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From an episode of Spin CycleβPresented 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.

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