Podcast - Through The Labyrinth
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. This podcast miniseries explores how federal policy choices trickle down to everyday people, as well as the gravity of the situation on the ground.
Keith conceptualized this project while pursuing her master's degree in mass communications and journalism at California State University, Northridge (CSUN). From initial arrest to the processing phase and movement between facilities, all episodes of "Through the Labyrinth" highlight the harsh realities of the immigration detention in Southern California and the ripple effects within our communities.
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.
- Philip Anderson — "Currents" was destined to be a podcast theme song from the moment of its creation. Anderson's composition strikes the perfect tone for the podcast by captivating listeners without trivializing or dramatizing the seriousness of the subject matter.
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