Concerns about children's safety lead parents to withdraw their kids amid bomb threats, reflecting heightened anxiety in the community. Some residents attribute these fears to political motivations related to the Trump campaign and immigration discussions, emphasizing that Haitians and immigrants contribute positively rather than pose risks, as the community recognizes their role in local society.
No, Haitian immigrants aren’t eating anyone’s pets. USA Today-Ohio’s Erin Glynn and the Verge’s Gaby Del Valle explain why Republicans are talking about it anyway.
This episode was produced by Haleema Shah, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Andrea Kristinsdottir, and hosted by Noel King.
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