The episode touches on the experience of asylum seekers arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border, fleeing persecution and violence in their home countries, and the challenges they face in navigating the immigration system.
A significant portion of the interview focuses on Oliva's work as a translator and interpreter for asylum seekers, their challenges, and the process of seeking asylum in the U.S.
The experiences and challenges faced by asylum seekers at the U.S. southern border, as well as the perspectives of asylum officers, are explored in depth.
The specific situation of asylum seekers, their lack of work authorization, and the long wait times they face are discussed as a significant challenge requiring targeted solutions.
The podcast episodes discuss the experiences and challenges faced by asylum seekers, particularly those arriving at the U.S. southern border and seeking asylum in the United States.
Several episodes, such as The Hole (S2 E2), Biden's Hard-Line Effort to Close the Border, and Defending the Influx of Migrants, explore the treatment of asylum seekers in immigration detention facilities, the impact of immigration policies on their ability to seek asylum, and efforts by activists and organizations to support them.
Other episodes, like What does it mean to be good? and 818: Stand Clear of the Closing Doors, delve into the personal experiences and challenges faced by asylum seekers, as well as the perspectives of those working to assist them.