Ep 26. The Road to Asylum; Lab Rat Nation

The Vice team ventures to Mexico to explore the intricate and often dangerous world of asylum seekers trying to enter the United States. Correspondent Krishna Andavolu provides a firsthand look at the migration process, interviewing those who have left everything behind to seek a better life. The episodes features accounts from those fleeing from a range of hardships, including poverty, gang violence, and political instability. Andavolu also speaks with officials on both sides of the border to a get a comprehensive perspective on the challenges of immigration.

In the second half of the episode, the focus shifts to the world of DIY bio-engineering and the rise of "biohackers." Correspondent David Noriega travels to San Francisco and meets members of a community dedicated to exploring the possibilities of genetic modification in a basement laboratory. Noriega delves into the group's experimentation, which includes injecting themselves with homemade gene therapy treatments. As the biohacking movement becomes more mainstream, concerns over safety and regulation begin to surface. The episode examines both the potential benefits and possible dangers of bio-engineering, and raises important questions about the ethical implications of DIY biological experimentation.