Ep. 126 - America's Migrant Dilemma (w/ Mark Krikorian)

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 [email protected] Follow the host Cruel's twitter: https://twitter.com/CruelPhilosophr  Cruel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cruelphilosophr/