Best Immigrant Defense Project Podcasts (2025)

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Unlimited Sick Days: Denmark’s Dream Policy or Workplace Dilemma? (replay, S3E3) 9:40

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Send us a text Unlimited sick leave sounds great—until it doesn't. Golda and Narcis—both internationals with a strong connection to Denmark—explore the country’s ongoing debate around expanded parental leave to help parents take care of sick children. From the pressures on dual-income households to the impact on startups and the fairness toward col…

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Trump’s ‘censorship and control’ campaign threatens press freedom, FCC commissioner says 8:18

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The $8 billion merger between Paramount and Skydance is fueling a fierce First Amendment fight and raising questions about the influence of the Trump administration. The FCC approved the deal by a 2-1 vote along party lines and came shortly after Paramount paid $16 million to settle a lawsuit brought by Trump. Anna Gomez was the sole dissenting vot…

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Senators highlight importance of working across the aisle in mission to fight wildfires 11:15

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With razor-thin GOP majorities in the House and Senate, many lawmakers are retreating to their political corners rather than seeking out compromise. But one bipartisan duo is bucking the trend, arguing their disaster prevention proposal can overcome political dysfunction. Amna Nawaz discussed that with Republican Sen. John Curtis of Utah and Democr…

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AMA president warns against preventive services task force cuts 6:35

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reportedly intends to remove all 16 members of the United States Preventive Services Task Force. The highly influential panel plays a key role in determining what treatments insurers must cover and makes recommendations about care that are followed by doctors across the country. Stephanie Sy discussed more wit…

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Tamara Keith and Jasmine Wright on Trump’s trade deals and the economy 8:33

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NPR’s Tamara Keith and Jasmine Wright of NOTUS join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including President Trump's trade deals, the debate over the Jeffrey Epstein files and Vice President Vance hits the road to sell the administration’s signature legislative achievement. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/f…

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A look at ‘Project Esther’ and Trump’s approach to combat antisemitism on campus 6:20

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The Trump administration has launched investigations into colleges and universities. The White House accuses the schools of not doing enough to combat antisemitism on campus. Last week, Columbia University settled with the administration in a major deal that could be a blueprint for battles with other schools. Ali Rogin looked into one of the key p…

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JWJ S3, Ep. 5: Kandy Lewis of the Colorado Springs Homeless Union 54:34

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Justice with Jax: Season 3 continues to chronicle the story of the American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado case, Armendariz & Chinook Center v. City of Colorado Springs, et al., 2023. The setting is the U.S. District 10th Circuit Court of Appeals. Your host Jacqueline Armendariz Unzueta, aka Jax, documents the voices of the Colorado Springs comm…

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News Wrap: Trump’s ‘working visit’ to Scotland sparks protests 3:22

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In our news wrap Saturday, Trump golfed at his resort in Scotland as locals protested his visit, House Democrats sought more details about Trump’s connections with Epstein, Florida Gov. DeSantis confirmed detainees at “Alligator Alcatraz” are being flown out for deportation, and Thailand’s acting prime minister said he agrees in principle to a ceas…

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How private companies could cash in on Trump’s mass deportations 5:49

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The ramifications of President Trump’s sweeping tax cut and spending law are beginning to play out. That includes cuts to several federal programs, while significantly increasing spending in other areas, like immigration enforcement. Stephanie Sy reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…

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Kagan criticizes fellow justices over lack of explanation in recent Supreme Court rulings 6:47

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The Supreme Court has handled a flood of appeals from the Trump administration on its emergency docket, also known as the shadow docket. In the first six months of Trump’s term, the conservatives on the court have sided with him on several key policies, but the decisions have come with little to no explanation for their rationale. Geoff Bennett dis…

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Brooks and Capehart on the Epstein files fracturing Trump’s base 13:38

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New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the debate over the Epstein files continues to cause a rift for Republicans, the Trump administration settles its fight with Columbia University and if Democrats can form a vision to fight back a…

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New ICE Policy: No One Is Eligible For Parole 26:18

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By Otis Landerholm

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Trump ramps up pressure on Powell to cut interest rates during visit to Federal Reserve 8:36

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President Trump continued to dial up the pressure on Jerome Powell during a visit to the Fed. The president's public remarks and personal insults about Powell are a major departure from past presidents, and his approach has sparked questions about whether the Fed's independence could be undermined in the months ahead. Geoff Bennett discussed more w…

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What Columbia’s settlement with the Trump administration means for higher education 8:13

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Columbia University and the Trump administration reached a deal that restores federal funding and research grant money to the university. As part of the agreement, Columbia will pay $200 million to the federal government. Amna Nawaz discussed the agreement and what it means for higher education with Michael Roth, president of Wesleyan University. P…

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Why the DOJ met with Ghislaine Maxwell amid backlash over Trump’s Epstein ties 4:43

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The Jeffrey Epstein scandal surrounding President Trump is intensifying, fueled by growing Republican defiance even as the administration deploys efforts at distracting public attention. Geoff Bennett discussed the latest developments with Carrie Johnson, the national justice correspondent for NPR. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/new…

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‘We kept our promises’: Rep. Haridopolos touts GOP victories in Trump’s first 6 months 8:24

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The House of Representatives is headed for the August recess after Speaker Johnson cut business short amid the political furor related to Jeffrey Epstein. House Democrats spent this week introducing amendments to force a vote on releasing documents related to the Epstein investigation. To discuss the political battle and GOP priorities, Amna Nawaz …

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What The Big Beautiful Bill Means For Immigration Fee 40:01

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By Otis Landerholm

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Gabbard pushes report on Obama and Russia probe as Trump faces pressure over Epstein 5:37

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Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard ramped up efforts to sow doubt about the investigation that found Russia interfered in the 2016 election. Gabbard pushed claims about former President Obama and called it the “most egregious weaponization and politicization of intelligence in American history.” Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is suppo…

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GOP and Democratic strategists analyze renewed focus on Trump’s connection with Epstein 7:56

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President Trump marked his sixth month in office this week, touting his policy agenda and transformation of the federal government. But he also faces a public skeptical of his biggest accomplishments and a growing focus on his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Democratic strategist Faiz Shakir and Republican strategi…

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More Autonomy, More Access: Denmark’s New Abortion Law (replay, S3E14) 11:40

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Send us a text Abortion rights in Denmark expand boldly. Earlier this year, Denmark made history on abortion access. In this highlight from Season 3, Fionn and Katie reflect on the Danish Parliament’s vote to extend the abortion limit from 12 to 18 weeks and to grant decision-making rights to 15–17-year-olds. They explore the legal, medical, and em…

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Trump deflects Epstein questions as Johnson shuts down House, avoiding vote on files 8:22

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Divisions inside the Republican Party over the Jeffrey Epstein investigation boiled over on Capitol Hill. Speaker Mike Johnson said the House won't take action before leaving town for the August recess at the end of the week. Lisa Desjardins reports and Geoff Bennett discusses the legal implications with former federal prosecutor Arlo Devlin-Brown.…

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As immigration courts face backlog, DOJ cuts dozens of judges 5:38

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A key part of the Trump administration’s hardline immigration agenda is to deport immigrants without legal status more quickly. But there's a massive backlog in immigration courts and the Justice Department has fired or not renewed the contracts of dozens of judges. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Ximena Bustillo of NPR. PBS News is supported by - h…

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O’Rourke says ‘we have to fight back’ as Trump pushes Texas to redraw congressional maps 8:25

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Texas lawmakers convened for a special session and one agenda item was added at the request of President Trump. He's pushing the Republican-controlled legislature to redraw congressional district lines in their favor ahead of the 2026 midterms. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Beto O’Rourke, the former Democratic congressman from El Paso. PBS News is…

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Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the public response to Trump’s handling of the Epstein case 8:01

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NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including the politics of redistricting and how Democrats can gain House seats from Republicans, the public response to President Trump's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case and what Trump views as his signature a…

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What is publicly known about Trump’s yearslong relationship with Jeffrey Epstein 4:44

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As Trump continues to spar with parts of his political base over his handling of the Epstein files, attention is turning to the relationship between the two men. John Yang speaks with New York Times White House correspondent Luke Broadwater, who has written about what’s known about the Trump-Epstein relationship, to learn more. PBS News is supporte…

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Trump on defensive as MAGA base questions his Epstein connections and investigation 9:09

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Nearly six years after he died, Jeffrey Epstein is still at the center of controversy. Part of President Trump's political base is angry over the handling of the files from the investigation into Epstein's sex crimes and his death in a jail cell. John Yang discussed the political fallout with Glenn Thrush of The New York Times and Dave Weigel of Se…

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Brooks and Capehart on Trump’s Epstein files fallout and public broadcasting funding cuts 10:15

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New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join John Yang to discuss the week in politics, including the MAGA debate over releasing the Epstein files intensifies and congressional Republicans deliver Trump a win by clawing back $9 billion in foreign aid and public media funding. PBS News is supporte…

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The programs facing funding cuts as rescissions package nears final approval 8:09

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The clock is ticking for Congress to claw back more than $9 billion of federal funding for programs, including foreign aid and public media. Friday night is the final deadline for the House to pass the so-called rescissions package, which is a priority for President Trump. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/news…

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Ken Burns calls public media funding cuts ‘shortsighted,’ but vows ‘we will continue’ 7:42

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Congress is moving toward revoking a billion dollars in already approved funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the entity that steers funds to public media stations. William Brangham discussed the potential impact on PBS with one of the network's most acclaimed filmmakers, Ken Burns. His documentaries covered subjects like the Civil …

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Planned Parenthood CEO says blocking it from Medicaid funding is ‘devastating to patients’ 6:44

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Since President Trump signed his sweeping domestic policy bill into law, a key provision that prevents Planned Parenthood clinics from receiving Medicaid funding has already been temporarily blocked by a federal judge. William Brangham discussed the legal challenge with Alexis McGill Johnson, the president and CEO of Planned Parenthood. PBS News is…

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IRS to share personal data with immigration agents to aid deportation efforts 5:42

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The Trump administration is giving personal data to immigration authorities to aid its crackdown. The AP reported ICE is getting access to Medicaid data and ProPublica found the IRS is building a program that would give immigration agents unprecedented access to sensitive taxpayer data, including home addresses. William Brangham discussed more with…

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Jose Antonio Vargas updates ‘Dear America’ to describe the process to become documented 7:21

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PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/fundersBy PBS News

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Rural public media at risk as Congress moves toward funding cut 6:06

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Among the programs targeted for cuts in the White House rescissions package is the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. It's the independent nonprofit created by Congress to distribute federal funds to more than 1,500 noncommercial TV and radio stations. Tom Abbott of public radio station KFSK in Petersburg, Alaska, joined William Brangham to discu…

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What to know about the crypto regulation bills 7:12

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Congress is moving toward passing a series of bills that would be the first to regulate the crypto industry. The GENIUS Act regulates stablecoins while the Clarity Act regulates digital currency overall, splitting oversight between the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Lisa Desjardins discussed the leg…

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Idaho farmer calls for new look at immigration policy amid raids 6:57

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President Trump’s immigration enforcement is being felt across the country. Arrests have gone up in every state and more than doubled in 38 states. The biggest increase is happening in Idaho, where ICE has made more than 300 arrests. Farmer Shay Myers, who grows onions and other vegetables in Idaho, joined William Brangham to discuss his immigrant …

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International Booker Spotlight: Solvej Balle and the Power of Translated Fiction (replay, S3E12) 8:46

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Send us a text Groundhog Day meets Samuel Beckett—cohosts Fionn and Kalpita celebrate this mind-bending Danish novel while we're on summer break. Solvej Balle’s On the Calculation of Volume follows Tara Selter, a woman trapped in a time loop, in a story has been shortlisted for the International Booker Prize. Already awarded in Scandinavia and tran…

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Are adoptees in Denmark citizens? (replay, S3E6) 9:44

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Send us a text Adoptees or immigrants? In this highlight from season 3, Golda and Katie explore the Danish government’s attempt to reclassify internationally adopted citizens as immigrants under a welfare policy update. The move, which would have applied retroactively to 1968, sparked outrage and confusion. Many adoptees—raised entirely in Denmark—…

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The latest supreme court changes affecting Immigrants 27:56

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By Otis Landerholm

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Denmark's Petty Crime Crackdown (replay, S3E1) 12:33

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Send us a text Denmark is a high trust society until we talk about petty crime like bicycle theft. Then the conversation is much more nuanced. Internationals in Denmark Narcis and Kalpita broke down Denmark's new petty crime crackdown early in season 3. They discuss what's being done in Denmark, what could be done and specifically how it impacts in…

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Denmark’s Billions, Defense Spending, and a Season Wrap-Up 26:32

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Send us a text Money, Missiles, and a Mic Drop. As Fionn and Katie—two internationals living in Denmark—wrap up the season, they reflect on the biggest shifts in the country and on the podcast itself—and what still lies ahead. But the world doesn’t stop: NATO’s new agreement for members to spend 5% of GDP on defense marks a dramatic pivot in global…

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JWJ S3, Ep. 4: Left Face Pikes Peak Veterans Podcast Hosts - Adam Gillard & Dick Wilkinson 1:01:53

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Justice with Jax: Season 3 continues to chronicle the story of the American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado case, Armendariz & Chinook Center v. City of Colorado Springs, et al., 2023. The setting is the U.S. District 10th Circuit Court of Appeals. Your host Jacqueline Armendariz Unzueta, aka Jax, documents the voices of the Colorado Springs comm…

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Lolland in the Spotlight, Focus, Bank Fee Warnings, Copenhagen Ranked Best City: LWID S3E22 33:31

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Send us a text Is the future of Denmark shifting beyond the big cities? This week on Last Week in Denmark, co-hosts Kalpita and Golda—both internationals with a deep connection to life in Denmark—break down three stories that reveal how things are changing. Lolland is stepping into the spotlight as a potential new hotspot for internationals. A surp…

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Immigrant Majority Rise, Denmark Hits 6M, African Student Scholarships: LWID S3E21 25:34

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Send us a text What does Denmark’s future look like in a more globalized world? This week on Last Week in Denmark, co-hosts Kalpita and Golda—both with deep personal and professional ties to Denmark—explore three big demographic shifts with long-term impact: a new projection that internationals and their descendants could become the majority by 209…

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Trump New Craziness and Travel Bans 42:08

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Gender Based Asylum In Trump 2.0 46:59

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Trump's Project Homecoming What You Need To Know! 46:22

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Defense spending surge; Reactivating conscripts; Citizenship hurdles: LWID S3E20 39:12

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Send us a text What does it really take to belong in Denmark today? Some of the country’s biggest shifts are happening behind the headlines. This week on Last Week In Denmark, co-hosts Narcis and Fionn—both internationals living in Denmark—unpack three quietly significant developments: the government’s push to boost defense spending, plans to react…

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Social media addiction, Emergency shelters, Water shortages: LWID S3E19 33:51

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Send us a text Some of Denmark’s biggest challenges are just beneath the surface. This week on Last Week In Denmark, co-hosts Katie and Kalpita—both internationals making sense of life in Denmark—offer their personal take on three quiet but pressing issues: rising social media addiction, the state of emergency shelters, and a looming water shortage…