The Weeds

The Weeds is Vox's podcast for politics and policy discussions. Every Tuesday, Jonquilyn Hill and guests take a deep dive into the policies shaping our world — from immigration to climate change to crypto and more. You can listen to it, and more Vox podcasts, here or join the Weeds Facebook community for conversation around each episode.

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By Kelly Swanson October 16, 2017

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