Best Immigration & Customs Enforcement Podcasts (2025)

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

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By Chris Nooney, D Minor

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Mary Rizzo on Immigration Detention

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Dr. Mary Rizzo is Associate Professor and Graduate Director at Rutgers-Newark. She has written on immigration detention in New Jersey and is an immigrant advocate. Subscribe to our newsletter todayBy A Correction Team

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Technical and Programmatic Support Services (TPSS) -Department of the Army-USACE 16:00

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USACE is set to release TPSS III—a $98M MATOC supporting cybersecurity, ESS, and building control systems. Up to 10 awards, with strong small business participation, and global scope. Key Details: • Value: $98M • Set-Aside: Partial Small Business • Scope: Cybersecurity, ESS, UMCS, FRCS Interested in Army tech support contracts? Listen now to get re…

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Headquarters Air Force Administrative Support Service for the Secretary of Defense Business Transformation Office (SAF/AM) 16:22

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In this episode, we explore the upcoming opportunity FA7014-25-R-0007: Administrative Support Services for the Secretary of Defense Business Transformation Office (SAF/AM) under the Department of the Air Force. This SDVOSB set-aside is a Multiple Award BPA with up to 5 anticipated awards. Our experts break down the three major task areas: Administr…

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USSOCOM Special Operations Forces Global Services Delivery-Department of Defense 17:23

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OASIS+ Phase II RFI GSA FAS 10:24

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Contract Operations for Missile Evaluation and Testing (COMET) Department of Defense-Defense Intelligence Agency 5:30

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Explore the Defense Intelligence Agency's (DIA) Contract Operations for Missile Evaluation and Testing (COMET) program. This initiative boosts the DIA's Missile & Space Intelligence Center (MSIC) with external expertise for scientific and technical intelligence, including foreign materiel exploitation and advanced IT operations, all vital for analy…

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National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Department of Commerce 16:10

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Get the inside scoop on NIST’s upcoming $40M MA-IDIQ for IT and Database Application Support Services. This small business set-aside offers work across cutting-edge domains like Health IT, Cloud, Cybersecurity, and Smart Grid tech. We break down what NIST needs, key labor roles, and how you can prepare before the September 2025 RFP drops. Key Highl…

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Technical Analysis & Functional Support 16:12

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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking experienced contractors to support its Data Quality Program under the Digital Health Office. This is a comprehensive opportunity focused on improving clinical and identity data integrity across systems such as the VA Master Person Index, Oracle Health, and Electronic Health Records (EHR). From data…

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FPAC Data Management and Analytics Services-Department of Agriculture 36:14

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USDA's FPAC is launching a $158 million IDIQ to overhaul its cloud-based data infrastructure across agencies like FSA, NRCS, RMA, and FBC. In this episode, we break down how contractors can support advanced analytics, AI/ML, data engineering, and visualization tools in a secure AWS GovCloud environment. Key Topics: · Tools: AWS, Tableau, Power BI, …

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Holmes - National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) 14:48

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In this episode, we break down NGA’s latest Holmes Task Order 3 — a $148.67M full and open opportunity focused on software maintenance and systems engineering for the GSR IT system. With 2–3 awards expected, we cover: Scope of work & key requirements Cybersecurity and code quality standards Timeline, compliance, and performance metrics If you're a …

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Kathy O’Leary on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

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Kathy O’Leary is New Jersey Coordinator for Pax Christi USA and a Pax Christi USA Ambassador of Peace. Subscribe to our newsletter todayBy Team