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November 15, 2018 Tom Jawetz | Midterm Elections, Migration Caravan and Birthright Citizenship
Today's guest is Tom Jawetz, Vice President of Immigration Policy at the Center for American Progress. He is joined by Erickson Immigration group’s Managing Attorney Justin Parsons and Senior Attorney Meena Rafie. Together the group breaks down the Midterm elections and how it may shape a more sensible approach to immigration policy. Additionally, Tom gives us an in-depth look into the current situation with the Caravan migration and provides the underlining philosophy behind the actions of the White House. And lastly, Birthright citizenship…Prepare not to be surprised.

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Executive Producer: Ian Gaines
33 min
November 08, 2018 Dual Citizenship
Attorney John Sherry explains the process of receiving dual citizenship, he sheds light on this often overlooked possibility. The possibility to tie identity not only to one's blood but to the very land.
17 min
November 07, 2018 Episode 21: Believing the Little Lies
On this episode, we're back on our bullshit to talk about worldbuilding with mythology. Our tentpoles this week are Alexandra Rowland's A Conspiracy of Truths, Barry Hughart's Bridge of Birds, and KJ Parker's "Let Maps to Others".

What We’re Into This Week
In the Vanisher’s Palace by Aliette de BodardKakashi/Iruka fic by, particularly, Maldoror and thehoydenTeetering on the brink of Venom fanfic

Other Stuff We Mentioned
Terry PratchettPliny’s lettersGraffiti in PompeiiMemesIncomplete by astolatThe Thief series by Megan Whalen TurnerAlana by Tamora PierceDiscworld by Terry PratchettBuffyCharmedDoctor WhoDragon Ball ZSupernaturalBlack Sails Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik“Icebreaker” by Cesare“Motion Parallax” by Laughsalot3412CommunityThe My Life as a Background Slytherin comics by Emily McGovern
For Next Time:
"The First Stop is Always the Last" by John Wiswell

Transcription:
The transcript of this episode is available here. Thanks to our wonderful and brilliant scribes: Sara, Millie, Neharika, and Magali!
1 hr 4 min
October 25, 2018 Laura D. Francis | Conversations with the Director of USCIS, Next Year Predictions, and the Future of H-1B Lottery
Bloomberg Law Journalist Laura D. Francis joins along with EIG Attorney Hiba Anver. The two discuss immigration initiatives the White House is considering to enact early next year, in order to preserve more American Jobs. Exactly How would this impact the families of H-1b candidates and the company’s that employee them? In addition, we consider the potential future of the H1-b lottery, and Laura’s main takeaways from her conversation with the Director of USCIS, Frank Cissna.

Executive Producer: Ian Gaines
20 min
October 24, 2018 Episode 20: Extravaganza
It's time for another Extravaganza episode! This week we're taking a fantastic selection of listener questions and trying to pressure Freya into making some Weird Sounds!

What We’re Into This Week
The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley JacksonBand Sinister by K.J. CharlesHomestuckTorn by Rowenna MillerWynonna Earp
Other Stuff We Mentioned
“The Lottery” by Shirley JacksonWe Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley JacksonGeorgette HeyerLes MiserablesThe Chinese drama GuardianA Conspiracy of Truths by Alexandra RowlandThe Watchmaker of Filigree Street by Natasha PulleyYellowcake (esp. “Ferryman”) by Margo Lanagan“Murder Mysteries” by Neil Gaiman“Extracurricular Activities” by Yoon Ha Lee“Seasons of Glass and Iron” by Amal El-Mohtar“Unprimary Sources” by coveredinfeelsThe Starlit Wood, edited by Dominik Parisien & Navah WolfeSpinning Silver by Naomi NovikConservation of Shadows by Yoon Ha LeeA. Merc RustadJohn Wiswell“Salamander Six-Guns” by Martin CahillIn The End by Alexandra Rowland“The Manor House” by Fahye“A Cradle of Vines” by Jennifer MaceThe Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. LewisThe Redwall series by Brian Jaques Lord of the Rings fanfictionThe Very Secret Diaries by Cassandra ClareShaman King
Transcript:The transcript of this episode is available here. Our wonderful scribes (Magali, Neharika, Sara, and Millie) did a fantastic job!
1 hr 9 min
October 18, 2018 Hispanic Heritage Month: Voices of the Culture
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage month, we bring to you a special edition. In a discussion with Erickson Immigration's very own we chat about their personal experiences growing up in a Hispanic household, the values instilled, and the importance of preserving language and identity. And of course, the common misconceptions that Americans often get wrong about the culture, from those of the culture.

Executive Producer: Ian Gaines
28 min
October 11, 2018 NAFTA to USMCA: Key Changes and Impact on TN Visa's
Erickson Immigration Group Attorney’s Andy Finkle and Christine Annand join to discuss NAFTA’s trade agreement replacement, USMCA. What are the key changes in this new agreement between U.S, Mexico, and Canada? Are there any provisions that may impact work authorization for those on TN Visa’s? Was there an opportunity to do more?
12 min
October 10, 2018 Episode 19: You and Me and Our Boyfriend Makes Three
On this episode of Be the Serpent, we're discussing OT3s (One True Threesomes). After all, it's twentygayteen, people! Give us more polyamory in canon media! Our tentpoles this week are “The Rundown Job” (Leverage season 5, episode 9); “Always Starts the Same, with a Boy and a Girl”, by lightgetsin (White Collar fanfic); and “Didn’t Know How Lost I Was”, by Annakovsky (Star Wars fanfic).
What We’re Into this Week
Mother of Invention edited by Tansy Rayner Roberts and Rivqa RafaelThe Beast’s Heart by Leife ShallcrossCity of Lies by Sam HawkeBannerless by Carrie VaughnAda Harper’s A Treason of Truths1688: A Global History by John E. Wills Jr.The Adventure ZoneThe Chinese drama Guardian
Other Stuff We Mentioned
A Conspiracy of Truths by Alexandra RowlandSpiders GeorgLeverageThe Raven Cycle by Maggie StiefvaterWhite CollarStar Wars: The Force AwakensStar Wars: The Last Jedi Mirror Empire by Kameron HurleyUrsula Le Guin’s story “A Fisherman of the Inland Sea”SedoretuBlack Sails
For Next Time
Nothing! Next the Episode 20 Extravaganza! Catch up on your TBR pile and preorder A Conspiracy of Truths!
Transcript:
The transcript of this episode can be found here, lovingly crafted by Sara, Neharika, and Millie.
1 hr 2 min
October 09, 2018 Announcement: New Episodes Now Every Thursday
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1 min
October 02, 2018 Dave Bier | Using Government Benefits May Threaten Eligibility For Green Card
Special Guest David Bier. David serves as an Immigration policy expert at The Cato Institute with a focus on visa reform, border security, and interior enforcement. In a recent announcement, the White House has proposed key changes to the Public Charge Policy that is designed to reduce the number of immigrants eligible for green cards. In essence, immigrants may be denied citizenship based upon the amount of government assistance they receive. Hiba and David breakdown this controversial proposal and discuss the new ways in how immigrants may be evaluated when applying for citizenship.Executive Producer: Ian Gaines
23 min

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