Kamala Harris, a prominent political figure known for her focus on immigration, sheds light on Chicago's ongoing migrant crisis. With around 50,000 newcomers in just two years, local residents voice their frustrations over resource strains. The episode dives into personal stories from Venezuelan and Colombian immigrants facing economic hardship. It also discusses the political implications of these challenges, especially as they relate to the upcoming 2024 election, highlighting the delicate balance between community support and immigration policies.

Ed Sheeran just won a big copyright trial. But he might not have even been in court if not for Robin Thicke and Pharrell’s “Blurred Lines.” Pitchfork’s Jayson Greene explains how the song of the summer from 10 years ago simply refuses to go away.This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard and Matt Collette, engineered by Paul Robert Mounsey, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained  Support Today, Explained by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices