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EPISODE · Mar 19, 2026 · 24 MIN

Bonus: The Case of Estefany Rodríguez

from Banner & Company · host Nashville Banner

Banner reporters Steven Hale and Mikeie Honda Reiland sit down to talk about Mikeie's reporting on the case of Estefany Rodríguez, the Nashville Noticias reporter who was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement on March 5. After our recording, Estefany was released on bond on Thursday, March 19. In this episode, we talk about her background as an immigrant and a reporter as well as the disputed circumstances surrounding her arrest and detention. Mikeie shares his experience visiting her home to talk to her husband and what we've learned about the mass deportation regime by following her case closely.  Produced by Andrea Tudhope Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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