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The Melting Pod

The Melting Pod

著者： Amanda Baran Doug Rand and Claire Trickler-McNulty
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The Melting Pod brings you stories of our dysfunctional immigration system, and where we go from here.

Hosted by three friends who’ve served inside the federal government for two decades and four presidents of both parties, The Melting Pod will give you a deeper understanding of the immigration headlines, without jargon or shallow punditry.

Amanda Baran, Doug Rand, and Claire Trickler-McNulty will also bring you extraordinary people with extraordinary stories to tell – about how we got here and where we're going.

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  • Real Talk About Latino Voters, with Felicia Escobar Carrillo

    Real Talk About Latino Voters, with Felicia Escobar Carrillo
    2026/11/11
    If you want to understand why Texas went blue, and what it takes to stay that way, you should listen to Felicia Escobar Carrillo. A native Texan herself, Felicia served in senior roles in the U.S. Senate, was a top immigration policy advisor in the Obama White House, and was chief of staff at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services in the Biden administration.We’ll talk about how Texas Democrats up and down the ballot supported each other in a state the size of a country, why this was harder to pull off in Florida, and what “abolish ICE” means to Latino voters.Felicia’s verdict: Democrats are “on probation” with Latinos. Now the blue wave of governors and legislators needs to deliver relief on affordability and immigration policy, which are deeply connected.==Learn More==Amanda, Claire, and Doug express their own personal opinions on The Melting Pod. This episode was produced by Michael Palmer (⁠palmer.media⁠). Read more about the topics in this episode:* UT Austin plans to cut Mexican American, Black, women’s and gender studies majors - KUT (Sept. 2026).* Democrats seize power in Texas, ending decades of GOP dominance - Texas Tribune (Nov. 2026).* Proposition 187: The Granddaddy of Anti-Immigrant Measures - MALDEF (Oct. 2019)* The ‘Blue Wave’ Is Really a Black Tsunami - The Cut (Nov. 2026)* Illinois Commission Finds Federal Misconduct During Operation Midway Blitz - American Immigration Council (May 2026).* Houston mayor limits police cooperation with ICE after Democratic wins - Texas Tribune (Nov. 2026)* DACA and the Dreamer Movement, with Felicia Escobar Carrillo - The Melting Pod (Mar. 2026)==Give More==Want to help build a more sane and humane immigration system? Support hardworking organizations like these:National:* ⁠#AfghanEvac⁠ – working to ensure the U.S. keeps its promise to our Afghan allies* ⁠Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project⁠ – the country’s largest membership organization of asylum seekers, working together for change* ⁠Black Alliance for Just Immigration (BAJI)⁠ – organizing and advocating for racial, social and economic justice* ⁠Haitian Bridge Alliance⁠ – providing humanitarian, legal, and social services* ⁠International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP)⁠ - strategic litigation and advocacy to uphold the rights of people seeking safety* ⁠Justice Action Center⁠ - immigrant justice through litigation and storytellingLocal:* ⁠Al Otro Lado⁠ - legal and humanitarian support to refugees, deportees, and other migrants in the U.S. and Tijuana* ⁠Catholic Charities Rio Grande Valley⁠ - providing assistance to the poor and most vulnerable populations in the Rio Grande Valley community* ⁠Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center⁠ - free and low-cost legal services to immigrants and refugees in West Texas, New Mexico, and Ciudad Juarez, Mexico* ⁠Support an immigration service provider near you⁠See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    44 分
  • Midterm Special: Counting Wins, Drinking Tears, and Going Big

    Midterm Special: Counting Wins, Drinking Tears, and Going Big
    2026/11/07
    Amanda, Claire, and Doug break down the 2026 midterm news for you: Who were the most inspiring winners? The most deserving losers? What were the best memes? The worst takes?How should Democrats use their stunning new majorities in the House and Senate to deliver the change voters demanded, on immigration and affordability, when Trump wields the veto pen?There will be arguments! And, live on tape, a very unwelcome surprise!==Learn More==Amanda, Claire, and Doug express their own personal opinions on The Melting Pod. This episode was produced by Michael Palmer (⁠palmer.media⁠). Read more about the topics in this episode:Takes:* Bernie Sanders: “Trump is a funny guy”* The Voters Who Flipped Congress - The Daily (Nov. 5, 2026)Memes:* Tiger Beat cover with Ossoff, Talarico, and El-Sayed* Frodo awakens after election night* Pick another protein* Sinners parodyNews:* The multi-faith family behind America’s first Muslim senator-elect, Abdul El-Sayed - Economic Times (Nov. 2026)* Xavier Becerra on Why His Upbringing and Career Give Him an Edge Over Other Gubernatorial Candidates - KQED (Feb. 2026)* Melat Kiros becomes the first Gen Z woman elected to Congress - NPR (Nov. 2026)* Amish Shah Becomes First Indian American Elected to Congress From Arizona - India New England News (Nov. 2026)* A well-known Sacramento Democrat [Dr. Richard Pan] is taking on this suddenly vulnerable California Republican - CalMatters (Oct. 2025)* Mixed Immigration Status Gave Brothers [Randy and Angel Villegas] ‘Very Different Perspectives’ - StoryCorps, NPR (Apr. 2021)* Pia Dandiya, the Harvard-Educated Daughter of Indian Immigrants, Headed to U.S. Congress - American Kahani (Nov. 4, 2026).* Darializa Avila Chevalier: pro-Palestinian doctoral student steps into politics with ‘faith in the future’ - The Guardian (June 2026)* Who is Adam Hamawy, the Gaza volunteer surgeon heading to Congress? - Arab News (Nov. 2026)* Midterm Election Results in 5 States Provide Way for National Popular Vote to Reach 270 During 2027==Give More==Want to help build a more sane and humane immigration system? Support hardworking organizations like these:National:* ⁠#AfghanEvac⁠ – working to ensure the U.S. keeps its promise to our Afghan allies* ⁠Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project⁠ – the country’s largest membership organization of asylum seekers, working together for change* ⁠Black Alliance for Just Immigration (BAJI)⁠ – organizing and advocating for racial, social and economic justice* ⁠Haitian Bridge Alliance⁠ – providing humanitarian, legal, and social services* ⁠International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP)⁠ - strategic litigation and advocacy to uphold the rights of people seeking safety* ⁠Justice Action Center⁠ - immigrant justice through litigation and storytellingLocal:* ⁠Al Otro Lado⁠ - legal and humanitarian support to refugees, deportees, and other migrants in the U.S. and Tijuana* ⁠Catholic Charities Rio Grande Valley⁠ - providing assistance to the poor and most vulnerable populations in the Rio Grande Valley community* ⁠Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center⁠ - free and low-cost legal services to immigrants and refugees in West Texas, New Mexico, and Ciudad Juarez, Mexico* ⁠Support an immigration service provider near you⁠See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    49 分
  • The Diplomat, with Rena Bitter

    The Diplomat, with Rena Bitter
    2026/10/21
    Every day, all around the world, 13,000 U.S. Foreign Service Officers are responsible for a potentially life-changing decision: Should the person in front of me get a visa to the United States?Rena Bitter oversaw this global operation as Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs, the capstone of her 30-year career as a diplomat and ambassador. Now retired, she can speak freely about how the visa process really works, and how Trump 2.0 is dramatically changing who gets to travel and study here, along with the nature of the Foreign Service itself.She also tells us what it took to carry out the largest airlift in American history to rescue our Afghan allies, why she loves international students, and how in government you have to know when the juice is worth the squeeze.==Learn More==Amanda, Claire, and Doug express their own personal opinions on The Melting Pod. This episode was produced by Michael Palmer (⁠palmer.media⁠). Read more about the topics in this episode:* Legal Immigration from Majority-Muslim Nations Was Cut 96% Since 2024 - Cato Institute (Sept. 2026)* Trump's 75-country immigrant visa ban struck down by judge - CNN (Aug. 22, 2026)* US pauses immigrant visa processing, spurring uncertainty, lawyers say - Christian Science Monitor (Aug. 26, 2026)* Trump Administration Targets 'Birth Tourism' With New Visa Rule - NPR (Jan. 2020)* Closure in works at Qatar camp whose Afghan evacuees include dozens of US forces’ kin - Stars and Stripes (Jan. 2026)* US moved over 1,000 refugees to Doha base. War has brought it into crosshairs - ABC News (Mar. 2026)* As global crises multiply, scores of US diplomats say they have been forced out - CNN (May 2026)* How State finally got online passport renewal to stick - Government Executive (May 2026)==Give More==Want to help build a more sane and humane immigration system? Support hardworking organizations like these:National:* ⁠#AfghanEvac⁠ – working to ensure the U.S. keeps its promise to our Afghan allies* ⁠Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project⁠ – the country’s largest membership organization of asylum seekers, working together for change* ⁠Black Alliance for Just Immigration (BAJI)⁠ – organizing and advocating for racial, social and economic justice* ⁠Haitian Bridge Alliance⁠ – providing humanitarian, legal, and social services* ⁠International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP)⁠ - strategic litigation and advocacy to uphold the rights of people seeking safety* ⁠Justice Action Center⁠ - immigrant justice through litigation and storytellingLocal:* ⁠Al Otro Lado⁠ - legal and humanitarian support to refugees, deportees, and other migrants in the U.S. and Tijuana* ⁠Catholic Charities Rio Grande Valley⁠ - providing assistance to the poor and most vulnerable populations in the Rio Grande Valley community* ⁠Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center⁠ - free and low-cost legal services to immigrants and refugees in West Texas, New Mexico, and Ciudad Juarez, Mexico* ⁠Support an immigration service provider near you⁠==Chapters==(0:00:00) Introduction(0:02:05) Who is Rena Bitter?(0:06:47) What is Consular Affairs?(0:09:11) Netflix reality check(0:10:51) Trump’s entry bans(0:13:22) Birth tourism(0:16:43) The invisible wall that separates families(0:21:48) What 13,000 consular officers do(0:24:25) What is a visa, really?(0:27:29) How consular officers make decisions(0:35:03) Karens at the consulate(0:39:42) What is “immigrant intent”?(0:42:03) Why do rich countries get visa waivers?(0:44:02) Fundamentals of diplomacy (0:48:03) “I have a soft spot for students”(0:51:30) “Visas are a form of soft power” (0:55:02) Rescuing our Afghan allies (0:58:56) The transformation of the Foreign Service (1:03:42) Trump 2.0 is categorically worse than Trump 1.0 (1:07:41) We shouldn’t need a crisis to fix things(1:10:39) OutroSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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