Raices y Realidades
Raices y Realidades
Podcast Description
Raíces y Realidades brings the Hispanic Well-Being Index to life, sharing the real stories behind the data. Hosted by the Hispanic Collaborative, this podcast explores the 40 key indicators shaping Latino life in Milwaukee—compared to the nation’s top 50 metros. In under 30 minutes, we dive into the numbers, the work happening on the ground, and the voices driving change. Join us for insightful conversations with leaders, advocates, and community changemakers- diving into our roots and realities. Listen now!
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The podcast explores themes such as economic mobility, community collaboration, and workforce development, featuring episodes like an analysis of Latino income and poverty trends with Joe Peterangelo, and discussions on collective action and community impact with Laura Gutierrez. Each episode emphasizes the importance of inclusive policies and provides tangible insights into the state of Latino life in Milwaukee compared to larger national trends.
Raíces y Realidades brings the Hispanic Well-Being Index to life, sharing the real stories behind the data. Hosted by the Hispanic Collaborative, this podcast explores the 40 key indicators shaping Latino life in Milwaukee—compared to the nation’s top 50 metros. In under 30 minutes, we dive into the numbers, the work happening on the ground, and the voices driving change. Join us for insightful conversations with leaders, advocates, and community changemakers- diving into our roots and realities. Listen now!
In this episode of Raíces y Realidades, we sit down with Milwaukee County Supervisor Caroline Gómez-Tom—who also serves with Covering Wisconsin—to talk about one of the most important issues facing the Latino community: health.
We unpack the data around insurance coverage, why Latinos remain among the least insured groups in Wisconsin, and what that means for long-term health outcomes.
But we go further—because having insurance doesn’t guarantee access, quality care, or good health. Caroline shares what needs to change, what’s working, and how we can move from coverage to real care.
Tune in for a grounded, practical conversation about health equity and the future of Latino well-being in our region.
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