From an episode of Spin Cycleβˆ™Presented by Jess Lilley and Charlie Lewis

Interview

Spin Cycle: Alistair Kitchen's Deportation from the US

Australian writer and photographer Alistair Kitchen speaks to his recent experience being deported from the US, due to writing about the Pro-Palestine Protests at Columbia University. Alistair describes the process leading up to his deportation due to his political beliefs, from arriving at LAX, to when the Deportation Officers said to him 'the reason you are here, is because of what you wrote on the internet.' Alistair also explains his thoughts throughout the whole situation, and the media aftermath impact.

Alistair Kitchen
Listen to Spin Cycle: Alistair Kitchen's Deportation from the US40:03 βˆ™ 26 June 2025 βˆ™