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Trump's immigration crackdown is coming for legal workers

Apr 18, 2025

The impact of Trump's immigration policies extends beyond undocumented workers, now threatening green card holders as well. The discussion examines how these actions could disrupt the labor market and affect higher education. A legal case raises questions about due process for immigrants facing deportation. In a lighter segment, the hosts dive into crunchy food trends and the quirky idea of living underwater, highlighting the blending of serious topics with entertaining banter.

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The Trump administration's immigration policies pose serious threats not only to undocumented workers but also to green card holders facing potential deportation.

The podcast discusses the implications of immigration crackdowns on the labor market and higher education, highlighting fears of declining international student enrollment.

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Intro

1min

Immigration, Economy, and Personal Stories

16min

Exploring Questionable Evidence in a Complex Legal Case

3min

Navigating Trends and Tides

6min

Economic Turbulence and Social Media Algorithms

4min

Undocumented workers aren’t the only immigrants being targeted by the Donald Trump administration. Green card holders are facing deportation threats as well. We’ll discuss the far-reaching implications of Trump’s immigration crackdown, from the labor market to higher education in the United States. Plus, what Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s deportation case could mean for due process. And, we’ll weigh in on crunchy foods and living underwater during a round of Half Full/Half Empty.

Here’s everything we talked about today:

"Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Expands to Green Card Holders" from The New York Times

Tweet from the White House

"Colleges Fear Decline in International Student Enrollment" from Inside Higher Ed

"A Young Generation Goes to Work for Mom and Dad Inc." from The Wall Street Journal

"How crunch took over our taste buds" from Fast Company

"The Techno-Utopian Seasteaders Who Want to Colonize the Ocean" from The New York Times

"Fox Nation Plans Game Show About Isolated People Guessing What Trump Did In His First 90 Days" from The Hollywood Reporter

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