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.

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.