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Wicked Problem: The Road Ahead for Immigration Policy
Aspen Ideas to Go
English - August 17, 2023 03:49 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MB - ★★★★ - 217 ratingsPhilosophy Society & Culture News Politics technology culture global affairs america diplomacy politics security aspen ideas festival psychology race Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Almost everyone agrees that immigration policy in the United States is lacking, but despite decades of debate, Congress has not been able to pass comprehensive reform on the issue. For some, the primary issues are border security and economic concerns, and for others, labor needs and a commitment to humanitarianism take precedence. Why is it so hard to find common ground, and what are some visions for a different immigration future? NBC correspondent Tom Llamas moderates a panel of experts at the Aspen Ideas Festival who identify the key immigration pressure points and share thoughts on moving forward. Former Arizona Governor Doug Ducey joins Krish O’Mara Vignarajah, the head of Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service, U.S. representative Tony Gonzales from Texas and Mary Kay Henry, the international president of the Service Employees International Union.