WBUR: 'Poorly trained, overwhelmed and inexperienced': Who are the newest ICE agents?

Written By Jaclyn Houser

This podcast originally appeared on WBUR on January 27, 2026. Listen here:

This podcast originally appeared on WBUR on January 27, 2026. Listen here.

Excerpt: The number of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents has doubled over the past year — driven by a massive recruitments campaign. Who the new recruits are and how they’re being trained.

Guests

  • Nick Miroff, staff writer at the Atlantic.

  • Jason Houser, former chief of staff for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Also Featured

  • Cengiz Yar, ProPublica photographer and visual editor.

  • Laura Jedeed, journalist.

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