Right Owl Politics

This week we discuss the breaking news that President Trump has tested positive for COVID-19 and analyze the first presidential debate. Spoiler: Chris Wallace is not a popular person in this episode. 

Our guest this week is Mike Essen, host of the Mike Essen Show. This week we discuss the history of conservative talk radio,  how political parties have realigned in the last decade, and the challenges of sharing an unpopular opinion in today's political climate. 

This week we talk about the good, bad, and ugly of the 2020 GOP Convention. Our thoughts on the programming, speakers, and overall theme. 

We are excited to chat politics with friend and fellow girl boss, Ileana García. Ileana tells us about her campaign for FL Senate-District 37, how she traded her successful career on local radio and TV for politics and founded Latinas for Trump, and what it means to be a conservative woman in 2020.

This week we tackle the issue of gender politics. With the announcement of Kamala Harris as Joe Biden's VP choice, there was an outpouring of support for Harris on TV and social media. One constant theme in the coverage: women should be supporting women. I disagree.  Let's stop relying on identity politics. 

Meet our Guest: Alexandria Suarez, the Republican candidate for Florida House-120, discusses her platform, her journey to public service,  and what it means to be a conservative woman in today's political environment. 

This week we discuss what it means to be a conservative with GOP primary candidate, Omar Blanco. Omar is running for the GOP nomination in Florida's District 26. He is competing against Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez who is considered the favorite to win the nomination. Omar talks about his life as a firefighter, why he is a conservative, his position on important policy issues like immigration, school re-openings, and immigration. Plus stay tuned for a surprise announcement at the end of the interview. 

This week we are chatting with Gina Sosa on how the pandemic changed the way Americans buy homes and what amenities are buyers looking for in a post-pandemic world. A candid and interesting conversation with a successful real estate agent in the Miami area. 

Who is our guest? Gina Sosa is a successful real estate agent in the Miami area and a former Republican Congressional candidate. 

 Get ready for girl talk with my sister Isabel Mendez as we talk about fashion,  how it took a worldwide pandemic for retail to harness the power of technology to change the customer experience, and the cancellation of the GOP Convention in Jacksonville, 

Who is the guest? Isabel Mendez is a Miami native and has been working in the luxury retail industry for over twenty years. She shares her insight on how COVID-19 has changed the way we shop and she takes on what political conventions will look like in a post COVID world. 

In this week's episode, we sit down with two veterans to discuss their journey to service, how to heal the racial divide, and their wish for America as she celebrates Independence day. 

Meet the Veterans: 

Christopher Chester served in the U.S. Army. Coming from a long line of veterans he shares his experience serving in the United States military and being a black man in America.

Christopher Alvarez served in the U.S. Air Force. He shares his experience serving in the United States as a Hispanic male passing as white and how being proud of your country means you acknowledge the achievements and continue to make progress. 

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This week Right Owl Politics is chatting with Commissioner Esteban "Steve" Bovo. Commissioner Bovo is running for Mayor of Miami-Dade County and is here to discuss revamping transportation in Miami-Dade County, attracting young professionals to South Florida, opposing the defunding of police departments, and what led him to a life of public service. Get to know the person behind the candidate. Plus Right Owl Politics announces its first political endorsement of the 2020 cycle. 

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In part 2 of this three-part series, a diverse panel discusses the racial divide in America, immigrants, Cuban Americans, President Trump's immigration policy, and how to move forward as a country. Its a candid and sometimes uncomfortable discussion about the issues that matter to you! 

Who is joining us this week?  

Yessenia Escobedo, Esq.  

Na'imah J. Lafferty, J.D., M.B.A.  

Cassandra Nosal 

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In this episode, we chat politics with Yendi Alvarez about closing the racial divide in America, what modern conservatism looks like in 2020, and how female entrepreneurs can make waves. It's a candid conversation with a girl boss about real issues. 

Who is Yendi Alvarez? Yendi is the Director of Communications for Miami Young Republicans, CEO of Doxie Digital Media, and a communications strategist. 

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This week two teenagers share their thoughts on how COVID-19 changed their lives, what are their plans in a post-COVID-19 world, and how George Floyd's death and the subsequent protests and riots have affected the political discourse. It's a candid conversation with Generation Z on the issues impacting their lives and what they hope the future will bring. 

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In this episode, we chat politics with Randy Ross about how COVID-19 has affected the tourism industry in Orlando, why he drives a truck with Trump's face on it, and his journey to the Republican Party. 

Who is Randy Ross? Randy is a Trump supporter, host of Front Porch Chats with Randy Ross, and former candidate for Orlando City Council. 

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In this episode we chat politics with Carlos Fernández about the gay conservative community, how political polarization is affecting the dating scene, and overcoming political stereotypes. 

Who is Carlos Fernandez? Carlos is a historian, successful interior designer in the Miami area, and proud gay conservative. 

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In today's episode, we discuss how COVID-19 has changed the way candidates are running for public office, whether special elections across the country may be indicating a red wave in November, and how local issues are still impacting political campaigns. 

Who is our Guest? Juan Fiol is a Republican Congressional candidate running for Florida's District 27. He is a Miami native, businessman, and lifelong Conservative who is ready to flip a House seat lost to Democrats in 2018. In a candid interview, he talks about the important issues impacting his district, the COVID-19 crisis, and how he is stepping up to make a difference in his community during these unprecedented times. 

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In today's episode, we discuss sexual assault allegations. Listener discretion is advised. 

We take a closer look at the sexual assault allegations against Joe Biden, how the media's double standard undermines the Me Too Movement, and why every sexual assault victim should be treated equally. 

Who is our Guest? Gina Sosa is a former Republican Candidate for the U.S. House, businesswoman, and filmmaker. She made national news when she defended then-Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh. She shares her experience with the media's coverage of sexual assault allegations. 

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I talk about growing up as a daughter of Cuban exiles, how politics played a central part in my life, and how a mistake led to the world of podcasting. This episode is personal and will give you an insight into who I am as a person, my values, and how I made an opportunity out of a mistake. 

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Episode 1 

This is not your dad's political news show so buckle up! 

This week, we discuss how the virus is affecting the 2020 Presidential race, the politics of re-opening the state economies, and we somehow end up discussing gremlins and The Walking Dead. 

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New political news and opinion podcast with a  millennial conservative twist. Launching May 2, 2020.

Smart, insightful, and occasionally sarcastic opinions.

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