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Remain in Mexico policy, U.S.-Russia relations amid Ukraine tension

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In this March 14, 2019, file photo, Jose Fermin Gonzalez Cruz holds his son, William Josue Gonzales Garcia, 2, as they wait with other families who crossed the nearby U.S.-Mexico border near McAllen, Texas, for Border Patrol agents to check names and documents. Eric Gay/AP Photo

We get an immigration update after the Biden administration reinstated the “Stay in Mexico” policy for people entering the country. Then, an expert on U.S.-Russia foreign policy joins us for the latest on tensions surrounding Ukraine.

Featured in this Show

  • Checking in on Biden's approach to immigration

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    Beginning this week, migrants seeking to enter the United States will once again need to stay in Mexico until their immigration hearings. We look at the Biden administration’s reinstatement of the Trump-era border policy and its handling of immigration-related issues.

  • Where US-Russia relations stand after Biden threatens sanctions against Putin

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    President Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin met remotely to discuss potential escalation with Ukraine. We check in on U.S.-Russia relations amid tension in the region.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Bill Martens Producer
  • Lorin Cox Producer
  • Rachael Vasquez Producer
  • Rick Su Guest
  • Yoshiko Herrera Guest

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