Badly Governed
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<p>Welcome to season one of Badly Governed, a podcast focused on community discussions. Our goal is to facilitate discussions about important social issues that affect our daily lives by interviewing community leaders and professionals in various fields such as science, policy, healthcare, and more. To share your ideas or questions, email us at <a href="mailto:info.bg@lahens.net">info.bg@lahens.net</a> or visit us at <a href="https://www.badlygoverned.com/">https://www.badlygoverned.com/</a>.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p>
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Recent Episodes
January 30, 2026
ICE, White Nationalism, and Who Gets to Be American
<p>When immigration, policing, and white supremacy collide, whole communities pay the price. This episode of Badly Governed breaks down how ICE raids, white nationalism, and the U.S. criminal legal system work together to target Black and Brown people under the banner of “public safety” and “border security.” We look directly at who gets labeled a criminal, who is treated as worthy of protection, and how state violence is justified through racialized fear.</p><p>Our guest, Amy “Amy Mac” McDonald—content creator and host of the Foolish Optimist podcast- joins us to talk about the real‑life impact of immigration enforcement: unannounced raids, families living in constant fear, and neighborhoods reshaped by detention and deportation. Together, we examine how white privilege structures every step of this process and why dismantling that power is essential for any honest conversation about ICE, mass incarceration, and who truly gets to belong in America.</p><p><strong>Resources:</strong></p><p>Triolo, T. (2025). The empathy gap: It is Black and White. Self-published.</p><p></p><p><strong>Support the podcast:</strong></p><p>Donation: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted">https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted</a><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" class="yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1pvOFk4a3oxZHN4d2o1aEhpUEY3MjhfU3c0Z3xBQ3Jtc0tsZVQ5cDZjMU8zRG9JNlpPM0V0cWV1UHB3ekE4VnpWTXhVZkt5RTJDM1pFRTZiSmxpUy1ST3NwQ2FRQW1OYmp1Z1NDWlk3ZDZWWlAwZVdYbWtDZzN1Mi1KVW84TzNLQmtsWVk1RjIxOG1LZHZhYXhTUQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.paypal.com%2Fdonate%2F%3Fhosted..&v=QUYZ9LyO0SI">..</a>.</p><p>Buy something: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://lahensnet.creator-spring.com/">https://lahensnet.creator-spring.com/</a></p><p></p><p><strong>References:</strong></p><p>Pillai, A., Pillai, D., & Artiga, S. (2025, September 30). Health issues for immigrants in detention centers. KFF. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.kff.org/racial-equity-and-health-policy/health-issues-for-immigrants-in-detention-centers/">https://www.kff.org/racial-equity-and-health-policy/health-issues-for-immigrants-in-detention-centers/</a></p><p>Pinedo, M., & Valdez, C. R. (2020). Immigration enforcement policies and the mental health of US citizens: Findings from a comparative analysis. American Journal of Community Psychology, 66(3–4), 427–439. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://doi.org/10.1002/ajcp.12464">https://doi.org/10.1002/ajcp.12464</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Credits:</strong></p><p>Host & Executive Producer: Lydje Lahens</p><p>Producer: Lydje Lahens</p><p>Writers: Lydje Lahens and Amy McDonald</p><p>Videographer: Anthony Schultz</p><p>Digital Copy Editor: Lydje Lahens</p><p>Social Media Graphics & Management: Lydje Lahens & Dream Big</p><p>Web Developer: Lotin Enterprise (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.lotin.net">https://www.lotin.net</a>)</p><p>Video Editors & Shorts: KINGRIQUOSUAVE</p><p>Branding: Zozimus</p><p></p><p><strong>Keywords:</strong></p><p>#whiteprivilege #whitenationalism #whitesupremacy #ICEraids #ICEimmigrationraids #immigrationenforcement #deportationintheUnitedStates #familyseparation #immigrationandcriminaljustice #criminallegalsystemandrace #racialprofiling #antiBlackracism #racisminimmigration#Americancitizenshipandrace #BlackandBrowncommunities #stateviolenceandpolicing #abolitionistperspectivesonICE #podcastaboutwhiteprivilege #podcastaboutimmigration #socialjusticepodcast #BadlyGovernedpodcast #AmyMcDonald #FoolishOptimist</p>
December 18, 2025
The World of Third Culture Kids - Reflection & Highlights
<p><strong>The World of the Third Culture Kid – BG Season 1 Episode 8 Reflection & Highlights</strong></p><p>What does it mean to grow up everywhere and belong nowhere? In this episode of Badly Governed, we unpack the reality of Third Culture Kids (TCKs); children of immigrants, expats, diplomats, military and missionary families who are raised between cultures, countries, and identities.</p><p>We dive into how life “in between” shapes identity, belonging, mental health, friendships, family dynamics, school, and self‑worth, and why so many TCKs struggle to answer a simple question: Where is home? Perfect for anyone navigating cross-cultural childhood, diaspora life, global mobility, or raising kids across borders.</p><p>Hashtags: #ThirdCultureKids #TCK #Diaspora #ImmigrantChildren #GlobalMobility #CrossCultural #Identity #Belonging #MentalHealth #BadlyGovernedPodcast #BG #Church #MiddleEast #India</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Support “BG*:</strong></p><p>Donation: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted">https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbmQ2dEpUUERRZDJPRXJQTlJVQ2k2QnEwdkVSd3xBQ3Jtc0tsbzFOaWNPRVdoa0NyamJKbW5oRTNFNDFBR0E3N1BqUTdYamRHLVA2Qmh3MVV6RmZpTHlJUlhzRXlaWWFUaVhVY0JXbm9JVTJwNlk3c1g0OGJMWG5DVXFJd0JsVXZXYy1CSXluck9WbFBsSWJwNVpXSQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.paypal.com%2Fdonate%2F%3Fhosted_button_id%3D8G2C3DRWHSV5S&v=q-JG4ttM6rg">...</a></p><p>Buy something: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://lahensnet.creator-spring.com/">https://lahensnet.creator-spring.com/</a></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Resources for Third Culture Kids, their parents, and adult TCKs.</strong></p><p>Third Culture Kids: The Experience of Growing Up Among Worlds – David C. Pollock, Ruth E. Van Reken, Michael V. Pollock. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tckidnow.com/resources/books/">https://www.tckidnow.com/resources/books/</a></p><p>Belonging Beyond Borders – <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.adultthirdculturekid.com/my-book">https://www.adultthirdculturekid.com/my-book</a></p><p>TCK Training – <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tcktraining.com">https://www.tcktraining.com</a></p><p>TCKidNOW – <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tckidnow.com">https://www.tckidnow.com</a></p><p>TCK Connect by Interaction International – <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://interactionintl.org/programs/tck-connect/">https://interactionintl.org/programs/tck-connect/</a></p><p>Third Culture Kids International (TCKI) – <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://tcki.org/resources/">https://tcki.org/resources/</a></p><p>TCK Resources – <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://tckresources.com">http://tckresources.com</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Credits:</strong></p><p>Host & Executive Producer: Lydje Lahens</p><p>Producer: Lydje Lahens</p><p>Writers: Lydje Lahens and Clyde D’Mello</p><p>Videographer: Anthony Schultz</p><p>Digital Copy Editor: Lydje Lahens</p><p>Social Media Graphics & Management: Lydje Lahens & Dream Big</p><p>Web Developer: Lotin Enterprise (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.lotin.net">https://www.lotin.net</a>)</p><p>Video Editors & Shorts: KINGRIQUOSUAVE</p><p>Branding: Zozimus Keywords:</p>
March 10, 2025
Healthcare in hostile times
<p>Welcome to a new episode of "Badly Governed." In today's show, we dive into a critical conversation inspired by the 2024 U.S. election results and the timely book by Dr. Tiffany D. Joseph, "Not All In." This important book takes a close look at how race, immigration, and healthcare intersect, revealing the deep-rooted challenges that keep immigrant communities from getting fair healthcare, even with reforms. With a new president known for his anti-immigrant views, our chat with the author is set to be especially revealing. We'll discuss how today's political environment impacts these issues and what it means for immigrants nationwide.</p><p> </p><p>Get the book: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.press.jhu.edu/books/title/12819/not-all?srsltid=AfmBOoqmzIqhTpQE07WH7a9mU3RglztdTb4GQoW3N7SvSdk_vFmV3vFS">https://www.press.jhu.edu/books/title/12819/not-all?srsltid=AfmBOoqmzIqhTpQE07WH7a9mU3RglztdTb4GQoW3N7SvSdk_vFmV3vFS</a></p><p></p><p>Book Launch Party: RSVP: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/not-all-in-a-book-launch-with-professor-tiffany-joseph-tickets-1205021835749?aff=oddtdtcreator">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/not-all-in-a-book-launch-with-professor-tiffany-joseph-tickets-1205021835749?aff=oddtdtcreator</a></p><p></p><p>#PublicHealth #HealthEquity #PolicyMatters #ImmigrantRights #UndocumentedAndUnafraid #HealthcareForAll #NotAllIn #NoHumanIsIllegal #HealthForAll #EndHealthcareDiscrimination</p>
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- What is Badly Governed?
<p>Welcome to season one of Badly Governed, a podcast focused on community discussions. Our goal is to facilitate discussions about important social issues that affect our daily lives by interviewing community leaders and professionals in various fields such as science, policy, healthcare, and more. To share your ideas or questions, email us at <a href="mailto:info.bg@lahens.net">info.bg@lahens.net</a> or visit us at <a href="https://www.badlygoverned.com/">https://www.badlygoverned.com/</a>.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates bi-weekly.
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This podcast is available on 9 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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