When crises hit, neighbors turn to mutual aid.
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This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt, edited by Avishay Artsy, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. 

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When crises hit, neighbors turn to mutual aid.

When crises hit, neighbors turn to mutual aid.

This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt, edited by Avishay Artsy, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. 

Photo by RONALDO SCHEMIDT / AFP via Getty Images.

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No one will save us but ourselves

JB Pritzker of Illinois has a playbook for fighting back against the Trump administration — and he says it's working.
This episode was produced by Jesse Ash, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, mixed by Shannon Mahoney, and hosted by Astead Herndon. 
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker joins demonstrators during a "No Kings" protest in Chicago. Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images.
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<description>JB Pritzker of Illinois has a playbook for fighting back against the Trump administration — and he says it's working.

This episode was produced by Jesse Ash, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, mixed by Shannon Mahoney, and hosted by Astead Herndon. 

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker joins demonstrators during a "No Kings" protest in Chicago. Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images.

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JB Pritzker of Illinois has a playbook for fighting back against the Trump administration — and he says it's working.

JB Pritzker of Illinois has a playbook for fighting back against the Trump administration — and he says it's working.

This episode was produced by Jesse Ash, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, mixed by Shannon Mahoney, and hosted by Astead Herndon. 

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker joins demonstrators during a "No Kings" protest in Chicago. Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images.

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The billionaire governor taking on Trump

GLP-1 drugs are easier than ever to get. But losing weight might also mean losing your personality.
This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger, edited by Jolie Myers, fact checked by Andrea López-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatasciore, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. 
Ads for GLP-1 drugs are everywhere. A Super Bowl commercial for GLP-1 drugs. Photo by Jill Connelly/Bloomberg via Getty Images.
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<description>GLP-1 drugs are easier than ever to get. But losing weight might also mean losing your personality.

This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger, edited by Jolie Myers, fact checked by Andrea López-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatasciore, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. 

Ads for GLP-1 drugs are everywhere. A Super Bowl commercial for GLP-1 drugs. Photo by Jill Connelly/Bloomberg via Getty Images.

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GLP-1 drugs are easier than ever to get. But losing weight might also mean losing your personality.

GLP-1 drugs are easier than ever to get. But losing weight might also mean losing your personality.

This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger, edited by Jolie Myers, fact checked by Andrea López-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatasciore, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. 

Ads for GLP-1 drugs are everywhere. A Super Bowl commercial for GLP-1 drugs. Photo by Jill Connelly/Bloomberg via Getty Images.

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Skinny and sad on GLP-1s

The number of immigration cases has risen sharply since President Donald Trump took office, and DOJ lawyers are crashing out.
This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Dustin DeSoto and Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Noel King. 
Federal agents arresting a man in Minneapolis. Photo by Mostafa Bassim/Anadolu via Getty Images.
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<description>The number of immigration cases has risen sharply since President Donald Trump took office, and DOJ lawyers are crashing out.

This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Dustin DeSoto and Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Noel King. 

Federal agents arresting a man in Minneapolis. Photo by Mostafa Bassim/Anadolu via Getty Images.

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The number of immigration cases has risen sharply since President Donald Trump took office, and DOJ lawyers are crashing out.

The number of immigration cases has risen sharply since President Donald Trump took office, and DOJ lawyers are crashing out.

This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Dustin DeSoto and Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Noel King. 

Federal agents arresting a man in Minneapolis. Photo by Mostafa Bassim/Anadolu via Getty Images.

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How deportation broke the courts

Donald Trump’s campaign promise of mass deportations helped him win. But the reality of enforcement is hitting people hard. Even in red states.
This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact checked by Dustin DeSoto and Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatasciore, and hosted by Noel King.
Photo by Lauren Miller, Montana Free Press, CatchLight Local/Report for America. 
Further reading: You can follow Montana Free Press coverage at this link: <a href="https://montanafreepress.org/froid/Listen">https://montanafreepress.org/froid. </a>
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<description>Donald Trump’s campaign promise of mass deportations helped him win. But the reality of enforcement is hitting people hard. Even in red states.

This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact checked by Dustin DeSoto and Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatasciore, and hosted by Noel King.

Photo by Lauren Miller, Montana Free Press, CatchLight Local/Report for America. 

Further reading: You can follow Montana Free Press coverage at this link: https://montanafreepress.org/froid. 

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Donald Trump’s campaign promise of mass deportations helped him win. But the reality of enforcement is hitting people hard. Even in red states.

Donald Trump’s campaign promise of mass deportations helped him win. But the reality of enforcement is hitting people hard. Even in red states.

This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact checked by Dustin DeSoto and Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatasciore, and hosted by Noel King.

Photo by Lauren Miller, Montana Free Press, CatchLight Local/Report for America. 

Further reading: You can follow Montana Free Press coverage at this link: https://montanafreepress.org/froid. 

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