Over 2 seasons, Status told you the stories of how immigration policy really affects the lives of immigrants. In the past few weeks, you saw the worst of those realities in horrifying images of separated families and detained children in the news. In this final episode of Status, Matt goes to a protest and a vigil, and a few Status storytellers return to share their hopes for all immigrants in these difficult times. Thank you to Juan, Tyler, and Yaa for contributing to this final episode.

Eddie entered the US through customs at 14, and he doesn’t remember much about it. He was more interested in seeing his mom who was being treated for cancer. Then he met Tyler, and all of a sudden it was on him to prove exactly what he didn’t say on a random day in 2002.

Jonatan was the impetus for Status. This is the final part of his story. Hear how he and I met, fell for each other, and worked to maintain that love. And we learn once again that even in the most straightforward of cases, immigration gets messy.

Jonatan found a new home and a new family in the United States. Then he was told he had to return to Colombia. But it wasn't as easy as showing up and starting to work. He had to rebuild a life there. 

By the time he was in college, Jonatan was living what could be considered a picturesque American life. There were just two things that might take it away from him. His big secret and what came in the mail. Listen to Part 3 of the story that inspired Status.

This week, we’re continuing the story of Jonatan, the man who inspired the creation of Status. This week, hear the story of how Lori & David became Mom & Dad.

For as long as I’ve known him, Jonatan has been talking about writing a book. He says he could never write it himself, but he wants to find someone to interview him and write down his life story. I don’t write books. That’s not my game. But I make podcasts, and largely due to loving him, the stories I tell are often about people like him. Listen to Part 1 of the story that inspired Status.

Every Waking Moment Diana is a Dreamer, but not every immigrant's story is a story about immigration. Listen to the incredible story of a girl and her mother overcoming and making a life in their new home. Music by Ben Michel & Breakmaster Cylinder This is the last episode in my DACA series. I'll talk to you in 4 weeks with a new set of stories.

Hustle Yaa doesn't have the typical DACA story, and she's not super confident that Congress will clear things up anytime soon. But she's gonna hustle for herself, her family, and her city anyway. Music by Ben Michel & Breakmaster Cylinder Sign up for the newsletter

The Talk Status returns with the story of Sandra, a recipient of DACA who didn't know she was undocumented until she was a teenager. Music by Ben Michel & Breakmaster Cylinder Sign up for the newsletter Visit statuspodcast.com for a (rough) transcript

Status returns for season 2 on January 30th. Until then, here's a refresher on what DACA is and who the Dreamers are. Music by Breakmaster Cylinder.

Status returns on January 30th with the stories of 3 Dreamers whose lives are impacted by the President’s decision to end DACA and the political games that have followed. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZgx0UqS0sw - Will Congress Actually Grapple With DACA? | Morning Joe | MSNBC - CC-BY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBBfJdsfLzM - Congressman Luis Gutierrez Expresses Hope For DACA’s Future | Morning Joe | MSNBC - CC-BY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szoZNwXx15U - The Economic...

In the last episode of Season 1 of Status, Michael and Daniel share how dictatorship affected the way that they bonded and became the lens through which they see many parts of the world.

Michael and Daniel have had to navigate being gay in 4 different countries. It's one of the many reasons they fell in love. Michael was born in the Philippines, but he grew up in Sydney, Australia before his family moved to the US. Daniel spent his childhood in Peru and then moved to the States with his family at 19. This episode tells their stories of coming to terms with their sexuality, meeting, falling in love, and realizing how they masked their identities to stay safe as boys in their...

Gali's parents are undocumented, and that means she has to live with a lot. Here's that wonderful piece from The Establishment that I talked about. You should check it out. Jenn captures a lot of what I'm trying to do with the stories on Status while telling the story of her brother and sister-in-law. How To Make Your Face Look Superb For Your Sister-in-Law (Soulmate)’s Seoul WeddingSocialTwitterInstagramMusicBen Michel on SoundCloudTyler Van Arsdale on SoundCloudOso on SoundCloudSo I'm An...

Juan is a Ph.D. student at Stanford, and early on in life, his academic success was at odds with what was expected of a Latino, immigrant student. In this mini episode, Juan breaks down how he and his mother, Patricia, worked through those expectations. Bread and Circuses Are Back (the Status theme song) Ben Michel Music Website Apple Podcasts Pocket Casts Stitcher Overcast Google Play RadioPublic Twitter If you have any stories or if you know of any stories about immigration or...

Patricia moved with her son, Juan, to Kansas City from Colombia in 1992. When Patricia left an abusive partner, she and Juan had to figure out a new plan for their future. Website iTunes Pocket Casts/Other

No new episode this week, but you should check out these episodes on sanctuary, from one of my favorite shows, 99% Invisible. Church (Sanctuary, Part 1) State (Sanctuary, Part 2)

Edward, his parents, and his younger brother moved to the US almost 14 years ago. About 4 years ago, his parents moved back to Mexico. Now Edward is graduating college and trying to figure out what's next. Website iTunes Pocket Casts

Ariha is a writer from Mumbai and New York, depending on the day you ask her. Clark is an engineer from Menlo Park, CA. They met on a snowboarding trip, and within a couple of weeks, immigration had already impacted their relationship. Don't forget to review Status on iTunes or your favorite podcast app. Website iTunes

When the US Embassy in Sweden has a massive computer glitch, Nathan travels to Canada to figure out his options by himself.

President Trump signed an executive order that bans entry into the US for citizens of 7 majority-muslim countries, even if travelers have valid US visas or green cards. Protest have sprung up all over the US, starting at JFK and Dulles airports. In this episode, Matt attends a protest outside the White House to talk to people about why they're protesting. For photos of some of the people in the episode, go to statuspodcast.com.

Kate and Nathan have lived all over the world. It’s how they met. But when graduate school finally brings the both of them back to the States, they want to stick around for a while. Of course it’s never quite that easy. Status is a show about immigration and how it impacts the people we love. Join me once a month for a new story. Subscribe: iTunes Google Play Stitcher Pocket Casts

Status is a show about immigration and relationships. First episode launches this week. Subscribe! -Matt