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Will a photo of a drowned boy give Europe a political push?

Season 2015 Episode 2460 | 8m 33s

A photograph of a young boy whose drowned body washed up on Turkey’s shore after his family attempted to reach Greece has captured global attention. The image highlights the extreme risks many migrants are willing to take to reach Western countries. Judy Woodruff speaks to Steven Erlanger of The New York Times and NewsHour special correspondent Malcolm Brabant about responses in Europe.

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