A weekly discussion of immigration policy matters, both immediate and long-term, with researchers from the Center for Immigration Studies and guests.The Center for Immigration Studies is an independent, non-partisan, non-profit, research organization. Since our founding in 1985 by Otis Graham Jr., we have pursued a single mission – providing immigration policymakers, the academic community, news media, and concerned citizens with reliable information about the social, economic, environmental ...
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We created this podcast in recognition that there are a number of podcasts for the American “left,” but many of them focus heavily on the organizing of social democrats, progressives, and liberal democrats. Aside from that, on the left we are always fighting a war of ideas and if we do not continue to build platforms to share those ideas and the stories of their implementation from a leftist perspective, they will continue to be ignored, misrepresented, and dismissed by the capitalist media ...
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CMSOnAir is a podcast produced by the Center for Migration Studies of New York (CMS). CMS is an educational institute/think tank devoted to the study of international migration, to the promotion of understanding between immigrants and receiving communities, and to public policies that safeguard the dignity and rights of migrants, refugees and newcomers. For more information, visit us at www.cmsny.org. Follow @cmsnewyork on Twitter and Facebook.
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Coverage of politics, lifestyle, environment, technology, innovation and money matters from a uniquely Texas perspective.
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Henry Lim was born in Managua, Nicaragua and came to the United States as an immigrant with his family. During the fourteen year immigration process, he learned first hand the value of an aggressive immigration attorney. Attorney Lim studied political science at Florida State University and graduated magna cum laude in 1995. Mr. Lim continued his studies at the University of Miami School of Law and graduated in 1998. While in law school, Attorney Lim was involved in immigration issues with H ...
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The Colorado news you need in less than 15 minutes a day, from Colorado Public Radio’s newsrooms. Get connected with your community and understand how the biggest stories in Colorado impact your life. Available each weekday morning at 6:00 a.m. with hosts Bazi Kanani and Arlo Pérez Esquivel. Follow this show, and consider donating to support future episodes at cpr.org.
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Mark Penn and Bob Cusack discuss findings of the latest Harvard CAPS / Harris Poll - https://harvardharrispoll.com - released monthly by Harvard’s Center for American Political Studies and Harris Insights and Analytics.Penn is a former presidential pollster, Chairman of The Harris Poll and Chairman and CEO of Stagwell Global. Bob Cusack is Editor in Chief of The Hill.Conducted online within the United States, every survey captures the responses of over 2,000 registered voters. The results re ...
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Processing the range of emotions surrounding Hill Country flood tragedy
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50:54The 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
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13:55Your 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
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35:38In 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
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49:52A 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
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11:36You 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
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50:14In 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
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14:26Expanding 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
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50:45Rescue 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
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14:56Congress’ 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
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50:10Mason 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
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26:25If 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
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50:45Federal 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
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34:27This 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
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14:23As 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
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50:45Elon 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
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15:08Congress’ 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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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
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15:56Federal 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)
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1:44:56This 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)
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1:42:27In 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
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51:15The 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
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14:51In 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
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51:21In 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
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15:10Some 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
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51:26A 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
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15:29A 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?
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34:51This 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
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51:07Gov. 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
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15:28The 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
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36:41State 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
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15:52Barry 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
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51:34A 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
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13:26Denver 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
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50:14The 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
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15:34Colorado 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
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50:14President 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
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39:49Kansas 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
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50:20Gov. 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
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14:46A 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
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50:16Why 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
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12:46Leaders 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
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50:46Texas-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
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16:50The 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
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50:14Texans 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
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14:57The 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
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41:42The 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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