Why are Central Americans Seeking Asylum in the US?, Gender Identity Around the World: Pakistan, ‘Puerto Ricanstruction’: Congressman Luis Gutierrez Calls Out President Trump on Hurricane Maria Recovery and Immigration

By Worldview Staff
Members of the Pakistani transgender community attend a symbolic catwalk in Karachi, Pakistan, Monday, Nov. 20, 2017. The event was held to highlight the continuous violence and humiliation against transgenders.
Members of the Pakistani transgender community attend a symbolic catwalk in Karachi, Pakistan, Monday, Nov. 20, 2017. The event was held to highlight the continuous violence and humiliation against transgenders. Shakil Adil / AP Photo
Members of the Pakistani transgender community attend a symbolic catwalk in Karachi, Pakistan, Monday, Nov. 20, 2017. The event was held to highlight the continuous violence and humiliation against transgenders.
Members of the Pakistani transgender community attend a symbolic catwalk in Karachi, Pakistan, Monday, Nov. 20, 2017. The event was held to highlight the continuous violence and humiliation against transgenders. Shakil Adil / AP Photo

Why are Central Americans Seeking Asylum in the US?, Gender Identity Around the World: Pakistan, ‘Puerto Ricanstruction’: Congressman Luis Gutierrez Calls Out President Trump on Hurricane Maria Recovery and Immigration

By Worldview Staff
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On today’s show: 

  • What is driving migrants to come to the U.S. from Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador 
  • Discussing gender and sexual politics in Pakistan with transgender rights activist, Mehlab Jameel, to kick off our Gender Identity Around the World series 
  • Congressman Luis Gutierrez joins us as part of our Puerto Ricanstruction series