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Good Neighbours

The Flint water crisis leaves unauthorised immigrants in the dark in Michigan.

We travel to the Michigan city of Flint and learn why unauthorised immigrants are so imperilled by the city’s lead-contaminated water system. We consider whether a Scandinavian-style welfare state could ever work in America. And, why Canadians want to turn away from the US elections, but just can't help themselves.

Plus, the secret plot to destroy Syria’s weapons of mass destruction. How Russians and Americans have teamed up to rescue Sochi’s stray dogs. And, the soulful songs of a Mexican singer, who muses about the American dream.

(Photo: The City of Flint Water Plant is illuminated by moonlight on January 23, 2016 in Flint, Michigan. Credit: Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)

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27 minutes

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Sat 27 Feb 2016 19:32GMT

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  • Sat 27 Feb 2016 05:32GMT
  • Sat 27 Feb 2016 19:32GMT

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