The Civic Experience Podcast: Recent Episodes
kristina.victor@csus.edu
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.
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.
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.
This podcast will explore how the immigration policies of the United States have affected Iraqi immigrants, focusing on the early 1990s. By Mohamad.
This episode discusses the 1996 Immigration Reform Bill and describes how the legislation has influenced today’s migration trends. By Diana.
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 what those differences mean to the overall conversation about immigration in
Politics today. By Sarah.
This episode discusses topics concerning ICE--what it is, how it works, and what it actually has been
done at the border. By Selina.
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.
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.
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 is still underserved in spite of having lived in the U.S. for over three decades. By Jenavie.
This podcast focuses on the parent and child dynamics in mixed status families and the effect it has on both parties. By Mari.
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 perpetuated throughout its duration.
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.
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.
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.
This podcast discusses diversifying K-12 curriculum, with a focus on LGBT inclusive curriculum. By Jess.
This podcast discusses the impact of COVID and wildfires on immigrants in California. By Victoria.
This podcast explores the question: what does the future hold for the California Condor? By Jess.
This podcast examines the impact of wildfires in California, with a focus on wildlife and housing. By Max.
This podcast covers the impact of COVID on individuals who work in the entertainment industry, specifically DJs in California.
This podcast discusses the legacy of environmental legislation in California passed under Roosevelt. By Daniela.
This podcast discusses Universal Basic Income and what the impact in California might be if instituted. By Scott.
This podcast will discuss policies in place for dealing with air pollution in the Central Valley.
This podcast examines the impact of Prop 22 passing in California and what it means for the state and gig economy workers. By Ryan.
This podcast explores the rising costs of college in California, focusing on undocumented Latinx students. By Celeste.
This podcast examines the impact of the No Child Left Behind Act, college readiness for Latinx students and English Language Learners. By Wendy.
This podcast offers an in-depth look at the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Latinx community. By Gabriela.
This podcast examines mass incarceration and the criminal justice system with a focus on Latinx women. By Vicky.
This podcast discusses the definition of citizenship work and how it impacts Latinx immigrants trying to obtain American citizenship. By Michel.
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.
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.
The podcast discusses the importance of representation in the Latinx community. By Hector.
Description of the impact of Prop 187 in California, on the state legislature, political mobilization, and recruitment of voters and candidates. By Robert.
This podcast continues the discussion of COVID-19 and worker protections for immigrants, including farmworkers/fieldworkers. By Ryan.
This podcast discusses mass incarceration, how it relates to race, and some reform ideas to reduce mass incarceration. By Lexi.
This podcast examines the possibility of financial assistance being given to immigrants in the state of California during the COVID-19 pandemic. By Amber.
This podcast examines undocumented and documented Latinx students in college, focusing on the cost of college. By Celeste.
This podcast looks at Latinx in higher education, how many, what obstacles they face, what institutional support looks like in higher education.
This podcast discusses healthcare, how it works, who is eligible, and the cost-focusing on the Latinx population.
This podcast discusses the lives lost along the U.S.-Mexico border, the who, when, and where as people cross the border. By Yasmin.
This podcast looks at Latinx Education, examining graduation rates for high school and college. By Wendy.
This podcast examines essential workers in agriculture, focusing on the risks undocumented and documented Latinx immigrant farmworkers face during COVID-19. By Leonor.
This podcast examines mass incarceration in the United States, focusing on Latinx women. By Vicky.
This podcast discusses the rules on citizenship in the United States, and how this impacts the Latinx population.
This podcast looks at Latinx representation compared to the demographics in the United States, focus on Lodi, California.
This podcast examines the spread of COVID-19 in the Latino community, with special focus on workplace protections.
This podcast examines the use of migrant labor in agriculture, specifically looking at workplace safety. By Ryan.
This podcast discusses the US Census and the California Citizens Redistricting Commission. By Neha.
This podcast examines the effect of deportation in mixed-status families in the United States, especially children.
This podcast examines the spread of COVID-19 at meat processing plants in the United States, with a focus on immigrant workers.
This podcast discusses Universal Basic Income, what it is, where it has been used, and the impact. By Scott Carrick.
This podcast describes partisan shifts in California over time, focusing on the economy, immigration, and social attitudes. By James.
The podcast discusses recent immigration policies and approaches at the state and federal level. By Christopher.
This podcast describes the history and development of the Black Lives Matter organization and movement. By Tyanne.
This podcast examines the use of the death penalty in California, the cost, the effectiveness, and the impacts.
This podcast examines the impact of COVID-19 on the homeless population in California. By Blake Patrick.
This podcast examines recent legislation passed by Governor Brown in California on diversifying K-12 curriculum to include LGBT+ history. By Jess.
This two-part podcast discusses small businesses in California and the issues they face. By Jewel.
This podcast explains Proposition 23 in California, what would the impacts be, what would the proposition do? By Andrea Morrow.
This podcast looks at the cost of housing for college students in California, with a special focus on the CSUs. By Ashley Marquez.
This podcast examines revenue and taxation in California, focusing on poverty and COVID-19. By Kristian Manibusan.
This podcast discusses who is eligible to vote in California, who registers, and how actually turns out to vote. By Hector Madrigal.
This podcast will explain the State of Jefferson movement in California and Oregon, how it developed historically and what it is focused on today. By Makar.
This podcast looks at industries impacted by COVID shutdowns, specifically the personal care businesses. By LP.
This podcast examines fire prevention techniques in California, historical and current. By Justine Lamb.
This podcast examines the healthcare experience in the state of California, unique issues in California that may impact access to care. By Isabella.
This podcast focuses on wildfires in California, focusing on the impact in Ventura county. By Margaret.
This podcast examines recent wildfires in California and the impact on the state. By Brandon Knapp.
This podcast discusses Proposition 22 in California, including the lead up to Proposition 22 and the related legislation. By Ryan Kish.
This podcast examines immigration to California over time, who arrives in California and what is the impact on California. By Magnolia.
This podcast explains how and why Teddy Roosevelt became a conservationist of American lands. By Daniela Cordero.
This podcast examines the California corrections system and recent legislation and propositions that would impact corrections. By Xavier.
This podcast focuses on the impact of the pandemic on public education, with a special focus on inequities in the public school system. By Jennifer Bautista.
This episode focuses on the homeless in California, provides current information about the number and type of homeless individuals as well as the cause of homelessness in California. By Shaton Ashe.
This podcast examines the impact of high quality early childhood education in California. By TJ.
This podcasts discusses the current plight of the California Condor, their role in the ecosystem, and legislation that protects the bird. By Jess Jones.
This podcast examines the increase in the use of single-use plastics in the COVID-19 era, with special focus on restaurants. By Ross Johnson.
This podcasts examines Prop 22 in California, the gig economy, and existing legislation in California. By Sally.
This podcast examines California wildfires, how many have occurred, and the damage from wildfires. By Max Janowicz.
This podcast examines wildfires in California, climate change, and the budget for fighting wildfires. By Anna Hollister.
This podcast examines the funding system for California public schools and financial inequalities throughout the state. By Hunter.
This podcast examines California's Housing crisis, how we got here, and who it affects the most, and what the tech bubble is doing to the Silicon Valley and surrounding areas. By Adolfo Gonzalez.
This podcast examines how COVID impacts different sectors of the economy, focusing on the full-time DJ. By James Fuhring.
This podcast looks at recent killings by the police in California, discussing recent cases and how this issue disproportionately impacts Black and Latinx communities. By Jose Diaz.
A description of how unemployment benefits work during COVID-19, who qualifies and who does not. Recorded by Sierra.
This podcast discusses the California budget, the K-12 public education system and the COVID-19 pandemic. Recorded by CM.
This podcast discusses air pollution in California's Central Valley, the leading causes of air pollution in the valley as well as the effects of this pollution on those living there. Created by Julia Cadrett.
This is part two of a podcast series, this podcast focuses on California’s current gun control policies. Recorded by Lily.
This podcast will discuss how minimum wage would play a role in fighting poverty, and also addresses alternative strategies. Recorded by Khoa.
This podcast explores the relationship between homelessness and crime. Recorded by Brandon Roznos.
This podcast will focus on the causes of homelessness and possible solutions in California. Recorded by Amandeep Singh.
This podcast will focus on California's infrastructure, roadways, and gas prices; what is the State Legislature and Governor doing to address? Recorded by Amber Kleinke.
This podcast focuses on the DACA case before the Supreme Court. Will the Supreme Court rescind DACA, and if this happens, what will be the fate of California and its undocumented immigrants be? Recorded by Xavier Meschia.
This podcast will explore California's aging dam infrastructures and the risks associated with them. Recorded by Thalia Martinez.
This podcast will focus on issues facing low income Californians, including housing and the economy. Recorded by Jaime.
This podcast will focus on the legislative battle to repeal the sales and use tax imposed on menstrual products in California. Recorded by Elizabeth.
This podcast discusses access to care for the homeless population in California. Recorded by Sydney Kinney.
This podcast will continue to look at the homelessness issue in San Francisco, California; and goes into more in depth about the people impacted. Recorded by Emily.
This podcast will discuss the current minimum wage and increases to the minimum wage in California. Recorded by Eve J.
This podcast will examine the issue of Superfund sites and how climate change is making the problem worse; also discusses the environmental justice movement. Recorded by TH.
This podcast will follow up on rent control in California, why it is needed and what the counterarguments might be. Recorded by Adam.
This podcast will discuss the dangers of texting while driving, how to overcome this habit, and what California is doing to address this issue. Recorded by Jessica.
This podcast will go into more depth examining California's recent environmental policies; with two interviews. Recorded by Alyssa Rendon
This podcast will focus on access to abortion and student activism on California campuses. Recorded by Ruth.
This episode will cover what we can do to improve the negative impacts of population density, and how populations can cope when everything is constantly growing and changing. Recorded by Anna Spencer.
This podcast will cover the impact of DACA on entry into the job market, home ownership, and business entrepreneurship in California. Recorded by Leonor Victoria.
This podcast discusses the collapse of the recycling market in California and the impending catastrophic consequences this can have for us not just statewide, but nationally and globally. Recorded by Stephen Gonzales.
This podcast discusses the history of the wage gap between men and women and the groups it impacts most. Recorded by Charlize Cruz.
This episode will discussing the progress of healthcare programs, the social and health impacts that come from being uninsured, and the steps California is taking to reduce the continuous pile up of healthcare bills. Recorded by Neha Chand.
This podcast will discuss sex trafficking in the world, the US and especially in California; also discussed are California's attempts to curve the problems of human trafficking. Recorded by John.
This podcast will discuss how water is transported and its relation to California Politics. Recorded by Jacob Budean.
This podcast will focus on the impacts of Proposition 47 in California. Recorded by MB.