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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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What if ICE raids aren't just about immigration enforcement — what if they're part of something much bigger?

In this episode, host John Carlos Frey sits down with journalist and activist Lee Stedman, whose on-the-ground reporting during Operation Me... more

On August 28, 2025, three immigrant rights activists followed an unmarked ICE vehicle through Los Angeles and livestreamed what they saw — exactly what rapid responders across Southern California had been doing for months. That afternoon ended with f... more

The U.S. government wired $70 million to purchase a massive warehouse to house detained immigrants in Surprise, Arizona — without telling the mayor, the city council, or a single one of the 80,000 people who lived there. No announcement. No environme... more

Host John Carlos Frey sits down with Lilian Serrano, Director of the Southern Border Communities Coalition, for a powerful conversation about what's really happening along the U.S.-Mexico border — and what it means for the entire country.

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Lilian Serrano
Director of the Southern Border Communities Coalition; border rights advocate
Southern Border Communities Coalition
Episode: Unchecked Power & $240 Billion: Facts About the Deportation Machine
Nayna Gupta
Former immigration defense attorney and policy director at American Immigration Council
American Immigration Council
Episode: Can America's Broken Immigration System Be Fixed?
Stephen Sefton
Artist, designer and founder of Third Coast Pillows
Third Coast Pillows
Episode: Art as Protest - Small Business Owner Confronts Mass Deportation
Jacob Soboroff
Journalist and senior political/national correspondent; anchor of Connect with Jacob Soboroff
MSN/ MSNBC / MS Now
Episode: Jacob Soboroff: Inside America's Deportation Machine
Austin Kocher
Political and legal geographer discussing immigration enforcement and veterans
Episode: Deported After Serving
Arianna Rosales
Communications and narrative strategist
Independent/Consultant
Episode: "Our Stories Are Medicine" — Diane Guerrero & Allies Confront America's Deportation Machine
Grisel Ruiz
Immigration attorney and policy strategist
Attorney
Episode: "Our Stories Are Medicine" — Diane Guerrero & Allies Confront America's Deportation Machine
Monica de la Cruz Lopez
LMFT, professor and curandera
Therapist/Professor
Episode: "Our Stories Are Medicine" — Diane Guerrero & Allies Confront America's Deportation Machine
René Kladzyk
Senior investigator and award-winning journalist at POGO (Project on Government Oversight)
POGO
Episode: $2 Billion for Neglect: Inside ICE's Favorite Medical Services Contractor

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$2 Billion for Neglect: Inside ICE's Favorite Medical Services Contractor
Q: What oversight mechanisms exist, and have they been effective?
Oversight bodies have been dismantled or reduced, with the Office of Detention Oversight and DHS CRCL mentioned as weakened, leading to fewer independent checks and more difficulty obtaining information through FOIA requests.
$2 Billion for Neglect: Inside ICE's Favorite Medical Services Contractor
Q: What concrete examples illustrate the medical neglect allegations?
Examples include a detainee with a broken forearm treated with Tylenol for weeks and a lack of access to appropriate blood pressure management, underscoring serious gaps in medical care.
$2 Billion for Neglect: Inside ICE's Favorite Medical Services Contractor
Q: Can we name the medical contractor and its current status at Camp East Montana?
René explains that Loyal Source Government Services remained the medical provider even after the prime contractor changed, with limited or non-responsive comment from ICE, suggesting ongoing concerns rather than a clean replacement.
Can America's Broken Immigration System Be Fixed?
Q: Can you summarize the four pillars and why they matter now?
The four pillars—compliance, safety, proportionality, and accountability—offer a humane, credible enforcement framework that could replace blanket deportation with targeted, fair consequences, pathway options for those who have long-standing ties to the U.S., and stronger oversight to hold agencies accountable.
Reverend Jennifer Gutierrez Speaks About Christianity as a Call to Action
Q: What concrete actions can listeners take to respond to immigration raids in their communities?
Listeners can care for neighbors, support court observers, donate to bond funds, volunteer for church-based safety trainings, and participate in organized nonviolent resistance efforts to accompany those affected.

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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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2. Nayna Gupta
3. Stephen Sefton
4. Jacob Soboroff
5. Austin Kocher
6. Arianna Rosales
7. Grisel Ruiz
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