Jonathan Blitzer, a Staff writer at The New Yorker and author of "Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here," dives into the ramifications of Donald Trump's mass-deportation plans. He discusses the chilling rhetoric surrounding immigration and details the potential shift in I.C.E. policies that may transform schools and hospitals into places of fear. Blitzer warns about the unprecedented territory the new administration could enter, highlighting the push to create terror as a tactic. He also draws historical parallels to past immigration enforcement and its impact on communities.

Jonathan Blitzer, a staff writer at The New Yorker and author of "Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here," dives deep into the implications of Donald Trump's mass-deportation plans. He discusses how the new administration could use military resources and legal loopholes to implement aggressive immigration policies. Blitzer highlights the shift in I.C.E. policies, predicting arrests in schools and hospitals, creating a climate of fear. He also reflects on the humanitarian challenges posed by these strategies, urging a reconsideration of public narratives around undocumented immigrants.

Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker immigration reporter, discusses Cold War roots of Central American migration to US. Brooke explores Congress' failure to reform immigration. Iyad el-Baghdadi discusses decolonization in Israel-Palestine conflict.

Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema's announcement to leave her position, The New York Times' union alleging racial profiling, analysis on MENA, discussion on journalism integrity, controversies around Kirsten Cinema, and insights on immigration politics and asylum challenges with Alejandro Mayorkas.

New Yorker writers Stephania Taladrid and Jonathan Blitzer discuss Biden's tough executive order on immigration, strained US-Mexico relations, potential negotiations between Trump and Mexico's President-elect, and extreme Project 2025 proposals involving Mexico.

Jonathan Blitzer, author and New Yorker staff writer, discusses Biden's new executive order restricting asylum seekers at the border, exploring its impact, challenges, and the reasons behind mass migration from Central America. The podcast also delves into the political dynamics and struggles faced by the White House in reforming the asylum system amidst global migration events and economic impacts of the pandemic.

Jonathan Blitzer, staff writer for the New Yorker, discusses Biden's restrictive border policies, contrasting them with his campaign promises. They dive into asylum-seekers' challenges, legal battles, and public perceptions of immigration policies.

Discussion on the failures of the asylum process and the need for immigration reform. Insight into immigrant labor post-COVID and political hurdles. Exploration of the Constitution's role in democracy and the challenges faced by democracies. Reflecting on compromises and reforms in the U.S. Constitution and the importance of institutional improvement.

Jon Stewart unpacks the GOP's 'migrant crime' narrative and discusses Biden and Trump's visits to the Mexico border. The podcast dives into how fear is used to advance immigration policies, Democrats' struggles to deliver on values, and SCOTUS ruling in favor of Trump. Jonathan Blitzer joins to explore the dynamics hindering comprehensive immigration reform in the US.

Exploring impeachment of Mayorkas, complexities of immigration policy, contrasting reports on sexual violence in conflict, and the importance of journalistic responsibility in documenting atrocities.