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#119 | When 30,000 Kids Stay Home: The Fight for Safety, Schools, and Justice in Charlotte W/ Natalie Paramenter

In this powerful and timely episode, Kyle sits down with Natalie Paramenter, a fearless advocate for families and students in Charlotte, to unpack one of the most urgent crises the community has faced this year. With ICE presence disrupting neighborhoods and nearly 30,000 students absent from school in a single day, Natalie and Kyle dive into the real consequences families are navigating and why education must remain a protected right for every child.

They explore the current assault on Charlotte’s immigrant communities and how ICE activity is impacting school attendance, access, and family…

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