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.