Rick Stengel

In this discussion, Sue Gordon, a former Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence, delves into the legality of military actions in the Caribbean and the mismatch with drug strategy. Basil Smikle, a political strategist, highlights the troubling trend of cruelty as a political tool, while Rick Stengel examines the erosion of asylum protections and its human costs. The panel addresses the economic implications of current policies, linking the struggles of rising costs to voter behavior and demand for universal supports.