Economist Podcasts California screaming: National Guard in LA
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Jun 9, 2025 
Aaron Braun, West Coast correspondent for The Economist, reports live from Los Angeles during tense protests against immigration raids. He discusses the controversial decision to deploy the National Guard and its potential to escalate conflict. The conversation extends to ongoing violence in Myanmar, where airstrikes continue despite claims of ceasefire. Additionally, the risks of contact sports for young athletes are examined, emphasizing cognitive safety and the vital role of parental awareness.
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LA Immigration Raids Protest
- Protests in Los Angeles erupted in response to immigration raids, with tear gas and clashes involved.
- National Guard troops and federal agents were visibly deployed, escalating tensions significantly.
National Guard Deployment Provokes
- Deploying California National Guard troops provoked larger protests rather than calming tensions.
- President Trump used the situation to make an example of California's handling of immigration issues.
Political Conflict Over Immigration Enforcement
- California's Democratic governor opposes National Guard deployment and plans to sue the president.
- The administration's actions appear aimed to punish those protecting immigrants from deportation.