Best Immigration Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 184: Plyler v. Doe - A High-Stakes Court Battle and Its Implications (re-release) 46:07

27m ago46:07

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In this week’s episode, we’re re-releasing a conversation from May 2022. The leak of the Supreme Court draft decision that would overturn the seminal Roe v. Wade abortion case has sent shockwaves through the country and raises questions and implications for other long-standing precedent Supreme Court decisions, including Plyler v. Doe, a 1982 decis…

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Sobriety, Identity & Cat Chats 43:41

1h ago43:41

43:41

I’m so excited to share my conversation with Adam Macias on this episode of Immigrantly. Adam is a comedian, writer, and podcaster whose sobriety journey is just one fascinating chapter in his story. We talked about everything—from how he uses humor to connect with people to his thoughts on Joe Rogan and Andrew Tate and how young men today navigate…

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Verdict Coming Soon in Daniel Penny Subway Case 49:14

2h ago49:14

49:14

Was the white man a hero or a racist murderer? We should find out this week. Thumbnail credit: © Luiz C. Ribeiro/New York Daily News via ZUMA Press Wire

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MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT! 2:58

1h ago2:58

2:58

🚨 Special Announcement for Immigration Lawyers! 🚨 If you’ve been following the Immigration Lawyers Toolbox, you know the grind of reviewing hundreds of AAO decisions for EB1As, NIWs, and O-1s. But here's the game-changer: We've developed a new system that organizes case analyses quickly and efficiently! And we’re beta testing it NOW! 🎉 📝 What’s Inc…

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[Repost] #10 – Canadian National Security Law, Bill C-51 and Trudeau's Reforms, with Professor Kent Roach 51:52

3h ago51:52

51:52

This episode originally aired on December 13, 2016. We are reposting it as it provides an overview of the history of Canadian national security law, and next week we will be airing an episode with a recently retired judge who was designated to handle national security matters. This episode contains an overview of the history of national security la…

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Crybaby Buggers Off 1:03:06

2h ago1:03:06

1:03:06

Jared Taylor marvels at an Atlanta man who’s leaving America because “the nightmare came home.” Taylor also discusses mass deportation, Chris Rufo, Jews leaving Western Europe, and a smart liberal who reflects on “lawfare.”

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#135 - Baffling Immigration Rules and CILA's Statement on Consultants 49:29

42m ago49:29

49:29

Deanna and Steven discuss the most baffling rules and programs in Canada's immigration system. We also answer multiple requests to comment on the Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association recent statement that immigration consultants should be restricted to working for lawyers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Feed Drop: Turkeys, Touchdowns, and Tradition: John Madden’s Thanksgiving Legacy-Sportly Thanksgiving Special 19:30

30m ago19:30

19:30

Today, I am bringing you something a little different. As we gather with loved ones to celebrate Thanksgiving this week, I am excited to share a special episode from Sportly, one of our sibling podcasts here at Immigrantly Media. Thanksgiving is more than just turkey and pie—it’s about family, connection, and tradition. And for many, Thanksgiving D…

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Denver Police Will Stop Deportation of Illegals? 56:41

42m ago56:41

56:41

Jared Taylor and Paul Kersey marvel at how much Denverites must love their illegals. They also discuss Jussie Smollett, Laken Riley, wypipo, and insanity in Britain. Thumbnail credit: © Jim West/ZUMA Press Wire

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#134 - Work Permit Program Recommendations 44:48

12d ago44:48

44:48

A discussion of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration's study titled Report 21 - Conditions for Growth: Reconsidering Closed Work Permits in the Temporary Foreign Workers Program. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#356 The Immigrant's Perspective w/ Immigrantly Podcast Host Saadia Khan 24:14

8d ago24:14

24:14

Get the Toolbox Magazine! https://immigrationlawyerstoolbox.com/magazine Join our Marriage/Family Based Green Card course and community (includes adjustment and consular processing): https://immigrationlawyerstoolbox.com/courses Guest: Saadia Khan Audio Podcast Link: https://sites.libsyn.com/69112/356-the-immigrants-perspective-w-immigrantly-podcas…

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Ep. 183: Thanksgiving Traditions - Immigrant Perspectives (re-release) 22:44

15m ago22:44

22:44

In this week’s episode, we’re re-releasing a conversation from November 2021. Every year millions of families across the country gather to celebrate that quintessential American holiday: Thanksgiving. It is a story of immigration. But how do the millions of recently-arrived immigrants to this country view this holiday? Theresa Cardinal Brown and Sa…

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AI at the Border 49:36

8d ago49:36

49:36

In this compelling episode of Immigrantly, we’re joined by Petra Molnar, a renowned lawyer and anthropologist whose work sits at the intersection of migration, technology, and human rights. As Associate Director of the Refugee Law Lab at York University and a Faculty Associate at Harvard’s Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society, Petra critic…

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Era Una Prisión Antes 37:19

14d ago37:19

37:19

Jose Ruben, activista espiritual con El Movimiento de Integridad Humana, viene al podcast para discutir sus experiencias de detención en Mesa Verde y el Golden State Annex y porque se sumó a las huelgas de hambre y labor con otra gente detenida. Jose comparte como COVID-19 se desarrolló en los centros de detención, como ICE los forzó a trabajar par…

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The Decisive White Vote 57:55

2h ago57:55

57:55

Paul Kersey goes solo to discuss the 2024 POTU Exit Poll dada from Georgia and North Carolina which showed that the white vote carried both states for Donald Trump. He also discusses Spirit Airlines grounding all flights to Haiti and FEMA refusing to help Trump supporters.

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Changing Climate, Changing Migration: The Reverse of Climate Migration: Should There Be a Right Not to Be Displaced amid Climate Change? 24:25

1h ago24:25

24:25

The international humanitarian protection system that was built in the aftermath of World War II does not offer protection for people displaced by climate change. In this episode, former UN Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees T. Alexander Aleinikoff, who is now Executive Dean of The New School for Social Research, calls the refugee system “broken…

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#355 Federal Court Update w/ Kevin A. Gregg, Esq. [October 2024] 18:41

5d ago18:41

18:41

Get the Toolbox Magazine! https://immigrationlawyerstoolbox.com/magazine Join our Marriage/Family Based Green Card course and community (includes adjustment and consular processing): https://immigrationlawyerstoolbox.com/courses Guest: Kevin A. Gregg, Esq. Audio Podcast Link: https://sites.libsyn.com/69112/355-federal-court-update-w-kevin-a-gregg-e…

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53: Are immigration raids racist kidnappings? 41:16

12d ago41:16

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Migrants Rights Network recently published a report on the extent and nature of immigration raids in the UK. This episode interviews two of its co-authors. In this episode:Julia Tinsley-Kent, Head of Policy and CommunicationsLauren Fernandes, Policy and Campaigns Assistanthttps://migrantsrights.org.uk/about/our-people/To read the report 'Immigratio…

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#133 - Restoration of Status and TRPs 1:11:32

9d ago1:11:32

1:11:32

Andrew Mattu is the Principal Lawyer at Godwit Law Office, an immigration law firm, in Brampton ON. Ajaypal Singh Ahluwalia is an Associate at Godwit Law Office. We discuss restoration of status and Temporary Resident Permits (TRPs). Topics include how people fall out of status, eligibility for restoration of status, restoring to post-graduate work…

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Finding Stillness in a Fast Moving World 1:00:14

8d ago1:00:14

1:00:14

In this episode, I’m joined by the incredibly talented Delsy, a Guatemalan-American therapist, visual artist, and co-host of the Tamarindo Podcast. She’s also the creative force behind the Ocu-Pasión Podcast, where she amplifies the voices of Latin American artists and visionaries. But Delsy doesn’t just live in the audio space—she co-founded Encue…

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Standing Up To Our Oppressors 35:41

21d ago35:41

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Gustavo, a Salvadoran-American organizer and leader of the hunger and labor strikes occurring in the Mesa Verde and Golden State Annex immigration detention facilities since 2022, joins the podcast to discuss the terrible conditions that led to these efforts. Gustavo shares the myriad ways ICE regularly violates its own detention standards, what gi…

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#354 Immigration Policy w/ Alexander Nowrasteh of the Cato Institute 33:31

4d ago33:31

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Get the Toolbox Magazine! https://immigrationlawyerstoolbox.com/magazine Join our Marriage/Family Based Green Card course and community (includes adjustment and consular processing): https://immigrationlawyerstoolbox.com/courses Guest: Alexander Nowrasteh of the Cato Institute Audio Podcast Link: https://sites.libsyn.com/69112/354-immigration-polic…

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#353 Non-Profit Practice, Ohio Ch. Conference & More w/ Jessica A. Ramos, Esq. 20:48

25d ago20:48

20:48

Get the Toolbox Magazine! https://immigrationlawyerstoolbox.com/magazine Join our Marriage/Family Based Green Card course and community (includes adjustment and consular processing): https://immigrationlawyerstoolbox.com/courses Guest: Jessica A. Ramos, Esq. Audio Podcast Link: https://sites.libsyn.com/69112/353-non-profit-practice-ohio-ch-conferen…

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Post a Harris Sign, Take in Five Guatemalans 1:00:01

6d ago1:00:01

1:00:01

Jared Taylor and Paul Kersey laugh about a prank note sent to Harris supporters telling them they will be housing refugees. The hosts also discuss Maxine Waters, Sadiq Khan, Kemi Badenoch, and Daniel Penny. Thumbnail credit: © Valerie Plesch/dpa via ZUMA Press

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Emergency Post-Election Discussion for Immigration Lawyers 13:30

14d ago13:30

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Get the Toolbox Magazine! https://immigrationlawyerstoolbox.com/magazine Join our Marriage/Family Based Green Card course and community (includes adjustment and consular processing): https://immigrationlawyerstoolbox.com/courses Guest: Kevin A. Gregg, Esq. Audio Podcast Link: https://sites.libsyn.com/69112/emergency-post-election-discussion-for-imm…

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#132 - Cessation 1:09:55

8d ago1:09:55

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Douglas Cannon is a Partner at Elgin Cannon & Associates. A significant part of Doug's practice involves helping refugees and protected persons navigate and defend against "cessation" applications. Cessation applications can strip refugees of their refugee status, as well as Canadian permanent resident status, if it’s found that they no longer need…

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#352 Top 10 Immigration Law Updates [October 2024] 22:24

20d ago22:24

22:24

Get the Toolbox Magazine! https://immigrationlawyerstoolbox.com/magazine Join our Marriage/Family Based Green Card course and community (includes adjustment and consular processing): https://immigrationlawyerstoolbox.com/courses Audio Podcast Link: https://sites.libsyn.com/69112/352-top-10-immigration-law-updates-october-2024 Itunes Link: https://p…

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Ep. 182: Presidential Elections - How Do (Naturalized) Immigrants Vote? 52:48

28d ago52:48

52:48

In this week’s episode, BPC Senior Advisor Theresa Cardinal Brown delves into history and reality of how immigrants vote in the United States. Theresa is joined by Rachel Orey, Director of the Bipartisan Policy Center Elections Project, to discuss current legislation that defines the eligibility for voting and protects against non-citizen voting. T…

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Election Day Musings: Frustration, Hope, and Showing Up 9:40

27d ago9:40

9:40

Today, on Election Day, Saadia Khan shares an honest conversation about the weight of this election cycle. She reflects on the disconnection many feel with the current political landscape, the ongoing genocide in Gaza, and the moral complexities that define our time. Saadia emphasizes why showing up is crucial—not just for us but for those who can’…

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Dismantling Carceral Debt and Building Debtor Power 31:12

29d ago31:12

31:12

Tiera Rainey, Executive Director of the Tucson Bail Fund, joins Yvette Borja to discuss a resource document that the Bail Fund co-authored with the Milwaukee Freedom Fund, Community Justice Exchange, Free Hearts, and Montgomery Bail Out: Dismantling Carceral Debt: A Manifesto on Building Debtor Power. Rainey breaks down the devastating impact of ca…

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Is This an Election to Preserve Democracy? 1:17:32

15d ago1:17:32

1:17:32

Jared Taylor and Paul Kersey are joined by Sam Dickson to discuss the presidential campaign. Is either candidate really going to change the American form of government? Thumbnail credit: © Gina M Randazzo/ZUMA Press Wire

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#131 - Cutting Immigration Levels 1:07:00

16d ago1:07:00

1:07:00

A discussion of Canada's 2025-2027 Immigration Levels Plan and the 2024 Report to Parliament on Immigration, in which the Trudeau government cut planned permanent residence levels by 20%, imposed caps on the number of international students and workers that would be allowed into the country and declared that they expect 1,000,000+ people currently …

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Feed Drop: The Myth of the Deadbeat Dad by Homegoings 36:23

16d ago36:23

36:23

A heads up: This episode contains strong language and unbleeped swearing*** "Stereo-anti-types” is a special series from Homegoings examining some of the most troubling, most profound, and most dangerous stereotypes that apply to Black men. In this first episode, host Myra Flynn and colleague Bryant Denton get up close and personal with podcaster P…

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Don't Sell The Land 1:07:39

24d ago1:07:39

1:07:39

Brea Baker, freedom fighter and author, joins the podcast to discuss her new book "Rooted: The American Legacy of Land Theft and the Modern Movement For Black Land Ownership." Yvette and Brea discuss how the U.S. arrived at a place where only 1% of rural land is owned by Black people, how Brea and her family's legacy of land ownership inspired the …

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The Haitian Inundation 1:00:12

28d ago1:00:12

1:00:12

Jared Taylor and Paul Kersey are pleased that Americans are angry about foreigners being dumped on their towns. The hosts also discuss Tren de Aragua, camps for illegals, and how Dominica fights the Haitian inundation. Thumbnail credit: © Carl Juste/Miami Herald via ZUMA Press Wire

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#130 - Challenges and Benefits of Hiring Immigrants, with Alice Craft 1:07:01

22d ago1:07:01

1:07:01

Alice Craft is a Research Associate in the Immigration knowledge area at the Conference Board of Canada. She recently published a paper titled Small Business, Big Impact Immigrant Hiring and Integration in Five Canadian Cities. We discuss the key findings of that study -- namely, that: In fast-growing small and mid-sized Canadian cities, small and …

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#351 ConsularAccountability.org w/ Eric Lee, Esq. 12:26

22d ago12:26

12:26

Get the Toolbox Magazine! https://immigrationlawyerstoolbox.com/magazine Join our Marriage/Family Based Green Card course and community (includes adjustment and consular processing): https://immigrationlawyerstoolbox.com/courses Guest: Eric Lee, Esq. Audio Podcast Link: https://sites.libsyn.com/69112/351-consularaccountabilityorg-w-eric-lee-esq Itu…

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Unaccompanied and Coming of Age 1:01:26

29d ago1:01:26

1:01:26

Yvette Borja interviews Stephanie Canizales, professor and Faculty Director of the UC Berkeley Interdisciplinary Migration Initiative, about her new book Sin Padres, Ni Papeles: Unaccompanied Migrant Youth Coming of Age in the United States. They discuss who is left out of the DACA/Dreamer narrative and the socioeconomic obstacles this population f…

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#350 Managing a Humanitarian Practice, AILA CA Conference & More w/ Medya Ansari, Esq. 21:54

23d ago21:54

21:54

Get the Toolbox Magazine! https://immigrationlawyerstoolbox.com/magazine Join our Marriage/Family Based Green Card course and community (includes adjustment and consular processing): https://immigrationlawyerstoolbox.com/courses Guest: Medya Ansari, Esq. Audio Podcast Link: https://sites.libsyn.com/69112/350-managing-a-humanitarian-practice-aila-ca…

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Ep. 181: How Immigrants Receive Help After Helene, Milton, and Other Natural Disasters 50:25

23d ago50:25

50:25

In this week’s episode, BPC Senior Advisor Theresa Cardinal Brown discusses how immigrant rights organizations and other emergency response organizations are assisting immigrants and their families affected by recent hurricanes Helene and Milton, as well as similar past natural disasters in the United States. Theresa is joined by Zach Wolgemuth, Di…

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Cultivating Pacing Replenishing 52:24

1M ago52:24

52:24

In this episode, I explore women's pressures while juggling multiple roles, all while hearing the constant message that we should be able to “have it all.” But is that even realistic? For women, especially entrepreneurs, and women of color, the challenges are undeniable—limited resources, systemic barriers, and the constant need to prove ourselves.…

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That Little Courtroom in Sensuntepeque 1:27:24

23d ago1:27:24

1:27:24

Yvette Borja and Jorge Cuéllar discuss their experience as international observers for the Santa Marta 5 trial. They break down the audacity and offensive nature of a unit dedicated to prosecuting war crimes bringing the Santa Marta case forward as its inaugural effort, share their impressions of the deep power of the organized pueblo in Santa Mart…

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#349 Managing a Removal Practice, DC Ch. Conference & More w/ Liana E. Montecinos, Esq. 18:35

25d ago18:35

18:35

Get the Toolbox Magazine! https://immigrationlawyerstoolbox.com/magazine Join our Marriage/Family Based Green Card course and community (includes adjustment and consular processing): https://immigrationlawyerstoolbox.com/courses Guest: Liana E. Montecinos, Esq. D.C. Chapter Conference 2024 [https://ailadc.org/meetinginfo.php?id=336&ts=1723279967] A…

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[Repost] #7 - The impact of immigration on the Vancouver housing market, with David Eby and Tom Davidoff 48:17

27d ago48:17

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This episode orginally aired on October 28, 2016. A discussion of the role of immigration on the Vancouver housing market. Tom Davidoff is an Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia's Sauder School of Business. He is frequently cited in the Vancouver media as being an expert on Vancouver's housing market, and was part of a team of…

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#348 Marshall Islands I94s, Midsouth Chapter Conference & More w/ Laura Ferner, Esq 24:38

30d ago24:38

24:38

Get the Toolbox Magazine! https://immigrationlawyerstoolbox.com/magazine Join our Marriage/Family Based Green Card course and community (includes adjustment and consular processing): https://immigrationlawyerstoolbox.com/courses Guest: Laura Ferner, Esq Join the AILA Midsouth Chapter Fall 2024 Conference here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aila-mids…

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Danes Buy Themselves a One-Legged Nigerian Pirate 59:36

28d ago59:36

59:36

Paul Kersey and Jared Taylor marvel at Danish stupidity — and so do some Danes. The hosts also discuss DOJ stupidity and Kamala's quest for the black vote. Thumbnail credit: Konflikty.pl via Wikimedia Commons

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#129 - Is Record Immigration Hurting Canada's Middle Class?, with Mike Moffatt 57:44

29d ago57:44

57:44

Mike Moffatt is the Senior Director of Policy and Innovation at the Smart Prosperity Institute and an Assistant Professor in the Business, Economics and Public Policy group at Ivey Business School, Western University. He is the host of the Missing Middle podcast. 1:20 Mike's speech to the Liberal Cabinet in August 2024 re. the impact of the Tempora…

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#347 Career Development, Iowa/Nebraska Conference & More w/ Gunda Brost, Esq. 18:47

30d ago18:47

18:47

Get the Toolbox Magazine! https://immigrationlawyerstoolbox.com/magazine Join our Marriage/Family Based Green Card course and community (includes adjustment and consular processing): https://immigrationlawyerstoolbox.com/courses Guest: Gunda Brost, Esq. Join the 2024 Iowa/Nebraska AILA Chapter Conference here: https://aila2020iowanebraska.regfox.co…

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The Many Faces of America 51:51

1M ago51:51

51:51

In today’s episode, I’m joined by the phenomenal Sarah Jones, a Tony Award-winning actress and master of transformation. From outspoken grandmas to Gen Z influencers, Sarah’s ability to embody different characters is unmatched. We’ll explore her creative process, how she channels these voices, and what it all means for understanding identity and be…

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Private Violence: Latin American Women And The Struggle For Asylum 48:10

1M ago48:10

48:10

Yvette Borja interviews Carol Cleaveland and Michele Waslin, authors of Private Violence: Latin American Women And The Struggle for Asylum. They explain why calling the gender-based violence that Mexican and Central American women are fleeing "private" is inaccurate, break down how navigating the asylum system is hardest for poor migrants, and emph…

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