Ben Ehrenreich is an author and journalist. He recently spent time working on a migrant rescue boat. Read his article here.

 

An appeal

Please consider supporting the show. I can't do this for much longer unless I can at least hit my goal of $1500 a month. (That literally would give me enough for rent + $300). Right now, I make just over half of that and it's unsustainable.

I have a Patreon and Gofundme. 

You can also donate directly with Venmo or Paypal.  Links on the homepage, eastpodcast.com