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February 15, 2019 Tony Centeno: Grammy Nominated 21 Savage Deportation Breakdown - Staying or Leaving?
Grammy-nominated Rapper 21 Savage was apprehended by ICE earlier this month for overstaying his visa. Although he was released on bond this Wednesday, his permanent stay in America still lies in jeopardy potentially leaving behind his 3 American born children, millions of dollars of revenue and countless fans who support him in the US. Aside from a multimillion-dollar career, this is a story all too familiar for thousands of families separated under the same circumstance. Erickson Immigration Group Attorney's Justin Parsons and Hiba Anver join along with special guest XXL Magazine Journalist Tony Centeno to share 21’s story. Effectively putting a face and a name to what many families are currently going through today. This one we did for the culture.

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24 min
February 13, 2019 Episode 28: Genderpalooza
On this episode of Be the Serpent, we're talking about gender, relationships, and the worldbuilding thereof! The tentpoles this week are a selection of Steven Universe episodes, The Black Tides of Heaven by JY Yang, and “An Ever Fixed Mark” by imperfectcircle.What We’ve Been Reading
Heroine Complex series by Sarah KuhnA Perfect Spy by John le CarreEmpresses in the PalaceSea and Civilization: A Maritime History of the WorldNirvana in FireLe Guin short storiesThe Royal TailorThe Grand HeistThugs of Hindostan
Other Stuff We Mentioned
Mad Max: Fury Road“The Answer” (the episode of Steven Universe with Garnet’s origin story)“Now We’re Only Falling Apart” (the episode where Garnet unfuses)“Jail Break” (the episode with Lapis Lazuli/Jasper fusion)The Tensorate series by J.Y. Yang“An Ever Fixed Mark” by imperfectcircleMerlin“A Fisherman of the Inland Sea” by Ursula K. Le GuinThe Vorkosigan Saga by Lois McMaster BujoldCity of Lies by Sam HawkeHomestuck by Andrew HussieBaahubaliMagic Mike XXLThe Harwood Spellbook series by Stephanie BurgisThe Underwater Ballroom Society edited by Stephanie BurgisHark! A Vagrant comics by Kate BeatonDragonriders of Pern series by Anne McCaffreyTemeraire series by Naomi NovikThe Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le GuinAncillary Justice by Anne Leckie

For Next Time
Ulysses by girlbookwrm

Transcription:
The transcript for this episode can be found here! Thank you to our darling scribes, Sara, Neharika, Kelly, and Millie!!
1 hr
February 07, 2019 The Rabbit, Rooster and Ram: Celebrating Lunar New Year
In Celebration of the Chinese Lunar New Year, we have Erickson Immigration Group Attorneys Stephanie Tan and Dora Wang joining. We explore the history and centuries-old lore behind the new year as well as Stephanie and Wang’s family traditions during this time. The Lunar New Year is a celebration of good fortune and a promise of prosperity for the ones you love.
12 min
January 31, 2019 Government Reopened: What's Up Next?
Erickson Immigration Attorney Lieselot Whitbeck sheds light on the specifics over the temporary removal of the government shutdown and what that will mean for immigration services moving forward. This is a short and sweet update for those tracking the ever-changing events happening in DC.
14 min
January 30, 2019 Episode 27: I'm Not a Lady, I'm a Witch!
On this episode of Be the Serpent, we're talking about witches! Our tentpoles this week are I Shall Wear Midnight by Terry Pratchett, “In Which Lettie Makes Demands” by ryfkah, and the movie Practical Magic.
What We’ve Been Reading
The Vorkosigan Saga by Lois McMaster BujoldLethal White by Robert Galbraith (aka J.K. Rowling)The Underwater Ballroom Society by Stephanie Burgis and Tiffany TrentWild Beauty by Anna-Marie McLemoreThe Lie Tree by Frances HardingeFlight of Magpies by K.J. Charles“Monologue by an unnamed mage, recorded at the brink of the end” by Cassandra Khaw“Darling and the Cinderella Club” by emilyenroseFor Real by Alexis Hall

Other Stuff We Mentioned
Skies of Wonder, Skies of Danger, ft. our very own MaceyA Sword on Two Fingers by Freya MarskeThe Hugo Awards 2019 NominationsFemale-presenting Nipples (Thanks, Freya)The Tiffany Aching books by Terry PratchettAlexandria Ocasio-CortezWintersmith by Terry PratchettGroundhog Day (1993)The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996)Good Omens by Terry Pratchett and Neil GaimanHowl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne JonesUprooted by Naomi NovikThe Immortals series by Tamora PierceSong of the Lioness series by Tamora PierceCircle of Magic series by Tamora PierceSeeing Like a State by James C. ScottThe Scottish Play by ShakespeareThe Spanish InquisitionThe Salem Witch TrialsThe Adventure ZoneSmart Bitches, Trashy Books [website]Smart Podcast, Trashy Books [podcast]The Book of the Unnamed MidwifeThe Damore MemoThe Wizard of OzThe Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. LewisTournament of MindsThe Chilling Adventures of SabrinaBewitchedCheck Please“sundown starts at half-past six” by halfdesertedstreetsThe Witch Boy by Molly OstertagEqual Rites by Terry Pratchett“Cornerwitches” by charmingly antiquated

For Next Time
The Black Tides of Heaven by J.Y. Yang

TranscriptionThe transcript of this episode is available here! If you see a scribe, give them a high five and thank them for their hard work!
1 hr 5 min
January 26, 2019 Betto Arcos | From Veracruz, Mexico to NPR's Airways: Part 2
Part 2 of the conversation with Betto Arcos. Enjoy!
26 min
January 25, 2019 Betto Arcos | From Veracruz, Mexico to NPR's Airways: An Immigrant's Story part 1
From Veracruz Mexico to traveling the world reporting on music for NPR and BBC, Betto Arcos takes us through his personal journey from humble beginnings to broadcasting for some of the world’s top media publications. His work ethic, undying faith in himself and a little bit of luck helped him realize what we all aspire to strive for, the American dream. This is an immigrant’s story.
19 min
January 18, 2019 Claudia Cubas | A Voice for the Voiceless: Driving Asylum Law and Government Shutdown's Effect on Detention Centers
CAIR Coalition Litigation Director, Claudia Cubas joins. We discuss the latest court cases that are currently moving the needle in asylum law. In an age where the country is tightening the restrictions on the admittance of asylum seekers Claudia, and her team continue to bring a voice to the voiceless. We also touch upon how the government shutdown affects agencies operating detention centers, and what that means for occupants housed in centers currently unfunded.
38 min
January 16, 2019 Episode 26: Alien Fucking, or Where There's a Will, There's A Way
As you may have heard, there's been a slight rearrangement of episode topics, due to the fact that the audio of our original recording of Episode 26 (witches!) was haunted. Therefore, this week we're talking about, well, exactly what it says on the tin. In other words, Dead Dove: Do Not Eat. Our tentpoles this week are The Shape of Water, "And I Awoke and Found Me Here on the Cold Hillside" by James Tiptree Jr, and "Bro: discover new talent." by Laylah (Homestuck fic).
What We’ve Been Reading
A Civil CampaignWarrior’s ApprenticeKomarrThe Priory of the Orange TreeThe Perfect Assassin“More Tomorrow”Band SinisterRuin of KingsInto the Spider-VerseNirvana in Fire
Other Stuff We Mentioned
Game of ThronesDragonriders of PernWorldCon (Dublin 2019) and eligibility for the Best Fancast category of the Hugo AwardsVenomZelda: Breath of the WildNaruto“I Belong Where the People Are: Disability and The Shape of Water” by Elsa Sjunneson-HenryPan’s LabyrinthHomestuck“La Belle Dame sans Merci”“Hood and Glove” by Fahye, Yuri/Otabek fic"Writer Wednesday: A Guest Post by Daria Defore" (the monsterfucking article Freya quotes)Jupiter AscendingGuardians of the GalaxyMass EffectAvatarWriting the Other [book] by Nisi Shawl and Cynthia WardWriting the Other workshopsthe Greek myth of Galatea and PygmalionLeda and the SwanRon Weasley/Spider fanfictionThe Hobbit by J.R.R. TolkienOglaf by Trudy Cooper & Doug BayneTam LinTithe by Holly BlackSpinning Silver by Naomi NovikBe The Serpent drinking game by MagaliBeauty and the BeastEast of Sun, West of MoonThe Bastard’s Lying to You, a Be The Serpent episode on unreliable narrators“Women Men Don’t See” by James Tiptree Jr.Pacific RimEdge of TomorrowPacific Rim: Uprising

For Next TimeAnd I Shall Wear Midnight by Terry PratchettTranscript:The transcription of this episode can be found here. Three cheers for the scribes!!!
1 hr 2 min
January 11, 2019 Ian Kullgren | The Great Wall of Economics
Politico Journalist Ian Kullgren joins today. He specializes in both international and domestic labor. As the economy continues to grow domestically how are companies responding to instances of worker shortages? Where does the China Trade deal stand now? Which economy has leverage? This and more global economic questions are answered, today we talk business.

Follow him on Twitter: @IanKullgren
19 min

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