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What's next for zero-tolerance, MIT's connections to slavery, Spinal Tap

The World

June 21, 2018

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A you migrant girl crouches next to her family as they listen to officers of the US Customs and Border Protection before entering the United States to apply for asylum.

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Music Heard on Air

The songs played between segments during this episode included:

Song: Drift

Artist: Duende Libre

Label: Duende Libre

Song: Crisis

Artist: ©© les Freres Smith

Label: CCCC

Song: Drive My Car (Remastered)

Artist: The Beatles

Label: EMI Catalogue

We also played a cover of the tune "Yekermo Sew" by the Ethiopian-inspired funk band Molly Tigre.

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