Topic: Calais

A 24-day hunger strike initiated by Carrie Kennedy in support of separated families is mocked for its lack of follow-through and media disappearance. The hosts compare the current hatred of Trump to the era of George W. Bush, where the president was simultaneously portrayed as an "idiot" and an "evil genius." They also criticize European observers for lecturing Americans while ignoring migrant camps like "The Jungle" in Calais.

The migrant crisis in Europe has reached Brussels, where hundreds of people are sleeping in parks near EU headquarters. Reports from Italy suggest that the mafia is exploiting migrants as slave labor on farms, pocketing government subsidies intended for their care. The situation remains tense as countries like Belgium attempt to prevent the formation of permanent camps similar to the "Jungle" in Calais.

In Rome, 700 refugees were evicted from temporary housing following protests over living conditions, leading to clashes with police. Meanwhile, in Calais, France, migrants have returned to the site of the former "jungle" camp despite its destruction last year. Critics suggest that NGOs, potentially funded by figures like George Soros, have misled migrants with promises of free housing and income in Europe, contributing to the ongoing humanitarian friction.

Following the clearance of the "Jungle" camp in Calais, many migrants are being housed in budget hotels funded by the French government. This has created a new business model for hotel owners who benefit from full occupancy, even as local residents and political analysts debate the long-term sustainability of the policy.

Following the demolition of the "Jungle" camp in Calais, massive migrant tent cities have emerged in Paris, particularly near the Stalingrad metro station. Despite official denials of a migrant influx, reports show the city's parks and streets are being occupied by displaced individuals. Meanwhile, the White House indicated that President Obama may not have time to meet with refugees during his upcoming final trip to Greece and Germany.

French authorities complete the dismantling of the "Jungle" migrant camp in Calais, relocating over 6,000 people. Reports from RT show massive fires set by residents in protest, while a PBS report cites a French official claiming that burning one's home upon departure is an "Afghan tradition." The hosts find the "tradition" explanation highly suspicious, suggesting it may be a cover for the chaotic nature of the eviction.

French authorities have announced the final closure of the "Jungle" migrant camp in Calais, which houses an estimated 9,000 people. In Italy, public anger has erupted on social media following an earthquake, as citizens compare the temporary tent shelters provided to Italians with the four-star hotel accommodations used to house refugees.

Reports from the French port of Calais describe migrants throwing rocks at cars and clashing with police in attempts to reach the UK via the Channel Tunnel. The hosts discuss the possibility of France "opening the channel" and allowing refugees to flood into Britain as a form of political revenge for the Brexit vote.

Violence broke out between Afghan and Sudanese migrants at a camp in Calais, resulting in 40 injuries. In the Mediterranean, the UNHCR reports that up to 700 migrants may have died in a series of shipwrecks off the coast of Libya while attempting to reach Italy.

France has warned the UK that a "Brexit" could lead to thousands of migrants being allowed to cross the English Channel. In Germany, Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier criticized Donald Trump's "politics of fear," while reports surfaced of refugees being housed in outbuildings at the former Dachau concentration camp.

Migrants in the "Jungle" camp in Calais, France, are increasingly attempting dangerous English Channel crossings in small boats to reach the UK. French authorities have struggled to manage the camp, which houses approximately 5,000 people in poor sanitary conditions. The segment includes personal anecdotes about the difficulty of traditional ferry travel across the Channel.

Reports from the "Jungle" migrant camp in Calais, France, describe increasing violence and desperation. A documentarian describes being threatened with knives by a group of unaccompanied minors. The segment explores the tension between the humanitarian crisis and the security concerns of local authorities and journalists.

RT reports on an incident where two Dutch journalists were attacked by knife-wielding migrants while filming in the Calais camp. Photographer Quynh Votan describes the sudden nature of the assault. The hosts discuss the chaotic environment of the camp as French authorities begin partial evacuations of the zone.

The migrant population in the "Jungle" camp in Calais, France, has doubled to 6,000 people as winter approaches. Meanwhile, the EU is negotiating with Turkish President Erdogan to stem the flow of refugees in exchange for financial aid and visa-free travel for Turkish citizens within the Schengen zone.

Germany expects to receive 800,000 asylum applications this year, representing 1% of its population, as it opens its borders to Syrian refugees. Meanwhile, Italy continues to take the brunt of Mediterranean arrivals, leading to tension within the EU over migrant distribution. In the UK, Home Secretary Theresa May has resisted quotas, focusing instead on security measures at the Calais border to disrupt human trafficking gangs.

The escalating migrant crisis in Europe is discussed, focusing on the 750% increase in arrivals in Greece and the dangerous crossings from Libya. The segment contrasts European struggles with Australia's "harsh" border controls under Prime Minister Tony Abbott, which involve turning boats back at sea.