Nick Valencia: ICE Protest Coverage, Colorism in Politics & Immigration | The LZ Granderson Show

In this raw and powerful episode, Emmy-winning journalist LZ Granderson is joined by former CNN correspondent Nick Valencia for an unfiltered conversation about life as an independent journalist, covering the ICE Protests around Los Angeles, and the uncomfortable truths surrounding immigration, racism, and colorism in America. 0:00 Welcome to the LZ Granderson Show0:15 Today's Show: 1. Gas Prices 2. NY Primary 3. Immigrants3:18 Nick Valencia Joins the Show5:08 Covering ICE Protests as an Independent Journalist8:15 Why Nick Now Travels with His Birth Certificate12:53 The Three types of groups who protest16:53 How to fix immigration issues19:42 Racism and colorism within the hispanic community24:57 Democratic party organizational issues from 202426:55 Too much money is being made to stop the immigration issue32:05 What it's actually like on the border34:34 Economic pull for immigration38:28 What are the resources that we can provide?41:25 Trump's Ability to Manipulate the Media45:00 Fairness instead of objectivity50:58 Reaction to Senator Padilla's Incident56:20 How to Handle Our Mental Health This is more than a political conversation—it's a deep dive into identity, purpose, and healing. Don’t miss it. 👇 Drop a comment, like the video, and subscribe for more real conversations. #Immigration #Journalism #Colorism #LZGranderson #NickValencia #Politics #MentalHealth #ProgressivePolitics #ice #losangeles Checkout Nick's Substack: https://substack.com/@nickvalencianews From ESPN and CNN to ABC.and The L.A. Times, LZ Granderson hosts bold conversations that meet the beating pulse of entertainment, sports, pop culture, and beyond. Each week, LZ sits down with a compelling guest—from athletes and artists to activists and icons—for unfiltered, thought-provoking dialogue about the stories shaping our world. Emmy award-winning journalist and cultural commentator LZ Granderson is insightful, witty, and always real. This is the podcast where culture gets a conscience and nothing is off-limits. For more about LZ and his work check out: http://lzgrandersonshow.org/ Connect on Social MediaTwitter/X: https://x.com/lzgranderson?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lzgranderson/?hl=enThreads: https://www.threads.com/@lzgranderson?invite=4Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@1lzgrandersonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/LZ-Granderson-100057700284324/