Immigration has been in the news a lot these days, but this podcast hopes to focus on the people and humanity behind the headlines. The two hosts have made careers out of teaching English to non-native speakers, all the while marveling at the stories of these amazing people who find themselves in an ESL classroom in the suburbs of Houston, TX, the most diverse city in the country. “The Shape of a Person” features weekly guests who share their stories and laughter with their teachers as well ...
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A weekly podcast about the life of a married couple in London by a married couple in London. Focusing on topics and issues within the British Asian community, as well as popular culture and weekly news, mixed with humour, debate, bickering and bantering! Hosted by Swami Baracus (@swamibaracus) & Jyojo B. (@jyojo_b)
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Welcome to the Robert Schneider Family Immigration podcast, where amazing things happen.
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Non/Native is the podcast that shares conversations between female immigrants, expats and interlopers.
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What's CODE SWITCH? It's the fearless conversations about race that you've been waiting for. Hosted by journalists of color, our podcast tackles the subject of race with empathy and humor. We explore how race affects every part of society — from politics and pop culture to history, food and everything in between. This podcast makes all of us part of the conversation — because we're all part of the story. Code Switch was named Apple Podcasts' first-ever Show of the Year in 2020. Want to level ...
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Who we are: We are a collaborative of bioethics scholars interested in creating a more inclusive space to explore topics relevant to bioethics and the medical humanities while advancing equity and social change/restitution. Although we found our shared interests through our membership in the American Society for Bioethics and Humanities Race Affinity Group, we are independent of ASBH and any other organization. The views expressed in this podcast are our own and the speakers and do not repre ...
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In this series, Jennifer Allsopp and Xiren Wang bring you fresh knowledge and insight from the team at the Immigration Initiative at Harvard, led by our Director, Professor Roberto G. Gonzales, and featuring voices from the field. Join us as we get to know our neighbors through their stories. This podcast is hosted by Dr Jennifer Allsopp and produced by Xiren Wang and Dr Jennifer Allsopp.
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"Fronteras" is a Texas Public Radio program exploring the changing culture and demographics of the American Southwest. From Texas to New Mexico and California, "Fronteras" provides insight into life along the U.S.- Mexico border. Our stories examine unique regional issues affecting lifestyle, politics, economics and the environment.
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The Central Valley’s daily news podcast. Hear headlines and interviews on the issues that matter to Central Valley residents, delivered in 15 minutes or less every weekday morning. The KVPR Newsroom brings you stories from communities across Central California, including Fresno, Merced, Bakersfield, Visalia, and the Central & Southern Sierra.
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In "Emily Is Not In Paris: The Podcast”, host TheQueenFatima will investigate why and how people move to France and what they do once they get there. Fatima is a native New Yorker who moved to Paris about five years ago on a whim. As each year passes by, she wonders what motivates people to dig roots in France. This podcast hopes to demystify the allure of navigating French society as a foreigner. Through conversations with friends & strangers who have spent a considerable amount of time in ...
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Take Note is a ninety-second weekly dive into music history where we choose topics based on music’s intersection with national and international cultural celebrations. Highlighting diverse topics within the history of music, Take Note aims to promote inclusivity in the world of classical music. Each Take Note episode has its own focus whether fun or educational so that listeners from all backgrounds will find something to enjoy from week to week. From holidays like Cinco de Mayo and the 4th ...
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Every other Wednesday, “Add Passion and Stir” shares the inspirational stories of individuals who set their sights on a problem and use their strengths to create solutions. Hosted by Share Our Strength’s founder Billy Shore, a leading advocate in food justice for 40 years, we convene leaders from the worlds of hospitality, education, government, and beyond tackling issues like hunger, systemic racism, and access to education. Join us to learn how you can share your strength. Follow us on Twi ...
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Real-life stories & interviews – laced with original poetry & music – produced by the creative team at Street Poets Inc. – a Los Angeles-based non-profit organization transforming our world one rhyme at a time. ••••••• Born in an L.A. County juvenile detention camp in 1995, Street Poets works behind bars and beyond, from inner-city high school classrooms to Native American reservations, from local streets and projects to countries as far away as Belize, Sweden, Northern Ireland and South Afr ...
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Be Antiracist imagines what an antiracist society might look like and how we all can play an active role in building one. Dr. Ibram X. Kendi is the author of How to Be an Antiracist, the book that spurred a nationwide conversation redefining what it means to be antiracist, and in this podcast, he guides listeners how they can identify and reject the racist systems hiding behind racial inequity and injustice. Alongside notable guests, Dr. Kendi continues his journey towards building a just an ...
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Everyday Conversations Race brings people together for cross-race conversations on race. If you have ever wanted to have a conversation about race, then this podcast is for you.Our mission is to disrupt the way race is talked about, break racial silos and have a global impact on how people see each other. We have from different backgrounds who share stories, thoughts on race, perspective on current social issues and pop culture happenings. We show that conversations about race are possible, ...
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The Chino Y Chicano podcast began on December 22, 2022 with co-hosts Matt Chan (The Chino) and Enrique Cerna (The Chicano). Chan and Cerna spent their careers making television. Chan was the creator of the cable television series Hoarders. Cerna was a Seattle broadcast journalist who somehow was never fired during his 43 year career. Their podcast mission was to dish on the good, bad and ugly that people of color face in America. They took up the complexities of race, and sought out people f ...
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Where ICE came from, and where it needs to go
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18:30In 2018, in light of some pretty aggressive rhetoric and policies being enacted by the Trump administration, many people were asking a pretty direct question: Should ICE be abolished? Seven years later, amidst arguably even harsher policies and language, many are still asking that same question. So today, on the second installment in our Code Switc…
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Dec. 26: California’s High Speed Rail Chief Says Project Needs ‘National Commitment’ To Succeed [Encore]
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13:23The California High Speed Rail is a controversial project, and the federal government has slashed funding due to its lack of progress. But the CEO of the California High Speed Rail Authority, Ian Choudri, says the rail can be a point of national pride if it's given the chance to get done. Today, we revisit an August 2024 conversation that we had wi…
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Fronteras: Esperanza Peace and Justice Center honors community history, culture with Museo del Westside
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22:05A former San Antonio ice house is now home to a community museum that celebrates the people, stories, and contributions of the city's historic West Side.By Norma Martinez, Jack Morgan, Marian Navarro
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Dec. 25: Author Mas Masumoto On Finding The ‘Sounds Of Our Histories’ [Encore]
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12:15Japanese-American author Mas Masumoto has written over a dozen books. His latest takes on a different angle – and sound. In this encore episode, we revisit a conversation with Mas about the idea behind “Shadow Music” and other work it inspired.By Elizabeth Arakelian, Jonathan Linden
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Dec. 24: KVPR Looks Back At The News Cycle Of 2025
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22:072025 brought us so much news. In this end-of-year episode of Central Valley Daily, the news team looks back at the news that shaped the year and what to expect for the new year. Plus, the latest news headlines: What some new laws will bring in the new year, and new data shows how immigration has changed in California.…
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What the 1968 fight for ethnic studies classes teaches us about today
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40:35The fight over the soul of higher education is very alive right now, with the Trump administration engaged in dozens of investigations and multiple lawsuits against colleges and universities around the country. Billions of research dollars at those schools have been frozen, too. So today, in a special series called Code Switch History Class, we're …
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A fashion show for the ages at the Washington Park Senior Center
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4:29Bobby Thompson noticed the seniors at the Washington Park center would be “all dressed up with no place to go.” So, she organized an annual fashion show.By Maayan Silver
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Dec. 23: A Guaranteed Income Program Just Wrapped Up In Fresno. Did It Work?
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14:54For the past year, 300 families were given $500 a month as part of a guaranteed income program in Fresno – the first in the city’s history. On today’s episode, Fresno State Professor Amber Crowell breaks down how families spent the money and what it shows about the feasibility of such programs to combat rampant poverty.Plus, the latest news headlin…
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This holiday season, explore rarely-heard contributions to the Christmas playlist from Franz Liszt and Arnold Schoenberg.By Arizona PBS
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We close out Season 8 with a very special episode that is particularly poignant in this holiday season when people of many faiths are called to reflect on our core values. We are joined by Reverend Jackson who is currently the Associate Conference Minister for Justice and Witness Ministries in the Central Atlantic Conference in the United Church of…
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A Black man's hanging death in Brookfield leads to questions from community
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4:29There is an ongoing investigation into the hanging death of a Black man in Brookfield, a suburb west of Milwaukee.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
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Dec. 22: This Fresno Native Just Became Runner Up On ‘The Voice.’ Hear Him Sing For Us.
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14:57NBC’s popular singing competition show “The Voice” spotlights talented singers from across the nation. And this season, the runner-up is from Fresno. On today’s episode, Ralph Edwards recounts his experience singing on national television and working with Snoop Dogg, and he tells us what’s next for his singing career. Plus, he sings a few bars of a…
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Can 'granny flats' make Milwaukee housing cheaper? We asked other cities that did it
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4:19Can changes to Milwaukee's zoning code to allow accessory dwelling units, or "granny flats," help make housing more affordable?By Katherine Kokal
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Keep culture and tradition alive at the mahjong table
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17:34How do we keep family traditions alive? For some people, it's by speaking their heritage language, or learning how to cook family recipes. For Nicole Wong, it was through games — specifically, learning the ins and outs of Mahjong. Her research led her to start the Mahjong Project, and to write a book about what she was learning called Mahjong: Hous…
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Economic Check-In: New owner of American Science & Surplus talks adapting to changing economy
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4:26American Science & Surplus is a beloved Milwaukee store that nearly closed this year. The store’s new owner shares how they’re operating the business during economic hardships.By Eddie Morales
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A federal jury finds Milwaukee judge guilty of obstructing immigration agents
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2:16A jury returns a guilty verdict in the case of Hannah Dugan. The Milwaukee judge was accused of allowing an undocumented immigrant defender to evade immigration agentsBy WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
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Dec. 19: Why These Faith-Based Hospitals Can Refuse Maternal Care
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15:09The state of California protects women’s reproductive rights, including the right to an abortion. So what happens when a woman needs one at a Catholic hospital that refuses to conduct abortions? On today’s episode, San Francisco Standard reporter Anya Schultz breaks down complicated maternal care at Catholic hospitals in California. Plus, the lates…
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Fronteras: Witnessing Immigration Court arrests of adults and children by ICE
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26:54U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has been ramping up detentions of individuals who appear at Immigration Court for their mandatory hearings, including in San Antonio.By Norma Martinez, Marian Navarro
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Dec. 18: Wind, Rain, And Snow: A Female Rock Climber Defies The Odds To Make History
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14:29Professional climber Sasha DiGiulian has scaled rock faces all over the world, recently making history in Yosemite National Park. She was the first woman to free climb the Platinum Wall trail up the sheer granite face of El Capitan. On today’s episode, Sasha explains the extreme conditions she faced, and why she calls climbing a ‘global language.’ …
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This week we’re learning about the ancient Roman winter festival Saturnalia, a time of feasting, merriment, gift-giving, and more.By Arizona PBS
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Dec. 17: Fresno Catholic Bishop Joseph Brennan’s Case For Human Dignity Amid Immigration Actions
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16:02The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops recently issued a special statement about their concern for immigrants in the U.S. The bishops called out the climate of fear and anxiety for many immigrants, noting they’re saddened by the vilification of immigrants. Bishop Joseph Brennan of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno breaks down the statement and …
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The fight over public education, from Texas to the White House
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38:24For months, the Trump administration has been making moves to dismantle the Department of Education — with mixed success. But when it comes to the fight over public education, some of the most significant dustups are happening on the local level, with school boards around the country. Today, we're looking at one of those fights, which played out in…
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Jimmy Chen and Ofek Lavian Leverage Tech to Feed Hungry People
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51:53In this very special encore presentation, Jimmy Chen, founder/CEO of Propel and Ofek Lavian, founder/CEO of Forage, return to discuss current trends in using technology to ensure more people can access government food benefits. “As of January 27, 2025, at least, our plan is to continue to invest in the things that we have confidence that are not go…
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Antisemitic hate crimes on the rise, according to research groups
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4:19Research groups have identified a steady rice in antisemitic hate crimes and incidents.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
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Dec. 16: Fresno’s Major Airport Expansion Is Here. It Almost Didn’t Happen.
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15:03For years, the City of Fresno has been renovating and expanding Fresno Yosemite International Airport. In the coming weeks, many of those projects will be fully in use – including a brand new terminal and new restaurants. But these projects met some turbulence earlier this year when the federal government threatened to pull funding. KVPR reporter S…
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Tips to WI school safety hotline increased by 30%. Why experts say that's a good thing
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4:54Wisconsin's Speak Up, Speak Out school safety tip line handles reports from students about everything from bullying to threats of school violence.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
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No longer 'professional' degrees? Limits on loans for nursing students may derail grads
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4:09Nursing programs may no longer be considered professional degrees, which would limit student loan borrowing limits. What does that mean for students?By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
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Dec. 15: This State Park In Merced County Offers A Glimpse Of The Valley’s Native Landscape
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12:58There’s a relatively unremarkable piece of land in Merced County that appears to simply be grasslands. But this area offers a glimpse into the San Joaquin Valley’s native landscape. On today’s episode, Sarah Puckett with American Rivers explains why so many environmental partners are working to restore floodplains in Great Valley Grasslands State P…
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The evolution of blackface in the age of AI
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15:58With AI image and video generators, it's become easier than ever to create hyper-realistic clips of almost anything. Today, we're looking at the landscape of AI influencers that depict Black people in various ways, from the mildly stereotypical to the ultra-demeaning. And we're talking to writer Zeba Blay about why she thinks these types of videos …
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Dec. 12: Hanukkah Starts On Sunday. A Bakersfield Rabbi Discusses This Treasured Holiday.
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14:47Hanukkah, the 8-day festival of lights, starts on Sunday. Rabbi Shmuli Schlanger with the Chabad of Bakersfield explains the meaning of the holiday and highlights events in Bakersfield and Tehachapi. Plus, the latest news headlines: how Valley Catholics are celebrating the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, and Reedley College wins a prestigious natio…
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Fronteras: ‘Of the Sun’ encourages young readers to embrace Indigenous roots, ties to the land
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23:53The new children’s book Of the Sun: A Poem for the Land’s First Peoples celebrates the ties that Indigenous peoples still hold to the land.By Norma Martinez, Marian Navarro
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Here are the traffic safety changes Milwaukee is making to Brady Street
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4:44Brady Street is one of Milwaukee’s most dangerous streets for traffic injuries and fatalities. City of Milwaukee Engineer Kevin Muhs shares how the city aims to change that.By Eddie Morales
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Dec. 11: A Local Romance Writer On The Importance Of Online Bookworm Communities
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14:51Winter is the perfect time to curl up with a good book. Or if you’re Rebecca Jo Jackson, to write one. On today’s episode, the Visalia-based author discusses the latest book in her Sweet River romance series, “Olivia’s Only Pretending.” Plus, the latest news headlines: Hundreds of millions of dollars to address California homelessness could be in j…
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'Black Nativity' returns to Milwaukee for milestone 10th annual production
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4:43“Black Nativity” is Langston Hughes’ musical adaptation of the Nativity story. The production returns to the Milwaukee stage for its 10th year.By Teran Powell
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Marinette area residents wonder if solution to PFAS contamination is part of DOJ settlement
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4:40The Wisconsin Department of Justice is about to settle a lawsuit in a PFAS contamination case in northeastern Wisconsin. Affected residents wonder if the settlement will lead to PFAS-free drinking water.By Susan Bence
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