Anhelo Reyes

Thousands are dead, thousands more injured and missing. The earthquakes in Colombia and Venezuela have been devastating. And while there are similarities in the neighboring countries, an expert told us the biggest difference is in the rebuilding phase right now: One country prepared and trained for the response- the other didn't.

Actor and singer Anthony Ramos is a triple threat - actor, singer, and dancer - who broke out in Broadway's smash hit, Hamilton. From theater to the silver screen, and even owning a bar in Brooklyn, Ramos is also a proud New Yorker who is always hungry for his next project. His latest endeavor is a salsa album. Not just typical salsa music, but salsa music in English, a feat that gave his producer, the iconic Sergio George, pause.

Texas holds the second-most electoral votes in the nation and is often a testing ground for policies that later manifest across the U.S. But can historically Republican Texas turn blue? And if so, what impact could it have on the rest of the country? We speak to two Democratic contenders hoping to shift the next election. In this episode, Maria Hinojosa speaks with Gina Hinojosa, a Texas State Representative and the Democratic nominee running for Governor of Texas.