Immigration authorities are expelling migrant children from the country by citing the risk of COVID-19. We talk with an investigative journalist about the story. We also get the latest on the cleanup efforts in Iowa after last week’s derecho. And we explore different types of corruption in America.
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Understanding Corruption In America
When left unchecked, corruption can infect every corner of a country’s government and economy. An author and former NPR reporter talks with us about her new book tracing the history of corruption in America, the impact it has on everyday life, and how people can fight back.
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The Latest On Cleanup Efforts In Iowa After Last Week's Derecho
President Donald Trump says he has approved Iowa’s request for billions of dollars in federal aid after last week’s deadly storm moved across the state. We get the latest on the cleanup efforts, power outages and more.
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ICE Expelling Migrant Children Due To COVID-19 Risk, Despite Negative Tests
Immigration Customs and Enforcement has expelled thousands of migrant children from the U.S. since March, citing the risk factor of COVID-19 even when test results come back negative. We talk with an immigration reporter about the story.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Bill Martens Producer
- Sarah Chayes Guest
- Kim Norvell Guest
- Dara Lind Guest
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