The Golden Dreams Podcast
An in-depth look into the various factors that play into the story of the passengers of the Golden Venture in the 1990s. This Podcast was produced by York College Students in the Podcasting the Past class in the Spring of 2024.
Episodes
Series Description:
An in-depth look into the various factors that play into the story of the passengers of the Golden Venture in the 1990s.
Produced by York College of PA students in Dr. Jackie Beatty's Podcasting the Past class in Spring '24.
- Introduction:
In this introductory episode to Golden Dreams, we acquaint you with the story of the Golden Venture and its passengers. We also provide a breakdown of what will be covered in each episode of the series and the questions we hope to answer. Episode Transcript and show notes available at https://ycphistpolisci.com/golden-dreams-podcast/.
- Ship:
Kayla Buchanan and Sydney Slack review the reasons compelling the Golden Venture passengers to leave China and seek out a new life in the United States. An interview with Zehou Zhou allowed us to better understand various aspects of their journey, including the part the snakeheads played in the voyage and the terrible conditions the passengers experienced on the ship itself. Episode Transcript and show notes availabl...
- Greeting Card:
Sara Bokus and Katie O’Neill dive into the gender issues of the Golden Venture and the treatment of the female passengers in detainment. They interview community leader Demian Yumei to get her insight on the treatment of women in detention centers and how they attempted to fight back against these conditions. Episode transcript available at https://ycphistpolisci.com/golden-dreams-podcast/.
- Tower of Gratitude:
Benjamin Werkley, Zach Grossman, and Dalton Emig explore the experience of the lawyers that worked with the Golden Venture passengers seeking asylum. They interview Jeff Lobach, Craig Trebilcock, Frank Countess, and Margo Murray to gain a better understanding of the obstacles they faced in learning and implementing immigration law against an intimidating opponent: the federal government. Episode Transcr...
- Owl:
Laila Brown and Jeffery Parris examine the response of the York community to the Golden Venture, through an interview with Reverend Joan Mauskin and Zehao Zhou. This episode evaluates the impact of community engagement and activism, and how a single cause can bring a divided community together. Episode transcript available at https://ycphistpolisci.com/golden-dreams-podcast/.
- Statues of Liberty:
Alaina Crowell and Ryn Johnson cover the political landscape on which the Golden Venture saga takes place. By looking at immigration policy leading up to the 1990s, they argue that the Golden Venture says just as much about immigration today as it did thirty years ago. Episode Transcript and show notes available at https://ycphistpolisci.com/golden-dreams-podcast/.
- Caged Eagle:
As we wrap up Golden Dreams, we walk you through the pardon and release of the Golden Venture passengers. We also recap some of the series and explain why this story is so important for American immigration policy today. Episode transcript available at https://ycphistpolisci.com/golden-dreams-podcast/.
- Freedom Eagle:
Shane Mundis and Sara Purdon take a look at the harsh environment of detainment the immigrants experienced over four years. To understand such situations, noteworthy figures such as former judge Craig Trebilcock, Harriet Miller, and Joan Maruskin, each give their views and experiences on the matter. Episode transcript available at https://ycphistpolisci.com/golden-dreams-podcast/.
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