United Stateless Podcast

Over the past decade, millions of people have immigrated to the US from Mexico. But a large number of those immigrants have returned. And for kids who grew up largely in the US, returning to Mexico isn't easy. On the United Stateless Podcast, binational returnees share their stories of life, love, Spanglish, culture shock, missing bagels and figuring out where home really is.

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Episodes

Selena

This episode follows Selena, an undocumented immigrant who moved from Puebla to New York as a child, only to be sent back to Mexico as a young adult. Grappling with identity issues, cultural clashes, and personal trauma including sexual assault and motherhood, she navigates a difficult path. Despite family separation and numerous challenges, Selena eventually finds her way back to the US, reuniting with her mother and building a new life with a sense of belonging.

Oct 05, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Ariana

And now for something completely different. Today we hear from someone who was living her big city New York City dream, when she ran into visa problems. So she had a choice- to go back to her home country of Peru, or go back to Mexico, where she moved when she was a teenager.

Jul 13, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Sandra

What happens when everything goes wrong with your return to Mexico?

Jul 06, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Adriana

The episode explores the complex reality of undocumented immigrants returning to Mexico, challenging the stigma they face. Adriana's story highlights her move to the US as a teenager, her struggle with college finances, and her controversial decision to return to Mexico for university. She found success at UNAM, built an international career, and now works to educate Mexicans about migration and local opportunities, providing a powerful counter-narrative to common assumptions.

Jun 29, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Alex

What, exactly, is Mexico? And what's it like to actually grow up there? And why is Alexandra so interested in all of this? Host/Producer: Alexandra Rivera, Interview Recording: Francesc Messeguer, Sound Design: Fernando Hernandez Becerra from Esto no es radio, Story Editing: Caitlin Pierce.

Jun 22, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Jair

This episode follows Jair's unique experience as a Mexican-American returnee who moved back to Mexico City after living his childhood in Michigan. He recounts the cultural shock, challenges of navigating Mexican middle school, and the complex feeling of being 'the American' in Mexico while struggling with family and language. Through his story, the podcast explores the nuanced identities of returnees and how Jair ultimately found an outlet for his experiences in music, aiming to advocate for others like him who feel caught between two worlds.

Jun 15, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Trailer

What happens when Mexican immigrants "go home"? United Stateless Podcast premiering June 15th

May 15, 2023•2 min

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