About this episode

This episode explores the intersection of U.S. federal immigration policies with racism and misogyny, alongside discussions on women's rights issues in Iran and political persecution under the Trump administration.

Welcome to “The Magazine,” our mini-pod, which gives a peek into Ms. magazine’s forthcoming and current issues. In this episode, take a glimpse inside our Spring 2026 issue, which explores how U.S. federal immigration agencies have become the enforcement arm of the nation’s racism and misogyny. Also in the Winter issue: a renowned women’s rights lawyer on Iran’s deadly crackdown, how the Trump administration is leveraging legislation meant to protect clinics for political persecution, and mor...

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Michele Goodwin

Topics covered

• immigration
• racism
• misogyny
• women's rights
• political persecution

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ms. magazine, Trump administration, U.S. federal immigration agencies

Places: Iran

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