Vox has released the first of six episodes of their documentary series on borders and life at the edge of nations. Recommended. (But, boy, that plug for the sponsor at the end is weird).

From Weekly Filet #252, in October 2017.

One island, 2 worlds: the story of Haiti and the Dominican Republic

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