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Unsettled: Immigration in Turbulent Times

Alex Aleinikoff, Hiroshi Motomura, Amanda Frost

Booking Overview

A law- and policy-focused expert show examines U.S. immigration and its effects on migrants and communities through constitutional principles and American history, with occasional interviews with external subject-matter experts. Credible pitches include immigration reporters, legal scholars, and policy specialists with demonstrated expertise and relevant publications; booking is likely medium difficulty because candidates need strong subject alignment and established credentials.

Metrics

Episodes: 10

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

mcgahanc@newschool.edu

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Host

Alex Aleinikoff - Senior Fellow at the Zolberg Institute on Migration and Mobility at The New School.

Hiroshi Motomura - Susan Westerberg Prager Distinguished Professor of Law at UCLA and Faculty Co-Director of the Miana Family Center for Immigration Law and Policy.

Amanda Frost - David Lurton Massee, Jr., Professor of Law and Director of the Immigration, Migration and Human Rights Program at the University of Virginia School of Law.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Demonstrated expertise in immigration, such as established journalism or legal and policy scholarship, supported by relevant reporting, research, or publications.
Required Achievements:  
Published work on immigration, migration, or related legal and policy issues, Professional experience reporting on or researching immigration

Recent Guest Discussions

Jazmine Ulloa - Changes In ICE Arrest And Deportation Tactics And Their Effects On American Communities.

Recent Topics

Law, Immigration Law, Immigration Policy, Constitutional Law, Migration

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Unsettled: Immigration in Turbulent Times
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Season 3, Episode 3: The Shadow Surge in ICE arrests

October 16, 2026

After the nationwide public outcry and opposition to ICE’s actions in Los Angeles and Chicago, ICE has moved away from neighborhood and workplace sweeps to targeting individuals for arrest and deportation. To get a better understanding of what is happening on American streets and in American communities, we’re speaking with Jazmíne Ulloa, a reporter at The New York Times and author of El Paso: Five Families and 100 Years of Blood, Migration, Race, and Memory.

Season 3, Episode 2: International and Undocumented Students

October 01, 2026

This episode looks at recent actions and policies taken by the Trump administration that are having significant impacts on international students and US higher education in general.

Season 3, Episode 1: Revisiting Birth Right Citizenship

September 17, 2026

This episode revisits birthright citizenship, both the Supreme Court’s opinion and Trump v. Barbara, and the more recent executive orders where the Trump Administration, once again, tries to take a whack at birthright citizenship.

Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Unsettled: Immigration in Turbulent Times?

Unsettled: Immigration in Turbulent Times is hosted by Alex Aleinikoff and Hiroshi Motomura. Its publicly listed email is mcgahanc@newschool.edu. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Unsettled: Immigration in Turbulent Times?

The publicly listed email for Unsettled: Immigration in Turbulent Times: mcgahanc@newschool.edu.

How many listeners does Unsettled: Immigration in Turbulent Times have?

Podseeker estimates Unsettled: Immigration in Turbulent Times reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Unsettled: Immigration in Turbulent Times?

Unsettled: Immigration in Turbulent Times typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Demonstrated expertise in immigration, such as established journalism or legal and policy scholarship, supported by relevant reporting, research, or publications. Common among recent guests: Published work on immigration, migration, or related legal and policy issues; Professional experience reporting on or researching immigration. Recent guests include Jazmine Ulloa.

How hard is it to get booked on Unsettled: Immigration in Turbulent Times?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Unsettled: Immigration in Turbulent Times cover?

Recent episodes cover Law, Immigration Law, Immigration Policy, Constitutional Law, and Migration. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

mcgahanc@newschool.edu

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