Weekly Roundup: Border Crossings Have Dramatically Declined
May 24, 2024
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Guests discuss Trump's trial as it nears conclusion, focusing on immigration issues like the decline in border crossings. The episode covers campaign strategies, enforcement efforts, and political messaging surrounding immigration reform, highlighting the impact on the upcoming election.
Immigration remains a top campaign issue with a decline in U.S. border crossings.
Trump's trial nears its final stage with lawyers making closing arguments.
Deep dives
Swift's New Tour in Europe and Changed Setlist
Taylor Swift has embarked on a new European leg of her tour, showcasing songs from her latest album, the 'Tortured Poets Department.' This tour has revamped her setlist, ushering in a new era for her music. The European leg promises to bring a fresh perspective to Swift's performances and engage her fans in exciting ways.
Beer Made from Retreated Wastewater in Germany
A unique brewery in Germany called the Reuse Brew is experimenting with using retreated wastewater to craft beer. While the beer is not yet available for purchase, the innovative concept of turning wastewater into a drinkable product raises fascination and curiosity, prompting potential future coverage to explore this groundbreaking approach.
Colleagues Working Together in New York Office
Amidst the usual workdays at the NPR New York office, the joy of colleagues from different teams converging in the same space brings a sense of camaraderie. The recent presence of political colleagues Franco Ordonez and Ryan Lucas in New York was a delightful experience, fostering collaboration and a shared workspace that enhances the sense of community and teamwork at NPR.
Trump's trial enters its final stage next week as lawyers make their closing arguments and the case is expected to head to the jury. And immigration remains a top campaign issue after a record-high level of migrants crossing the U.S. southern border this winter gave way to an atypically quiet spring.
This episode: White House correspondent Deepa Shivaram, political reporter Ximena Bustillo, senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro, immigration correspondent Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, and congressional correspondent Claudia Grisales.
This podcast was produced by Jeongyoon Han, Casey Morell and Kelli Wessinger. Our editor is Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.
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