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Three masked protesters stand on a street with blurred traffic in the background, holding signs and flags. One person holds an American flag and a sign that reads 'MINNEAPOLIS STOP ICE TERROR PARTY FOR SOCIALISM & LIBERATION.' Another holds a sign that says 'YOUR COURAGE MELTS ICE!'

US immigration sees radical policy shifts in first year of Trump’s term

Full Episode
50:09

Demonstrators hold signs and flags during a protest in opposition to US President Donald Trump’s policies, in Los Angeles, Jan. 20, 2026.

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The US immigration system sees one of the most radical policy shifts during US President Donald Trump’s second term. Also, testimonies from Iranians fleeing into Turkey amid a crackdown on protests. And, Guatemala declares a state of emergency following coordinated attacks by gangs. Plus, a listen to Taiwan’s Indigenous Bunun music inspired by natural sounds.

In This Episode

First year of Trump’s second term sees ‘fundamental re-engineering of US immigration system’
13:41
A woman wearing a face mask and black coat stands outside a building with a group of people, some talking, in a public space.
Iranians crossing the border to Turkey say they can’t stop thinking of the family they left behind
Special Coverage
8:17
Spain in mourning and shock over dual train wrecks
4:21
TEPCO plant reopens in Japan
0:46
Guatemala declares state of emergency following coordinated attacks
5:57
Updates on developing stories we’re watching
1:14
A person wearing a virtual reality headset stands in front of a large illuminated sign displaying the word "Nokia" on a pink background.
Nokia is back
Special Coverage
5:05
A person paddling a small wooden boat on a calm river surrounded by lush green vegetation.
Eco-tourism in the Amazon is a double-edged sword
Special Coverage
6:19
Taiwan’s Indigenous Bunun music inspired by natural sounds
1:19