Podcast appearances and mentions of Alex Nowrasteh

What did Elon Musk and DOGE accomplish over the first few months of the Trump administration? Tommy talks with Alex Nowrasteh, Vice president for economic and social policy studies at the Cato Institute

In this episode of the Human Action Podcast, Bob analyzes the key arguments from the recent immigration debate at the Soho Forum between Dave Smith and Alex Nowrasteh. He clarifies the critical issue of how libertarians should approach immigration when the government controls significant property and resources, explores the implications for public property rights, and examines empirical claims made during the debate.Alex Nowrasteh's Cato Article on Immigrants' Welfare and Entitlement Benefits Consumption: Mises.org/HAP502aAlex's Cato Article, "Do Immigrants Affect Economic Institutions?": Mises.org/HAP502bAlex's Cato Article, "The Fiscal Impact of Immigration in the United States": Mises.org/HAP502cThe Soho Debate Between Dave Smith and Alex Nowrasteh: Mises.org/HAP502dThe Human Action Podcast, "Simon Guenzl vs. Dave Smith on Open Borders": Mises.org/HAP502eThe Mises Institute is giving away 100,000 copies of Murray Rothbard's, What Has Government Done to Our Money? Get your free copy at Mises.org/HAPodFree

In this episode of the Human Action Podcast, Bob analyzes the key arguments from the recent immigration debate at the Soho Forum between Dave Smith and Alex Nowrasteh. He clarifies the critical issue of how libertarians should approach immigration when the government controls significant property and resources, explores the implications for public property rights, and examines empirical claims made during the debate.Alex Nowrasteh's Cato Article on Immigrants' Welfare and Entitlement Benefits Consumption: Mises.org/HAP502aAlex's Cato Article, "Do Immigrants Affect Economic Institutions?": Mises.org/HAP502bAlex's Cato Article, "The Fiscal Impact of Immigration in the United States": Mises.org/HAP502cThe Soho Debate Between Dave Smith and Alex Nowrasteh: Mises.org/HAP502dThe Human Action Podcast, "Simon Guenzl vs. Dave Smith on Open Borders": Mises.org/HAP502eThe Mises Institute is giving away 100,000 copies of Murray Rothbard's, What Has Government Done to Our Money? Get your free copy at Mises.org/HAPodFree

Adam Haman returns, this time for a 2fer. First he and Bob discuss the recent SoHo Forum debate on immigration between Dave Smith and Alex Nowrasteh. Then they discuss Michael Malice's recent appearance on Bret Weinstein's DarkHorse podcast to talk about egalitarianism and anarchy.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this conversation.The SoHo forum debate, and the Michael Malice interview.BMS ep 194 on Bob's views on immigration under anarchy.Dave Smith on the Human Action podcast laying out his views on immigration vis-a-vis libertarian theory.The HamanNature substack.Help support the Bob Murphy Show.

Analyzing the Dave Smith / Alex Nowrasteh Debate on Immigration – with Sheldon RichmanIn this episode of The Rational Egoist, Michael Liebowitz is joined by Sheldon Richman to analyze and unpack the high-profile immigration debate between libertarian comedian Dave Smith and immigration policy expert Alex Nowrasteh. Richman—executive editor at The Libertarian Institute and former senior editor at both the Cato Institute and the Institute for Humane Studies—offers his seasoned perspective on the philosophical and policy-oriented arguments made on both sides. They explore the economic, ethical, and practical dimensions of immigration policy and discuss what was missed or misunderstood in the debate.Richman is also the author of Coming to Palestine and What Social Animals Owe to Each Other, and has long been a leading voice on liberty, peace, and individual rights.Michael Leibowitz, host of The Rational Egoist podcast, is a philosopher and political activist who draws inspiration from Ayn Rand's philosophy, advocating for reason, rational self-interest, and individualism. His journey from a 25-year prison sentence to a prominent voice in the libertarian and Objectivist communities highlights the transformative impact of embracing these principles. Leibowitz actively participates in political debates and produces content aimed at promoting individual rights and freedoms. He is the co-author of “Down the Rabbit Hole: How the Culture of Correction Encourages Crime” and “View from a Cage: From Convict to Crusader for Liberty,” which explore societal issues and his personal evolution through Rand's teachings.Explore his work and journey further through his books:“Down the Rabbit Hole”: https://www.amazon.com.au/Down-Rabbit-Hole-Corrections-Encourages/dp/197448064X“View from a Cage”: https://books2read.com/u/4jN6xj join our Ayn Rand Adelaide Meetups here for some seriously social discussions on Freedom https://www.meetup.com/adelaide-ayn-rand-meetup/

Send me feedback!Some thoughts on Dave & Alex's debate. The resolution: Government restrictions on the immigration of peaceful and healthy people make sense from a libertarian standpoint, especially in present-day America.SUPPORT THE SHOWLocals for $5/monthRumble Rants: Click green dollar sign during the showRumble Subscription: Click subscribe $5/monthHOW AM I DOING?Email: libertydadpod@gmail.comSHOW NOTESReasonTV (full debate)Wait Song: Smoke RisingMusic by: CreatorMix.comVideo

Is it consistently libertarian to support government restrictions on immigration?

Join us for a compelling conversation with Alex Nowrasteh, Cato's Vice President of Economic and Social Policy Studies, and Clark Neily, Senior Vice President for Legal Studies, as they discuss the alarming rise in deportations without due process and the erosion of due process protections across the United States. They'll explore the sweeping actions of the Trump administration—what's really happening, why it matters, and how it reflects a dangerous expansion of executive power. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Dan Hugger speaks with Ryan Bourne, R. Evan Scharf Chair for the Public Understanding of Economics, and Alex Nowrasteh, VP for Economic and Social Policy Studies, both at the CATO Institute, about all things DOGE. What does efficiency mean in the context of government? What has DOGE been doing? Is its process […]

The federal government's security resources should be allocated to the most efficient means of reducing the costs of terrorism. Alex Nowrasteh details a new paper. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donald Trump takes being anti-immigration to a new extreme as president. On a human level, it's clear for many to see why his policies are abhorrent. But, on a practical level, are they also just stupid? Alex Nowrasteh, an immigration policy expert and vice president for economic and social policy studies at the Cato Institute, joins Chris and Jarv to discuss just how damaging his policies could be for the United States.  Back us on Patreon – we need your help to keep going. Get ad free episodes, extra bits and merch: https://www.patreon.com/c/americanfriction  We're now on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AmericanFrictionPod  Follow us on social media:  BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/americanfric.bsky.social  Instagram  TikTok Written and presented by Chris Jones and Jacob Jarvis Audio editor: Simon Williams. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis Executive producer: Martin Bojtos. Artwork by James Parrett. Music: Orange Factory Music. AMERICAN FRICTION is a Podmasters Production. www.podmasters.co.uk  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get the Toolbox Magazine! https://immigrationlawyerstoolbox.com/magazine Join our Marriage/Family Based Green Card course and community (includes adjustment and consular processing): https://immigrationlawyerstoolbox.com/courses   Guest: Alex Nowrasteh of CATO Institute   Audio Podcast Link: https://sites.libsyn.com/69112/370-interview-w-cato-institutes-alex-nowrasteh-round-2   Itunes Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/370-interview-w-cato-institutes-alex-nowrasteh-round-2/id1111797806?i=1000699554494   Share the video: https://youtu.be/gcvg96mSe9M   Our Website: ImmigrationLawyersToolbox.com   Not legal advice. Consult with an Attorney. Attorney Advertisement. #podcaster #Lawyer #ImmigrationLawyer #Interview #Immigration #ImmigrationAttorney #USImmigration #ImmigrationLaw #ImmigrationLawyersToolbox

Vice President of the Center for Budget Policy Priorities is Peggy Bailey, Robin Hood and Columbia Population Research Center, Alex Nowrasteh is an analyst with eh libertarian Cato Institute

Immigrants consumed 21 percent less welfare and entitlement benefits than native-born Americans on a per capita basis in 2022. Alex Nowrasteh explains why in a new paper. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Immigration experts Alex Nowrasteh and Bryan Caplan make the case for significantly more and easier immigration to the U.S.

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has been tasked with identifying regulatory and spending reforms to shrink government. The new report for the informal agency from the Cato Institute identifies trillions in spending cuts and other reforms. Cato's Alex Nowrasteh and Ryan Bourne detail the substantial spending and regulatory cuts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For freedom-enhancing policy, a second Trump term provides obvious, large downsides and risks, but there are likely policy upsides to a second Trump term. Alex Nowrasteh explains what Donald Trump might do in his now-secured second term. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.richardhanania.comLast night I had an AMA with Rob Henderson. The way I'm going to do these from now on is that the livestream is open to everyone in the moment, but only paid subscribers can listen to the whole thing. To join us for future episodes, you need to have the Substack app downloaded on your phone or tablet. Announcements are on X and Notes, and you get a notification when it starts on the app. I don't want to email everybody because I think it creates too much spam in people's inboxes. I'm planning to have a discussion with Alex Nowrasteh this Friday at 5ET, so join us for that if you can. Rob and I begin by discussing a recent video of Jordan Peterson that has been making the rounds. See my criticism here and Rob's defense. We also field questions on the upcoming election, women in politics, how and why we block on X, the few smart conservative institutions that are out there, and more.

As the 2024 presidential election approaches, the focus on policy has taken a backseat to vibes and controversy. Yet, voters need to pay attention because of the amount of power that presidents hold through executive orders. These directives, often overlooked by the public, have the potential to dramatically reshape American governance. Alex Nowrasteh from the Cato Institute emphasizes the implications of this unchecked authority and how it will affect the balance of power in our democracy.

Finish the news week strong with Boyd Matheson! Tim Shriver and Natalie Gochnour join Boyd to discuss the dignity index and how it can lead to constructive communication across political party lines. Kenneth Pollack discusses different military lessons we have learned since October 7, 2023. Learn how executive orders can erode the balance of power in society with Alex Nowrasteh and More!

The Rational Egoist: Are Immigrant Murderers Roaming U.S. Streets? An Interview with Alex Nowrasteh In this episode of The Rational Egoist, host Michael Liebowitz interviews Alex Nowrasteh, Vice President for Economic and Social Policy Studies at The Cato Institute, to tackle a pressing and controversial issue: Are immigrants convicted of murder roaming the streets of the U.S.? Together, they explore the facts and myths surrounding immigration and crime, examining data, public perception, and policy implications. Nowrasteh provides expert insights into the relationship between immigration and criminal activity, challenging common narratives and shedding light on what the evidence really shows. Tune in for an eye-opening discussion that cuts through the noise on this hot-button issue. Michael Leibowitz, host of The Rational Egoist podcast, is a philosopher and political activist who draws inspiration from Ayn Rand's philosophy, advocating for reason, rational self-interest, and individualism. His journey from a 25-year prison sentence to a prominent voice in the libertarian and Objectivist communities highlights the transformative impact of embracing these principles. Leibowitz actively participates in political debates and produces content aimed at promoting individual rights and freedoms. He is the co-author of “Down the Rabbit Hole: How the Culture of Correction Encourages Crime” and “View from a Cage: From Convict to Crusader for Liberty,” which explore societal issues and his personal evolution through Rand's teachings. Explore his work and journey further through his books:“Down the Rabbit Hole”: https://www.amazon.com.au/Down-Rabbit-Hole- Corrections-Encourages/dp/197448064X“View from a Cage”: https://books2read.com/u/4jN6xj join our Ayn Rand Adelaide Meetups here for some seriously social discussions on Freedom https://www.meetup.com/adelaide-ayn-rand-meetup/

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Albany Law School Professor Sarah Rogerson, Partner with the Albany law firm of Whiteman Osterman & Hanna, Cianna Freeman-Tolbert, Siena College Professor of Comparative Politics Vera Eccarius-Kelly, Dean of the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity at the University at Albany Robert Griffin, and Alex Nowrasteh is the vice president for economic and social policy studies at the CATO Institute.

In this episode, Doug Stuart talks with Alex Nowrasteh of the Cato Institute, about both Nationalism and immigration. Nowrasteh recently debated The National Review's Rich Lowry on the topic of Nationalism, with Nowrasteh taking the opposing view. This conversation lends well to arguments against so-called "Christian" nationalism as well. Though Nowrasteh is not himself religious, he makes compelling points about the destructive nature of nationalism to religious belief. Since religious belief is generally good for society, the last thing we should want to do is destroy it through state-sanctioned compulsion. Immigration turns out to be a issue related to nationalism, given the motivations for stricter immigration rules stem from nationalistic tendencies.(Re-Mastered for Re-Issue.)Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com ★ Support this podcast ★

Texas collects data on the immigration status of those accused of crimes in the state. What it tells us about the crime rates of immigrants versus native-born Americans is valuable. Alex Nowrasteh explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Politicians on the right often bring up crime when discussing immigration but research shows that immigrants are less likely to commit crimes than people born in the U.S. Guests include Marty Schladen, Reporter, Ohio Capital Journal; Austin Kocher, Geographer, Syracuse University; and Alex Nowrasteh, Vice President of Economic and Social Policy Studies, Cato Institute.

Politicians on the right often bring up crime when discussing immigration but research shows that immigrants are less likely to commit crimes than people born in the U.S. Guests include Marty Schladen, Reporter, Ohio Capital Journal; Austin Kocher, Geographer, Syracuse University; and Alex Nowrasteh, Vice President of Economic and Social Policy Studies, Cato Institute.

Rockefeller International chairman Ruchir Sharma explains why he believes capitalism is broken and how it can be fixed. He was interviewed by the Cato Institute's Alex Nowrasteh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rockefeller International chairman Ruchir Sharma explains why he believes capitalism is broken and how it can be fixed. He was interviewed by the Cato Institute's Alex Nowrasteh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We sat down with Alex Nowrasteh, an American analyst of immigration policy currently working at the Cato Institute to get to the truth around many of the questions Americans have about immigration.

Actress Michelle Twarowska and Clint Borgen, President of The Borgen Project discuss the latest global issues. In today's episode, Alex Nowrasteh, Vice President of Economic and Social Policy Studies at the CATO Institute discusses the top myths about immigration.Read the Full Immigrations Myths Report--The Borgen Project is an international organization that works at the political level to improve living conditions for people impacted by war, famine and poverty.

Alex speaks with Alex Nowrasteh about nationalism as more of an innate tendency towards ethnic tribalism than anything resembling patriotism, and how this tendency may never disappear, but is worth resisting nonetheless.  Episode Notes: Alex's page at the Cato Insitute: https://www.cato.org/people/alex-nowrasteh  Alex on X:  https://twitter.com/alexnowrasteh?lang=en  Alex's book "Wretched Refuse?: The Political Economy of Immigration and Institutions":  https://a.co/d/2JePWpU 

Stanford University history professor Jennifer Burns discussed the life and career of economist Milton Friedman. She was interviewed by CATO Institute vice president for economic and social policy studies Alex Nowrasteh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stanford University history professor Jennifer Burns discussed the life and career of economist Milton Friedman. She was interviewed by CATO Institute vice president for economic and social policy studies Alex Nowrasteh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From reining in debt and spending to freeing up American healthcare, incoming House Speaker Republican Mike Johnson has an opportunity to bring seriousness to critical pending policy issues. Cato's Alex Nowrasteh comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The US-Mexico border has seen a surge of illegal crossings and apprehensions since the end of COVID-era restrictions. Alex Nowrasteh joins the podcast to talk about the situation at the US's southern border, why the perception of chaos matters more than the actual number of immigrants, and how we can build a less chaotic immigration system while still remaining open to immigration.  Recommended reading: Immigration game - can you make it legally? - https://www.thegreencardgame.com/ Podcast on Alex's book 'Wretched Refuse' - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/immigrants-and-institutions-ft-alex-nowrasteh/id1390384827?i=1000515963839 Follow us at: https://twitter.com/CNLiberalism https://cnliberalism.org/   Join a local chapter at https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member/  

Kyle sits down with Alex Nowrasteh, Vice President for Economic and Social Policy Studies at Cato Institute. They engage in a comprehensive discussion on the present state of immigration in America, encompassing policy, economic ramifications, and envisioning the future landscape of immigration. You can watch the entire video episode on YouTube by using this link.If you're interested in talking with one of our Business Relationship Developers about solving your business labor needs, click the link and fill out your contact information. We will get back to you shortly!Sign up for our free webinars using the links below:H2A: https://share.hsforms.com/1eHfHv447S_iuMUANi5jT4wbupb3H2B: https://share.hsforms.com/1KLC0MF6oQWu4hohiILWhoQbupb3TN: https://share.hsforms.com/1WYtbRWFQSK-GN8YJVcjIKgbupb3Send an email to media@farmerlawpc.com if you'd like to be featured in an episode, if you have a question Kyle can answer, or if you'd like to purchase an advertisement on the podcast.Follow Kyle Farmer on LinkedIn, here.Subscribe to our monthly Immigration Insider Newsletter, here.**The information provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available are for general informational purposes only. Listeners of this podcast should contact their attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular legal matter.  No reader, user, or browser of this site should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this site without first seeking legal advice from counsel in the relevant jurisdiction.  Only your individual attorney can provide assurances that the information contained herein – and your interpretation of it – is applicable or appropriate to your particular situation.  Use of, and access to, this podcast or any of the links or resources contained within the description do not create an attorney-client relationship between the listener and Kyle Farmer. **

Why does the Office of Management and Budget want to expand racial categories in the United States? Alex Nowrasteh discusses his new paper that explains why such an expansion is a bad idea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Green Card Game shows just how time consuming, expensive, and complicated it can be to achieve legal status in the United States. Cato's David Bier and Alex Nowrasteh created the game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Cato Institute's Alex Nowrasteh and attorney Francis Menton debate immigration policy.

At the Cato Institute Benefactor Summit held in May, Vanessa Brown Calder spoke with Alex Nowrasteh on how libertarians ought to approach issues of broad importance to families. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thank you for watching this week's episode of the "Let People Prosper" podcast. Today, I'm honored to be joined by Alex Nowrasteh, Director of Immigration Studies at Cato Institute's Center for Global Liberty and Prosperity. We discuss: 1) Immigration myths, including "immigrants steal jobs," and why that isn't true; 2) What data reveal about where today's immigrants are coming from, how their life improves upon moving to America, and how America is improved by immigrants, and 3) Need for immigration reform, why one day we'll tear down the Texas border wall, and more. If you enjoyed the show, please consider liking this video, subscribing to the channel, and sharing this on social media. For show notes, thoughtful insights, media interviews, speeches, blog posts, research, and more, check out my website (https://www.vanceginn.com/) and please subscribe to my newsletter on Substack (https://vanceginn.substack.com). Thank you for watching this week's episode of the "Let People Prosper" podcast.

On this week's episode, I was able to sit down with Mark Krikorian to discuss the illegal immigration crisis facing America today.  Mark Krikorian is a nationally recognized immigration expert and the Executive Director of the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS) since 1995. The CIS is an independent, non-partisan research organization based in Washington, D.C., focusing on examining and critiquing the impact of immigration on the United States. Krikorian frequently testifies before Congress and contributes to various media outlets, including The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and The New York Times. Krikorian is also a contributor at National Review Online, and has made appearances on various major cable and broadcast news networks. He's the author of books like "The New Case against Immigration, Both Legal and Illegal" and "How Obama is Transforming America through Immigration." His most recent work is "Open Immigration: Yea & Nay," co-authored with Alex Nowrasteh of the Cato Institute. Follow him on Twitter at @MarkSKrikorian. Topics and timestamps What caused the current migrant crisis? (1:44) Are morals or politics behind the "open borders" crowd? (12:20) How does illegal immigration impact Americans? (17:43) How are illegal immigrants getting employed? (22:55) What steps can America take to reduce illegal immigration? (30:18) Does America have an identity problem (45:18) Will immigration be a big issue in the 2024 election? (52:32) Enjoy the podcast? Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes. It really helps the show reach new listeners.  Want to get in contact with the show? Email us at cruelphilosophr@gmail.com Follow the host Cruel's twitter: https://twitter.com/CruelPhilosophr  Cruel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cruelphilosophr/ 

How does immigration affect the public treasury? In most scenarios, that effect is positive. Alex Nowrasteh is coauthor of the new paper, "The Fiscal Impact of Immigration in the United States." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Doug Stuart talks with Alex Nowrasteh of the Cato Institute about both Nationalism and immigration. Nowrasteh recently debated The National Review's, Rich Lowry on the topic of Nationalism, with Nowrasteh taking the opposing view. This conversation lends well to arguments against so-called "Christian" nationalism as well. Though Nowrasteh is not himself religious, he makes compelling points about the destructive nature of nationalism to religious belief. Since religious belief is generally good for society, the last thing we should want to do is destroy it through state-sanctioned compulsion. Immigration turns out to be a issue related to nationalism, given the motivations for stricter immigration rules stem from nationalistic tendencies.   Main Points of Discussion: 00:00    Introduction 01:20    How did Alex come to take on nationalism? 03:09    Nationalism has historically played out poorly - like the right-wing version of Socialism. 04:33    What is nationalism? A collectivist ideology based on tribe, ethnicity - America is not a nation 08:58     Nationalism is horseshoe theory in action 11:30    Can't our nationalism be based on libertarian principles and a culture founded on free society 14:30    Patriotism is not the same as nationalism. 15:35    What are Nationalism advocates accomplishing with their advocacy of nationalism? The right has no ideology. 19:30    What's wrong with Americans identifying as a group, being that we're not a proper nation? 23:49    The problem with certain natural instincts is the problem of state involvement. 24:47    The best way to ruin a religion, like Christianity, is to make it state-sanctioned. 26:17    Is Nationalism a bulwark against globalism? 29:25    Hopes for electing Trump against global agenda 30:44    Is there a growing threat from immigration? Perceptions of chaos 34:40    Why don't conservatives seem to understand the state is part of the problem with immigration? 41:52    Is the United States "full" and cannot take more immigrants? 44:40    Closing comments   Additional Resources: - https://www.cato.org/people/alex-nowrasteh - https://twitter.com/AlexNowrasteh - https://reason.com/video/2022/12/16/american-nationalism-rich-lowry-vs-alex-nowrasteh/ - https://www.amazon.com/Wretched-Refuse-Political-Immigration-Institutions/dp/1108702457/ Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com 

Why do immigrants consistently consume less in welfare benefits than native-born Americans? Alex Nowrasteh explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The debate about immigration brings out some of the deepest anxieties and biggest disagreements in America. And right now, all of it feels like it's coming to a head. In 2022, there were over 2.76 million illegal migrant crossings at the Southwest border. That's roughly the population of Chicago, America's third largest city. To address this unprecedented surge, President Biden recently announced tougher restrictions and made a show of visiting the border himself.  But unlike a decade or two ago, when the immigration debate was mostly about economics, today it's an issue that's subsumed by the culture wars and our polarized discourse. Republican governors bus migrants to sanctuary cities and they're called “xenophobic” and “cruel” by the left. But what happens when a Democratic governor does much the same thing, bussing migrants from Colorado to New York City and Chicago? Is it still a heartless political stunt? Or is all of this just an inevitable consequence of our broken immigration system?  So today: a debate moderated by guest host Kmele Foster between Alex Nowrasteh and Jessica Vaughan. Are current levels of immigration helping or hurting America? How do we balance humanitarian concerns with America's economic and security needs? Should we be trying to enforce more or less restrictions at the border? And what exactly should we do to fix our immigration policies? Alex is the director of Economic and Social Policy Studies at the Cato Institute, a libertarian think tank. Jessica is the director of Policy Studies for the Center for Immigration Studies, a think tank that describes themselves as “pro-immigrant but low immigration.” While Alex and Jessica couldn't be more opposite in their approach – Alex favors free immigration, while Jessica argues for restrictionist policies – today on Honestly we look for common ground, debate the facts, and search for solutions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nationalism effectively outsources your ideological commitments to whatever the state wants. That's not a good thing. Alex Nowrasteh explains why. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

National Review's Rich Lowry debates the Cato Institute's Alex Nowrasteh.

If you want to weaken an adversary who is escalating a war on a neighbor while scrambling global energy markets, you could do a lot worse than welcoming people who are trying to escape the regime. Alex Nowrasteh explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With millions of available and unfilled jobs, Alex Nowrasteh says job openings in the U.S. does more to explain migrant border crossings than almost any of the smaller details of immigration enforcement. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.