Best Immigration & Customs Enforcement Podcasts (2025)

Let me know if you enjoy my content! Death rituals reveal profound truths about a culture's deepest beliefs. My journey to witness a Tibetan sky burial transformed my understanding of mortality, compassion, and spiritual connection. The day began innocently with breakfast at a Buddhist academy before my guide (a Tibetan spiritual teacher I call LB)…

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Spotlight on Bay Area Mayors / The Del Sol Quartet 59:59

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Bay Area Mayors: San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan; A media roundtable on San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie; the Del Sol QuartetBy D Minor

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S1E11 - China's Heaven & Hell: Mystic Tibet - Part 4/5 11:14

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Let me know if you enjoy my content! Perched at 4,400 meters above sea level, my second journey into Tibet began at Daocheng Airport—the highest commercial airport on earth. The breathtaking landscape transformed before my eyes as we drove through mountain passes where all four seasons appeared within a single journey, the scenery shifting dramatic…

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Sentinel 3.0 - Department of Health and Human Services 15:34

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Explore how the Department of Health and Human Services’ FDARFI5302025 Sentinel 3.0 initiative is transforming healthcare data and drug safety. This $11.5M project drives smarter, safer health decisions through advanced analytics and innovation. Listen to the podcast for insights on healthcare technology, data modernization, and the future of publi…

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Bay Area Federal Immigration Enforcement Surge Canceled / 'FAFO' Parenting Debate / Second Chances in Firefighting 55:55

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State of the Bay examines the Trump administration’s canceled immigration enforcement surge in the Bay Area, explores the viral “FAFO” parenting trend, and spotlights how one program is giving formerly incarcerated Californians new opportunities as wildland firefighters.By Kendra Klang, D Minor

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S1E10 - China's Heaven & Hell: Mystic Tibet - Part 3/5 12:02

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Let me know if you enjoy my content! Hidden away in the remote Tibetan highlands exists a world vastly different from our own - one where polyandry (the practice of one woman marrying multiple brothers) makes practical sense, where bathrooms hang precariously off cliffs offering panoramic views, and where sending your youngest son to become a monk …

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Trump Targets Wildlife Protections / What Matters Most at the End of Life / Poet Thea Matthews 55:40

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State of the Bay explores Trump's proposed rollbacks to the Endangered Species Act. Then, end-of-life doula Diane Button shares lessons on how to live more fully. And, poet Thea Matthews joins us to talk about her new collection, Grime.By The Associated Press

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Innovative Technology & Engineering - Space Test and Range (NITE-STAR) Capability Development - Department of the Air Force 13:05

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Explore the future of space innovation with NITE-STAR: The Next Frontier in Space Test and Training. In this episode, we dive into the U.S. Air Force’s groundbreaking NITE-STAR program—an initiative shaping the next generation of space systems, cybersecurity, and digital simulations under the National Space Test and Training Complex (NSTTC). Listen…

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Program Management Office (PMO) Technical Assistance Contract (PTAC) - Department of Transportation - Federal Aviation Administration 14:43

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We unpack the upcoming $1.1B FAA MA-IDIQ: Program Management Office (PMO) Technical Assistance Contract (PTAC) — a partial small business opportunity under NAICS 541330. Discover how this 6-award contract supports engineering and program excellence across aviation systems. Listen now to get ready before the RFP drops. Contact ProposalHelper at sale…

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Personnel Security Adjudicator Support and Analytic Platform - Department of Homeland Security-Immigration and Customs Enforcement 11:32

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In this episode, we explore the upcoming $20M–$50M DHS–ICE MA-IDIQ: Personnel Security Adjudicator Support and Analytic Platform (ASAP) opportunity. Set aside for small businesses under NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), this multi-award contract aims to enhance personnel security adjudication through advanced analytics and secure…

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S1E9 - China's Heaven & Hell: Mystic Tibet - Part 2/5 12:16

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Let me know if you enjoy my content! Few travel experiences have challenged my worldview like my journey to a remote Tibetan mountain temple. Arriving after a bone-jarring twelve-hour drive through rugged terrain, I expected to find an ornate religious structure. Instead, I encountered hundreds of orphaned children living as young monks, their curi…

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CA's New AI Safety Law / The Bay Area's Driverless Future/ "Fairyland" 59:50

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Surprise Special: Behind the Masks - Immigration & Customs Enforcement 39:44

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Let me know if you enjoy my content! What does immigration look like from inside the room where every word matters? I step behind the headlines to share what I’ve learned as a Mandarin interpreter working across ICE—moving from intake to medical checks to immigration court—translating for people who’ve crossed jungles, oceans, and moral gray areas …

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S1E8 - China's Heaven & Hell: Mystic Tibet - Part 1/5 13:07

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Let me know if you enjoy my content! A chance encounter with a devout Buddhist au pair changed everything about my understanding of spirituality. After watching her weep for crabs we cooked and eventually leave her family behind to become a monk, I found myself on an unexpected journey to the remote corners of Tibet – places where foreigners rarely…

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Does Tylenol Cause Autism?/How to Outsmart AI Scams/Mill Valley Film Festival 54:39

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State of the Bay digs into the debate over whether Tylenol use is linked to autism. We reveal how AI scams work and how to avoid them. And we preview the 2025 Mill Valley Film Festival.By Anne Harper, D Minor

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S1E7 - China's Heaven & Hell: Working as a pimp - Season Special 18:52

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Let me know if you enjoy my content! Ever heard of Dongguan? Few Westerners recognize this southern Chinese megacity that operates as a manufacturing powerhouse—but for years, it harbored a secret economy built around what might have been the world's most organized prostitution industry. Join me as I pull back the curtain on my three visits to this…

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Oakland Ballers Win! / Sweeping New Climate Bills / "The Day the Sky Turned Orange" 55:45

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Oakland Ballers championships, Newsom signs sweeping climate bills, the new musical "The Day the Sky Turned Orange"By Wendy Holcombe, D Minor

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Technical Expertise and Support Services for the FHWA Office of Safety - Department of Transportation – Federal Highway Administration 15:35

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The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is preparing a MA-IDIQ for Technical Expertise and Support Services (Solicitation No: 693JJ326R000004). With an estimated $46M value, partial small business set-aside, and 4 anticipated awards, this pre-solicitation is one to watch. Key Details: • Estimated Contract Value: $46 M • Anticipated Number of Awar…

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Technical and Management Advisory Services (TMAS) 3 - Department of the Air Force 18:30

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Explore the upcoming TMAS 3 contract—a $916M follow-on supporting the U.S. Air Force Test Center. Learn about the scope, key incumbents, evaluation criteria, and strategies to prepare for the October 2025 RFP. Key Details: •Contract Value: $916 M •Estimated RFP Release Date: October 2025 Listen to podcast to position your business for success. Cont…

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Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD)- Department of Defense - Missile Defense Agency 13:27

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COVID Vaccine Confusion / Journalist Shoshana Walter on America’s Rehab Industry / Dance Mission Theater’s Fight to Thrive 55:10

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State of the Bay addresses confusion over this year’s COVID vaccine with UCSF’s Dr. Monica Gandhi, investigates America’s troubled rehab industry with journalist Shoshana Walter, and celebrates San Francisco's Dance Mission Theater.

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S1E6 - China's Heaven & Hell: Working as a pimp - Part 6/6 14:27

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Let me know if you enjoy my content! Journey with me through the shadowy world of China's elite entertainment industry as I pull back the curtain on experiences few are willing to discuss. Drawing from my year managing a KTV club and witnessing the evolution of "duck culture," I reveal how this underground economy operates and has transformed over …

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Parenting: Conversations with Kids in Tough Times / Manvir Singh on Shamanism 56:03

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A panel of psychologists will give tips on talking to kids during tough times and we'll hear about shamanism's origins and role in human culture.By Chris Nooney, D Minor

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Terri Suess on Immigrant Rights Organizing

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Terri has made her living as a journalist, researcher/organizer, technical writer, and as an adjunct professor of English. She served on the board of New Jersey Peace Action and is a past President of the Essex County Ethical Culture Society. The podcast seeks to provide a substantive alternative to mainstream economics media; to communicate inform…

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S1E5 - China's Heaven & Hell: Working as a pimp - Part 5/6 13:41

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Let me know if you enjoy my content! Stepping back into the shadowy world of Shanghai's KTV clubs, we pick up where we left off in the previous episode - exploring life as a "duck" or paid male companion in China's evolving nightlife scene. The unexpected relationships formed with wealthy female clients reveal complex human stories beneath the surf…

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Next Generation Aerospace Ground Equipment-Department of Air Force 16:34

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The U.S. Air Force Materiel Command has issued a Presolicitation for the Next Generation Aerospace Ground Equipment (NGAGE) MA-IDIQ, valued at $920M. This full & open contract aims to modernize aerospace ground systems, with the RFP expected in Sept 2025. Key Details: •Contract Value: $920 M •Anticipated Set Aside: Full and open •Estimated RFP Rele…

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Valkyries Vibes / Bay Area Unified? / America's First Black Millionaire 55:47

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Maya Goldberg-Safir on the Golden State Valkyries; think tanks SPUR and Joint Venture Silicon Valley on the Bay Area uniting; a new SF City Guide walking tour on American's first black millionaire, William Liedesdorff.

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Integrated Operations for High Performance Computing – Scientific, Engineering, Analysis, and Outreach Support Services Dept of the Army-AMC 22:54

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The Army AMC has released a Sources Sought for Integrated Operations in High Performance Computing (HPC) covering scientific, engineering, analysis, and outreach support. Key Details •Type: Sources Sought •Value: $213 M •Awards: Up to 2 Get insights on this HPC opportunity in our latest podcast! Contact ProposalHelper at [email protected] to…

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The 2nd Generation Information Technology (2GIT) RFI- General Services Administration- Federal Acquisition Service 15:13

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GSA FAS has issued a Sources Sought for the 2nd Generation IT (2GIT) BPA worth $5.5B Key Details •Type: Sources Sought •Awards: 70 •RFP Release: Dec 2025 Get the full breakdown and strategies on our latest podcast episode! Contact ProposalHelper at [email protected] to find similar opportunities and help you build a realistic and winning pip…

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Automated AI-Enabled Help Desk Assessment Event-Department of the Army - Army Contracting Command 16:58

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The Army Contracting Command is seeking solutions for an Automated AI-Enabled Help Desk Assessment Event under a MA-IDIQ. Key Details •Type: Request for Solutions •Awards: One or more •Deadline: Sep 26, 2025, 11:59 PM EDT For insights on opportunities like this, listen to our latest podcast! Contact ProposalHelper at [email protected] to fin…

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California’s Redistricting Plan / SF’s Neighborhood Zoning Debate / Crafting Stories That Resonate 55:03

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State of the Bay examines California’s redistricting push to counter Texas, debates San Francisco’s proposed “Family Zoning” plan, and uncovers the art of storytelling with John Aubert.By D Minor

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S1E4 - China's Heaven & Hell: Working as a pimp - Part 4/6 16:37

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Let me know if you enjoy my content! China's opium war shame has shaped its modern approach to drugs and nightlife in ways few outsiders understand. From the death penalty for drug distribution to mandatory rehabilitation programs that leave permanent marks, these policies directly impact entertainment venues like KTVs (karaoke television clubs). W…

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Best Of: Gediminas Lesutis on The Politics of Precarity in Mozambique

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Gediminas Lesutis works at the intersection of global politics, human geography, and critical theory. In 2018, he completed a PhD in Politics at the University of Manchester, UK. This was followed by a 3.5-year research fellowship in Geography at the University of Cambridge and Darwin College, Cambridge, UK. He is currently a Marie Curie Fellow in …

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SFUSD Update / Back-to-School Parenting Tips / Inside Oakland’s Baba's House 54:58

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State of the Bay gets an update on the San Francisco Unified School District, hears back-to-school tips from child psychologist Dr. Allison Briscoe-Smith, and visits Baba’s House, Oakland’s mahjong speakeasy.By D Minor

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Oakland Back-to-School Update / Cannabis Risks / SF's Ocean Beach 56:12

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Oaklandside's Ashley McBride gives us an update on OUSD; we take a look at the cannabis industry and increasing evidence of risks for users; and we hear from the author and illustrator of "Ocean Beach: Fog, Fauna, and Flora."By Chris Nooney

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Impact of ICE on Immigrant Communities/Arlie Hochschild's Stolen Pride/Jerry Day 54:58

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State of the Bay explores the impact of ICE on Bay Area immigrant communities, examines why Trump's supporters remain fiercely loyal with sociologist Arlie Hochschild, and celebrates SF's annual tribute to Jerry GarciaBy Anne Harper, D Minor

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OMNIBUS IV Small Business On-Ramp- Department of Defense Defense Health Agency (DHA) 25:24

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The Defense Health Agency (DHA) is launching the OMNIBUS IV Small Business On-Ramp, a $10B MA-IDIQ to support military medical research and development. With an RFP expected in September 2025, this episode breaks down how small businesses can qualify—from technical segments to past performance tips. Key Details: • Opportunity: OMNIBUS IV Small Busi…

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S1E3 - China's Heaven & Hell: Working as a pimp - Part 3/6 13:22

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Let me know if you enjoy my content! The shadowy economics of high-end Chinese nightclubs comes into sharp focus through this unflinching firsthand account. Taking us behind the velvet curtains of KTV establishments in early 2000s China, our host reveals the carefully orchestrated hierarchy that kept these businesses profitable and protected. We jo…

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Environmental Services Assistance Team- Environmental Protection Agency 18:55

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The EPA is preparing to release a $108M ESAT contract in August 2025 for Regions 8, 9, and 10. This MA-IDIQ covers lab analysis, field sampling, QA/QC, and data validation. If you're in environmental services, this episode gives you a quick rundown of what’s coming and how to prepare. Key Details: •Value: $108.48M •Anticipated Number of Awards: 3 •…

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Electronic Security Systems (ESS) VIII-Department of the Army- US Army Corps of Engineers 17:55

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USACE is launching ESS VIII—a $2.5B contract for electronic security systems across global DOD sites. With up to 23 awards and partial small business set-aside, this is a major win for ESS providers. Key Details: •Value: $2.5B •Set-Aside: Partial Small Business •Awards: Up to 23 ESS vendors—don’t miss this. Listen now and get ready for ESS VIII. Co…

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Dr. Monica Gandhi / A New Doom Loop? / A Celebration of Immigrants 55:42

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UCSF's Dr. Monica Gandhi weighs in on current science policy; Jeff Bellisario of the Bay Area Council and SF Chief Economist Ted Egan on the our aging demographics; No Immigrants No Spice celebrate immigrant contributions.By D Minor

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Healthcare Cuts Threaten Covered California / CEQA Reform and the Future of Housing / Oakland's Leila Mottley on 'The Girls Who Grew Big' 55:35

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State of the Bay examines the impact of federal healthcare cuts on Covered California, breaks down California’s new CEQA reforms, and talks with Oakland author Leila Mottley about her new novel "The Girls Who Grew Big."By D Minor, Kendra Klang

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S1E2 - China's Heaven & Hell: Working as a pimp - Part 2/6 16:11

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Let me know if you enjoy my content! Step behind the velvet curtain of China's high-end nightlife as a former KTV assistant manager reveals the raw, unfiltered reality of managing an elite entertainment establishment. From the hidden door concealing hundreds of hostesses to the intricate social hierarchies that determine every interaction, this can…