The Political Orphanage

The Economics of Illegal Immigration

Mar 6, 2024
Guest
Clem Clemson
Guest
Lee Wicker
Exploring the US-Mexican border, they discuss immigration dynamics, border walls, economic impacts of immigration, H-2A farm worker program challenges, and the need for smarter immigration policies. Includes humorous anecdotes about editor replacements and speeding hazards.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 4min
2
Exploring Immigration Realities at the US-Mexican Border
04:06 • 12min
3
Evolution of Immigration Demographics and Policies
16:03 • 29min
4
Border Walls and Technology: Balancing Security and Practicality
45:20 • 11min
5
Addressing Illegal Immigration and Border Security
56:44 • 3min
6
The Economic Dynamics of Immigration
59:31 • 10min
7
Navigating the H-2A Program
01:09:03 • 18min
8
Challenges of Price Controls on Farm Labor
01:27:20 • 8min
9
The Hazards of Speeding and the Quest for a Guatemalan Editor
01:34:52 • 2min
10
Immigration Policies in the U.S.
01:37:10 • 24min