all Latin@s who feel an apology is more … Continue reading RR 24: Apologies Are Not Nearly Enough →

RR 24: Apologies Are Not Nearly Enough - Robles & Rosado

For this episode Mike and I revisit some of our favorite moments—and yours—from the first season of Robles & Rosado.  We hope you join us again in 2015 for more of our unique mix of humor and commentary. Wishing you all good health, happiness, and success!

RR 23: A Year of Controversy and Laughs - Robles & Rosado

Science has finally caught up to the fact that Robles and Rosado are almost perfect specimens of humanity. Don’t believe me? Just ask Lior Pachter, a UC Berkeley biologist. Mr. Pachter published a DNA study recently suggesting that “perfect humans” are most likely to be Puerto Rican. He also reveals that the “perfect human” may have been female … Continue reading RR 22: Cuba (Not Quite) Libre and Perfect Puerto Ricans →

RR 22: Cuba (Not Quite) Libre and Perfect Puerto Ricans - Robles & Rosado

After an almost 10 hour delay, prosecuting attorney Robert McCulloch from St. Louis, Missouri announced that the grand jury investigating the shooting death of Michael Brown, an unarmed 18-year-old, decided not indict police officer Darren Wilson. The ruling set off a wave of protests and rioting in the city of Ferguson that has lasted several days. Mike and I discuss the … Continue reading RR 21: The Circus Comes to Ferguson, Missouri →

RR 21: The Circus Comes to Ferguson, Missouri - Robles & Rosado

All this time we were aiming to be your garden variety troublemakers. During our interview with social entrepreneur and Latino community leader Elianne Ramos, Mike and I were confronted with the shocking revelation that we are both social media influencers. When a nationally recognized expert and one of the most influential Latinas in social media tells you you are … Continue reading RR 20: Social Media Powerhouse, Elianne Ramos →

RR 20: Social Media Powerhouse, Elianne Ramos - Robles & Rosado

Emmy® winner Mike Robles and Pedro Rafael Rosado, most recently of The New York Times, join LatinX influencers and newsmakers for frank and lively conversation. Of course, they take time out on each episode to solve the world's problems. 

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