Through the Labyrinth Sat, 29 Aug 2026 14:32:04 -0700 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2600806 en-us © 2026 The Southlander yes Los Angeles, CA, USA Support this Podcast f66bd5f3-e609-5a2b-ac7a-382987c3915c The Southlander episodic false If your family member was taken off of the streets by masked federal agents, what lengths would you go to in order to find them? In “Through the Labyrinth,” investigative reporter Morgan Keith speaks to Los Angeles residents navigating the Trump administration’s ruthless deportation system in the hopes of reuniting with their loved ones. The podcast explores how federal policy choices trickle down to everyday people, as well as the gravity of the situation on the ground. Visit thesouthlander.com to subscribe and stay up to date on the latest episodes.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) immigration, ICE, deportation, immigrant, Los Angeles, detention, lawyer, Adelanto, GEO Group, Donald Trump, immigration enforcement The Southlander https://storage.buzzsprout.com/tejy9wlzbsn623ya6ijlof6ji97f?.jpg Through the Labyrinth https://www.buzzsprout.com/2600806 Morgan Keith Reunions and Removals Reunions and Removals Send us Fan Mail

“In this episode of "Through the Labyrinth," we explore the final step of the ICE detention process. Some immigrants are released back to their community and monitored by the government, while others are forcibly removed to the countries they’ve fled from or places they’ve never been”

Listeners also get to hear from an immigration journalist about an increasing deportation trend called third-country removals, which the Trump administration has used to avoid habeas hearings and other forms of judicial oversight.

Guest Information 

  • Ashly Cristobal: Daughter of Former ICE Detainee Juan Cristobal
  • Matthew Kendrick: Co-Host and Founder of "This Week On ICE" News Podcast
  • Javier: Colombian National Deported From U.S. to Colombia and Costa Rica

Voiceover Artist

  • Calvin Henry: English Voiceover for Javier

"Through the Labyrinth" is hosted by investigative journalist Morgan Keith. She has lived in LA for six years and worked at several media outlets, including the Beverly Press, Daily Journal, Southern California Public Radio, and Business Insider. Morgan now works as a professor and adviser for student media publications at Pierce College. She is also a co-founder of The Southlander. 

Please rate and review our show on Apple Podcasts. 

Visit thesouthlander.com to subscribe to our newsletter, follow us on social media, and read our previous reporting.” 

Support the show

Special thanks to:

  • Tiny News Collective — As a member newsroom of the Tiny News Collective, The Southlander applied for and received a $1,000 Spark grant, funded by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, to support the creation of this podcast. Our work would have been impossible without their financial support.
  • Professor Tammy Trujillo — "Through the Labyrinth" was born out of Trujillo's Podcasting Storytelling course at CSUN. Her steadfast guidance, technical knowledge, and positive encouragement shaped the podcast throughout every stage of development.

Music provided by:

  • Philip Anderson, "Currents"
  • Albert Behar, "Puzzle Pieces"

Visit thesouthlander.com to subscribe to our newsletter, follow us on social media, and read our previous reporting.

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“In this episode of "Through the Labyrinth," we explore the final step of the ICE detention process. Some immigrants are released back to their community and monitored by the government, while others are forcibly removed to the countries they’ve fled from or places they’ve never been”

Listeners also get to hear from an immigration journalist about an increasing deportation trend called third-country removals, which the Trump administration has used to avoid habeas hearings and other forms of judicial oversight.

Guest Information 

  • Ashly Cristobal: Daughter of Former ICE Detainee Juan Cristobal
  • Matthew Kendrick: Co-Host and Founder of "This Week On ICE" News Podcast
  • Javier: Colombian National Deported From U.S. to Colombia and Costa Rica

Voiceover Artist

  • Calvin Henry: English Voiceover for Javier

"Through the Labyrinth" is hosted by investigative journalist Morgan Keith. She has lived in LA for six years and worked at several media outlets, including the Beverly Press, Daily Journal, Southern California Public Radio, and Business Insider. Morgan now works as a professor and adviser for student media publications at Pierce College. She is also a co-founder of The Southlander. 

Please rate and review our show on Apple Podcasts. 

Visit thesouthlander.com to subscribe to our newsletter, follow us on social media, and read our previous reporting.” 

Support the show

Special thanks to:

  • Tiny News Collective — As a member newsroom of the Tiny News Collective, The Southlander applied for and received a $1,000 Spark grant, funded by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, to support the creation of this podcast. Our work would have been impossible without their financial support.
  • Professor Tammy Trujillo — "Through the Labyrinth" was born out of Trujillo's Podcasting Storytelling course at CSUN. Her steadfast guidance, technical knowledge, and positive encouragement shaped the podcast throughout every stage of development.

Music provided by:

  • Philip Anderson, "Currents"
  • Albert Behar, "Puzzle Pieces"

Visit thesouthlander.com to subscribe to our newsletter, follow us on social media, and read our previous reporting.

]]> https://thesouthlander.com/through-the-labyrinth/ The Southlander Buzzsprout-19554477 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0700 1855 Through the Labyrinth, The Southlander, ICE, Immigration, Detention, Arrest, Transfer, Lawyer, Attorney, Immigration Court, Detention Center, B-18, Adelanto, Immigration Enforcement, Chain Refoulement, Third-Country Removal, Judicial Oversight 1 5 full false Outcast to Adelanto Outcast to Adelanto Send us Fan Mail

“In this episode of "Through the Labyrinth," we dive into the conditions at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center, which is operated by The GEO Group, a Florida-based company that makes billions of dollars running immigrant detention centers. 

Listeners also get to hear from a local immigration attorney about what family visitation looks like at Adelanto, as well as the harsh treatment they and their loved ones endure throughout the detainment process. 

Guest Information 

  • Julia Flores: Wife of Rafael Flores, A Current Detainee at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center 
  • Brad Thornton: Immigration Attorney at Shan Potts Law Offices

Voiceover Artist

  • Olivia Muñoz: English Voiceover for Julia Flores

"Through the Labyrinth" is hosted by investigative journalist Morgan Keith. She has lived in LA for six years and worked at several media outlets, including the Beverly Press, Daily Journal, Southern California Public Radio, and Business Insider. Morgan now works as a professor and adviser for student media publications at Pierce College. She is also a co-founder of The Southlander. 

Please rate and review our show on Apple Podcasts. 

Visit thesouthlander.com to subscribe to our newsletter, follow us on social media, and read our previous reporting.” 


Support the show

Special thanks to:

  • Tiny News Collective — As a member newsroom of the Tiny News Collective, The Southlander applied for and received a $1,000 Spark grant, funded by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, to support the creation of this podcast. Our work would have been impossible without their financial support.
  • Professor Tammy Trujillo — "Through the Labyrinth" was born out of Trujillo's Podcasting Storytelling course at CSUN. Her steadfast guidance, technical knowledge, and positive encouragement shaped the podcast throughout every stage of development.

Music provided by:

  • Philip Anderson, "Currents"
  • Albert Behar, "Puzzle Pieces"

Visit thesouthlander.com to subscribe to our newsletter, follow us on social media, and read our previous reporting.

]]> Send us Fan Mail

“In this episode of "Through the Labyrinth," we dive into the conditions at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center, which is operated by The GEO Group, a Florida-based company that makes billions of dollars running immigrant detention centers. 

Listeners also get to hear from a local immigration attorney about what family visitation looks like at Adelanto, as well as the harsh treatment they and their loved ones endure throughout the detainment process. 

Guest Information 

  • Julia Flores: Wife of Rafael Flores, A Current Detainee at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center 
  • Brad Thornton: Immigration Attorney at Shan Potts Law Offices

Voiceover Artist

  • Olivia Muñoz: English Voiceover for Julia Flores

"Through the Labyrinth" is hosted by investigative journalist Morgan Keith. She has lived in LA for six years and worked at several media outlets, including the Beverly Press, Daily Journal, Southern California Public Radio, and Business Insider. Morgan now works as a professor and adviser for student media publications at Pierce College. She is also a co-founder of The Southlander. 

Please rate and review our show on Apple Podcasts. 

Visit thesouthlander.com to subscribe to our newsletter, follow us on social media, and read our previous reporting.” 


Support the show

Special thanks to:

  • Tiny News Collective — As a member newsroom of the Tiny News Collective, The Southlander applied for and received a $1,000 Spark grant, funded by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, to support the creation of this podcast. Our work would have been impossible without their financial support.
  • Professor Tammy Trujillo — "Through the Labyrinth" was born out of Trujillo's Podcasting Storytelling course at CSUN. Her steadfast guidance, technical knowledge, and positive encouragement shaped the podcast throughout every stage of development.

Music provided by:

  • Philip Anderson, "Currents"
  • Albert Behar, "Puzzle Pieces"

Visit thesouthlander.com to subscribe to our newsletter, follow us on social media, and read our previous reporting.

]]> The Southlander Buzzsprout-19346847 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0700 1537 Through the Labyrinth, The Southlander, ICE, Immigration, Detention, Arrest, Transfer, Lawyer, Attorney, Immigration Court, Detention Center, B-18, Otay Mesa Detention Center, Adelanto, Immigration Enforcement 1 4 full false The Fallout of Rapid Transfers The Fallout of Rapid Transfers Send us Fan Mail

“In this episode of "Through the Labyrinth," an attorney and a family member of a detainee held by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, better known as ICE, talk to us about rapid transfers between the agency’s detention facilities.

Listeners get to hear about clients who have been moved to detention centers without prior notice being given to their families or attorneys, as well as how this tactic is used to pressure detainees into self-deporting.

Guest Information

  • Ashly Cristobal: Daughter of Former ICE Detainee Juan Cristobal
  • Ming Tanigawa-Lau: Immigrant Defenders Law Center Staff Attorney and Rapid Response Team Member
  • Sarah Houston: Managing Attorney for the Removal Defense Unit at the Immigrant Defenders Law Center

Fundraisers for Detained Family Members

Legal Resources for Undocumented Immigrants in LA

Host & Show Info

"Through the Labyrinth" is hosted by investigative journalist Morgan Keith. She has lived in LA for six years and worked at several media outlets, including the Beverly Press, Daily Journal, Southern California Public Radio, and Business Insider. Morgan now works as a professor and adviser for student media publications at Pierce College. She is also a co-founder of The Southlander.

Please rate and review our show on Apple Podcasts.

Visit thesouthlander.com to subscribe to our newsletter, follow us on social media, and read our previous reporting.

Support the show

Special thanks to:

  • Tiny News Collective — As a member newsroom of the Tiny News Collective, The Southlander applied for and received a $1,000 Spark grant, funded by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, to support the creation of this podcast. Our work would have been impossible without their financial support.
  • Professor Tammy Trujillo — "Through the Labyrinth" was born out of Trujillo's Podcasting Storytelling course at CSUN. Her steadfast guidance, technical knowledge, and positive encouragement shaped the podcast throughout every stage of development.

Music provided by:

  • Philip Anderson, "Currents"
  • Albert Behar, "Puzzle Pieces"

Visit thesouthlander.com to subscribe to our newsletter, follow us on social media, and read our previous reporting.

]]> Send us Fan Mail

“In this episode of "Through the Labyrinth," an attorney and a family member of a detainee held by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, better known as ICE, talk to us about rapid transfers between the agency’s detention facilities.

Listeners get to hear about clients who have been moved to detention centers without prior notice being given to their families or attorneys, as well as how this tactic is used to pressure detainees into self-deporting.

Guest Information

  • Ashly Cristobal: Daughter of Former ICE Detainee Juan Cristobal
  • Ming Tanigawa-Lau: Immigrant Defenders Law Center Staff Attorney and Rapid Response Team Member
  • Sarah Houston: Managing Attorney for the Removal Defense Unit at the Immigrant Defenders Law Center

Fundraisers for Detained Family Members

Legal Resources for Undocumented Immigrants in LA

Host & Show Info

"Through the Labyrinth" is hosted by investigative journalist Morgan Keith. She has lived in LA for six years and worked at several media outlets, including the Beverly Press, Daily Journal, Southern California Public Radio, and Business Insider. Morgan now works as a professor and adviser for student media publications at Pierce College. She is also a co-founder of The Southlander.

Please rate and review our show on Apple Podcasts.

Visit thesouthlander.com to subscribe to our newsletter, follow us on social media, and read our previous reporting.

Support the show

Special thanks to:

  • Tiny News Collective — As a member newsroom of the Tiny News Collective, The Southlander applied for and received a $1,000 Spark grant, funded by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, to support the creation of this podcast. Our work would have been impossible without their financial support.
  • Professor Tammy Trujillo — "Through the Labyrinth" was born out of Trujillo's Podcasting Storytelling course at CSUN. Her steadfast guidance, technical knowledge, and positive encouragement shaped the podcast throughout every stage of development.

Music provided by:

  • Philip Anderson, "Currents"
  • Albert Behar, "Puzzle Pieces"

Visit thesouthlander.com to subscribe to our newsletter, follow us on social media, and read our previous reporting.

]]> https://thesouthlander.com/through-the-labyrinth/ The Southlander Buzzsprout-19239927 Sat, 30 May 2026 06:00:00 -0700 1352 immigration,ice,deportation,trump,adelanto,losangeles,legal,lawyer,immigrant 1 3 full false Visiting B-18: Lawyers and Loved Ones Fight for Access Visiting B-18: Lawyers and Loved Ones Fight for Access Send us Fan Mail

In this episode of "Through the Labyrinth," an attorney and several family members of detainees held by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, better known as ICE, talk to us about their experiences inside B-18, the agency’s main processing center in Southern California. 

Listeners get to hear firsthand accounts from family members both before and after visitation, providing an intimate look into the distress, burdens, and trauma shouldered by those trying to reunite with their loved ones and ensure their safety.

Guest Information

  • Matthew Toyama: Lead Attorney for the Removal Defense Team at the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights in Los Angeles
  • Sarah Houston: Managing Attorney for the Removal Defense Unit at the Immigrant Defenders Law Center
  • Maribel Ruiz: Wife of ICE detainee
  • Karla Ranck: Cousin of Maribel Ruiz

Fundraisers for Detained Family Members

Resources for Undocumented Immigrants and Mixed-Status Families in LA

Host & Show Info

"Through the Labyrinth" is hosted by investigative journalist Morgan Keith. She now works as a professor and adviser for student media publications at Pierce College. She is also a co-founder of The Southlander.

Visit thesouthlander.com to subscribe to our newsletter, follow us on social media, and read our previous reporting.

Support the show

Special thanks to:

  • Tiny News Collective — As a member newsroom of the Tiny News Collective, The Southlander applied for and received a $1,000 Spark grant, funded by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, to support the creation of this podcast. Our work would have been impossible without their financial support.
  • Professor Tammy Trujillo — "Through the Labyrinth" was born out of Trujillo's Podcasting Storytelling course at CSUN. Her steadfast guidance, technical knowledge, and positive encouragement shaped the podcast throughout every stage of development.

Music provided by:

  • Philip Anderson, "Currents"
  • Albert Behar, "Puzzle Pieces"

Visit thesouthlander.com to subscribe to our newsletter, follow us on social media, and read our previous reporting.

]]> Send us Fan Mail

In this episode of "Through the Labyrinth," an attorney and several family members of detainees held by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, better known as ICE, talk to us about their experiences inside B-18, the agency’s main processing center in Southern California. 

Listeners get to hear firsthand accounts from family members both before and after visitation, providing an intimate look into the distress, burdens, and trauma shouldered by those trying to reunite with their loved ones and ensure their safety.

Guest Information

  • Matthew Toyama: Lead Attorney for the Removal Defense Team at the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights in Los Angeles
  • Sarah Houston: Managing Attorney for the Removal Defense Unit at the Immigrant Defenders Law Center
  • Maribel Ruiz: Wife of ICE detainee
  • Karla Ranck: Cousin of Maribel Ruiz

Fundraisers for Detained Family Members

Resources for Undocumented Immigrants and Mixed-Status Families in LA

Host & Show Info

"Through the Labyrinth" is hosted by investigative journalist Morgan Keith. She now works as a professor and adviser for student media publications at Pierce College. She is also a co-founder of The Southlander.

Visit thesouthlander.com to subscribe to our newsletter, follow us on social media, and read our previous reporting.

Support the show

Special thanks to:

  • Tiny News Collective — As a member newsroom of the Tiny News Collective, The Southlander applied for and received a $1,000 Spark grant, funded by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, to support the creation of this podcast. Our work would have been impossible without their financial support.
  • Professor Tammy Trujillo — "Through the Labyrinth" was born out of Trujillo's Podcasting Storytelling course at CSUN. Her steadfast guidance, technical knowledge, and positive encouragement shaped the podcast throughout every stage of development.

Music provided by:

  • Philip Anderson, "Currents"
  • Albert Behar, "Puzzle Pieces"

Visit thesouthlander.com to subscribe to our newsletter, follow us on social media, and read our previous reporting.

]]> The Southlander Buzzsprout-19133149 Mon, 11 May 2026 06:00:00 -0700 1304 immigration,ice,deportation,trump,adelanto,losangeles 1 2 full false The Southlander Introduces 'Through the Labyrinth' The Southlander Introduces 'Through the Labyrinth' Send us Fan Mail

“Through the Labyrinth” is a podcast that explores the government systems and legal processes Angelenos face when attempting locate and reunite with family members detained by Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE). We’ll speak with those waiting outside of detention centers for news of their family members, children tracking down their parents in ICE’s online detainee locator system, and lawyers searching for their clients who have been moved around the country without warning. It's a miniseries that exposes the cruel nature of immigration policy and carefully details the trauma of family separation. 

Support the show

Special thanks to:

  • Tiny News Collective — As a member newsroom of the Tiny News Collective, The Southlander applied for and received a $1,000 Spark grant, funded by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, to support the creation of this podcast. Our work would have been impossible without their financial support.
  • Professor Tammy Trujillo — "Through the Labyrinth" was born out of Trujillo's Podcasting Storytelling course at CSUN. Her steadfast guidance, technical knowledge, and positive encouragement shaped the podcast throughout every stage of development.

Music provided by:

  • Philip Anderson, "Currents"
  • Albert Behar, "Puzzle Pieces"

Visit thesouthlander.com to subscribe to our newsletter, follow us on social media, and read our previous reporting.

]]> Send us Fan Mail

“Through the Labyrinth” is a podcast that explores the government systems and legal processes Angelenos face when attempting locate and reunite with family members detained by Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE). We’ll speak with those waiting outside of detention centers for news of their family members, children tracking down their parents in ICE’s online detainee locator system, and lawyers searching for their clients who have been moved around the country without warning. It's a miniseries that exposes the cruel nature of immigration policy and carefully details the trauma of family separation. 

Support the show

Special thanks to:

  • Tiny News Collective — As a member newsroom of the Tiny News Collective, The Southlander applied for and received a $1,000 Spark grant, funded by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, to support the creation of this podcast. Our work would have been impossible without their financial support.
  • Professor Tammy Trujillo — "Through the Labyrinth" was born out of Trujillo's Podcasting Storytelling course at CSUN. Her steadfast guidance, technical knowledge, and positive encouragement shaped the podcast throughout every stage of development.

Music provided by:

  • Philip Anderson, "Currents"
  • Albert Behar, "Puzzle Pieces"

Visit thesouthlander.com to subscribe to our newsletter, follow us on social media, and read our previous reporting.

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