Best Illegal Pathways Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 171: Do Legal Pathways Reduce Illegal Entries? And the Economic Impact of Immigration Restrictions 59:43

10d ago59:43

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In this week’s episode, BPC Senior Advisor Theresa Cardinal Brown talks with Michael Clemens, professor of economics at George Mason University, who has studied the economic causes and effects of migration all over the world. His latest research, based on detailed examination of border crossing data, shows that offering more lawful pathways to immi…

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Ep. 170: Reducing Poverty by Making the Most of Existing Migration Pathways 58:37

17d ago58:37

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In this week’s episode, BPC Senior Advisor Theresa Cardinal Brown and Associate Director Jack Malde chat with Jason Wendle, an expert in migration and labor mobility. We speak about various initiatives that Jason is involved in that facilitate migration from lower-income to higher-income countries by increasing the use of existing migratory pathway…

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Ep. 169: How to Make Immigration Popular Through Demonstrably Beneficial Policies 47:14

1M ago47:14

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In this week’s episode, BPC Senior Advisor Theresa Cardinal Brown and Senior Policy Analyst Jack Malde chat with Alexander Kustov, an Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. We discuss Professor Kustov’s research on how we might, or might not, be able to shift public opinion in the United States to…

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Ep. 168: A Legal Services Collaborative for Immigrant New Yorkers 39:35

2M ago39:35

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In this week’s episode, BPC Senior Advisor Theresa Cardinal Brown and Senior Policy Analyst Jack Malde chat with Camille Mackler, the Founder and Executive Director of Immigrant ARC (I-ARC), a collaborative of over 80 legal service providers in New York State. I-ARC works with community leaders, legal service providers, state and local governments,…

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Ep. 167: Interview with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Chief of Staff 49:49

2M ago49:49

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In this week’s episode, BPC Senior Advisor Theresa Cardinal Brown and Senior Policy Analyst Jack Malde chat with Michael D. Lumpkin, the Chief of Staff for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or “ICE”. We discuss the missions of ICE, the various challenges facing ICE including budgetary constraints, and its efforts to address the unprecedente…

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Ep. 166: Immigration Driving the Economy and Its Relation to Social Security 30:14

3M ago30:14

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In this week’s episode, BPC Senior Advisor Theresa Cardinal Brown and Senior Policy Analyst Jack Malde discuss the role that recent high levels of immigration have played in driving the economy. They then welcome BPC Associate Director Emerson Sprick to discuss the role that increased immigration can play in securing Social Security solvency.…

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Ep. 165: Can Biden Fix the Border? A Deep Dive 49:01

3M ago49:01

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In this week’s episode, BPC Senior Advisor Theresa Cardinal Brown and Senior Policy Analyst Jack Malde do a deep dive into the claim, made by several Republicans, that President Biden can use his executive power to solve the border crisis without Congress.

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Ep.75 A Plant Medicine Journey: From Despair to Truth and Empowerment 58:04

4M ago58:04

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Join Lewis’s journey from hell to heaven, transforming his life of drugs and crime to helping others and being a pillar of the Plant Medicine community! Tune into this episode to learn how Lewis’s life turned into a nightmare after his honeymoon period with the Ayahuasca, when he realized that he was a victim of black magic. After the most terrifyi…

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Ep. 164: Homelessness in the U.S. – Is Immigration the Issue? 35:00

4M ago35:00

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In this week’s episode, BPC Senior Advisor Theresa Cardinal Brown and Senior Policy Analyst Jack Malde chat with Ann Oliva, CEO of the National Alliance to End Homelessness, and Francis Torres, a Senior Policy Analyst in Housing Policy at BPC, about homelessness in the U.S. We cover the scale of the issue, its causes, the extent to which immigratio…

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Ep. 163: A (Failed) Bipartisan Border Deal and Barriers to Immigrant Tax Credit Access 39:44

4M ago39:44

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In this week’s episode, BPC Senior Advisor Theresa Cardinal Brown talks us through the recent failed bipartisan border deal. Then, Theresa and Senior Policy Analyst Jack Malde chat to Policy Analyst Arianna Fano about a new BPC report examining the barriers immigrant families face in the take-up of tax credits. The Child Tax Credit (CTC) and Earned…

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Ep. 162: A Rebounding Refugee Resettlement Program 29:19

5M ago29:19

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In this week’s episode, BPC Senior Advisor Theresa Cardinal Brown chats with Mark Hetfield, President & CEO at HIAS and Claire Holba, an Immigration Policy Fellow at the Niskanen Center, about the U.S. Refugee Resettlement Program. Mark tells us about the experience and challenges of refugee resettlement agencies on the ground, while Claire dives i…

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Ep. 161: Border Talks and a Data-Driven Approach to Workforce Shortages 46:43

5M ago46:43

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In this week’s episode, BPC Senior Advisor Theresa Cardinal Brown runs through the latest negotiations on Capitol Hill for a potential border security deal. If Congress fails to reach a deal, we could see a government shutdown. Then, Theresa and BPC Senior Policy Analyst Jack Malde interview Lindsay Milliken, an immigration fellow at the Institute …

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Ep.74 Breaking the Chains: An Effective Psychedelic Integration Blueprint 43:01

5M ago43:01

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Don’t miss this insider’s journey through Ayahuasca Assisted Therapy and learn what psychedelic integration really means and how it can change your life forever. Karina was deeply depressed and miserable, frankly she hated her life when she set out on this psychedelic healing journey. At the end of her program Karina not only found healing and reli…

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Ep. 160: Reporting on a Humanitarian Immigration Crisis in a Divided Political Context 59:10

6M ago59:10

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In this week’s episode, BPC Senior Advisor Theresa Cardinal Brown chats with three exceptional national and local immigration reporters to understand what it’s like to cover immigration at a time of rising migration, increased humanitarian challenges, and a polarized political climate. Camilo Montoya-Galvez of CBS News, Maria Sacchetti of the Washi…

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Ep. 159: Four Distinguished Scholars on a Path Forward for Immigration Reform 48:27

6M ago48:27

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In this week’s episode, new host Jack Malde chats with four Distinguished Immigration Scholars at Cornell Law School on their new white paper “Immigration Reform: A Path Forward”. Stephen Yale-Loehr, Randel Keith Johnson, Charles Kamasaki, and BPC’s very own Theresa Cardinal Brown take us through important reforms to border management and asylum po…

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Promo - Charta Audio Drama 1:02

6M ago1:02

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Dereck Fahie explains what inspired him to create the series Charta Audio Drama.By Dereck Fahie

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Ep.73 Possible Pitfalls of Psychedelic Integration 41:01

7M ago41:01

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Do you want to find out the difference between real psychedelic healing and falling into the trap of your spiritual Ego? Don’t miss this enlightening episode with Alex and Nina if you want to know what kind of traps await you on your psychedelic journey and how to navigate safely! Tune in to discover how to avoid spiritual bypassing and developing …

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Ep. 158: The Cost of Green Card Backlogs and Impending Population Decline 24:20

7M ago24:20

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In this week’s episode, guest host Theresa Cardinal Brown and BPC Senior Policy Analyst Jack Malde discuss BPC’s new report which quantifies the tremendous economic benefits on offer if Congress were to act to clear green card backlogs. Then, Theresa and Jack discuss new projections from the Census Bureau which show that the U.S. population is set …

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Ep.72 Rise to your Calling!: 10 Steps To Turn Your Dream Into Your Reality! (Pt.2) 21:17

7M ago21:17

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Learn the 5 most important steps and find out why self-discovery and following your heart is vital, how to find your path of service, and why you have to care about your reputation and your results! Get ready to be inspired and encouraged to follow your unique dreams and path! I am excited to share with You my hero’s journey and how I came to help …

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Ep.71 Psychedelic Pathways: 10 Steps To Turn Your Dream Into Your Reality! (Pt.1) 33:23

7M ago33:23

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Learn the 5 most important steps and find out why self-discovery and following your heart is vital, how to find your path of service, and why you have to care about your reputation and your results! Get ready to be inspired and encouraged to follow your unique dreams and path! I am excited to share with You my hero’s journey and how I came to help …

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Ep. 157: Biden’s AI Executive Order and The Immigrant Superpower 37:29

7M ago37:29

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In this week’s episode, host Hanadi Jordan and Theresa Cardinal Brown unpack President Biden’s recent Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the efforts of the administration to attract and retain AI talent. Then, we rebroadcast clips from a past interview with economist, veteran and scholar Tim Kane, who speaks about why America is “T…

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Ep.62 Unlock Your Potential with N-N-DMT 1:00:28

7M ago1:00:28

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No more victim mentality, no more codependency, and no more suppressed emotions. It's time to reclaim responsibility for your own behaviors. Design and manifest the life you desire, and open the door to the realm of possibilities! Don’t miss this video if you are on a journey of self-discovery, and if you want to unleash your superpower! Join us on…

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Ep.70 From Prison to Spirituality with Psychedelic Support 55:43

7M ago55:43

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Learn what it takes to become a real healer and support others on their Ayahuasca healing journey Listen to Daniel’s inspirational story who was first called to the healing path while spending some time in prison and experiencing life as a burden. But as Daniel followed his inner guidance and the signs the Universe provided, through hard work and d…

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Ep.69 How to start a career in Psychedelic Therapy? 22:59

7M ago22:59

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Start a career in psychedelic integration and align your purpose, your passion and your work! Master plant medicine integration and join this powerful Training Program! Learn to use your gifts and power to guide and support others! Listen in to learn how I ended up devoting my work to support others in their Plant Medicine integration, started a ne…

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Delivery 27:33

8M ago27:33

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Charta Audio Drama follows Deni Mesa, a struggling former US Coast Guard Boatswains Mate, is forced to facilitate smuggling activities for undocumented migrants by using irregular entry into countries where they are not nationals or residents after finding it hard to support himself.By Dereck Fahie

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Ep. 156: Biden Forced to Build Border Wall and a Settlement for Separated Parents 49:02

8M ago49:02

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Economic Policy Program Director and former OMB official Rachel Snyderman joins podcast host Hanadi Jordan and Senior Advisor Theresa Cardinal Brown to discuss President Biden's border wall plans and whether he was legally obligated to expand the wall under appropriations allocated in 2019. Then, Theresa covers the ACLU-Biden Administration’s settl…

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Ep.68 Breaking the Taboo of Money 44:35

8M ago44:35

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Don’t miss this inspiring new episode with Beth Weinstein spiritual business coach who brings psychedelics, purpose and business together! In this episode we are going to break the taboo of money in the plant medicine spaces, not to be missed! https://bethaweinstein.com/ Listen to this episode to discover how the Mother Ayahuasca helped Beth to rea…

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Ep. 155: Government Shutdowns and Funding the Immigration System (re-release) 39:13

8M ago39:13

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Given recent efforts in Congress to avoid a government shutdown, this episode we are revisiting Episode 141 of This Week in Immigration, where Theresa Cardinal Brown and Laura Hall of BPC Action walk through the federal government's budget and appropriations process, how the immigration system is funded, and what happens in a government shutdown.…

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Ep.67 The Roots of Our Suffering 53:46

9M ago53:46

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The Roots of Our Suffering with Alan Francis Waugh Tune into this new episode to find out how Alan changed his life from depression and suicide into living a happy and easy life and how the Mother Ayahuasca helped Aland to take back his power and cultivate the right relationship with himself and the world, that is based on love rather than fear. In…

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Ep. 154: Rio Grande Buoys, NYC Mayor vs. Biden on migrants and work, and Government Shutdown and DHS 1:10:28

9M ago1:10:28

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In this week’s episode, host Hanadi Jordan and Theresa Cardinal Brown discuss the federal government’s lawsuit against Texas Governor Greg Abbot over anti-migrant buoys and the growing tensions between New York City Mayor Eric Adams and the Biden administration concerning migrant arrivals. Then, the pair discuss what a government shutdown means for…

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Ep.66 Best 5 Integration Practices 59:03

9M ago59:03

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Don't miss this deep dive with Alex into Ayahuasca integration and learn the benefits of the 5 best integration practices to make the most out of your plant medicine journey. Using these well proven practices will support and ease your healing journey and will save you a huge amount of unnecessary pain and suffering! Tune in to learn from Nina and …

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Ep.65 How to find true love? 1:00:05

9M ago1:00:05

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Get ready for a one of a kind conversation with Alonso del Rio who shares with us his more than 60 years of wisdom of working with sacred Ayahuasca to expand our awareness and remember who we are so we can create our best life! Alonso created a unique map for the evolution of consciousness that we can easily understand and follow to liberate oursel…

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Ep. 153: The U.S.’ Aging Population and Immigration’s Vital Mediating Role 34:43

9M ago34:43

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Declining birth rates and an aging population present a serious demographic problem for the U.S. with long-term economic consequences. BPC Research Analyst Justis Antonioli and Associate Director of Economic Policy Ben Gitis join the podcast to discuss BPC’s latest report, The Demographic Transition: An Overview of America’s Aging Population and Im…

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Ep. 152: Legal Immigration Reform - Challenges and Promising Paths Forward 51:21

10M ago51:21

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On today’s episode, we feature audio from our most recent event on challenges with the current legal immigration system and potential pathways for reform. Moderated by Bloomberg Law’s Andrew Kreighbaum, Jon Baselice with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Martin Kim with Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC, David Bier with Cato Institute, and Dip P…

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Ep. 151: Rep. Carbajal on the Protect Patriot Parents Act 40:06

10M ago40:06

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In this episode we welcome Representative Salud Carbajal to tell us all about his bipartisan bill, the Protect Patriot Parents Act, which would make parents of U.S. military service members eligible for green cards, preventing potential deportations or separations of military families. After this, podcast regular Theresa Cardinal Brown breaks down …

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Episode 150: This Week in Immigration 55:45

11M ago55:45

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To mark a very special podcast milestone—our 150th episode—podcast regular Theresa Cardinal Brown sits down with Rep. Maria Salazar (R-FL) to discuss the Dignity Act. Then, Theresa and host Hanadi Jordan reflect on six years of the podcast. Featuring clips from some of our favorite episodes, we cover the highlights, the challenges, and hopes for th…

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Ep.64 Cosmic Awakening: Geri’s Path to Self-Love & Acceptance 32:19

11M ago32:19

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Listen to this testimonial where Geri opens up about her life-changing experience with Ayahuasca Assisted therapy that helped her to heal her debilitating deep depression and led her to a profound revelation – the key to self-love and self-acceptance. Discover how she bid farewell to self-criticism and judgment, paving the way for a life filled wit…

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Ep.63 Why healing is our best protection on the plant medicine path? 52:43

11M ago52:43

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Healing is our best #protection and this is why any authentic healer will prioritize their own #healing and #awakening. The more wounded we are, the more vulnerable we are. Listen to this episode to find out how to create a #safespace for healing and how to make sure that you choose the right person to do it. Come with us on this journey to learn a…

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Episode 149: This Week in Immigration 41:26

11M ago41:26

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In this edition, Julie Stufft, deputy assistant secretary for visa services at the Bureau of Consular Affairs at the State Department, walks listeners through life in visa services. Joined by podcast regular Theresa Cardinal Brown, Stuff covers her career in the State Department, current challenges in visa services, and recent reports of State Depa…

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Episode 148: This Week in Immigration 45:42

12M ago45:42

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Having trouble keeping up with key immigration litigation? This latest episode of TWII has you covered with another edition of The Gavel! Joined by podcast regular Theresa Cardinal Brown, Cornell Law Professor Steve Yale-Loeher breaks down the Supreme Court’s latest decision to uphold the Biden administration’s deportation priorities in U.S. v. Tex…

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Episode 147: This Week in Immigration 49:14

12M ago49:14

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To mark graduation season, we’re covering immigrants and higher education this episode. Miriam Feldblum, executive director of the Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration, joins to discuss the Presidents’ Alliance and the concerns of higher education institutions regarding immigrant students and scholars. Then, podcast regular Ther…

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Episode 146: This Week in Immigration 39:07

1y ago39:07

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Today, we sit down with Jon Baselice, vice president of immigration policy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, to discuss the Chamber’s recently launched LIBERTY campaign which calls for both border and legal immigration reform. Then, as we start summer and all the activities that go along with it, podcast regular Theresa Cardinal Brown walks listener…

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Ep.61 Inspiring Story of Healing and Hope with Ayahuasca 48:57

1y ago48:57

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Guest: Noah Wells Get ready for an awe-inspiring story in this video, where Noah spills the beans on how he rewrote his entire life script with Ayahuasca Assisted Therapy. Brace yourself for a mind-blowing journey from darkness to light!Noah's story is nothing short of a miracle. When he embarked on his quest, he was on the verge of giving up, batt…

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Episode 145: This Week in Immigration 38:45

1y ago38:45

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On today’s episode, we examine the pause on nursing visa applications, overall health care workforce issues, and the impact of these challenges on the health care industry. Lisa Harootunian, BPC associate director of health policy, joins alongside “This Week” regular Theresa Cardinal Brown to break down the workforce shortage and how immigration ca…

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Ep.54 The Work Outside the Ayahuasca Ceremony 1 57:22

1y ago57:22

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In this exciting new episode I am talking with Celeste Palmer about her journey with the Mother Ayahuasca and how she received a clear vision about her path and service with this Plant Medicine. Don’t miss this episode! Highlights A clear vision for the future Healing core wounds, ancestral healing, cultivating awareness The unraveling, the disinte…

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Ep.59 Healing, Loving and Serving Others with Ayahuasca 52:00

1y ago52:00

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In this exciting new episode I am talking with Victor from Peru about his personal journey and how he met the sacred plant Ayahuasca while he was hiding from the military in the mountains of Peru. Listen to this episode to learn how Victor’s life was changed by the Ayahuasca and how he dedicated his life to share this medicine with others. Don’t mi…

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Ep.58 From Addiction to Sobriety with Ayahuasca 1:01:23

1y ago1:01:23

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From addiction to sobriety with Ayahuasca with Derek Januszewski In this exciting new episode I am talking with Derek about his personal journey with the Medicine from addiction to sobriety while creating an Ayahuasca Church, Pachamama Sanctuary in New Hampshire. Don’t miss this episode! Highlights A battle with addiction, trauma and abuse The firs…

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Episode 144: This Week in Immigration 34:05

1y ago34:05

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How do immigrants support U.S. competitiveness? On today’s episode, we recap our latest event, “National Security and Competitiveness: Can Skilled Immigration Help?” with audio from the webinar. Our panel includes Kai Hirabayashi, senior manager of public policy at Amazon, Divanysh Kaushik, associate director at the Federation of American Scientist…

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Episode 143: This Week in Immigration 50:37

1y ago50:37

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We mark the end of tax season with a discussion on taxes and immigrants—do undocumented immigrants file taxes and, if so, how and why? We cover the consequences and challenges for undocumented immigrants who file and what policy changes have been proposed to address the issue. Then, we catch listeners up on the latest news in the immigration world,…

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Episode 142: This Week In Immigration 52:27

1y ago52:27

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On today’s episode, we are joined by CBC reporter Verity Stevenson and podcast regular Theresa Cardinal Brown to discuss the Safe Third Country Agreement between the U.S. and Canada. We discuss what the policy is, how it’s impacting migrants, and why it has elicited so much controversy as it awaits its fate in the Canadian court system.…

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