New American Community
New American Community Podcast – Hosted by Mike Trapp The New American Community podcast, hosted by Mike Trapp, is a dynamic platform dedicated to empowering grassroots organizers and progressive changemakers across the United States. Drawing from his experience as a political organizer, social entrepreneur, and former three-term Columbia, Missouri councilperson, Trapp explores current events, timeless topics, and the nuts and bolts of community-driven activism. Each episode dives into in-depth discussions on what’s happening in our county today with a special focus on practical strategies for building local power, fostering civic engagement, and organizing effectively. Through candid conversations with fellow organizers and community leaders, the podcast inspires listeners to take meaningful action in their own communities. Whether you’re a political junkie, seasoned activist or just starting out, the New American Community podcast offers insights, tools, and motivation to help you drive real change.
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Episode 1: Inside the Hell Hole
Mike talks with William Rogers, a former corrections officer at the notorious CoreCivic detention center in Leavenworth—once shut down after a federal judge called it a "hell hole." Now, with Trump pushing to reopen it as an ICE deportation camp, Rogers is speaking out. This episode dives into his firsthand account of CoreCivic’s abuses, why private detention centers are dangerous, and how communities can fight back at the local level.