Best Center for Immigration Studies Podcasts (2025)

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Processing the range of emotions surrounding Hill Country flood tragedy 50:54

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The Texas Newsroom finds that responders to the Hill Country floods called for a public alert early Friday, a warning some say came hours too late. The upcoming special session of the Legislature, which originally looked like it would focus on regulating THC, now includes several emergency preparedness topics. And: Gillian Rodriguez with the Texas …

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July 10, 2025: EV subsidies winding down, Nederland’s plan to buy Eldora, rural theater’s milestone, runaway bull 13:55

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Your chances to get a big subsidy to buy an electric car or truck are fading fast, which could also affect Colorado’s emissions goals. Then, the town of Nederland lays out its plans to buy the Eldora ski area above Boulder. Plus, a professional theater has been an artistic oasis for rural communities in the San Luis Valley. It’s celebrating 60 year…

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Visa Integrity: The Next Frontier in Immigration Enforcement 35:38

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In this week's episode of Parsing Immigration Policy, Jessica Vaughan, the Center's Director of Policy Studies, expands on her recent testimony before the U.S. House immigration subcommittee on “Restoring Integrity and Security to the Visa Process”. Under the Biden administration, the number of visa applications and issuances increased significantl…

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A Guadalupe River regular shares her family’s survival story 49:52

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A bill in the Texas Legislature this past session would have created a grant program for emergency communication. It didn’t pass. In the days since the deadly flooding, engineers have already modeled what happened on the Guadalupe River. What they say about how we should rebuild. A harrowing story of survival: Our conversation with a woman at the c…

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July 9, 2025: Contamination and bad labeling on cannabis, flooding risk, Ute exhibit, heat advisory 11:36

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You expect product labels to tell you the truth about what’s inside, but regulators and consumers do not actually have a good grip on what’s in the cannabis on dispensary shelves. Then, local disaster experts say the tragedy unfolding in Texas can be a wake up call, particularly about the risks of flash flooding here. And, a new exhibition promises…

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Officials in Kerrville begin to assess damage as floodwaters recede 50:14

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In Kerr County, local officials say they have all the resources, equipment, food and personnel they need, but with constantly changing numbers of people still missing, search and rescue teams continue to slog thru the debris of what is almost certain to go down as one of the deadliest natural disasters in state history. The Texas Newsroom’s Paul Fl…

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July 8, 2025: Feds’ healthcare turnabout, grocery chains’ labor deals, greener lawnmowers, most boring city 14:26

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Expanding health insurance used to be a priority in Washington. It’s not anymore. Hear what that change in priorities means for you. Then, Colorado grocery workers have negotiated with their employers, and employees at one chain have ended their weeks-long strike. Plus, the state cracks down on an unlikely source of greenhouse gas emissions: equipm…

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The latest on catastrophic flooding in the Hill Country 50:45

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Rescue and recovery efforts continue following devastating Guadalupe River flooding that has killed at least 75 people. More than two dozen campers and counselors died at Camp Mystic, an all-girls Christian summer camp, and 10 campers remain missing. Flash flood warnings are in effect for many parts of Texas, and officials fear that the waterlogged…

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July 7, 2025: Trump tax bill’s impact on you, CU regent censured after dispute over racist images, new area code 14:56

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Congress’ and President Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill is now law. We’ll explain what it means for Coloradans. Then, a regent who criticized research from her own university system has been censured, for only the second time in the system’s history. Her authority as a regent has been cut back as a result. Plus, a new area code for Colorado phone lines.…

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Rap to the Ranch: The Ballad of Mason ‘Bric’ LaDue – A Texas Standard Special Rebroadcast 50:10

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Mason LaDue raises cattle on family land in Central Texas. But before he was a rancher, he was mostly on the road, managing tours for artists like Curren$y and Wiz Khalifa. His journey from the Dallas hip-hop circuit to the homestead is the focus of today’s special program, Rap to the Ranch: The Ballad of Mason ‘Bric’ LaDue. Texas Standard is a lis…

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BONUS: NPR's Lakshmi Singh with Colorado Today host Bazi Kanani 26:25

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If you're an NPR listener, you definitely know her: Lakshmi Singh has brought us the news for more than 20 years. In a special bonus episode, she and Colorado Today host Bazi Kanani talk about Lakshmi's life, career, and how her outlook on news has changed in recent years. They also have a good laugh about Will Ferrell. This episode was recorded in…

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Adult education programs feel the squeeze as federal funds remain on hold 50:45

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Federal education funding is put on hold, leaving administrators scrambling to evaluate what programs may be affected and what comes next – not just for young students, but Texans in adult education programs as well. What could rural schools teach the rest of us about how to better get along? New research by the George W. Bush Institute offers insi…

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Marriage Fraud: The Hidden Gateway to U.S. Entry 34:27

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This week’s episode of the Parsing Immigration Policy podcast explores a topic rarely covered in the media: marriage fraud. Guest host Marguerite Telford, the Center’s Director of Communications, sits down with Richard Lee, a former USCIS Immigration Officer and author, to discuss how sham marriages are orchestrated to gain a green card—and eventua…

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July 3, 2025: Money for schools withheld by Trump, mosquito bites and West Nile virus, monumental castle to visit 14:23

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As you prepare for the Fourth of July weekend, you’ll hear the outlook for West Nile virus in Colorado, and what makes someone more likely to be bitten by mosquitoes. Then, schools are not getting money from the Trump administration that they expected this week. Plus, a beloved roadside attraction in Southern Colorado becomes a memorial, and hosts …

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Elon Musk’s lobbying machine finds wins in Texas 50:45

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Elon Musk may be on the outs in D.C., but closer to home, his political influence appears to be on the rise: The state’s richest billionaire scored some quiet but rather significant victories in the last legislative session. Legislative support for wind and solar may be on the wane, but Texas lawmakers appear to be warming up to geothermal energy. …

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July 2, 2025: Wind and solar tax shock, local traffic cameras used by feds, UMS is ending as we know it 15:08

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Congress’ Big Beautiful Bill targets wind and solar energy – two industries that have been booming in Colorado. Then, traffic cameras that help police crack down on crime could have been used in immigration enforcement. Plus, organizers of the Underground Music Showcase festival in Denver say future years won’t look the same. And, an international …

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A live broadcast from Waco 50:44

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As we continue our yearlong 10th birthday celebration, today we’re broadcasting before a live studio audience at a place that’s been called the “Athens of Texas” – Waco, itself celebrating 25 years of public radio from our partners at KWBU. We’ll be sampling some of the sights, sounds and tastes of this historic Central Texas city. After all, when …

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July 1, 2025: ICE weighs new Colorado facility, Boulder attack victim dies, new gun law in effect, firefly conservation 15:56

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Federal immigration officials are eyeing Colorado for a second detention center, which would open in the southern part of the state. Then, a month after the firebombing in Boulder, one of the victims has died. Plus, gun laws go into effect across the state. And, a guide to spotting one of Colorado’s most magical nighttime insects: fireflies. This e…

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Eric Mann’s Radical Journey through the Long 1960s (Part 2) 1:44:56

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This is part two of a two-part episode. This part of the conversation deals more with the actions that led to Mann's political imprisoment and his experiences as a political prisoner. In this two-part episode, we are joined by special cohost PM, and we speak with veteran civil rights organizer Eric Mann about his journey from his upbringing in New …

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Eric Mann’s Radical Journey through the Long 1960s (Part 1) 1:42:27

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In this two-part episode, we are joined by special cohost PM, and we speak with veteran civil rights organizer Eric Mann about his journey from his upbringing in New York to his involvement in political struggles during the 1960s. Mann discusses his early influences, including his parents' activism. He reflects on his work with the Congress of Raci…

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Texans help build Giant Magellan Telescope 51:15

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The U.S. Supreme Court recently upheld the Texas law that requires age verification for porn sites. We’ll take a close look at the law. As the U.S. and China negotiate a new trade agreement, farmers cope with the uncertainty. Plus, how some of the best and brightest in Texas collaborated to build the Giant Magellan Telescope. Also, fresh off his li…

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June 30, 2025: Birthright citizenship in Colorado, tree-killing bugs arrive, LGBTQ crisis services cut, lakeside escape 14:51

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In light of Friday’s Supreme Court ruling, Colorado plans to keep defending birthright citizenship. What neighboring states do is still in question. Then, a green menace to watch out for in your yard, and your neighborhood, which could eat up 15% of the Front Range tree cover. Plus, Colorado works to keep crisis services to support LGBTQ people. An…

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SCOTUS rules against nationwide injunctions 51:21

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In a 6-3 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court rules against nationwide injunctions, likely to be read as a major victory for the Trump administration. UT constitutional law professor Tara Grove helps us parse out today’s big news from the high court. Texas underwater? After boom times in real estate, many Texas homeowners are upside down on their mortgag…

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June 27, 2025: International tourism drop, post-college job market, Aurora sued for closing comments, Trump portrait 15:10

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Some Colorado mountain towns are trying to attract visitors, but lately, numbers are dropping. Then, the Aurora City Council puts an end to the public comment period, but experts say they can’t restrict someone's speech because of what they say. Plus, new graduates who are the first in their families to navigate the post-college job market. And, a …

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Sugar Land acquires historic district tied to city’s roots in the sugar industry 51:26

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A new Texas law requires posting the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms. We’ll look at the looming legal battle. Where do Texans stand on how well state legislators are doing their jobs? What about how well the president is doing his job? A new poll by the Texas Politics Project offers a look. The Mexican flag, long flown at restaurants a…

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June 26, 2025: Failed accountability for police, public land sale debate, home rule voted down, comedy this weekend 15:29

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A state mandate to track police uses of force was meant to bring clarity and empower Coloradans — but the data is falling short. Then, a controversial proposal could put federal public lands on the market for housing. Plus, results from a closely watched special election. And, a few ideas to help you plan your weekend, including comedy in Boulder. …

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Can the Military Enforce Immigration Law? 34:51

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This week’s episode of the Parsing Immigration Policy podcast delves into the Insurrection Act, its historical uses, and whether it could legally authorize the use of the military to assist in the arrest and removal of illegal aliens. The Insurrection Act allows presidents to deploy federal troops not only in cases of insurrection but also when fed…

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Senate GOP primary brawl could open a door for Democrats 51:07

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Gov. Greg Abbott’s last-minute veto of a proposed ban on THC-derived products has opened a rift with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, the powerful leader of the Texas Senate who championed the ban. More autonomous vehicles are now on Austin streets – and these Tesla robotaxis are a little harder to spot than their Waymo counterparts. Some Texans are finding r…

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June 25, 2025: Whistleblower’s immigration lawsuit in court, groundwater crisis, baseball team becomes Humpback Chub 15:28

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The state official suing Gov. Polis over an immigration information-sharing order takes the stand in court. Then, a troubling new analysis reveals how quickly groundwater is vanishing in the Colorado River basin — and what can still be done to ease the crisis. Plus, a local baseball team mocked a fan who didn’t like their name. Years later, the sto…

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Waco adult education program faces budget uncertainty under DOGE cuts 36:41

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State lawmakers passed several bills affecting how Texans vote. What that means at the ballot box. Among the allegations detailed in a lawsuit about conditions inside immigrant detention centers in Texas holding families: fighting for drinking water and children denied medical care. Why an effort by a Las Vegas company to legalize gambling in the L…

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June 24, 2025: True crime arrest, voter records online, rebellious Kennedy Center event, phone data protects animals 15:52

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Barry Morphew was just arrested for his wife’s murder for a second time. The case is about prosecutorial misconduct, true crime podcasts and rural investigations. Then, how you can protect your personal information, in this week’s Colorado Wonders. Plus, how your selfie could help wildlife live better. And, a rebellious concert at the Kennedy Cente…

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Gov. Greg Abbott vetoes THC ban, breaking with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick 51:34

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A closely watched bill to ban THC products gets vetoed by Gov. Greg Abbott – but that’s far from the end of the story, with the governor calling for a special legislative session aimed at regulating THC. After U.S. airstrikes targeted against Iranian nuclear facilities, what comes next? One of Texas’ top foreign policy experts suggests this war cou…

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June 23, 2025: Layoffs to fix budget crisis, hot nights and climate change, Dolly Parton book program struggles 13:26

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Denver says layoffs could help fix a looming budget crisis — but workers say the city isn’t being transparent, and now the union is stepping in. Then, climate change is making it harder to cool down at night — especially in Colorado’s cities. Plus, a beloved book program from Dolly Parton hits a funding snag, putting some local chapters at risk. Th…

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Texas Lottery scandal deepens as ex-director disappears 50:14

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The Texas Lottery Commission faces a reckoning after a string of scandals. We look at what’s next for one of the largest lotteries in the country. The U.S. Supreme Court has cleared the way for a controversial private facility in Andrews, Texas, to temporarily store high-level nuclear waste. The U.S. Department of Agriculture plans to open a facili…

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June 20, 2025: RFK vs Colorado on vaccines, psychedelics pardons, Charlie Burrell obit, world record attempt 15:34

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Colorado lawmakers want to make it easier for you to get vaccinated — even if that means stepping away from CDC guidelines. Then, as psychedelics gain mainstream traction, some of the biggest voices in the field gather in Colorado to chart the future. Plus, we remember a music legend whose roots run deep in Colorado. And: what happens when hundreds…

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Marking Juneteenth where it began: Galveston celebrates freedom 50:14

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President Trump considers a move that has brought together resistance from the left and the right. The stakes for U.S. involvement in a new Mideast war. Juneteenth is a holiday marking freedom for people enslaved in Texas, a proclamation announced in Texas on this date 160 years ago, now celebrated across the U.S.. The Texas Standard’s Sean Saldana…

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A Conversation with Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach 39:49

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Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach, chairman of the Republican Attorneys General Association, joins Parsing Immigration Policy for a wide-ranging discussion of immigration enforcement, voter integrity, and state-federal cooperation. A key national voice on immigration issues, Kobach shares with host Mark Krikorian insights into the practical and l…

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Houston Housing Authority caught citing fake legal quotes 50:20

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Gov. Greg Abbott touted plans to have Texas build a border wall, even soliciting donations from the public. Why the project’s now being scrapped. The U.S. Supreme Court is issuing decisions today, including one affecting gender-affirming care for transgender minors. Lawyers use previous cases to argue in court – but the Houston Housing Authority is…

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June 18, 2025: Deputy tips off ICE, Trump changes wildfire fighting, Juneteenth celebration 14:46

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A Colorado sheriff’s deputy tips off immigration officials after making a routine traffic stop. Now a college student is in ICE detention. Plus, a new executive order from President Trump changes staffing and technology to fight wildfires. Then, Juneteenth festival-goers in Denver share the meaning of the holiday. This episode of Colorado Today is …

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Immigration crackdown hits touring regional Mexican artists 50:16

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Why a stretch of border just over the West Texas state line has become the deadliest place for migrants. How cuts included in the president’s “big, beautiful bill” could affect Texans who depend on Medicaid and Obamacare. Why Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law the largest state-funded psychedelic research initiative in history. Solar panel scams targ…

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June 17, 2025: Election denier to pay millions, county seeks break with state laws, major landslide, spectacular garden 12:46

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Leaders of conservative Douglas County want voters to give them more authority. The county says it’ll allow them to break with state laws, but opponents disagree, and as voters cast their ballots, they question the movement’s motives. Then, the verdict in a historic trial for a 2020 election denier: MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell. Plus, a garden in Fort…

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Texans rally statewide on ‘No Kings Day’ to oppose Trump polices 50:46

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Texas-based historian and author Jeremi Suri joins with the latest about the military back-and-forth between Iran and Israel, threatening to become an even larger all-out war, and what that could mean on the home front – including Texas’ role as the world’s energy capital. Protests against president Trump’s second administration reach a new high wa…

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June 16, 2025: Push to sell public lands, National Park cuts, protests across Colorado, where to see indie films 16:50

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The No Kings protests drew thousands of people in cities across Colorado. Then, Congress could force the sale of public lands in Colorado, and we’ll explain cuts planned for the National Parks. Plus, the grocery stores where workers started striking Sunday. And, a Colorado Wonders question about how to see Indie films in the theater. This episode o…

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A special Texas Standard for kids, live from Abilene 50:14

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Texans under the age of 18 make up almost a quarter of the state’s population, so we’ve put together a show with them in mind. We’re joining you today from Abilene and the Children’s Art and Literacy Festival. We begin with a conversation about politics: We’ll hear from some Texas teens who make their voices heard, even though they can’t yet vote. …

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June 13, 2025: DOJ demands Colorado voter records, health insurance premiums to rise, grocery strike update, Balloon Boy 14:57

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The U.S. Justice Department made an unprecedented demand for all of Colorado’s election data from the past two elections. We explore why. Then, if you get health insurance through Connect for Health Colorado, you need to know what Congress may do to it. Plus, an update on the possibility of a strike at Safeway stores. And, Netflix debuts a document…

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The 287(g) Program: A Force Multiplier for Immigration Enforcement 41:42

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The Center for Immigration Studies releases a new podcast episode focusing on the 287(g) program, an ICE initiative that empowers and trains local law enforcement to help identify and detain illegal aliens involved in criminal activity. The Center’s director of policy studies Jessica Vaughan joins host Mark Krikorian to explain how the program work…

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