Through the Labyrinth

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.

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Through the Labyrinth

The Southlander Introduces 'Through the Labyrinth'

April 27, 2026 • The Southlander • Season 1 • Episode 1

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“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.

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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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