

America and… Migration
Oct 22, 2024
Will Grant, BBC's correspondent for Mexico, Central America, and Cuba, sheds light on the dire circumstances prompting migration from these regions, while Bernd Debusmann, BBC's politics reporter in Washington DC, analyzes the political ramifications in the U.S. ahead of the election. They discuss contrasting immigration policies between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, the impact of these policies on both migrants and Americans, and how global factors like climate change affect migration trends. Their insights reveal the complex interplay between hope, politics, and the American dream.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Understanding Immigration: Politics and Human Stories
01:49 • 11min
Contrasting Approaches to Immigration Policy
12:47 • 2min
The Election and Its Immigration Consequences
15:02 • 3min
Migration Policy Implications
18:00 • 10min
The Enduring Political Debate on Immigration
27:53 • 3min