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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.
September 28, 2022Stephen Yale-Loehr and The Stories of ImmigrantsStephen Yale-Loehr, Professor of Immigration Law at Cornell Law School, joins host Chris Lyon this week. They discuss Yale’Loehr’s work in immigration law and research on refugees in America. ...more35minPlay
September 21, 2022Rational Middle Roundup: Midterms and MoreThe Rational Middle host team gets together to round out the summer, discuss the upcoming midterm elections, how both sides are (or are not) using immigration to push political agendas, and future podcast episodes....more29minPlay
September 14, 2022Leah Boustan and Ran Abramitzky and the Economic Impact of ImmigrantsLeah Boustan and Ran Abramitzky join host Loren Steffy to discuss their new book, "Streets of Gold: America's Untold Story of Immigrant Success." The writers discuss the success and economic impacts of immigrants in the United States. ...more38minPlay
September 07, 2022Ian Kysel and the International Migrants' Bill of RightsIan Kysel is the Assistant Clinical Professor of Law at Cornell Law School where he has helped shape the Iternational Migrants’ Bill of Rights (IMBR)Initiative. Host Melissa Brannan and Mr. Kysel explore the purpose and need for the IMBR in today's world of migration....more24minPlay
August 30, 2022Betsy Cohen and St. Louis' Journey to Becoming a Destination for ImmigrationBetsy Cohen, Executive Director of the St. Louis Mosaic Project and author of "Welcome To the U.S.A. - You're Hired!" speaks with host Chris Lyon about the Gateway City's goal of becoming the fastest growing city in America for foreign born people....more31minPlay
August 24, 2022Shoba Wadhia and the Battle Against Biden's Restriction on DeportationsShoba Wadhia, Director of the Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic, Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and Law Professor sits down with host Loren Steffy for a conversation about a Texas Federal Court's pushback against restrictions on deportation implemented by the Biden Administration....more24minPlay
August 17, 2022Joara Jimenez and the Support of Dreamers in Higher EducationJoara Jimenez, coordinator of the Dream Center at California State University Chico, talks with host Melissa Brannan about the struggle that Dreamer students experience and what Cal State Chico is doing to provide them with resources....more18minPlay
August 10, 2022Denise Gilman and the Politicization of the Southern BorderDenise Gilman, Director of the Immigration Clinic at the University of Texas at Austin School of Law shares an update on the U.S.-Mexico Border, Operation Lone Star, and the politicization of the border....more25minPlay
August 03, 2022Stefan Falke and the Artists at the U.S.-Mexico BorderGerman photographer Stefan Falke was born in Germany, but has been living in New York for 20 years. His long-running project, "La Frontera", documents artists working along the U.S.-Mexico border....more27minPlay
July 27, 2022Exploring Long-Time Houston News Anchor Linda Lorelle's Journey into Immigration AdvocacyLinda Lorelle, 17-year news veteran of Houston's NBC affiliate KPRC, has started her own company, Lorelle Media, and begun an effort to share the opportunities that immigrants offer our country....more29minPlay
FAQs about The Rational Middle:How many episodes does The Rational Middle have?The podcast currently has 179 episodes available.