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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Record illegal crossings at border highlight divisions over immigration policy

    Roughly 250,000 illegal border crossings took place in December. The numbers don’t tell the full story when it comes to the complex issue of immigration.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Jan 4, 2024 • 1 min read

    Roughly 250,000 illegal border crossings took place in December. The numbers don’t tell the full story when it comes to the complex issue of immigration.

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    Bad student behavior can lead to expulsions. What about preschool?
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    2. 11:26CA generally can’t kick out unruly preschoolers. How are teachers faring?
    3. 19:29Weekend film reviews: ‘Night Swim,’ ‘Occupied City,’ ‘Good Grief’
    4. 37:34Football season heats up with NFL and college championships
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      Madeleine Brand

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      Molly O'Toole

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    The full episode

    1 of 4
    Bad student behavior can lead to expulsions. What about preschool?
    1. 0:00Record illegal crossings at border highlight divisions over immigration policyYou’re reading this
    2. 11:26CA generally can’t kick out unruly preschoolers. How are teachers faring?
    3. 19:29Weekend film reviews: ‘Night Swim,’ ‘Occupied City,’ ‘Good Grief’
    4. 37:34Football season heats up with NFL and college championships
    Back to Press Play with Madeleine Brand