This Week in the M&T show 10.5.24

Know Your Rights(Belvidere IL)

In this episode, Sara Dady, a highly qualified immigration attorney, explains individuals’ rights when interacting with ICE, local law enforcement, and immigration courts. This session was recorded at St. John’s United Church of Christ in Belvidere, Illinois.

10.4.25-Trump’s Ultimatum Ignites America: National Guard on the Streets, Communities Rise Against ICE Raids, and the Courts Strike Back!

In this episode, we dive headfirst into three explosive stories shaking the nation: ➡️ A second U.S. appeals court slaps down Trump’s unconstitutional attempt to gut birthright citizenship. [https://www.reuters.com/world/us/second-us-appeals-court-rejects-trumps-order-curtailing-birthright-citizenship-2025-10-03/?utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawNOcDRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHjj8Ro9Z7D5MxK3_5TLHsiCJdQbISUGQE1YtJXFRJUuZKmpZV-UmasIYtiob_aem_htTG2NFdCt_XgRmdBSQl8w] ➡️ Chicago residents describe ICE agents firing tear gas near a school — yes, a school — on a busy Northwest Side street. [https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/03/ice-agents-tear-gas-school-street/?lctg=85840539E42CE41575D2945BD9&utm_email=85840539E42CE41575D2945BD9&utm_source=listrak&utm_medium=email&utm_term=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicagotribune.com%2F2025%2F10%2F03%2Fice-agents-tear-gas-school-street%2F&utm_campaign=trib-chicago_tribune-breaking_news-nl&utm_content=alert] ➡️ And now Trump wants to deploy 300 Illinois National Guard troops? Governor Pritzker isn’t having it. [https://www.wbez.org/politics/2025/10/04/donald-trump-jb-pritzker-illinois-national-guard] We’ll also break down Section 1 of the 14th Amendment [https://constitution.congress.gov/browse/essay/amdt14-S1-1-1/ALDE_00000811/]— the very foundation of what it means to be an American citizen. 🎙️ Tune in, listen closely, and subscribe. Follow me for more unfiltered truth and unapologetic passion — because silence is never an option when democracy is on the line.

Held Without a Voice: Bryanna Husband’s Story

Join us in this compelling episode as Bryanna shares the extraordinary journey of her husband, who walked from Panama to the U.S. border. Facing immense challenges, including a motorcycle accident that required him to relearn how to walk, his story is one of resilience and determination. Discover the trials they faced, from his detention in the U.S. to their plans of reuniting in Venezuela, and the emotional toll of navigating a broken immigration system. This is a story of love, courage, and the relentless pursuit of a better life.   #story #immigration #usa #america #ImmigrationJourney #Resilience #LoveAndCourage #PanamaToUS #ImmigrationStory #love #broken #ImmigrantExperience #ImmigrantVoices #heard #interview #news

08/03/25-Weekend Podcast

Sources:  Illinois Schools Start Mental Health Screening in Schools 2027 [https://wgntv.com/news/illinois/illinois-schools-to-implement-annual-mental-health-screenings-starting-in-2027/] Trump Impeachments Removed from Smithsonian exhibit [https://www.npr.org/2025/08/01/g-s1-80602/smithsonian-impeachment-trump?fbclid=IwY2xjawL8yDBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFycjF6UWtrbHhaOHd4RkJCAR772pCiPcQjEX8a55arP-RPavM96DqGulPqUuoafzqX3FZpieSEDMtbkTexSg_aem_O0FMvjrP7jfkAXn_KVwRsQ] ICE Smashing Windows Increasing under Trump Admin [https://projects.propublica.org/trump-ice-smashed-windows-deportation-arrests/] Trump Fires Head of BLS after Weak Jobs Report [https://www.axios.com/2025/08/01/trump-jobs-labor-statistics]   In this podcast, I discuss four articles covering: Illinois becoming the first state to offer optional mental health screenings in schools starting in Fall 2027; the Smithsonian’s decision to remove materials referencing Donald Trump’s impeachments; and Trump’s move to dismiss the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics due to dissatisfaction with the reported employment figures, indicating plans to install a loyalist who may manipulate future data.

This Week in the M&T show 10.5.24

This Podcast is about 1: Hurricane Helene and FEMA Funding controversy 2: Racism and Political Discourse in Idaho 3: Barack Obamas Campaign support for Kamala Harris     Sources: Full List of Republicans Who Voted Against FEMA Funding Before Helene Hit [https://www.newsweek.com/republicans-voted-against-fema-funding-1963980] Idaho state senator tells Native American candidate ‘go back where you came from’ in forum [https://apnews.com/article/idaho-racist-outburst-senator-candidate-forum-49d9e3c56b056d8406c35b914a121ae9] Barack Obama Hits Swing States to Stump for Kamala Harris as Election Nears [https://www.newsweek.com/barack-obama-kamala-harris-campaign-swing-states-1963914]