Culture of crime and corruption within Customs and Border Protection

Vice President Mike Pence recently visited a Border Patrol detention facility in Texas, where dozens of migrants were crammed into tight quarters. The visit raised questions about U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and a nearly two-decade culture of corruption as the agency has strayed from its original post-9/11 mission.

Credits

Guest:

  • Garrett Graff - journalist, historian, and director for cyber initiatives for the Aspen Digital program at the Aspen Institute - @vermontgmg

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Michell Eloy, Alexandra Sif Tryggvadottir, Rosalie Atkinson, Adriana Cargill, Brian Hardzinski