The surge of young Central American immigrants at the border has been termed a crisis situation, with Congress searching for a response before its August recess. Rob Ferrett puts the influx of immigrants in historical perspective and learns how past administrations have dealt with similar situations. Then he talks with a Middle East expert about the ground strike just launched on the Gaza Strip by Israel, and the origins of the current conflict.
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History Behind The News: Immigration In The United States
Immigration is in the headlines this week, with thousand of young Central Americans detained at the U.S. border. Central Time’s resident historian looks back on immigration in American history, and the great wave of immigrants who arrived in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century.
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Israel Military Begins Ground Strike On Gaza Strip
The Israeli military began a ground strike on the Gaza Strip today. An expert on the region talks about what’s behind the attacks, and the prospects for a cease-fire in the coming days.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Jonathan Pollack Guest
- Ilan Peleg Guest
- Chris Malina Producer
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