Living in the ICE Age
Living in the ICE Age
Living in the ICE Age
Living in the ICE Age is a podcast that captures the experiences of people living in Georgia during the last 15 years of the ICE era. We talk, laugh, and vent while also sharing the stories of the everyday realities of living in a police state.
Episode 9: Resistance
In this episode, co-hosts Vicky, Geovani, Jorge and Emily discuss what drives their resistance to the criminalization and dehumanization of immigrants and people of color. They talk about how to avoid burnout and how folks can plug in.
Aug 28, 2019
52 min
Episode 8: Detention
In this episode, co-hosts Erika, Vicky, Kevin and Emily discuss how immigrant detention in Georgia affects families and communities. We talk about how private detention centers profit from incarceration of immigrants.
Aug 7, 2019
48 min
Episode 7: Generations
In this episode, co-hosts Alma, Maria and Emily discuss how migration experiences shape different stages of life and carry across generations. We talk about how immigration policy affects young immigrants and children of immigrants who face the threat of family separation.
Jul 24, 2019
1 hr 17 min
Episode 6: Community
In this episode, co-hosts Janet, Maria, Vicky and Emily talk about how immigrant communities form and thrive in Georgia despite the hostility of Georgia’s immigration policies. We discuss experiences with creating community, finding home, and dealing with ICE and police targeting.
Jul 10, 2019
50 min
Episode 5: Religion
In this episode, co-hosts Ahoua, Kathy and Emily talk about the role of religion and faith in creating community and identity. We discuss challenges with religious practice and expression among immigrants and religious minorities in Georgia.
Jun 26, 2019
1 hr 2 min
Episode 4: Health
In this episode, co-hosts Janet, Ahoua, and Emily talk about challenges in accessing healthcare and the health effects of immigration policies and family separation.
Jun 12, 2019
42 min
Episode 3: Work
In this episode, co-hosts Erika, Kevin, and Emily discuss how immigration policies like e-verify affect workers in Georgia. You will also hear about the contributions of  immigrant entrepreneurs to across the state.
Jun 5, 2019
50 min
Episode 2: Education
In this episode, we discuss how immigration policies affect students and the policies that bar some immigrants from accessing Georgia universities.
May 22, 2019
1 hr 1 min
Episode 1: Police State
This first episode introduces you to the history of the laws that make Georgia one of the worst states for immigrants across the U.S. Co-hosts, Erika, Emily and Jorge discuss how state policies criminalize and harm immigrant communities and share segments from interviews with folks across the state.
May 16, 2019
1 hr 8 min
Introducing Living in the ICE Age Podcast
This nine-episode season captures the experiences of people living in Georgia during the last 15 years of the ICE era. We talk, laugh, and vent while also sharing the stories of the everyday realities of living in a police state. Don't miss our first episode - subscribe now!
May 1, 2019
2 min