Front Porch Movement

On a quiet street in St. Paul, a stay-at-home mom’s house has become a front-line symbol of activism, covered in signs reading “Black Lives Matter,” “ICE Out,” and “Defend Immigrant Rights.” She describes being followed while walking her children to the bus stop and later trapped between two vehicles in what she believes were aggressive ICE tactics, experiences that left her shaken but more determined. What began as neighborhood postcard writing has evolved into a structured grassroots network, with defined “lanes” of resistance ranging from rapid response to school patrol. In a state she says is “under occupation,” she believes the real legacy may be a stronger, more connected Minnesota community forged through fear, courage, and collective action.

We're back in a house with the drapes drawn and a family in hiding for two months. Meet a 15-year-old Honduran-American teenager describe living in constant fear as immigration enforcement and ICE activity keep he and his family confined inside their home. Unable to attend school in person, walk his dog freely, or spend time with friends, he explains how anxiety, lost sleep, and isolation have reshaped his daily life and mental health. The teenager shares how his family has grown closer under pressure, with his 18-year-old sister becoming the sole breadwinner and his parents struggling to remain strong. His story offers a rare, personal look at how immigration crackdowns in Minnesota are affecting children, families, and student well-being beyond the headlines.

After days of waiting and building trust, I’m led to a surprise meeting point and into a home where the curtains have been drawn for nearly two months. Inside, a Honduran father describes losing his job, draining his savings, and watching his 18-year-old daughter become the family’s sole provider while his 15-year-old son attends school online out of fear. In a house filled with anxiety and uncertainty, he wrestles with whether Minnesota is still the place that once promised his family a better life.

On a flight to Minneapolis, journalist Ted Canova begins reporting before takeoff. A chance encounter with a mutual aid organizer turns into a candid conversation at 36,000 feet about ICE operations, immigration fears, and how Minneapolis is responding.

Brian, a Minneapolis resident involved in mutual aid efforts, describes how doctors, lawyers, restaurant owners, parents, and volunteers are mobilizing to protect vulnerable communities amid heightened immigration enforcement. He reflects on how the legacy of George Floyd still shapes civic engagement in Minnesota, and why he believes this moment, rather than weakening the city, is strengthening its collective resolve.

This episode explores fear, resilience, political division, and the question at the heart of it all: What happens to a city when everyone feels the stakes at once?

Award-winning journalist Ted Canova embedded for six days in Minnesota to uncover untold stories of the government's immigration crackdown. What emerged were stories of anger and fear, resistance and resilience, perseverance and ingenuity, and faith in humanity.

Politics and the pandemic have divided us like never before. But how can family and friends come together while still having strong opposing opinions on hot button topics? We called on Dr. Susan Birne-Stone, a Brooklyn psychotherapist, to get her expert advice not just for the holidays but in the volatile days and years to come.

Host Ted Canova talks with Jafet Rodriquez, an 18 year old who will be voting for the first time in the New Hampshire presidential primary and has a simple message to the leaders of America.

Host Ted Canova has a candid conversation with journalist Ray Suarez on Donald Trump's first 100 days, the challenges facing the media, Ray's ethnic identity and the Twitter storm that erupted when Marc Anthony sang the National Anthem at the All-Star Game.

Host Ted Canova talks with millennial Tom, disappointed by the election results and who is anxious as he heads home for Thanksgiving to face relatives who voted for the other side.

Host Ted Canova talks with Karen at a healing service where she shares her deep sense of abandonment the night after Donald Trump's victory.