

Biden and the Border (with Dexter Filkins)
Jan 18, 2024
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Dexter Filkins joins Preet to discuss the surge of migrants at the southern border and the challenges faced by Biden. Also explores judges consuming news relevant to their cases and concerns over trial delays with Trump classified documents. Addresses difficulties of covering immigration, repatriation, and balancing humane treatment. Discusses changing dynamics and political implications, putting strain on resources and prompting criticism from both Republicans and Democrats. Explores Biden's predicament on the border issue and pays tribute to Elton John's achievements and collaboration with John Lennon.
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Judges and News Coverage
01:31 • 3min
The Need for Speed in Trump's Criminal Cases and A Critique of Judge Cannon's Pace
04:50 • 4min
Delays in Trial and Crisis at the Border
08:44 • 4min
Understanding the Challenges of Covering Immigration at the Border
13:04 • 15min
Challenges of Repatriation and Border Policies
28:11 • 8min
The Changing Dynamics and Political Implications of the Border Situation
35:48 • 17min
Biden's Predicament on the Border Issue
53:04 • 13min
Tribute to Sir Elton John's Achievements and Collaboration
01:06:27 • 2min
Empty Garden: A Tribute to John Lennon
01:08:38 • 5min