Texas Governor Greg Abbott has threatened to defy the federal government’s control over the border as the surge of migrants continues. On this week’s On the Media, a look at what might be a brewing constitutional crisis. Plus, hear MSNBC’s Chris Hayes make a case for why journalists should be paying even closer attention to Donald Trump.
1. Adam Serwer [@AdamSerwer)], staff writer at The Atlantic, on the humanitarian and constitutional crisis at the Texas border. Listen.)
2. Jonathan Blitzer [@JonathanBlitzer)], staff writer at The New Yorker, on what the media misses when it covers immigration. Plus, how and why U.S. immigration changed in the 21st century.Listen.)
3. Chris Hayes [@chrislhayes)], host of “All In with Chris Hayes” on MSNBC, on reasons why the media should re-up their focus on Donald Trump. Listen.)
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