As host of the Naked Stranger Podcast, I have the unique experience of interviewing anonymous strangers who come on the show agreeing to be an open book. The goal of each week’s episode is to facilitate the guest reaching somewhere vulnerable and authentic in our hour or so conversation. While no two “strangers” and by extension, no two episodes are alike, I’ve learned a great deal from these honest, open conversations.

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WHY THIS THEME? Let’s face it, brand messaging is everywhere – from traditional ads, listicles, movies, and yes, podcasts. As someone who works in at the intersection of creative advertising and podcasts, I’m here to relieve you of any lingering apprehension towards branded podcasts you might have.

You can’t be an American politician without having a strong stance on immigration. Why? The American people care about immigration. It’s a key factor in what distinguishes political views. Wherever you fall on the political spectrum, you’re bound to have an opinion on immigration. This isn’t much of a surprise, considering this nation is built on patterns of immigration and continues to sustain itself through these patterns. Our economy, technological developments, pop culture, and our strongest institutions all have a direct relationship to the efforts of immigrants. Our relationship with other countries that determine our role as a global entity are impacted by immigration. Like it or not, immigration is hugely important.