Trump's Immigration Crackdown Accelerates Pre-Existing Agenda
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Resources & Recommendations
Podcasts
- Up First (NPR) - NPR's morning news podcast, mentioned for its coverage of the Trump administration's actions and international relations.
- How to Do Everything (NPR) - A podcast mentioned for its unique approach to solving listener problems, featuring celebrity guests.
- Wildcard (NPR) - Featured a conversation with author Jason Reynolds, recognized as one of the top podcast episodes of 2025 by Apple Podcasts.
- State of the World (NPR) - A podcast offering daily updates on global events and their impact.
People Mentioned
- Perry from Oregon - A listener of the NPR Politics Podcast and Up First who shared how these podcasts help them feel more knowledgeable about politics.
- Kristine O'Meara (Secretary of Homeland Security) - Referenced for a social media post recommending a "full travel ban" on certain countries.
- Stephen Miller (Deputy Chief of Staff) - Mentioned for tweeting statistics about mixed-status and immigrant families in New York City after the mayoral race.
- Jessie Diggins (US Olympic Cross Country Skiing Athlete and Saatva Brand Ambassador) - Spoke about the importance of sleep for recovery.
- Kevin Bacon - Guest on the "How to Do Everything" podcast.
- Kenny G - Guest on the "How to Do Everything" podcast.
- Jason Reynolds (Author) - Featured in a "Wildcard" podcast episode.
Organizations & Institutions
- International Medical Corps - An organization that delivers life-saving medical care and supplies during crises and trains local health workers.
- Data for Progress - A democratic group that conducted a poll showing significant support for maintaining a refugee program.
Websites & Online Resources
- plus.npr.org - A website for signing up for NPR Plus, a recurring donation program that offers perks like bonus podcast episodes.
- npr.org/wildcard (or YouTube at npr wildcard) - Where listeners can watch or listen to the "Wildcard" conversation with Jason Reynolds.