America's Melting Pot is Melting Down

Mike takes on a series of stories that all point to the same unsettling question: what happens when a nation stops expecting newcomers to assimilate into the culture that welcomed them? From a controversial immigration press conference in New Jersey to a Massachusetts mayor whose use of Spanish in official settings reignites a debate over language, identity, and citizenship, Mike argues that America's long-celebrated "melting pot" may be facing an identity crisis. He also examines the backlash surrounding proposed religious accommodations at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, revisits the disturbing fan culture that continues to surround convicted killer Luigi Mangione, and reflects on how political violence is becoming dangerously normalized. Plus, Mike shares his thoughts on a heated South Carolina Senate battle that's turning into one of the most fascinating political showdowns in the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.