Daniel Di Martino

Daniel Di Martino, an economist and founder of the Dissident Project, shares his personal journey from Venezuela to advocating against socialism. He vividly recounts the devastating effects of Hugo Chávez's regime, detailing economic collapse and despair. The conversation highlights the alarming trend of Gen Z's favorability toward communism and contrasts it with the harsh realities faced by Venezuelans. Di Martino emphasizes the importance of economic freedom and critiques misconceptions surrounding immigration policies, urging for a clearer understanding of the dangers of leftist ideologies.

Daniel Di Martino, a PhD student in economics specializing in immigration and fiscal policy, shares his insights on the border crisis. He discusses his harrowing escape from Venezuela and the country’s economic decline under socialism. Di Martino critiques both Biden’s and Trump’s immigration policies, suggesting financial investment is key to fixing the system. He also proposes prioritizing high-skilled immigrants and challenges misconceptions surrounding asylum-seekers. The conversation navigates the political realities of immigration reform and the urgent need for smarter policies.