Trump‘s Wall and the Politics of ‘Us Versus Them’

To the Point

Trump‘s Wall and the Politics of ‘Us Versus Them’

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Published on Jan 17, 2019, 12:00:00 AM
Total time: 00:57:37

Episode Description

Politically, Trump’s great wall may not be worth the government shutdown. But it appeals to his base, including evangelical Christians. As the country’s white, protestant majority gives way to diversity, some fear that the essence of America is changing. Opposition to immigration in Western Europe is no coincidence. Later on: Brexit: “No Deal, No Plan, No Clue.”

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A monthly reality-check on the issues Americans care about most. Host Warren Olney draws on his decades of experience to explore the people and issues shaping – and disrupting - our world. How did everything change so fast? Where are we headed? The conversations are informal, edgy and always informative. If Warren's asking, you want to know the answer.