The Raid weekly update of curated news from across the country for the week of Nov. 3, 2025

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In this episode of The Raid, host John Carlos Frey interviews former Border Patrol agent Jen Budd, who discusses her experiences and insights into the U.S. deportation machine. Budd highlights the evolution of Border Patrol, the militarization of immigration enforcement, and the criminalization of migrants, particularly after 9/11. She emphasizes the excessive use of force and civil rights violations occurring in immigration raids, as well as the role of propaganda in shaping public perception. The conversation also touches on community resistance and activism against these practices, raising concerns about the future of immigration enforcement in the U.S.

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Introduction to The Raid with host, John Carlos Frey. Frey dives into his personal history growing up on the US Mexico border which contributed to his work as a journalist. He shares first-hand accounts of what he's witnessed covering the issue of immigration for the past 20 years and compares those stories to where we are today. John Carlos Frey sounds the alarm that, "We are not in normal times." He urges listeners to share the podcast and take action.

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