host of El Basilon de la MañanaThe program, one of the most listened to morning radio shows in the New York metropolitan area, highlighted Vice President Kamala Harris' heavy reliance on Hispanic celebrity endorsements during Wednesday's broadcast, as well as Mark He ridiculed his dependence on voters who are less persuasive to the likes of Anthony and Marc Anthony. Cardi B
El Basilon de la Mañana is a weekday talk show on La Mega 97.9, the largest and most listened to Spanish-language radio station in the New York area. The station frequently beats and breaks records in listenership in English and Spanish, surpassing its top rivals. record For streaming in the US. The show's hosts regularly address political issues and invite participants to weigh in on the issues, and even though viewers are in one of the most trusted Democratic strongholds in the country, Democratic , did not hesitate to criticize outgoing President Joe Biden in particular.
On Wednesday, the host asked listeners if they were satisfied with the news that current President-elect Donald Trump defeated the Vice President in Tuesday's election. Host Frédéric Martinez “El Pacha” noted the last-minute surge in celebrities supporting Harris in the Hispanic community, including rappers Cardi B and Jennifer Lopez.
“Is this repeating the Hillary Clinton story?” he asked.
Producer Carlos “Gevin” Molina went along with his efforts to discourage viewers from taking celebrity endorsements seriously, even as Spanish-language media outlets, especially Univisión, announced the results of Trump's presidential election. I scoffed, saying it was taking too long.
“I've said it many times: No artist is guaranteed to win an election,” Molina said. “If you're a person who votes because Marc Anthony told you to vote for so-and-so, you're a savage because you have to find out for yourself why you're voting.”
“Another shameful thing yesterday was that the media refused to acknowledge that Trump won,” they added. “About colleges,” they mused, “where there is California, there is Florida “If we put California there,” they mused. So Kamala Harris can win! ”
Co-host Victor Dela Cruz agreed with the low praise for Harris' celebrity endorsement strategy.
“In the case of Democrat Kamala, the desperation for so many public figures and celebrities was noticeable. As noticeable as it was, there was some concern there,” he said.
The hosts also discussed the controversy surrounding insult cartoon Tony Hinchcliffe, who insulted Puerto Ricans at a Trump rally the weekend before the election.
“That helped!” joked one of the hosts. “All Borikas [Puerto Ricans] I voted for Trump! ”
Puerto Rican communities in major states such as Florida and Pennsylvania vote President Trump's numbers in 2024 are higher than in 2020. Mr. Trump has made significant gains in other Hispanic American communities across the country. On Tuesday, Republican candidate Jennifer Gonzalez Colon also won the Puerto Rico governor's race.
Callers to Tuesday's La Mega broadcast mainly expressed satisfaction with the election results.
“I'm very, very happy!” a woman who identified herself as Angie told the hosts to cheers. Angie mocked Telemundo, saying the hosts of the election night broadcast were visibly upset as the night wore on and Trump's victory seemed more certain.
“If I turn on Univision and Telemundo now, [Wednesday morning]they say Kamala still has a chance! ” one of the hosts joked, making me laugh out loud.
“Now Jorge Ramos is tweeting, 'Not every vote is counted!'” another host laughed.
Another caller, who identified herself as Maria, said she had voted for Harris and was “totally surprised” by the result, but added: “My friend called me yesterday from California and I voted for Trump.”
“She said Kamala Harris promised to give food stamps and assistance to illegal aliens, but they're fed up because all that money comes from taxes,” the caller said. insisted. That's because you won't receive any coupons or any assistance. ”
El Basilon de la Mañana has hosted dialogues open to both left and right perspectives on local and national politics for years, some of which have been marked by notable irritation with the Biden administration. Ta. of Basilon Hosts were particularly irritated in April when Biden issued a statement celebrating “Transgender Day of Visibility” on Easter Sunday.
“This is abuse and lack of respect. Don't come to me with such nonsense,” enraged El Pacha. “There are 52 weeks in a year. How is it possible? [to do this] Resurrection Sunday, the most important week for humanity, the day when Christ died for us, freed us from sin, faced death and won? ”
“Look, I'm very careful and respectful. I let people do whatever they want with their ideas. But this is different,” he concluded at the time.
The overwhelming majority of Hispanic Americans are Christians, many of whom are Catholic. According to According to a 2023 poll by Pew Research Center.
