• Alleged Sexual Assault in an Immigration Detention Facility in El Paso
    Aug 17 2020

    Kevin and Delia takes us through the big stories in immigration news this week including: 

    - Guards at an immigration detention facility in El Paso are being charged with sexually assaulting female detainees

    - A look at a report detailing how Black and Hispanic drivers were disproportionately stopped by police in Rhode Island in 2018. 

    - A story of alleged police discrimination in Rhode Island involving an 18-year-old Cambodian-American and an officer who "put two and two together" is being reviewed by Providence's Civilian Review Board.  

    Hosted by Kevin G. Andrade and Delia Rodrigues-Masjoan
    Produced by Kyle Andree

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    20 mins
  • Joe Arpaio Defeated, Fee Increases to Citizenship Paperwork, and Luis Estrada of RI's Complete Count Committee
    Aug 10 2020

    Delia and Kyle takes us through the headlines including Former Sheriff Joe Arpaio losing his bid to reclaim the nomination of his old job as Arizona Sheriff, fee increases to citizenship and naturalization paperwork and a look at a report detailing a troubling increase in the number of deaths among immigrant detained by ICE in this fiscal year. 

    And later, Delia's conversation with Luis Estrada, Campaign Manager for Rhode Island’s Complete Count Committee: an organization committed to ensuring that Rhode Island is fully represented in the 2020 US Census.

    Hosted by Kevin G. Andrade and Delia Rodrigues-Masjoan
    Produced by Kyle Andree

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    19 mins
  • A Conversation with Heloiza Barbosa of the Faxina Podcast
    Jul 27 2020

    Kevin and Delia take us through the headlines including:

    President Trump's Executive Order excluding undocumented immigrants from the 2020 Census already facing three lawsuits.

    The Trump Administration is looking to stop international students from entering the country once again, and how these moves play into his reelection strategy. 

    And Kevin's conversation with Heloiza Barbosa of the Faxina Podcast about Boston's community of Brazilian house cleaners.  

    Hosted by Kevin G. Andrade and Delia Rodrigues-Masjoan
    Produced by Kyle Andree

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    48 mins
  • Trump Seeks to Exclude Undocumented Immigrants from 2020 Census, Reopening a Dance Studio
    Jul 20 2020

    In headlines, President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order to exclude undocumented immigrants from the 2020 census, and immigrant advocates call for provisions to be added to a police reform bill passed by the Senate in Massachusetts. 

    Then, Kevin's conversation with Carlos Gonzalez, Salsa and Bachata Dance Instructor and owner of Mambo Pa'ti, a studio in Pawtucket, about getting ready to reopen his business.

    Hosted by Kevin G. Andrade and Delia Rodrigues-Masjoan
    Produced by Kyle Andree

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    23 mins
  • A Conversation with Máxima Guerrero, DACA Recipient and Immigrant Rights Advocate
    Jul 6 2020

    Kevin and Kyle check in with the headlines including the story of Phorn Tem, a 35 year old Cambodian Refugee and his journey to U.S. Citizenship as well as the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services massive employee furlough set for August. 

    Kevin speaks with Máxima Guerrero, a DACA recipient and Immigrant Rights Advocate in Arizona about her recent arrest at a Black Lives Matter protest and her subsequent risk of deportation. 

    Hosted by Kevin G. Andrade and Delia Rodrigues-Masjoan
    Produced by Kyle Andree

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    47 mins
  • Maxima Guerrero Update, H1B Visa Uncertainty for an Indian Couple
    Jun 29 2020

    Kevin and Kyle do a quick check in for headlines and get a quick update on the Maxima Guerrero case and the story of Ny Nourn -  a Cambodian woman who was found guilty of murder commited when she was 18 and sentenced to prison in 2003. 

    Kevin speaks with Sriranjan Thirumalai and Akanksha Sharma, an Indian couple studying in the US amidst the Trump Administrations ardent stance on all things immigration.  


    Hosted by Kevin G. Andrade and Delia Rodrigues-Masjoan
    Produced by Kyle Andree

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    43 mins
  • The Supreme Court Decides on DACA (For Now)
    Jun 22 2020

    In this week's episode, a conversation with Hina Navid, a DACA recipient living in New York City. Navid wrote an op-ed in "USA Today" on life as a nurse at the height of COVID-19 while living under DACA uncertainty. She spoke Delia Rodríguez-Masjoan about her thoughts on the recent SCOTUS decision.

    Also:

    — Reports of an imminent executive order suspending several temporary work visas to the U.S. emerged over the week. The rumors caused a flurry of concern in the Indian press.


    — The Arizona Mirror reported on Tuesday that Phoenix Police admitted to a mistake when pressing felony charges against four immigrants after a protest. Nonetheless, the quartet still faces potential deportation.

    Hosted by Kevin G. Andrade and Delia Rodrigues-Masjoan
    Produced by Kyle Andree

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    33 mins
  • The Incoming Decision on DACA from SCOTUS
    Jun 15 2020

    In this week's episode, a conversation with Rodrigo Pimentel and Javier Juarez, two Rhode Islanders currently working and studying in the U.S. under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals - or DACA - Program. With SCOTUS decision on DACA slated to arrive later this month, Rodrigo and Javier share their thoughts on the matter and its implications for their future. 

    Also:

    - Mayor Marty Walsh calls racism a public health crisis for the city of Boston and reallocation of $3 Million in police funding for public health programs

    - A Federal Judge declares arrests by ICE Agents at New York court houses illegal.

    Hosted by Kevin G. Andrade and Delia Rodrigues-Masjoan
    Produced by Kyle Andree

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    43 mins