May 11, 2023

The end of Title 42 at the U.S.-Mexico border

12 minutes

Title 42, the pandemic-era immigration policy that made it easier for authorities to turn people away at the U.S.-Mexico border, is set to expire today.

Plus, U.S. Representative George Santos is charged with fraud, money laundering and more

FDA advisors endorse over-the-counter birth control pills.

And, a project to bring descendants of enslaved people closer to their ancestors.

Guests: Axios' Stef Kight, and "Descendant" co-writer and producer Dr. Kern Jackson.

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The end of Title 42 at the U.S.-Mexico border

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May 11, 2023

The end of Title 42 at the U.S.-Mexico border

12 minutes

Title 42, the pandemic-era immigration policy that made it easier for authorities to turn people away at the U.S.-Mexico border, is set to expire today.

Plus, U.S. Representative George Santos is charged with fraud, money laundering and more

FDA advisors endorse over-the-counter birth control pills.

And, a project to bring descendants of enslaved people closer to their ancestors.

Guests: Axios' Stef Kight, and "Descendant" co-writer and producer Dr. Kern Jackson.

Go Deeper:

The end of Title 42 at the U.S.-Mexico border

FDA advisors endorse over-the-counter birth control pills

Rep. George Santos charged with fraud, money laundering and more

Documentary brings descendants of enslaved people closer to their ancestors.

...more