Eleanor Goldfield hosts this week’s program.In the first half of today’s show, I sit down with Michael Wriston and Em from Project Saltbox to discuss their work of data gathering and analysis vis a vis DHS. They discuss their ICE Warehouse Tracker tool, and how ill-prepared these sites are to house tens of thousands of people. Michael and Em also discuss what the effects would be on communities surrounding these warehouses, and how we can use data to better understand the massive planned network of disappearing people, and thereby act to stop it. Next up, James Schneider with the Nuestra America Convoy joins us to discuss the planned aid drop on March 21st in Havana, bringing together citizens from around the world to stand in active opposition to the US’ escalated punishment against Cuba for being a good example. James highlights the importance of these coordinated actions, inspired by the Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza, the importance of engaging with the world as if sovereignty and justice mattered, and providing ways for people to express their solidarity. 

Michael Wriston is a co-founder and investigative reporter at Project Salt Box. He brings over 20 years of military experience in analysis and reporting, with a specialization in contract and procurement analysis and data visualization, including the ICE Warehouse Tracker.