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Immigration
ICE
Department Of Homeland Security
Asylum
Trump Administration
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
United States
Propublica
License Plate Readers (ALPR)
Palantir Technologies
Adelanto Detention Center
Honduras
Dilley Detention Center
American Academy Of Pediatrics
Health Care In Detention
ACA (asylum Cooperative Agreements)
Kristi Noem
Unspecified U.S. Border Surveillance
Artificial Intelligence In Law Enforcement
Los Angeles, United States

Hosted by six-time Emmy Award winner John Carlos Frey, THE RAID PODCAST is a deep dive into the frontlines of the ICE and Border Patrol immigration raids being implemented by the Trump administration. With an expert team of journalists and community members, the ever changing landscape and stories of the “mass deportation” are documented and broadcast. Learn firsthand what the raids feel like, whe... more

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Since Donald Trump returned to the White House, more than 100 immigration judges have been fired in an unprecedented purge — with a similar number resigning or retiring. In their place, the administration has installed over 140 new judges, many with ... more

Izzy Ramirez didn't start as a journalist. He started as someone who refused to look away.

When ICE raids swept through Los Angeles last summer, Izzy was on the streets — phone in hand, posting real-time alerts, telling people where federal agents w... more

At just 18 years old, Cesar Vasquez is already a veteran organizer on California's Central Coast. As a Rapid Response Organizer for 805 Undocufund — a nonprofit providing emergency financial relief and real-time immigration enforcement alerts to undo... more

Over the past ten months, federal immigration agents and Border Patrol officers have arrested more than three hundred American citizens at immigration protests across the country — charging them with serious federal crimes like assaulting an officer,... more

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Recent Guests

Marc Philpart
Executive director of the California Black Freedom Fund
California Black Freedom Fund
Episode: Immigrant Rights are Civil Rights
Diane Guerrero
Actress and author; advocate for immigration reform
Episode: "I Came Home and They Were Gone," Diane Guerrero Tells Her Personal Story
Jenn Budd
Former Border Patrol agent and author of ICE, What Everybody Needs to Know
Independent author/analyst
Episode: Abolish ICE?
Victor Picard
C. Edwin Baker Professor of Media Policy and Political Economy at the University of Pennsylvania Annenberg School for Communication
University of Pennsylvania Annenberg School for Communication
Episode: Media Propaganda and the Immigration Raids
Tito Rodriguez
Co-founder of The Local Hearts Foundation, Hood Santa
Local Hearts Foundation
Episode: "God Doesn't Care if You Have Papers"
Paul Ong
Director of the Center for Neighborhood Knowledge at UCLA; editor of AAPI Nexus
University of California, Los Angeles
Episode: Reshaping What it is to be American
Wendy Fry
Emmy Award winning multimedia investigative journalist
Cal Matters
Episode: ICE is a Surveillance State
Maria Salguero
Senior Attorney at the Immigrant Legal Defense Center
Immigrant Legal Defense Center (Santa Barbara County)
Episode: No More Asylum
Barbara Rodriguez
Health reporter for The 19th
The 19th
Episode: Pediatricians Say ICE Detention for Children "Should Be Shuttered"

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John Carlos Frey
Host of The Raid

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Apple Podcasts
#154
Ireland/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#183
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Apple Podcasts
#224
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No More Asylum
Q: What changes during the current era make it harder for someone to apply for asylum?
Third-country processing agreements (ACA motions) can bar individuals from applying for asylum in the U.S., even if they are statutorily eligible, effectively closing the door to relief for many who previously could pursue it.
Pediatricians Say ICE Detention for Children "Should Be Shuttered"
Q: Have the doctors seen any government response that addresses these medical concerns?
The government response has largely been boilerplate and disputed by the doctors, with ongoing calls for independent oversight and transparent standards of care.
Pediatricians Say ICE Detention for Children "Should Be Shuttered"
Q: What were the main health concerns these doctors highlighted about detention conditions?
They highlighted post-traumatic stress, developmental delays, infectious disease risks, access to clean water, nutrition, and barriers to emergency medical care, all tied to the custody environment.
Pediatricians Say ICE Detention for Children "Should Be Shuttered"
Q: Can you walk us through how this pediatricians' letter came together and what you saw when you first read it?
The letter crystallized the doctors' medical perspective, linking detention to clear health risks for children, and it framed a demand for immediate release and shuttering of facilities, which set the reporting into motion.
Immigrant Detention Facility Sued for Inhumane Conditions
Q: What relief are you seeking from the court?
Immediate relief to improve medical care, nutrition, water, hygiene, and living conditions, plus a potential injunction and a special master to monitor compliance.

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A hard-hitting, policy-focused show that centers on immigration enforcement, civil liberties, and the economics of mass deportation. Across episodes, the host leads investigative conversations with journalists, lawyers, activists, and subject-matter experts to unpack ICE and Border Patrol tactics, detention conditions, and the broader political dynamics shaping U.S. immigration policy. Notable throughlines include how raids impact families and communities, the role of media and contractors in enforcement, and practical strategies for advocacy and accountability. The format combines rigorous reporting with personal storytelling and expert analysis, offering listeners a clear lens on what's happening on the frontlines and why it matters for d... more

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