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The Civic Experience Podcast

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This podcast series is produced entirely by undergraduate college students at CSUS, these students are enrolled in California Politics or in an Immigration Politics course. Each student produces two podcasts on issues related to California politics or immigration in the United States. These podcasts are meant to be informative and educational and are part of students' coursework.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 186: Was the U.S. Ready for Afghan Refugees?

    This podcast discusses the treatment of Afghan refugees in the pre-arrival stage in America. Important context on the war in Afghanistan is provided along with the struggles asylum seekers face. By Austin.

  2. Episode 182: How My Mom Came to America

    Podcast is an interview about family experiences coming to the United States, beginning in the 1940s through the 1970s. What do immigrants have to do and what do they encounter, as they go through the process of coming to the United States. Interview is conducted in English and Spanish.

  3. Episode 192: Iraqi Immigration to the U.S.: A Father's Journey

    This podcast will explore how the immigration policies of the United States have affected Iraqi immigrants, focusing on the early 1990s. By Mohamad.

  4. Episode 191: The Impacts of Bill Clinton's 1996 Immigration Reform Bill

    This episode discusses the 1996 Immigration Reform Bill and describes how the legislation has influenced today’s migration trends. By Diana.

  5. Episode 185: North vs. South Podcast

    The overall purpose of this podcast is to help listeners better understand the complexity of the Northern and Southern Border of the United States. What many people do not often understand is how different these two borders are from each other. This podcast looks to explore those differences and...

  6. Episode 190: Border Enforcement or Encroachment?

    This episode discusses topics concerning ICE--what it is, how it works, and what it actually has been done at the border. By Selina.

  7. Episode 187: Pero Like Mi Nombre

    This podcast will discuss and introduce the importance of self-identity factors such as name and language discrimination; the difficulty of not speaking English is one of the important obstacles immigrants face when trying to incorporate into the United States. By Julia.

  8. Episode 188: The Importance of TPS and its Political Impact in Modern Times

    This podcast will discuss the federal Temporary Protected Status immigration program also known as TPS. This podcast will provide an overview and legislative and political background on the program. By Yuri.

  9. Episode 189: Cambodian Diaspora

    This podcast covers a history of how Cambodian refugees migrated to the United States as well as their pre-arrival circumstances and the injustices they faced before and after migrating. Will also be discussing its connection to the Refugee Act of 1980 and emphasizing how the Cambodian community…

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  10. Episode 184: Raices Separadas

    This podcast focuses on the parent and child dynamics in mixed status families and the effect it has on both parties. By Mari.

  11. Episode 183: Trafficking Lives

    This podcast focuses on the Bracero Program and the lived experiences of the Mexican guest workers that were brought over into the U.S.. This episode will specifically entail the importance of the program as well as bring into light the severity of human rights violations that were allowed to be...

  12. Episode 181: Do You Know What it Means to be an Immigrant in the United States?

    This podcast focuses on who the government allows to come into the United States, and what statuses are available to those coming in. Also discusses the steps those immigrating to the US must follow and obey to be in good standing with the government and in hopes of becoming US citizens. By Mia.

  13. Episode 181: Certified Fresh, Off the Boat

    This podcast tackles immigration and its portrayal in film. This episode looks at two movies from the 1910s to explore how they used their platform to make commentary and portray the immigrant experience. By Maggie.

  14. Episode 180: Immigrants for Profit (Part I)

    Discusses how the Private Prison industry shapes immigration policy and can violate immigrants' rights. The part I podcast covers why we even have private prisons and detention centers what that means for the detained. By Savannah.

  15. Episode 179: EduCast: LGBT Curriculum

    This podcast discusses diversifying K-12 curriculum, with a focus on LGBT inclusive curriculum. By Jess.

  16. Episode 178: Wildfires in California and Immigrants

    This podcast discusses the impact of COVID and wildfires on immigrants in California. By Victoria.

  17. Episode 177: The California Condor: A Success Story with an Uncertain Future

    This podcast explores the question: what does the future hold for the California Condor? By Jess.

  18. Episode 176: Burn Baby Burn

    This podcast examines the impact of wildfires in California, with a focus on wildlife and housing. By Max.

  19. Episode 175: COVID and the Life of a Full-Time DJ

    This podcast covers the impact of COVID on individuals who work in the entertainment industry, specifically DJs in California.

  20. Episode 174: Teddy Takes California

    This podcast discusses the legacy of environmental legislation in California passed under Roosevelt. By Daniela.

  21. Episode 173: Basic Bucks-Episode 2

    This podcast discusses Universal Basic Income and what the impact in California might be if instituted. By Scott.

  22. Episode 172: The Green and Golden State of California

    This podcast will discuss policies in place for dealing with air pollution in the Central Valley.

  23. Episode 171: Who Works for Who?

    This podcast examines the impact of Prop 22 passing in California and what it means for the state and gig economy workers. By Ryan.

  24. Episode 170: Undocumented Latinx Students Dealing with College Costs in California

    This podcast explores the rising costs of college in California, focusing on undocumented Latinx students. By Celeste.

  25. Episode 169: Educate y Graduate

    This podcast examines the impact of the No Child Left Behind Act, college readiness for Latinx students and English Language Learners. By Wendy.

  26. Episode 168: COVID-19 and Healthcare Access in the Latino Community

    This podcast offers an in-depth look at the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Latinx community. By Gabriela.

  27. Episode 167: Forgotten Mujeres

    This podcast examines mass incarceration and the criminal justice system with a focus on Latinx women. By Vicky.

  28. Episode 166: Citizenship: Outlawing the Latinx Community

    This podcast discusses the definition of citizenship work and how it impacts Latinx immigrants trying to obtain American citizenship. By Michel.

  29. Episode 165: Latinx Representation Within California's System of Higher Education

    This podcast examines the proportion of Latinx in higher education in California, with a special emphasis on the history of affirmative action in California. By Ruth.

  30. Episode 164: Into the Fields: America's Frontline Hero's Facing COVID-19

    This podcast is an in-depth examination of the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact on farmworkers-what actions have been taken across states for documented and undocumented students. By Leonor.

  31. Episode 164: The Road to Representation Episode 2

    The podcast discusses the importance of representation in the Latinx community. By Hector.

  32. Episode 163: In The Halls of Power

    Description of the impact of Prop 187 in California, on the state legislature, political mobilization, and recruitment of voters and candidates. By Robert.

  33. Episode 162: Golden Coast Cast Episode 4

    This podcast continues the discussion of COVID-19 and worker protections for immigrants, including farmworkers/fieldworkers. By Ryan.

  34. Episode 161: Mass Incarceration, Race, and Reform

    This podcast discusses mass incarceration, how it relates to race, and some reform ideas to reduce mass incarceration. By Lexi.

  35. Episode 160: California Cares?

    This podcast examines the possibility of financial assistance being given to immigrants in the state of California during the COVID-19 pandemic. By Amber.

  36. Episode 159: Undocumented Latinx Students Dealing with College Costs in California

    This podcast examines undocumented and documented Latinx students in college, focusing on the cost of college. By Celeste.

  37. Episode 158: Latinx Students in Higher Education

    This podcast looks at Latinx in higher education, how many, what obstacles they face, what institutional support looks like in higher education.

  38. Episode 157: Healthcare in the Latinx Community

    This podcast discusses healthcare, how it works, who is eligible, and the cost-focusing on the Latinx population.

  39. Episode 156: Fallen Dreams Along the Border

    This podcast discusses the lives lost along the U.S.-Mexico border, the who, when, and where as people cross the border. By Yasmin.

  40. Episode 155: Educate y Graduate

    This podcast looks at Latinx Education, examining graduation rates for high school and college. By Wendy.

  41. Episode 154: Into the Fields: America's Frontline Heroes Facing COVID-19

    This podcast examines essential workers in agriculture, focusing on the risks undocumented and documented Latinx immigrant farmworkers face during COVID-19. By Leonor.

  42. Episode 153: Forgotten Mujeres

    This podcast examines mass incarceration in the United States, focusing on Latinx women. By Vicky.

  43. Episode 152: Citizenship: Disenfranchisement of the Latinx Community

    This podcast discusses the rules on citizenship in the United States, and how this impacts the Latinx population.

  44. Episode 151: The Road to Representation

    This podcast looks at Latinx representation compared to the demographics in the United States, focus on Lodi, California.

  45. Episode 150: The Effects of COVID-19 in the Latino Community

    This podcast examines the spread of COVID-19 in the Latino community, with special focus on workplace protections.

  46. Episode 149: Golden Coast Cast: Episode 3

    This podcast examines the use of migrant labor in agriculture, specifically looking at workplace safety. By Ryan.

  47. Episode 148: The District of Voice

    This podcast discusses the US Census and the California Citizens Redistricting Commission. By Neha.

  48. Episode 147: Donde Estas

    This podcast examines the effect of deportation in mixed-status families in the United States, especially children.

  49. Episode 146: The Hidden Pandemic: Abuse at Meat-Processing Plants is Leading to High COVID-19 Rates

    This podcast examines the spread of COVID-19 at meat processing plants in the United States, with a focus on immigrant workers.

  50. Episode 145: Basic Bucks

    This podcast discusses Universal Basic Income, what it is, where it has been used, and the impact. By Scott Carrick.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

This podcast series is produced entirely by undergraduate college students at CSUS, these students are enrolled in California Politics or in an Immigration Politics course. Each student produces two podcasts on issues related to California politics or immigration in the United States. These podcasts are meant to be informative and educational and are part of students' coursework.

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