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Jonathan Blitzer

Staff writer at The New Yorker and author focused on U.S. policy in Central America and Latin America; reported on immigration, drug interdiction operations, and wrote the book 'Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here.'

Top 10 podcasts with Jonathan Blitzer

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1,403 snips
Jan 6, 2026 • 58min

What Trump Wants in Venezuela

Jonathan Blitzer, a staff writer at The New Yorker and author focused on U.S. policy in Latin America, dives deep into the complexities of American intervention in Venezuela. He discusses Nicolás Maduro’s oppressive regime and contrasts Trump’s evolving approach to foreign policy. The conversation highlights the role of oil in geopolitics, the inconsistencies in Trump’s narcotics-related narratives, and how immigration policy intertwines with military actions. Blitzer warns of possible chaos after Maduro’s potential fall, creating a multi-faceted landscape of challenges ahead.
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41 snips
Dec 6, 2024 • 29min

Inside Donald Trump’s Mass-Deportation Plans

Jonathan Blitzer, a Staff writer at The New Yorker and author of "Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here," dives into the ramifications of Donald Trump's mass-deportation plans. He discusses the chilling rhetoric surrounding immigration and details the potential shift in I.C.E. policies that may transform schools and hospitals into places of fear. Blitzer warns about the unprecedented territory the new administration could enter, highlighting the push to create terror as a tactic. He also draws historical parallels to past immigration enforcement and its impact on communities.
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36 snips
Dec 9, 2024 • 29min

Inside Donald Trump’s Mass-Deportation Plans

Jonathan Blitzer, a staff writer at The New Yorker and author of "Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here," dives deep into the implications of Donald Trump's mass-deportation plans. He discusses how the new administration could use military resources and legal loopholes to implement aggressive immigration policies. Blitzer highlights the shift in I.C.E. policies, predicting arrests in schools and hospitals, creating a climate of fear. He also reflects on the humanitarian challenges posed by these strategies, urging a reconsideration of public narratives around undocumented immigrants.
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35 snips
Jan 6, 2026 • 1h 17min

Jonathan Blitzer: The Stars Aligned Against Venezuela

Jonathan Blitzer, a Staff writer at The New Yorker, discusses the chaotic U.S. intervention in Venezuela, analyzing internal political factions and the flawed justifications behind military actions. He explores the humanitarian collapse in Venezuela and the complexities of anti-American sentiment. Imran Ahmed, CEO of the Center for Countering Digital Hate, shares insights on his legal battle against a state travel ban and the challenges his organization faces in combating online hate and misinformation. Together, they highlight the urgent need for thoughtful policy and accountability.
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32 snips
Apr 3, 2025 • 28min

What Next | Daily News and Analysis - The Lives Ruined by Trump's Deportation Machine

Jonathan Blitzer, a New Yorker staff writer and immigration expert, joins Nick Miroff from The Atlantic to delve into the devastating realities of Trump-era deportations. They share alarming stories of innocent individuals, including the harrowing case of Andri José, seeking asylum after escaping persecution. The discussion highlights the dehumanizing conditions in U.S. immigration detention and the misinterpretation of tattoos as gang affiliation leading to wrongful deportations. These personal narratives expose the profound impact of immigration policies on families and communities.
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19 snips
Aug 13, 2025 • 43min

What Happens After Someone Is Arrested by ICE?

Jonathan Blitzer, a Staff Writer for The New Yorker focused on immigration, delves into the troubling shift in immigration policy under Trump. He discusses alarming tactics of ICE's interior deportations, including separating families and restricting legal representation, highlighting the emotional burdens faced by those affected. Blitzer critiques the inadequate Democratic response and considers how public outrage might mitigate the administration’s aggressive measures. With personal stories and insights, he casts a stark light on the human cost of these policies.
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18 snips
Aug 18, 2025 • 24min

What Next | Daily News and Analysis - How Trump Brought Home a Murderer

Jonathan Blitzer, a staff writer at The New Yorker specializing in immigration, dives into the controversial U.S.-Venezuela prisoner swap under Trump. He reveals how over 250 Venezuelans were traded for 10 Americans, including a convicted murderer. The discussion touches on the brutal realities of prison life, ethical implications of the swap, and internal dissent within the State Department. Blitzer highlights the complexities of negotiating with authoritarian regimes and the troubling impact of harsh immigration policies on human rights.
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16 snips
Feb 4, 2025 • 59min

The Reality at the Border with Jonathan Blitzer

Jonathan Blitzer, a staff writer at The New Yorker and author of "Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here," dives deep into the complexities of U.S. immigration policies. He critiques the misguided approaches of the Trump administration and discusses historical roots influencing current crises. Blitzer sheds light on the evolving asylum law since the 1980 Refugee Act, explores factors driving the 2014 immigration surge from Central America, and underscores the crucial role of undocumented immigrants in rebuilding communities like Los Angeles.
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13 snips
Jul 12, 2024 • 51min

What the Media Get Wrong About Immigration

Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker immigration reporter, discusses Cold War roots of Central American migration to US. Brooke explores Congress' failure to reform immigration. Iyad el-Baghdadi discusses decolonization in Israel-Palestine conflict.
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12 snips
Mar 5, 2024 • 33min

A Dearth Of Sinemaphiles

Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema's announcement to leave her position, The New York Times' union alleging racial profiling, analysis on MENA, discussion on journalism integrity, controversies around Kirsten Cinema, and insights on immigration politics and asylum challenges with Alejandro Mayorkas.

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