It Could Happen Here Darién Gap: One Year Later | Part Four: When Someone Needs Help
Dec 4, 2025
Matt, an Everyday American who volunteered at the border, shares his transformative journey of supporting migrants like Primrose and Kim. He discusses the challenges they faced, from navigating the complexities of the asylum system to accessing medical care. Matt highlights the absurdities within immigration politics while emphasizing the power of community support. Listeners learn practical ways to help migrants locally, as Matt’s heartfelt experiences showcase that ordinary people can make a significant difference.
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A Mountain Memorial For A Migrant
- James Stout and friends found and memorialized Graciela Asunción Gómez Hernández on a hillside near the border.
- They dug, planted a cross, and left marigolds to give her dignity in death.
Carrying Water Into The Desert
- James carried water into the desert and helped search for migrants' remains across harsh terrain.
- Repeated recoveries left him deeply saddened and more determined to act.
Care As Political Resistance
- Caring for migrants is an act of love, not anger, and counters state cruelty.
- James argues mutual aid persists despite walls and masked enforcement.
