After being ordered for deportation, a man with a U visa created to protect immigrants who have suffered abuse in the US, hides from authorities while working low paying jobs but eventually makes it to LA with the help of a network of sympathizers and a series of loans.
The US has become a nation of weirdos thanks to the influx of immigrants and outsiders, who are often willing to leave behind everything and embrace new ways of thinking. This mindset fuels creativity and innovation, as those who are different aren't restricted by the norms and conventions of society.
The speaker took a racist test and discusses the legitimacy of stricter immigration restrictions on non-white countries compared to white countries.
Law professor Cesar Cuadamoc Garcia Hernandez sheds light on the injustice of immigration prisons and the need for a more humane solution to the complex issue of migration to the United States.
Matt Yglesias explains that one reason why the United States has a hard tilt against immigration is because it has been part of its mission to be a major country. However, instead of finding a better system for selecting people in a responsible way, the US has been shutting down the flow of people trying to terrorize the millions of people who were just living there not doing anyone any harm.
The speaker gives a nuanced perspective on the US narrative around revolution and the importance of H1B visas while also acknowledging the need for border control in immigration.
In this episode, the guest describes how her mother made the difficult decision to leave Jamaica to work in the US, unable to bring her family with her due to immigration laws at the time. She finally brought her children over 10 years later, and the guest reflects on their emotional reunion and the sacrifices her mother made for a better life.
The speaker discusses misconceptions about immigrating to the United States and the excitement of traveling to a new destination.
The speaker discusses the various methods and costs of crossing the border illegally, as well as the presence of indentured slavery in the US.
Mary Gay Scanlon, a Democratic representative from Pennsylvania, speaks out against false claims suggesting that migrant families seeking asylum are the source of the fentanyl epidemic. She cites data showing that there is only a small percentage of fentanyl seized by Border Patrol agents and virtually none seized from migrants seeking asylum.
The speaker explains that he finds it easier to connect with immigrants than non-immigrant whites because there appears to be a "coldness" with the latter group, which makes it difficult for him to date someone whose family has been in America for generations.
The influx of immigrants from Muslim speaking countries coincided with a tightening job market and increased unemployment which may have a influenced a rise in anger and tension among young people.
Heidi shares her experience of moving from Germany to Provo, Utah with her first husband in 1958, and dealing with creepy phone calls while working in a bar.
The speaker describes the positive effects of economic and societal integration between nations on attitudes toward other cultures. Additionally, the problematic argumentative nature of criticizing other cultures for not assimilating quickly enough or for treating their minorities too harshly is criticized.
In the 19th century, immigrants in the North were treated poorly, working in terrible conditions and not allowed to be educated, leading to illness and death. These issues were hotly debated at the time, similar to debates we still face today.
The Coast Guard has seized 11 undocumented men after their boat sank and they were found on a separate boat. It is unclear at this time what caused the sinking and who owned the vessel that went down.
