This is a word, a podcast from Slate.

I'm your host, Jason Johnson.

Former President Donald Trump has made racism and targeting of immigrants a feature,

not a bug, in his current White House campaign.

Given the rhetoric, many political observers are puzzled by how well he's polling with Latino voters.

Should they be?

My question is, like, how can we not be alarmed, you know, that someone like Donald Trump

that is promising mass deportations is doing relatively well with this sector?

The rise of the Latino far right and what it means for America.

Coming up on a word with me, Jason Johnson.

Stay with us.

Welcome to a Word, a podcast about race and politics and everything else.

I'm your host, Jason Johnson.

It's Hispanic Heritage Month, and this year, it coincides with the final lap of an election season where Latino voters

could make the difference in key states. Both Republican nominee Donald Trump and his running

mate J.D. Vance have doubled down on rhetoric targeting immigrants, promising to close the southern

border and implement mass deportation if they win the White House. Still, the Republican ticket appeals

to a surprising number of Latino voters. Still, the Republican ticket appeals to a surprising

number of Latino voters. And beyond the ballot box, several Latino Americans have risen to

positions of leadership and far-right groups that openly embrace violent white supremacy.

So how did we get here? And what does it mean for our politics and our society?

Join us to talk about it is

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