Topic: Daca Politics

2 chapters across the catalog

Born This Way
Episode 963 28:09 - 30:01

963: Born This Way

Hurricane Irma, Political Vitriol on Social Media

Social media posts from political opponents of Donald Trump have drawn criticism for wishing destruction upon Florida residents who support the President. Various users on platforms like Facebook and Twitter used hashtags like #DACA while expressing hope that Hurricane Irma would specifically target Trump supporters' homes. The commentary notes the extreme level of polarization and lack of empathy in these public statements.

Born This Way
Episode 963 1:32:33 - 1:34:56

963: Born This Way

DACA Hypocrisy, Hillary Clinton and Chuck Schumer

Archival clips of Hillary Clinton and Chuck Schumer from 2009 and 2011 show them taking much harder stances on illegal immigration than their current positions on DACA. Schumer is heard emphasizing the importance of the term "illegal alien" and the need for tough enforcement. The hosts highlight these clips as evidence of political opportunism and the power of the internet to preserve contradictory past statements.