The Gadiel Del Orbe Show

Comedy Meets Politics: The Latino Debate Nobody Wants to Have

Episode Summary

Gadiel Del Orbe sits down with comedian Junior (Boricua) and fan-favorite Norberto for a raw conversation about why some Latinos still support Trump, how misinformation becomes identity, and why “entertainment” keeps beating education. They talk propaganda, algorithms, political burnout, and what it means to speak up—especially as comedians—when your community feels targeted.

Episode Notes

Junior’s viral stance on Latinos who voted for Trump

The “economy under Trump” argument—and why it sticks

When political identity becomes ego (“I can’t be wrong”)

Fox News: news vs entertainment vs propaganda

Why Democrats struggle to message and mobilize

Activism vs burnout: how to stay engaged without breaking

Social media addiction, isolation, and “brain rot” culture

Movies, culture wars, and how propaganda spreads through media

Why comedians feel responsible to address the “elephant in the room”