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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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The Trump administration has detained 400,000 immigrants from interior arrests since January 2025. But how many children did it leave behind?

In this episode of The RAID Podcast, John Carlos Frey breaks down a landmark May 2026 study from the Brooki... more

The Raid host, John Carlos Frey speaks with Professor David Martinez — director of the Institute for Transborder Indigenous Nations at Arizona State University and an enrolled member of the Gila River Indian Community — about the recent bulldozing by... more

In this deeply personal and investigative episode of The Raid, host John Carlos Frey sits down with former Border Patrol agent and whistleblower Jenn Budd to expose what she describes as a systemic culture of sexual misconduct within U.S. Customs and... more

A Tucson Sector Border Patrol agent has been indicted on 29 felony charges including ten counts of child sex trafficking. But the case of Bart Conrad Yager isn't just about one agent. It's about a federal agency that had warning signs more than a dec... more

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Recent Guests

Adam Isaacson
Director for Defense Oversight, Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA)
Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA)
Episode: No One Is Watching: The Gutting of ICE and CBP Oversight
Sara Hernandez
Candidate for California State Senate, District 26; former teacher, housing/land use attorney, and pro bono immigration lawyer
Candidate for California State Senate; LA Community College Board President
Episode: East L.A. Under Siege: Sara Hernandez on the Raids & Running for Office
Gaige Davila
Freelance investigative journalist based in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas; former Texas Public Radio border immigration reporter; contributor to the Texas Observer
Texas Observer; Deceleration News
Episode: Twenty Years in the Courtroom — Then ICE Came
Izzy Ramirez
Los Angeles-based reporter with LA Taco
LA Taco
Episode: The Alert: Izzy Ramirez and LA Taco
Cesar Vasquez
Rapid response organizer for 805 Undocufund
805 Undocufund
Episode: 18 and Unafraid
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

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East L.A. Under Siege: Sara Hernandez on the Raids & Running for Office
Q: What in your district is most affected by the raids, and how would you address this if elected?
She describes the strain on small businesses, residents fearing routine operations, and calls for targeted state support like grants and training, while pursuing legal and regulatory approaches to curb overreach and protect vulnerable populations.
East L.A. Under Siege: Sara Hernandez on the Raids & Running for Office
Q: Can you tell me why you want to be a politician, for Christ's sake?
She explains that her early work with students and families showed her how policy often fails on the ground, and she wants to bridge the gap by shaping law at the state level to better support immigrant communities and educational opportunity.
Brandon Garrison is in Immigration Court Hell
Q: Why is adjusting status difficult while she is detained, and what are the obstacles to the vaccines and medical exams?
The process requires medical clearance and vaccines for adjustment of status, but transportation and access restrictions in detention make it nearly impossible to complete these steps, creating a bottleneck for eligibility to adjust status.
Brandon Garrison is in Immigration Court Hell
Q: What does habeas relief mean in this context and why is it the path forward?
Habeas is explained as a federal remedy challenging unlawful detention; they are pursuing it because immigration court lacks jurisdiction to grant certain releases, aiming to secure a bond or release while the case moves forward.
Brandon Garrison is in Immigration Court Hell
Q: Could you just give me a little bit of background of how this all happened?
Brandon describes meeting his wife, her arrival on humanitarian parole, their marriage, and how her parole expired while she was building a life here, leading to detention and an uphill legal fight to stay with his family.

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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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