The Commentary Magazine Podcast It's Hard to Fix Big Things
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Jun 12, 2025 The discussion dives into the contentious issues of immigration, highlighting the polarized views on enforcement and the challenges Congress faces in creating reforms. There's an intriguing examination of the economic impacts of immigration policy, particularly how restrictions affect labor costs and public perception. The conversation also touches on the shifting political climate in New York and the broader humanitarian challenges faced in the Middle East. Plus, find out about a shopper's amusing customer service mishap that leads to a Wes Anderson film recommendation!
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Sympathy for Long-Term Immigrants
- Public opinion sympathizes with long-term illegal immigrants who have established families and pay taxes.
- There's a complex challenge to create a pathway to citizenship without encouraging more illegal immigration.
Necessity for Congressional Leadership
- Congress must take responsibility for creating practical immigration reforms.
- Solutions require creativity and compromise beyond extreme political factions' stances.
Asylum System Abused, Not for Gangsters
- Asylum laws mainly protect those with governmental persecution fears, not people fleeing gang violence.
- Many asylum seekers exploit the system with aided false claims, undermining genuine refugees' cases.