Today we’re diving into immigration—not just as a national headline, but as something that shapes our local communities in real ways. I break down the latest news, why it matters, and how we can support the people at the heart of it.

Then, I sit down with Madyson Fitzgerald a journalist at Stateline News who’s been reporting on everything from tribal broadband access to AI (don’t worry, she says it’s not that scary). We talk about her journey from college newspaper photographer to policy reporter, how social media is reshaping the news, and yes—why her favorite fictional journalist lives in The Sims 3.

Big thanks to Madyson for such a smart, funny, and super insightful convo. Follow her work at Stateline News and support local journalism wherever you can.