14 MILES Building the Border Wall

Gibson's compelling work is the perfect mix of personal stories, historical reference, and on-the-ground observations of the building of Donald Trump's Border Wall. Narrator Ramón de Ocampo's nuanced delivery enhances the listening experience. At its center, the story looks at the impact of the wall on individuals and communities on both sides of the border. In doing so, it addresses the inherent conflict that exists between local law enforcement, ICE, Border Patrol, state police, and various business and political influences. De Ocampo matches the mix of factual and anecdotal information with compassion and gravitas that capture the ripple effects on all of those impacted by the Border Wall. K.S.M. © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine [Published: AUGUST 2020]