Episode 21: The Refugee Crisis & America's Cold Shoulder

Across the Margin: The Podcast · Feb 14, 2017 · 1h 1m

Appalled by the Trump Administration's lack of empathy for those in need of urgent help, host Michael Shields and Beyond the Margin regular Brian Sachson explore President Trump's failed attempt at halting the flow of refugees into the U.S. and the impetus that underscored this unsuccessful executive action. Opening on the global stage, Michael and Brian dig deep into the worldwide refugee crisis, assessing the authentic threat (or lack thereof) refugees entering the United States pose while expounding on the rigorous vetting process they must endure to gain entry. Vexed by the current state…