The case for and against Trump's double border wall
Summary
This episode explores the impact of the expanded U.S.-Mexico border wall on two Arizona ranchers with opposing views. John Ladd supports the infrastructure, citing increased security and reduced illegal crossings, while Ross Humphrey criticizes it as political folly that harms the environment and depletes local water resources. The report also highlights the shifting political landscape, noting that voters are increasingly concerned about inflation and that the November election could determine the future of these border policies.
Topics discussed
Sponsor: MathWorks
Intro: Two ranchers, two views on the border wall
Context: Border construction, protests, and shifting voter priorities
Interview: John Ladd supports the wall for security
Transition to next segment
Sponsors: Is Business Broken?, Prolon, GenSpace
Interview: Ross Humphreys on ranching and drought
Political context: Trump campaign and border stats
Interview: Humphreys calls wall political folly
Sponsors: Prolon and GenSpace
Promo: Photos and tomorrow's Iowa election story
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Credits and sign-off
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