Ire and ICE: the toll of America’s deportations

3 September - 23 mins
Podcast Series The Intelligence from The Economist

Donald Trump’s stance on immigration helped him win the presidency. Our correspondent asks if a backlash against the campaign could damage Republican midterm prospects. Reddit is struggling in an age of AI. And the enduring beauty of the Bayeux tapestry.

Guests and host:

Aryn Braun, West Coast correspondentShera Avi-Yonah, business correspondentAlexandra Suich Bass, culture editorRosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”

Topics covered: 

Deportation, ICE, immigration, MinneapolisReddit, Google, AIBayeux tapestry, 1066, British Museum

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23 mins

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