Jean Guerrero

Jean Guerrero, author of 'Hatemonger', delves into the life of Stephen Miller, the architect behind Trump’s immigration policies. She reveals how Miller's affluent upbringing and Jewish heritage shaped his worldview. The podcast explores the dehumanizing impact of immigration raids and the fear-mongering rhetoric used to influence public opinion. Guerrero discusses Miller's pivotal role in controversial policies, from the Muslim travel ban to family separations, showcasing the lasting effects of his hardline approach on immigrant communities.

Jean Guerrero, an LA and New York Times opinion writer and author of "Hate Monger," discusses Stephen Miller's crucial role in shaping Donald Trump's anti-immigrant policies. She dives into Miller’s troubling transformation from progressive roots to promoting white nationalist ideologies. Guerrero examines the harmful impact of their rhetoric on vulnerable communities, especially during the pandemic. The conversation also highlights the weaponization of Homeland Security against social justice movements, advocating for unity and open dialogue in a divided America.

Chuy Garcia, a Democratic Congressmember from Chicago, discusses the political tensions surrounding President Trump's threats to deploy the National Guard in urban areas. Aaron Reichland Melnick, a senior fellow at the American Immigration Council, highlights the legal challenges and implications for civil liberties posed by recent immigration enforcement policies. Jean Guerrero, an op-ed writer for The New York Times, critiques the troubling history of U.S. immigration policy and the human impact on communities. The conversation dives deep into the complexities of military involvement in domestic law enforcement.

Join Tyche Hendricks, a senior immigration editor, Jean Guerrero, a journalist and author of 'Hatemonger', and Catherine Seitz, legal director at the Immigration Institute of the Bay Area, as they dissect the chilling effects of the Trump administration’s immigration policies. They uncover how aggressive enforcement actions impact Bay Area residents, reveal the emotional toll of deportation rulings, and explore community responses to heightened ICE activity. The conversation sheds light on the challenges faced by diverse immigrant populations amid ongoing political turmoil.

Jean Guerrero, an LA Times columnist and author of Hatemonger, shares her insightful journey of reclaiming her name's Spanish pronunciation after years of letting others mispronounce it. She emphasizes how names carry cultural heritage and identity, especially for immigrants. The podcast highlights the emotional struggles tied to language and the societal pressures to conform in an English-dominant environment. Guerrero illustrates that reclaiming one’s name is not just an act of personal empowerment, but also a resistance against hate and a celebration of pride in one's roots.