Rachel Adams Heard
Bloomberg reporter covering the Torrance County Detention Facility and its relationship with ICE.
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May 14, 2025 • 20min
Small Towns Are Getting Hooked on ICE Detention
Rachel Adams-Heard, a Bloomberg reporter, dives into the troubling economic ties between small towns and ICE detention facilities. She explores how Torrance County, New Mexico, became reliant on private detention for financial survival, with local officials grappling with ethical dilemmas. Hear the harrowing stories of detainees facing inadequate care and the motivations behind extending detention contracts. The discussion reveals the complexities of community dependency on a system that prioritizes profit over humane treatment.
May 13, 2025 • 44min
Trump and MBS Tout $1 Trillion Pledge as Details Remain Elusive
Join Gregg Roman, Executive Director of the Middle East Forum, Mike Regan, Bloomberg's Senior Editor on crypto, and Investigations Reporter Rachel Adams Heard as they unpack the recent $1 trillion investment pledge by Trump and MBS. They dissect the discrepancies in the announced figures and the potential implications for U.S.-Saudi relations. The trio also explores the latest trends in cryptocurrency, including Coinbase's S&P 500 leap and ethical dilemmas surrounding Trump-themed crypto. Additionally, they address the economic impacts of ICE detention centers on local communities.
