Three stories about the physical border at the southern edge of the U.S.
Feb 2019
An architect's subversive reimagining of the US-Mexico border wall | Ronald Rael
<p>What is a border? It's a line on a map, a place where cultures mix and merge in beautiful, sometimes violent and occasionally ridiculous ways. And a border wall? An overly simplistic response to that complexity, says architect Ronald Rael. In a moving, visual talk, Rael reimag ... Show More
11m 30s
Oct 2023
Border Trilogy Part 2: Hold the Line
<p>While scouring the Sonoran Desert for objects left behind by migrants crossing into the United States, anthropologist Jason De León happened upon something he didn't expect to get left behind: a human arm, stripped of flesh.</p>
<p>This macabre discovery sent him reeling, need ... Show More
53m 12s
Feb 2024
BONUS CLIP: Breaking Down the Border with Chris Clem
Chris T. Clem, the former Chief Patrol Agent of the U.S. Border Patrol in Yuma, AZ, joined the Guy Benson Show today to discuss the latest from the southern border of the United States. Chris Clem discussed his experience with being a border patrol agent for nearly 28 years on th ... Show More
29m 23s
May 2023
A Big Policy Change at the Border
<p>For the past three years, the United States has relied on Title 42, a pandemic restriction that has allowed the swift expulsion of many migrants at the southern border. But by the end of the week, that rule will expire.</p><p>Miriam Jordan, who covers immigration for The Times ... Show More
24m 37s
Feb 2024
The Case for Open Borders
Amid ongoing congressional negotiations for a new immigration bill, a bipartisan effort is underway to deter migration through measures such as immediate detention and deportation, as well as more stringent restrictions on asylum-seekers. This week on Deconstructed, John Washingt ... Show More
48m 44s
Apr 2023
What America Gets Wrong About the Southern Border - Long Story Short
When you hear politicians scaremongering about the border, remember: They're not preaching facts, they're promoting fear. In this week's installment of Long Story Short, John Leguizamo separates border myths from border facts.
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10m 8s