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Panic at the border w/ Alex Aviña

The East is a Podcast

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Exploring Racism and Global Apartheid Through Migration

The chapter dives into the intersection of racism, settler colonialism, and migration, drawing parallels between historical figures like Pete Wilson and the treatment of Trump as an aberration. It discusses the hostile environment faced by migrants at the US-Mexico border and the Mediterranean Sea due to oppressive border policies and surveillance. The conversation expands to examine the complexities of immigration, labor, and capitalism, critiquing the failure of democratic politicians to offer a humane vision for the border.

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