Alarm Bells: Asylum Seekers, Red Flag Laws, TSA Hair Pat-Downs

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🗓️ 17 April 2019

⏱️ 11 minutes

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Summary

The Justice Department is changing policies for asylum seekers waiting for immigration hearings. We’ll explain why fleeing persecution in one country...could mean being detained in another. In Colorado, a massive manhunt for a woman “infatuated” with the Columbine tragedy is over. We’ll tell you why lawmakers there believe new red flag laws could prevent tragedies. Also on today’s episode: why hair is setting off alarms at TSA, and how laser data could help rebuild the Notre Dame Cathedral. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	It's Wednesday, April 17th.
0:03.1	Welcome to Schim this.
0:04.4	We're breaking down the most complex stories of the day
0:06.9	and giving you the context on why they matter.
0:09.4	Today, the Trump administration is changing its policy
0:12.2	for people seeking asylum in the US.
0:14.6	Attorney General William Barr dropped a major order
0:17.0	that could keep refugees in detention indefinitely.
0:19.8	We'll give you the details.
0:21.2	Then, there was a massive manhunt for an armed woman in Colorado
0:24.8	just days after the state passed a red flag gun law.
0:27.9	We'll connect adults.
0:29.4	And finally, why TSA agents are so interested in hair.
0:33.0	It's triggering.
0:34.2	We're here to make your Wednesday smarter.
0:36.3	Let's skim this.
0:38.4	Today's episode is brought to you by Duncan.
0:40.8	They have a new line of signature lattes,
0:43.0	blueberry crisp, caramel craze, and coca mocha.
0:46.2	Sound too good to be true, sipping is believing.
0:49.1	And so is listening.
0:50.2	Let's do this.
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