What Makes A Town Successful, President Trump Threatens To Close Border And Cut Aid

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Central American migrants, part of the caravan hoping to reach the U.S. border
Central American migrants, part of the caravan hoping to reach the U.S. border, move on a road in Tapachula, Chiapas State, Mexico, Thursday, March 28, 2019. Isabel Mateos/AP Photo

Why does one American town become a place of interest while another struggles to hold onto what’s left? We talk with a guest who traveled the country to try to understand the complex answer to that question. We also discuss President Trump’s potential move to close the border and cut ait to Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador.

Featured in this Show

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    In his new book, author Timothy Carney examines the conditions that lead some communities to grow and prosper, and others to fall into decline. We discuss what he found traveling across the country.

  • President Trump To Cut Aid To Three Central American Countries While Threatening To Close The Border

    President Trump is pledging to cut aid to Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador, saying the countries aren’t doing enough to limit migration into the United States. We talk with a reporter from Univision about the move and Trump’s threats to close the southern border with Mexico.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Rachael Vasquez Producer
  • Dean Knetter Producer
  • Timothy Carney Guest
  • Fernando Pizarro Guest

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