On this episode of Stir It Up, Josh was joined by Nora Zaragoza-Yanez. from Faith in the Valley, where she leads the Valley Watch Network—a rapid-response effort tracking and supporting families impacted by immigration raids, detentions, and forced disappearances across the Central Valley. We discussed the human realities behind these increasingly secretive enforcement tactics, the toll they take on families and communities, and the urgent need for trustworthy information and legal support for those targeted. The discussion focused on how migrant justice intersects with broader struggles for civil liberties, student rights, and community safety, and why defending our neighbors today is central to defending democracy itself. It was a powerful conversation on solidarity, dignity, and what it means to resist dehumanization in our own backyard.

Stir It Up - Dec 10, 2025

Welcome to Stir It Up, a weekly program brought to you by a collective of local activist organizations in Fresno. Join us each Wednesday at 3:00 pm Pacific on 88.1FM or streaming at kfcf.org as we educate, agitate, and pontificate! 

The second Wednesday edition of Stir It Up is brought to you by the Fresno Center for Nonviolence. Stir It Up is hosted by Dr. Joshua Shurley, political science professor, activist, and organizer with Veterans For Peace, as well as a proud board member of the Fresno Center for Nonviolence. On behalf of the Center, thank you for listening. ☮ 