Ron Hira
Associate professor of political science at Howard University and research associate with the Economic Policy Institute; author and researcher on outsourcing, H‑1B visas, and labor policy.
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Nov 13, 2025 • 1h 24min
MAGA Outrage Over Trump's Plan for More H-1B Visas: With Prof. Ron Hira; Latest Epstein/Israel Revelations and Newly Released Emails: With Drop Site's Murtaza Hussain
Prof. Ron Hira, a labor policy expert, dives into the uproar among MAGA supporters over Trump's call for more H-1B visas. He argues that the program mainly benefits corporations while harming American workers, revealing evidence of wage stagnation and poor job protections. Investigative reporter Murtaza Hussain unveils troubling connections between Jeffrey Epstein and Israeli intelligence, discussing leaked emails that suggest Epstein facilitated surveillance deals. Both guests shed light on how these issues highlight the interplay between labor rights and elite impunity.
Sep 16, 2025 • 1h 2min
Trump's Shifting Immigration and H-1B Policies: With Journalist Lee Fang and Political Science Professor Ron Hira
Journalist Lee Fang and Prof. Ron Hira explore the contentious H-1B visa program and its implications for American workers. They discuss how corporate interests, especially in tech and food industries, influence immigration policies, particularly under the Trump administration. A deep dive into the H-1B lottery reveals its operational flaws and the inequities in selection. The conversation also tackles the need for immigration reform, highlighting both the plight of guest workers and the challenges facing local labor markets against a backdrop of misinformation.
