Prior to the 2024 Presidential Election, Merrill and Arun sat down to have a conversation on an issue likely to be a key priority for the next administration: the immigration crisis.

There are few issues that better reflect the brokenness of our public discourse than immigration. Despite the evolving demands of our economy, various crises along the border, and tens of millions continuing to exist in a perpetual state of legal limbo — Congress hasn’t passed major immigration reform since 1995.

In this episode, Merrill and Arun frame the discussion across three key areas:

• ​The migrant crisis and its impact on the asylum system
• ​The path forward for undocumented immigrants currently living in the country
• ​Reforms to the legal immigration system to ensure it remains competitive in the 21st century

They also take a look at the unsuccessful legislative efforts of 2007 and 2013, reflect on what could have been, and consider what might still be.

Spoiler Alert: they get to a consensus.

Listen to find out how…