In this episode, Caitlin shares why the Fourth feels different this year — unpacking what freedom means, spotlighting some timely immigration news, and officially welcoming the “Let’s Chat” segment as a semi-regular part of the podcast.

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Judge Jamal Whitehead Orders Trump to Admit Roughly 12,000 Refugees

White House Executive Order: Realigning the United States Refugee Admissions Program

CWS Blog: Daily State of Play — Trump’s Indefinite Refugee Ban and Funding Halt

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In this surprise episode, Caitlin shifts the podcast to give an unscripted conversation about human rights, her lived experiences, and some of the complex immigration issues facing the world today. It’s her personal, honest, unfiltered take, and it is just the beginning. The conversation continues tomorrow with Part 2—so stay tuned.

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Research Links

State Department 2024 report – Russia Human Trafficking

Ukraine example – refugees & human trafficking

UNHCR – Human Trafficking, Refugees, and Displaced Persons

Balkan example – refugees & human trafficking

Amnesty International – Displacement in Russia (2024 statistics)

Putin speech/propaganda – framing Ukraine’s “Nazi regime”

Internal Displacement in Gaza – 83% of the population displaced in under three months

American public view on Gaza & Israel‑Hamas war (Pew Research, April 2025)

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Inspired by the viral TikTok trend, in this episode, Caitlin breaks down the subtle (and not-so-subtle) ways fashion propaganda shows up in everyday life. From the psychology behind what makes us want to buy something, to the role influencer culture plays in shaping our closets, Caitlin connects the dots on how trends are actually chosen — and who’s doing the choosing. Plus, stick around for a major moment in fashion news: groundbreaking legislation that might just change the industry for the better.

Research Links

• Real Fashion Index Instagram
• Fast Fashion Waste Stats
• The State News
• EU Legislation Extra Facts
• Styl-ish Podcast

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