Topic: The Jungle

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 "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 hosts discuss the legacy of author Upton Sinclair, who wrote "The Jungle" and ran for Governor of California on a platform that included repealing the state sales tax. They contrast Sinclair's anti-tax socialist stance with modern Democratic and Progressive platforms that often advocate for increased taxation. They suggest the shift occurred because modern politicians view tax revenue as a pool of capital they can later access through private-sector roles after leaving government.