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In these divided times, a number of important challenges are facing our nation. One of the largest is immigration reform. Histrionics have ruled the day and started a firestorm of debate on the issue.... more
FAQs about The Rational Middle:How many episodes does The Rational Middle have?The podcast currently has 179 episodes available.
July 21, 2021Immigration and Law Enforcement with Chief Andy HarveyChief Andy Harvey, newly-elected police chief for Pharr, TX, sits down with host Gregory Kallenberg for a frank discussion of his experience working in embattled immigrant communities and the importance of community policing....more26minPlay
July 14, 2021A Story of Deportation with Mauricio ZuñigaJoin host Melissa Brannan as she sits down with Mauricio Zuñiga to listen to his incredible story — a story of deportation, resilience, and a family-run coffee company....more34minPlay
July 07, 2021Announcing the Second Rational Middle Immigration Solutions SummitRational Middle hosts Chris Lyon, Gregory Kallenberg, and Loren Steffy unveil a "fun" new summit, and consider the implications of VP Harris's much-discussed border visits....more28minPlay
June 30, 2021The Long History of U.S. Involvement in Central America with Aviva Chomsky (Part Two)Picking up where we left off last week, Aviva Chomsky leads us through the legacy of 20th-Century revolutionary movements in Central America and what it means for immigration policy today....more29minPlay
June 23, 2021The Long History of U.S. Involvement in Central America with Aviva Chomsky (Part One)Activist and historian Aviva Chomsky takes us on a deep dive into the many factors that make foreign-aid-as-immigration-policy a contentious issue. Join host Chris Lyon as he and Chomsky discuss the 19th-century economic, social, and political mechanisms of U.S. interference in Central American countries in this week's episode....more28minPlay
June 16, 2021Immigration Law in Canada and the U.S. with Catherine GlazerCatherine Glazer, immigration attorney with experience practicing in Canada as well as the U.S., sits down with host Melissa Brannan. to discuss the unique challenges and opportunities for immigration reform in both countries....more26minPlay
June 09, 2021Immigration Law in the Shadow of Trump with Jennifer MinearJennifer Minear, outgoing president of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, gives host Melissa Brannan the lowdown on the strategies, challenges, and hopes facing immigration lawyers as a result of the Trump administration....more28minPlay
June 02, 2021Bipartisanship in Immigration Reform with Holly KuzmichHolly Kuzmich, Executive Director of the George W. Bush Center, speaks with host Chris Lyon about the Center's bipartisan approach to immigration advocacy, including their open letter to Congress stressing the need for holistic immigration reform....more31minPlay
May 26, 2021Immigration and the Fears of American Working Class with Ruth MilkmanSociologist Ruth Milkman, editor most recently of Immigration Matters: Movements, Visions, and Strategies for a Progressive Future (with Deepak Bhargava and Penny Lewis), joins host Chris Lyon in thinking through the reasons behind the common depiction of immigrant labor as the robbing of American jobs....more30minPlay
May 19, 2021An Immigrant's Perspective on Coming to America with Xiao WangXiao Wang is an immigrant and Co-Founder and CEO of Boundless Immigration, a team made up of immigrants and experts who assist those who are seeking green cards and citizenship in finding resources and information to make their journey less daunting....more27minPlay
FAQs about The Rational Middle:How many episodes does The Rational Middle have?The podcast currently has 179 episodes available.