<p>This week, Sophia and Maria consider the history of family separation and what the policy actually is. Later on in the episode, Sophia spoke with historian <strong>Nara Milanich</strong> and discussed analogous family separation policies throughout history, and the future of the policy during President-elect Biden's administration.&nbsp;</p> <p>Nara Milanich is a historian at Barnard College specializing in Latin America and the comparative histories of family, childhood, gender, and reproduction. She is the author of <em>Paternity: The Elusive Quest for the Father</em>, published by Harvard University Press.&nbsp;</p> <p>You can find Nara Milanich on <a href="https://twitter.com/NaraMilanich?s=20">Twitter</a>. Learn more about Hyphenated America on our <a href="https://www.hyphenatedamerica.org/">website</a>. Follow us on<a href="https://www.instagram.com/hyphenatedamerica/"> Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/hyphenUSA">Twitter</a>! We offer accessible guides, a weekly newsletter featuring immigration news, and much more! Have a topic that you want broken down? Reach out at [email protected]</p> <p>Hosted and Written by Sophia Houdaigui and Maria Castillo</p> <p>Edited by Sophia Houdaigui</p> <p>Music by Ian Yan</p> <p>Audio Excerpt from NPR’s All Things Considered</p>