27 Oct 2023
1h 0m

Border Trilogy Part 3: What Remains

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Radiolab

This podcast episode takes a deep dive into the complexities of unidentified migrant deaths in the Sonoran Desert. It explores the emotional toll on forensic anthropologists who work to identify these bodies and the challenges of piecing together the lives of these individuals who died in search of a better life. Through personal stories and data, the episode examines the ongoing immigration crisis at the U.S-Mexico border, the effectiveness of deterrence policies, and the need for more humane approaches to border management.

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