ProPublica reporter Dara Lind joins Jane and Matt to discuss President Trump’s rhetoric around the small group of congresswomen known as “the Squad”: Reps. Ayanna Presley, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, and Rashida Tlaib. They also dive into Trump's crackdown on refugee resettlement and a white paper about the connection between student debt and job satisfaction.
Recommended reading:
“The Trump racism spin cycle” by Jane Coaston
“Asylum Seekers That Followed Trump Rule Now Don’t Qualify Because of New Trump Rule” by Dara Lind
“‘Send her back!’: Trump’s attacks on Ilhan Omar — and the response to them — represent a new low” by Aaron Rupar
“Trump says he’s not concerned about being racist because ‘many people agree’ with him” by Aaron Rupar
Join the Weeds Facebook group!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices