Best Federation For American Immigration Reforms Podcasts (2024)

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How States Can Hold Biden Admin Accountable for Border Crisis 40:19

4d ago40:19

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Congressman Dan Bishop (R-N.C.) discusses how states can hold the Biden Administration accountable for not securing our border, and the Senate failing to hold an impeachment trial for DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas with FAIR's Executive Director, Julie Kirchner. ★ Support this podcast ★By Federation for American Immigration Reform

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Capitalism Can Save the Environment | Benji Backer 49:34

12d ago49:34

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Progressives have long dominated the environmental movement, advocating government spending and bureaucratic oversight as the solution to climate change. Countless local and federal regulations have been aimed at mitigating environmental harm, often hampering productivity. Is this really the best way to preserve our planet? Some conservatives belie…

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Shifts in the Housing Market & the YIMBY Movement | Salim Furth 59:46

25d ago59:46

59:46

The pandemic transformed urban housing markets, prompting increased demand for residential space and spurring a shift toward remote work. Many remote employees have left large cities for smaller ones, but housing demand remains strong in major urban centers. As cities' populations fluctuate, the pro-development YIMBY (Yes In My Backyard) movement h…

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Mayorkas Impeachment Heading to Senate 23:10

2M ago23:10

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Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) discusses the impeachment of DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Schumer's attempts in the Senate to block a full impeachment trial with FAIR's Executive Director, Julie Kirchner. ★ Support this podcast ★By Federation for American Immigration Reform

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How Technological Transformation Can Make a Conservative Vision Possible | Jon Askonas 1:10:35

1M ago1:10:35

1:10:35

Rapid advances in artificial intelligence, genome editing, and materials science are poised to dramatically change the way we live, work, and learn—but is that a good thing, or is it a prospect we should dread? As it stands, conservatives are divided on that question, with some embracing technological breakthroughs and others fearing the threat the…

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Inside the New York City Drug Crisis | Bridget Brennan, NYC Special Narcotics Prosecutor 55:07

2M ago55:07

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New York has long been at the forefront of the drug crisis. In 2022, over 3,000 city residents died of a drug overdose, the highest number on record. The proliferation of inexpensive yet lethal drugs, such as fentanyl and methamphetamine, poses an escalating challenge to New York City. However, there is hope to tackle these issues through collabora…

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Bad Therapy: Why the Kids Aren't Growing Up | A Conversation with Abigail Shrier 59:23

2M ago59:23

59:23

In their efforts to ensure their children's happiness, a growing number of millennial and Gen X parents are turning to therapists, school psychologists, and other mental health professionals for help. Yet there is mounting evidence that this therapeutic turn has backfired. Rather than inculcate the virtues of self-discipline and independence, these…

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Schumer attempts to block Mayorkas impeachment trial 18:21

2M ago18:21

18:21

Senator Roger Marshall (R-Kansas) discusses the Biden Administration's border crisis and attempts in the Senate to block an impeachment trial of DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas with FAIR's Executive Director, Julie Kirchner. ★ Support this podcast ★By Federation for American Immigration Reform

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The Future of School Choice: Where the Movement Is Headed | Corey DeAngelis 1:24:05

3M ago1:24:05

1:24:05

The school choice movement gained significant momentum in the wake of the pandemic shutdowns, which exposed the weaknesses of traditional public schools and the challenges of remote learning. As parents became increasingly aware of the quality and content of their children's education, many began to explore alternative schooling options. By offerin…

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Homelessness at the Supreme Court: A Chance for Legal Sanity 1:01:46

3M ago1:01:46

1:01:46

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to hear the case of Grants Pass v. Johnson has brought homelessness back into the national legal spotlight. The case revolves around the question of whether the homeless have a constitutional right to camp on public property, and its outcome could overturn prior lower court rulings that have contributed to the West…

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Unraveling the DEI Web: Harvard and Claudine Gay's Resignation 54:08

4M ago54:08

54:08

Radical DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) ideology has overtaken elite universities and, increasingly, American public life. Few reporters have followed the "woke" takeover of American universities and the corrosion of its institutions more closely than our guest. Our guest Aaron Sibarium, a Yale University alum, now reports on elite institutions…

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Social Control, Explained: Preventing Crime and Disorder 58:14

5M ago58:14

58:14

The field of criminology has transformed in the last quarter century. Evidence-based crime policy has been replaced by misperceptions about the nature of crime and criminal offenders. Concurrently, progressive policies and programs have also reshaped the criminal justice system. However, 70 years of social science research shows that "social contro…

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Questioning College: Is Higher Ed Worth It? 52:42

5M ago52:42

52:42

Two decades ago, a four-year college degree was widely regarded as the key to boosting incomes. However, recent years have witnessed a paradigm shift in conventional wisdom about the value of a college education. Over half say college isn’t worth the cost, compared with 40% a decade ago. Are the skeptics right? What’s the average return? Who is it …

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Congressman Chip Roy on How to Stop the Biden Administration's Border Crisis 23:28

6M ago23:28

23:28

Congressman Chip Roy (R-Texas) discusses the Biden Administration's border crisis and negotiations in Congress to secure our borders as part of a foreign aid package with FAIR's Executive Director, Julie Kirchner. ★ Support this podcast ★By Federation for American Immigration Reform

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Borders of Prosperity: Immigration's Impact on the U.S. Economy 1:02:58

6M ago1:02:58

1:02:58

The role of immigration in shaping the nation's economy remains a hotly contested area of debate. Factors such as the real economic benefits of high-skilled versus low-skilled immigrants, the impact of immigration on native employment, and the role of policy in shaping these dynamics stand at the forefront of this national conversation. While immig…

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Countdown to Election 2024: Understanding America’s Political Pulse 49:01

6M ago49:01

49:01

As the 2024 election draws near, voters in early primary states will soon decide who will be on the ballot for president in November. Will the race be a rematch between former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden? And what impact, if any, will the current president's lagging popularity and the former president's legal troubles have on the…

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NYC Under Adams: Migrant Crisis, Budget Trends, and Subway Crime 55:20

6M ago55:20

55:20

In 2021, New Yorkers elected Eric Adams as the 110th mayor of New York City. Since assuming office, the Adams administration has grappled with a migrant crisis inundating the city's homeless services, staggering budget deficits caused by a decade of mismanagement, and a growing unease among citizens regarding safety on public transit, among other i…

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Phoenix's Homelessness Challenge: The Case Against "The Zone" 51:02

6M ago51:02

51:02

In Phoenix, Arizona, a massive downtown homeless encampment known as "The Zone" was recently cleared out following legal battles and a court order. For years, the area was filled with hundreds of tents lining the blocks of streets, leading to a rise in crime and serious complaints from local residents and businesses. At its height, The Zone held ab…

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Science vs. Folk Wisdom: "Indigenous Knowledge" in Federal Governance 46:25

7M ago46:25

46:25

The role of science, its applications, and ethical implications have been focal points of many public debates in recent years. From the challenges posed by COVID to the complexities of climate change, the question of what qualifies as evidence and the definition of science itself have become partisan issues. In November 2022, our guest Joe Simonson…

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Congressman Brian Babin on the Biden Administration's Border Crisis 21:57

7M ago21:57

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Congressman Brian Babin (R-Texas) discusses the Biden Administration's border crisis and ongoing discussions in Congress to secure our borders as part of a funding package with FAIR's Executive Director, Julie Kirchner. ★ Support this podcast ★By Federation for American Immigration Reform

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Tucson Sector Slammed with Skyrocketing Border Crossings 27:22

7M ago27:22

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Sheriff Mark Lamb of Pinal County, AZ shares with FAIR how the cartels are using Biden's border crisis to their advantage to traffic people and drugs through his county to everywhere, USA ★ Support this podcast ★By Federation for American Immigration Reform

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The Inflation Equation: Bidenomics, Globalization, and More 56:21

7M ago56:21

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In the period since 2020, consumer prices have increased by 18 percent. While the inflation rate has slowed from its peak, core inflation remains significantly higher than the pre-pandemic average. This prompts the question: what factors are behind this inflation surge, and what can we learn from it in terms of America's economic future? Stephen Mi…

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Israel-Hamas Conflict: Social Media, Terrorism, and Antisemitism 39:38

7M ago39:38

39:38

On the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur War, the Iranian-backed terrorist organization Hamas launched a brutal surprise attack on Israel that involved the killing of small children, the elderly, and hundreds of other vulnerable women and men. In the U.S., the atrocity has sparked both outrage and a disturbing surge in antisemitism and anti-Zionis…

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Beyond Wokeness: Cultural Socialism and Its Impact 56:53

7M ago56:53

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The clash between "woke" progressivism and classical enlightenment ideals has tested the foundational pillars of modern liberalism—free speech, due process, equal treatment, objective truth, and beyond. This battle is most fiercely fought on university campuses across the English-speaking world. At the heart of the trendy concept of "wokeness" lies…

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Silicon Valley's Dream City 54:05

8M ago54:05

54:05

Over the past half decade, panic has spread among politicians in California, as a mysterious startup bought over 50,000 acres in Solano County. In fact, "California Forever" is an effort backed by Silicon Valley investors to develop a new city with tens of thousands of homes in farmland outside San Francisco. The utopian vision for the city promise…

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The State of the Drug Crisis 1:05:38

8M ago1:05:38

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For residents of American cities, the stench of cannabis smoke on the streets has noticeably escalated in recent years. More concerning is the growing presence of addicts hooked on lab-produced meth and fentanyl in communities across the country, resulting in more than 100,000 overdose deaths in 2021 and again in 2022. One thing is clear: America i…

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Balancing Growth and Green 1:26:05

8M ago1:26:05

1:26:05

The trade-off between the economy and the environment is considered by many to be the defining issue of our time. Activists on the left now champion regulations to reduce carbon emissions at the expense of future economic growth. Other, self-described "degrowth" advocates take a more radical stance, calling for policies to lower incomes and shrink …

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Why Local Politics Still Matters 1:08:56

8M ago1:08:56

1:08:56

The notion that "all politics is local" appears to be less true as the years pass. But despite the increasing focus on national issues among Americans, local leaders continue to wield significant influence when it comes to matters like education, finances, and law enforcement. Additionally, these officials remain open to guidance from interest grou…

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California's Climate Hypocrisy 1:17:33

9M ago1:17:33

1:17:33

American environmentalism is at a crossroads. Laws championed by environmental activists of the past are now hindering the reforms advocated by today's environmentalists, who deem them crucial to combat climate change. But lost in this debate between preservationists and climate hawks is a realistic understanding of the effects that "green" rules a…

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Supreme Court's Seismic Summer: Affirmative Action, Student Loans, and More 1:04:05

9M ago1:04:05

1:04:05

This summer, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered rulings on such contentious issues as voting rights, student loans, and race-conscious college admissions. Amidst dissent from academics, journalists, and activists who challenge the Court's decisions, we confront a pressing question: should Americans be concerned about the Supreme Court's long-term leg…

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What has changed about southern border crossers in the past decade? 13:22

9M ago13:22

13:22

Idaho state Senator Phil Hart discusses his recent trips to the southwest border and how things are different from trips he made years ago. ★ Support this podcast ★By Federation for American Immigration Reform

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Polling Republican Voters: Insights from Early Primary States 42:31

9M ago42:31

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Throughout July, the Manhattan Institute conducted an extensive survey of likely 2024 Republican primary voters in key states—Iowa, New Hampshire, and South Carolina. Among other surprising findings, the GOP base is more unified on modern cultural debates surrounding identity politics than on long-standing disputes over abortion and gun rights. The…

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The Gender Identity Divide 1:08:31

9M ago1:08:31

1:08:31

Gender identity has quickly emerged as one of the most contentious topics in American cultural politics. However, the roots of this conflict can be traced back to a series of seemingly unrelated decisions made by overlooked political, legal, and educational actors years ago. Leor Sapir, a fellow at the Manhattan Institute, joins Reihan Salam to dis…

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American Democracy: Backsliding or Self-Sabotage? 1:00:12

10M ago1:00:12

1:00:12

American democracy is in decline, or so it's been argued by political scientists and media pundits. But what if those proclaiming its demise are unintentionally eroding the nation's civic health, giving rise to the very outcome they fear? Jason Willick is a columnist at the Washington Post who writes about politics, law, and foreign affairs. He's a…

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Why Black Americans Are Moving South 1:11:40

10M ago1:11:40

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Americans have always been known to vote with their feet, even more than at the ballot box. With black Americans leaving cities in the North East and Midwest, the South is becoming an attractive destination for freedom and opportunity. Mene Ukueberuwa, a member of the Wall Street Journal Editorial board, leads this episode of Manhattan Insights. Hi…

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Biden's Border Crisis and Impeaching DHS Secretary Mayorkas 16:24

11M ago16:24

16:24

Congressman Pat Fallon (TX-04) discusses how the Biden Administration's border crisis is impacting his home state of Texas and his resolution to impeach Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. ★ Support this podcast ★By Federation for American Immigration Reform

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Should Politicians Fear Entitlement Reform? 1:11:57

11M ago1:11:57

1:11:57

As federal spending on Medicare and Social Security grows in the coming years, the U.S. will be forced to make hard choices. What would it take to put the country on a stronger fiscal foundation? Is entitlement reform genuinely an insurmountable political challenge, as widely believed? Chris Pope is a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and a …

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The Perils of New York Exceptionalism 1:16:05

11M ago1:16:05

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New Yorkers like to think of their city as the greatest in the world, but the attitude of “New York exceptionalism” has its downsides. Residents often tolerate policies that they wouldn't put up with elsewhere, like the rising levels of housing costs. Eric Kober knows New York inside and out. A senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and an adjunc…

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Unsustainable Methods of Staffing at DHS 15:04

12M ago15:04

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Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06), Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, the Border, and Foreign Affairs on the House Oversight Committee discusses a hearing his subcommittee held on the Department of Homeland Security Inspector General Report, which raises red flags about the “unsustainable” methods of staffing at Customs and Border …

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The Great Tax Migration 55:09

11M ago55:09

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During the Covid pandemic, everyone from Elon Musk to Joe Rogan to the Goldman Sachs asset-management division packed up their headquarters and moved to Texas or Florida, states that famously have zero income tax. Are these high-profile cases outliers, or do they represent an emerging trend in our newly remote world? How can policymakers position t…

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After Affirmative Action 1:00:48

12M ago1:00:48

1:00:48

This summer, the Supreme Court will decide the Students for Fair Admissions cases that challenge the legality and constitutionality of affirmative action in higher ed. Regardless of the ruling, several questions remain unanswered. Are racial preferences popular or unpopular? Will universities comply with a judicial mandate for equal treatment? And …

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The Mortgage Crisis That Wasn't 1:01:50

1y ago1:01:50

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When the pandemic hit, it threatened to cause not only a health and economic catastrophe, but a financial one. While businesses closed and jobs lost, emergency relief programs for renters and mortgages helped avoid a wider crisis in housing markets. Mark Calabria, senior advisor at the Cato Institute, was the former director of the Federal Housing …

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Breaking the Urban Doom Loop 50:47

12M ago50:47

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Many American cities are grappling with decreasing foot traffic, vacant office buildings, escalating crime, and dwindling tax revenues amidst hefty public pension obligations. These issues risk creating an urban "doom loop" — a vicious cycle that compounds these problems. Arpit Gupta from the Manhattan Institute and NYU's Stern School of Business j…

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How Arizona Learned to Love School Choice 1:01:25

1y ago1:01:25

1:01:25

A growing number of states are embracing school choice by implementing universal educational savings accounts (ESAs) for all families, with Arizona, Iowa, Florida, and Utah being among them. However, ensuring the success of these programs is a critical concern. How can we navigate the challenges and overcome obstacles to make these programs benefic…

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Can the U.S. Be the World's Talent Cluster? 1:14:58

1y ago1:14:58

1:14:58

The U.S. was once highly successful in attracting high-skilled immigrants who contributed to many of the nation's signature innovations in the twentieth century. In recent years, however, our current immigration system has placed us at a disadvantage in the competition for twenty-first-century talent, while simultaneously alienating both sides of t…

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A Bi-partisan Bill to Protect American Workers 11:30

1y ago11:30

11:30

Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) discusses the bipartisan H-1B, L-1 visa reform legislation that he and Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) have been pushing to "reduce fraud and abuse, provide protections for American workers and visa holders and require more transparency in the recruitment of foreign workers" with FAIR's Executive Director, Julie Kirchner. ★…

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The New Ethnic Politics 48:34

1y ago48:34

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Many fear the future of politics in a diversifying America is destined for ever more intense conflict between whites and nonwhites, driven by the excesses of racial identity politics. But there is another possibility—that the separate and distinct racial categories invented by the Census Bureau and further entrenched by elite institutions no longer…

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Chicago at a Crossroads 1:05:28

1y ago1:05:28

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Chicagoans head to the polls to elect a new mayor, and the choice is stark. Paul Vallas, a moderate running on a platform of public safety and school choice, faces Brandon Johnson, an unapologetic progressive endorsed by the city teachers’ union. Aaron Renn joins Manhattan Insights to discuss the city’s long-term trajectory, and the reforms it must…

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Biden's Disastrous Border Policies' Role in Increasing Child Abuse 31:17

1y ago31:17

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FAIR's Senior Fellow and Former Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Mark Morgan joins FAIR President Dan Stein to discuss factors leading to the surge in unaccompanied alien children under Biden, including the 1997 Flores Settlement and 2008 Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act (TVPRA). ★ Support this podca…

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The True Fiscal Cost of Illegal Immigration 24:48

1y ago24:48

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FAIR's director of research Spencer Raley talks about our latest study finding illegal immigration costs American taxpayers at least $151 BILLION annually! Read the report here: https://www.fairus.org/issue/publications-resources/fiscal-burden-illegal-immigration-united-states-taxpayers-2023 ★ Support this podcast ★…

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