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What Texas has gotten in return for security initiatives at the border (April 22, 2022)


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On Friday's show: In recent years, Texas has launched numerous costly initiatives aimed at securing the U.S.-Mexico border. But what has Texas gotten in return for those measures? A new investigation takes a closer look.

Also this hour: From the waistline sizes of Texas state troopers, to Taylor Swift having a millipede named after her, we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.

And we learn about the first BIPOC Book Fest happening this weekend.

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