Sarah Stillman

Sarah Stillman, a Pulitzer Prize-winning staff writer for The New Yorker and journalism instructor at Yale, uncovers the grim reality of starvation and dehydration in U.S. county jails. She shares haunting stories of mentally ill inmates who suffer neglect and unbearable conditions while facing minor charges. Stillman highlights systemic failures in mental health care and critiques the privatized healthcare system in incarceration. Additionally, the discussion touches on the urgent need for reform to protect vulnerable populations and prevent further tragedies.

In this discussion, Sarah Stillman, a staff writer at The New Yorker known for her deep dives into complex issues, shares insights on the tangled web of U.S. immigration policy. She highlights the realities faced by migrants at the El Paso border as Title 42 remains in effect, confusing many asylum seekers. Stillman contrasts the current administration's efforts to reverse Trump-era policies with the formidable challenges that remain. The conversation also touches on the urgent need for comprehensive immigration reform in a divided Congress.