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Nov 26, 2025 Joining the hosts is Peter Suderman, Features editor at Reason and host of the Cocktails with Suderman newsletter. They dive into holiday cocktails, including a festive mai tai recipe. The conversation touches on the complexities of immigration, weaving through an identity-theft case and the implications of an overly sympathetic narrative. They also tackle the backlash surrounding a controversial video on illegal orders from Congress members. Plus, tips for civil air travel and the elevated experiences of premium flights are shared.
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Media Framing Masks Enforcement Issues
- The New York Times piece framed two men as equally sympathetic despite clear criminal conduct by Perez Bravo.
- Megan McArdle argues immigration coverage often avoids treating immigration as a law-enforcement issue requiring deportation and enforcement.
Policy Failure Creates Crime Incentives
- Peter Suderman sees the case as a government and policy failure, especially IRS inability to fix identity-theft harm.
- He argues legal, accessible work pathways would reduce incentives for identity theft and illegal entries.
Be Intentional When Expanding Immigration
- Matt Iglesias's One Billion Americans idea shows immigration expansion must be intentional and selective.
- Josh Barro warns simply issuing on-demand work permits would create enormous population and political shifts.
