The Raid

Three stories the happened the week of Nov. 17 that got little press attention and deserves more. John Carlos Frey covers the details. https://theraidpodcast.org/ Disclaimer:   The statements and opinions expressed by the host or participants on this program are solely their own and do not necessarily represent those of the distributor of the program and any person or entity affiliated with said d...

A frank discussion with attorney Alvaro Huerta of the Immigrant Defenders Law Center (ImmDef), a pro bono, social justice law firm that provides free legal aid to those impacted by the immigration system. Huerta discusses what cases ImmDef is seeing and shares his expertise on the possible violations of laws against immigrants during the current immigration raids.  https://www.immdef.org/  https:/...

Claudia Morales is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She speaks with John Carlos Frey on the trauma being perpetrated by the immigration raids, not only on the victims but the population at large who is witnessing the raids on their phones and televisions. She provides psychological perspective and active answers with remedies for what we are all witnessing.   https://growtherapy.com/provi...

John Carlos Frey curates news from across the US most of us have never heard.  The stories focus on immigration and the ongoing raids.       Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed by the host or participants on this program are solely their own and do not necessarily represent those of the distributor of the program and any person or entity affiliated with said distributor ("distributor...

In this episode of The Raid, host John Carlos Frey speaks with Pedro Trujillo, the director of organizing at CHIRLA, about the current state of immigrant rights advocacy in the U.S. They discuss the challenges faced by immigrant communities, the role of the Rapid Response Network in providing support during deportation raids, and the importance of family preparedness. Trujillo shares personal stor...

The Raid weekly update of curated news from across the country for the week of Nov. 3, 2025 Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed by the host or participants on this program are solely their own and do not necessarily represent those of the distributor of the program and any person or entity affiliated with said distributor ("distributor's affiliates").  The distributor and distributor...

In this episode of The Raid, host John Carlos Frey interviews former Border Patrol agent Jen Budd, who discusses her experiences and insights into the U.S. deportation machine. Budd highlights the evolution of Border Patrol, the militarization of immigration enforcement, and the criminalization of migrants, particularly after 9/11. She emphasizes the excessive use of force and civil rights violati...

Reverend Jennifer Gutierrez, Executive Director of CLUE, discusses how her faith calls her to action to be in solidarity with the migrants affected by the ongoing immigration raids.  Her understanding of the Christian faith is speak out and take action whenever there is injustice. https://www.cluejustice.org/ https://theraidpodcast.org/ Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed by the host...

Introduction to The Raid with host, John Carlos Frey.  Frey dives into his personal history growing up on the US Mexico border which contributed to his work as a journalist. He shares first-hand accounts of what he's witnessed covering the issue of immigration for the past 20 years and compares those stories to where we are today. John Carlos Frey sounds the alarm that, "We are not in normal times...

Hosted by six-time Emmy Award winner John Carlos Frey, THE RAID PODCAST is a deep dive into the frontlines of the ICE and Border Patrol immigration raids being implemented by the Trump administration. With an expert team of journalists and community members, the ever changing landscape and stories of the “mass deportation” are documented and broadcast. Learn firsthand what the raids feel like, whe...