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Biden and the Border (Part 1), with Charanya Krishnaswami

Feb 23, 2026 · 1h 13m

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Nobody’s happy with how the Biden administration handled the U.S./Mexico border, but it’s hard to find an honest reckoning. That’s why you need to hear the story of Charanya Krishnaswami, a senior advisor at the Department of Homeland Security during all four of those tumultuous years. She’s brilliant, insightful, and even hilarious – all while pulling back the curtain on how so many smart people struggled to make good decisions. This episode is Part 1 of Charanya’s story, starting on day one of the Biden administration and taking us through the mounting panic of the second year… Learn More Amanda, Claire, and Doug express their own personal opinions on The Melting Pod. This episode was…