The J. Burden Show The Final Stage of the Immigration Debate w/ Peter Brimelow: The J. Burden Show Ep. 404
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Jan 9, 2026 Peter Brimelow, a British-born journalist and founder of VDARE, dives deep into the immigration debate. He discusses the historic impact of the 1965 Hart-Celler Act on U.S. demographics and contrasts past immigration enforcement with today's challenges. The conversation touches on the division within the conservative movement over immigration and how recent immigrant groups influence local politics. Peter raises alarming concerns about elite motives behind demographic changes and warns of possible government repression against opposing views.
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Founding VDARE After A Conservative Backlash
- Peter Brimelow recounts his path from England to North America and his career in financial and conservative journalism.
- He describes founding VDARE after being pushed out of mainstream outlets and building it into a significant platform before legal pressure forced its suspension.
Legal Pressure Silenced A Media Outlet
- VDARE faced intense legal pressure from Letitia James, costing nearly $1.5 million in legal fees and forcing suspension in 2024.
- Brimelow describes repeated hotel cancellations for conferences and buying a venue to continue events despite pushback.
Hart-Celler Was The Real Turning Point
- The 1965 Hart-Celler Act radically changed U.S. immigration by prioritizing family reunification and causing sustained high annual immigration.
- That legislative change, paired with later non-enforcement, produced a long-term surge that reshaped U.S. demographics.
