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Status - Immigration & People

A Society and Culture podcast

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Status - Immigration & People

Matt Horton Acast

Status - Immigration & People

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Status - Immigration & People

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Status - Immigration & People

A Society and Culture podcast
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Jul 10th, 2018
Over 2 seasons, Status told you the stories of how immigration policy really affects the lives of immigrants.In the past few weeks, you saw the worst of those realities in horrifying images of separated families and detained children in the news.In this final episode of Status, Matt goes to a protest and a vigil, and a...

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Jun 26th, 2018
Eddie entered the US through customs at 14, and he doesn’t remember much about it. He was more interested in seeing his mom who was being treated for cancer.Then he met Tyler, and all of a sudden it was on him to prove exactly what he didn’t say on a random day in 2002. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

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May 29th, 2018
Jonatan was the impetus for Status. This is the final part of his story. Hear how he and I met, fell for each other, and worked to maintain that love. And we learn once again that even in the most straightforward of cases, immigration gets messy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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May 8th, 2018
Jonatan found a new home and a new family in the United States. Then he was told he had to return to Colombia. But it wasn't as easy as showing up and starting to work. He had to rebuild a life there.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Apr 24th, 2018
By the time he was in college, Jonatan was living what could be considered a picturesque American life. There were just two things that might take it away from him. His big secret and what came in the mail.Listen to Part 3 of the story that inspired Status. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Apr 10th, 2018
This week, we’re continuing the story of Jonatan, the man who inspired the creation of Status. This week, hear the story of how Lori & David became Mom & Dad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Mar 27th, 2018
For as long as I’ve known him, Jonatan has been talking about writing a book. He says he could never write it himself, but he wants to find someone to interview him and write down his life story.I don’t write books. That’s not my game. But I make podcasts, and largely due to loving him, the stories I tell are often abo...

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Feb 27th, 2018
Every Waking MomentDiana is a Dreamer, but not every immigrant's story is a story about immigration. Listen to the incredible story of a girl and her mother overcoming and making a life in their new home.Music by Ben Michel & Breakmaster CylinderThis is the last episode in my DACA series. I'll talk to you in 4 weeks wi...

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Feb 13th, 2018
HustleYaa doesn't have the typical DACA story, and she's not super confident that Congress will clear things up anytime soon. But she's gonna hustle for herself, her family, and her city anyway.Music by Ben Michel & Breakmaster CylinderSign up for the newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

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Jan 30th, 2018
The TalkStatus returns with the story of Sandra, a recipient of DACA who didn't know she was undocumented until she was a teenager.Music by Ben Michel & Breakmaster CylinderSign up for the newsletterVisit statuspodcast.com for a (rough) transcript Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jan 25th, 2018
Status returns for season 2 on January 30th. Until then, here's a refresher on what DACA is and who the Dreamers are.Music by Breakmaster Cylinder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jan 16th, 2018
Status returns on January 30th with the stories of 3 Dreamers whose lives are impacted by the President’s decision to end DACA and the political games that have followed.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZgx0UqS0sw - Will Congress Actually Grapple With DACA? | Morning Joe | MSNBC - CC-BYhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f...

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Sep 30th, 2017
From Washington Street to Atlantic Avenue: Food Stories from New York's Little SyriaJoin us as we discover the rich culinary history of Syrian communities in New York City. Beginning in the 1880s, Syrian immigrants settled in lower Manhattan, setting up food shops, restaurants, and grocery stores. We'll taste fermented...

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Jul 24th, 2017
In the last episode of Season 1 of Status, Michael and Daniel share how dictatorship affected the way that they bonded and became the lens through which they see many parts of the world.Sign up for the newsletter to know when Status will be back for Season 2!SocialTwitterInstagramMusicBen Michel on SoundCloudKamil Bara...

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Jul 10th, 2017
Michael and Daniel have had to navigate being gay in 4 different countries. It's one of the many reasons they fell in love.Michael was born in the Philippines, but he grew up in Sydney, Australia before his family moved to the US. Daniel spent his childhood in Peru and then moved to the States with his family at 19. Th...

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May 26th, 2017
Gali's parents are undocumented, and that means she has to live with a lot.Here's that wonderful piece from The Establishment that I talked about. You should check it out. Jenn captures a lot of what I'm trying to do with the stories on Status while telling the story of her brother and sister-in-law.How To Make Your Fa...

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Apr 26th, 2017
Juan is a Ph.D. student at Stanford, and early on in life, his academic success was at odds with what was expected of a Latino, immigrant student. In this mini episode, Juan breaks down how he and his mother, Patricia, worked through those expectations. Bread and Circuses Are Back (the Status theme song)Ben Michel Mus...

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Apr 12th, 2017
Patricia moved with her son, Juan, to Kansas City from Colombia in 1992. When Patricia left an abusive partner, she and Juan had to figure out a new plan for their future. WebsiteiTunesPocket Casts/Other Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Mar 28th, 2017
No new episode this week, but you should check out these episodes on sanctuary, from one of my favorite shows, 99% Invisible. Church (Sanctuary, Part 1)State (Sanctuary, Part 2) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Mar 16th, 2017
Edward, his parents, and his younger brother moved to the US almost 14 years ago. About 4 years ago, his parents moved back to Mexico. Now Edward is graduating college and trying to figure out what's next. WebsiteiTunesPocket Casts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Mar 2nd, 2017
Ariha is a writer from Mumbai and New York, depending on the day you ask her. Clark is an engineer from Menlo Park, CA. They met on a snowboarding trip, and within a couple of weeks, immigration had already impacted their relationship. Don't forget to review Status on iTunes or your favorite podcast app. WebsiteiTune...

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Feb 15th, 2017
When the US Embassy in Sweden has a massive computer glitch, Nathan travels to Canada to figure out his options by himself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Feb 1st, 2017
President Trump signed an executive order that bans entry into the US for citizens of 7 majority-muslim countries, even if travelers have valid US visas or green cards. Protest have sprung up all over the US, starting at JFK and Dulles airports. In this episode, Matt attends a protest outside the White House to talk to...

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Jan 18th, 2017
Kate and Nathan have lived all over the world. It’s how they met. But when graduate school finally brings the both of them back to the States, they want to stick around for a while. Of course it’s never quite that easy. Status is a show about immigration and how it impacts the people we love. Join me once a month for ...

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Jan 13th, 2017
Status is a show about immigration and relationships. First episode launches this week. Subscribe!-Matt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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