Ep 14- Shut Up and Sing? Minnesota Musician Confronts Immigration Crackdown
From Prince to The Replacements, Minneapolis music has always reflected the moment. The moment now is urgent, as immigrant communities live in fear amid a sweeping federal crackdown that has led to massive deportations and the killings of two innocent people. One musician stepping into the moment is Tony Ortiz, best known for a one-hit wonder in the 80’s. His new song, “Americans,” calls for unity and acceptance of diversity. Yet despite being a U.S. citizen, Ortiz now carries his passport, just in case he’s stopped by immigration agents.
10 Mar 2026
Ep 13- Minneapolis Company Defies Fear to Help Immigrants
What kind of person steps forward when everyone else is afraid to be seen? In Minneapolis, Jason Arce has turned his family’s towing company into a quiet lifeline for immigrant families, offering free tows for cars left abandoned after ICE agents pull drivers from their vehicles on snowy Minnesota roads. At a time when immigration crackdowns have shaken the city and sparked investigations and protests, Arce has publicly put his business, and his name, behind helping neighbors who suddenly lose everything in a moment.
6 Mar 2026
Ep 12- Immigration Raids Disrupt Youth Sports
Kids in Minnesota are disappearing from the places they once showed up every day: first school, and now youth sports. Teams are feeling the impact of the immigration crackdown as some families keep their children home, worried about the risk of detention. Bob Cruz, who leads the West Side Boosters, has taken on new responsibilities to help keep his community safe. Determined to keep youth sports running, he’s also grappling with the frustration of seeing how the crackdown is affecting children and families across his tight-knit neighborhood of St. Paul. To learn more about the West Side Boosters and to donate, visit https://www.westsideboosters.com/
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