Voices In America

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Voices in America are the stories of 21st-century pilgrims; who they are, how they got here, why they came, and what they think about their new country. As the nation debates immigration, Voices in America invites you to do one revolutionary thing: Listen.

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Patriotic Protest or Enemies of America

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10/27/17 • 36 min

Long before there was 49er quarterback Colin Kaepernik, San Francisco was home to another protestor, Harry Bridges; Australian immigrant, American citizen, union leader, protestor. The U.S. government’s efforts to throw Bridges out of the country is the story of loyal American dissent and the the price the protestor pays for exercising “free” speech.

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Painting Syria

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07/12/17 • 21 min

Fadia uses art to convey her and other Syrian women's experiences as activists, victims, and refugees. From the hope of the "Arab Spring" to the tragedy of civil war, she discusses her obligation as an artist, a woman, and "a citizen of the world."

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The New Colossus

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01/12/18 • 2 min

A reading of The New Colossus. A poem by Emma Lazarus displayed at the base of the statue of Liberty. Read by modern-day American immigrants.Thanks again to everyone for lending their voice to this project. Special thanks to Greg Grunberg, Cristela Alonzo, Wilmer Valderrama, Judy London and Public Counsel.Music provided by Bensound.com

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The Blessing of Hospitality

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11/09/17 • 40 min

Meet Catherine Wager, Deacon at Episcopal Diasis in Los Angeles. She opens her heart and her home to immigrants seeking asylum in the United States. Although Catherine has had guests in her home for up to 3 years at a time, she and her husband Bruce see the deed as nothing special. If you as Catherine why do this, she states "we do this because we can".

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Someone’s Child

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10/17/17 • 12 min

Too often, the fact that there are millions of refugees in the world becomes a deadening statistic. In this episode, the story of one refugee offers an insight into the horrors these refugees escape, and the challenges the face if they’re fortunate enough to come to America.

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State Sanctioned

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08/30/17 • 27 min

Refugees seeking asylum often have one thing in common, being victims of torture. State sanctioned terrorism on an individual level. Physician Cynthia Willard shares her experiences working with and supporting victims of torture.

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The Most Vulnerable

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08/25/17 • 35 min

They are the youngest asylum seekers. Victims of rape, abuse, deprivation, they are expected to represent themselves in the complex world of Immigration Court. Attorney Judy London of Public Counsel tells the story of a life spent her trying to help the neediest and most vulnerable.

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Wilmer Valderrama

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08/17/17 • 26 min

Actor and activist Wilmer Valderrama tells his immigrant story, what it means to him to live in America, how division rather than diversity is the biggest threat to our democracy, and why you— yeah, YOU -- need to get up and stand for your rights.

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The Crimes Of Immigration Court

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08/09/17 • 32 min

Most Americans will never see the inside of an immigration court,which is too bad, because if they did, maybe they would demand dueprocess, fairness, and the resources to ensure both sides have a shotat getting something close to justice. Attorney Peter A. shares hisfirst-hand experience with the surreal world of America's worst courtsystem.

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The Road From Damascus

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08/02/17 • 29 min

Jay was was one of the Middle East’s most popular television and film stars; think the Russell Crowe of the region. He was rich, famous, and popular. Then he criticized the Assad regime. Forced to flee Syria with almost nothing but a Hollywood dream, he and his wife Fadia are starting over in America.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Voices In America have?

Voices In America currently has 13 episodes available.

What topics does Voices In America cover?

The podcast is about News, Immigration, Podcasts and America.

What is the most popular episode on Voices In America?

The episode title 'The New Colossus' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Voices In America?

The average episode length on Voices In America is 27 minutes.

How often are episodes of Voices In America released?

Episodes of Voices In America are typically released every 7 days, 17 hours.

When was the first episode of Voices In America?

The first episode of Voices In America was released on Jul 4, 2017.

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