Texas Governor Greg Abbott has deployed a "lethal obstacle" in the Rio Grande, comprising saw blades and netting, designed to injure border crossers. This installation, highlighted by Laiken

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has deployed a "lethal obstacle" in the Rio Grande, comprising saw blades and netting, designed to injure border crossers. This installation, highlighted by Laiken Jordahl of the Center for Biological Diversity, has already led to bodies being discovered in the river.

Jordahl condemns Abbott's initiative as a "death trap" for both people and wildlife, driven by "racist politics" and implemented for a "photo op." These actions have transformed the U.S.-Mexico border into a dangerous zone.

Read more: What Texas Should Learn From Arizona’s Border Failure

Rev. Gregory Boyle, S.J., founder of Homeboy Industries, the world's largest gang intervention and re-entry program,

Rev. Gregory Boyle, S.J., founder of Homeboy Industries, the world's largest gang intervention and re-entry program, presented his talk, "Lessons from the Field: Kinship as an Intervention."

He was joined by David Vasquez and Ruben Ruiz, two "homies" from his program. This event, held on February 6, 2017, was hosted by the Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J. Center for Religion, Ethics and Culture.

Climate One host Greg Dalton conducted a lightning round interview with Mark Kurlansky and Anna Lappé during their "Plate to Planet" program.

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