Best Immigration Podcasts (2025)

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#165 - Is Canada soft on crime? with Kyla Lee 50:44

20h ago50:44

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Kyla Lee is a criminal defense attorney in Vancouver. We discuss Canada's bail and sentencing laws. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Prince Comes to Haiti 52:14

1d ago52:14

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Paul Kersey is joined by the incomparable Sam Dickson to discuss the Haitian government contracting with Blackwater founder Erik Prince to provide a mercenary force to restore order in Port-au-Prince. They also cover the New York Times' dismay that President Trump believes civil rights laws apply to white men. Thumbnail credit: © Imago via ZUMA Pre…

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Changing Climate, Changing Migration: Can AI Predict Climate Migration? 25:38

2d ago25:38

25:38

Does AI have a role to play in mapping and predicting climate migration trends? In this episode of the podcast, we explore the issue with John Aoga, a postdoctoral researcher at UCLouvain in Belgium. He led a study using machine learning algorithms to trace how climate shocks affected migration intentions in several countries in West Africa. We dis…

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#164 - Inadmissibility for Human Rights Violations 1:04:22

4d ago1:04:22

1:04:22

When permanent residents and foreign nationals can be found inadmissible for violating human or international rights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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'Turn the Lights Down and Just Put This On' 53:07

9d ago53:07

53:07

Paul Kersey and guest co-host Sam Dickson discuss the incredible moment when President Trump showed South Africa’s president a video confirming calls for the murder of Afrikaners. They also cover the DOJ’s investigation into anti-white hiring practices in Chicago and a new report bemoaning gentrification in Atlanta. Thumbnail credit: © Jim Loscalzo…

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Ep. 195: How to Make Immigration Popular Through Demonstrably Beneficial Policies (re-release) 47:14

11d ago47:14

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This week, we’re re-releasing an episode from May 2024 featuring an interview with Alexander Kustov on his forthcoming book, In Our Interest: How to Make Immigration Popular. The book was recently published on April 29, 2025, making now an opportune time to revisit the conversation. In the episode, Senior Advisor Theresa Cardinal Brown and Associat…

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So Many Stars, So Many Ways to Be Free 48:43

11d ago48:43

48:43

Don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter Hyphenly; it's our no-fluff love letter with hot takes, heartfelt stories, and all the feels of living in between cultures. Come for the nuance, stay for the vibes! Link below ⁠https://immigrantlys-newsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribe What does it mean to belong when your identity defies borders, binaries, an…

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Teaching Central America 33:50

11d ago33:50

33:50

Jonathan Peraza Campos joins the podcast to discuss Teaching for Change's Teaching Central America program. Yvette and Jonathan discuss the linkages between Latinx communities in the U.S. South and the Global South, the importance of integrating Central American history into K-12 education, and why ethnic studies of and in the U.S. South matters. T…

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#379 Interview w/ Genie Doi, Esq. [Round 2] 25:51

16d ago25:51

25:51

Get the Toolbox Magazine! https://immigrationlawyerstoolbox.com/magazine Join our Marriage/Family Based Green Card course and community (includes adjustment and consular processing): https://immigrationlawyerstoolbox.com/courses Guest: Genie Doi, Esq. Audio Podcast Link: https://sites.libsyn.com/69112/379-interview-w-genie-doi-esq-round-2 Itunes Li…

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A New Breed of Refugee 54:18

18d ago54:18

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Jared Taylor and Paul Kersey marvel at Trump’s decision to let in only South Africans as refugees. Taylor and Kersey also discuss Duke U., Ibram Kendi, the new master race, and another expiring rapper.

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#163 - Mini Flash Update on Work Permit Issues 40:51

18d ago40:51

40:51

Deanna and Steve discuss an internal IRCC document listing numerous challenges that employers are having with IRCC, including processing delays, security screening, the BC PNP, high points in Express Entry, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Two Passports and A Punchline 54:02

18d ago54:02

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Don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter Hyphenly; it's our no-fluff love letter with hot takes, heartfelt stories, and all the feels of living in between cultures. Come for the nuance, stay for the vibes! Link below https://immigrantlys-newsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribe This week on Immigrantly, Saadia KhanI sits down with the brilliant and hila…

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Immigration Service Provider Mitratech (INS Zoom), Latchi Delchev 15:45

20d ago15:45

15:45

Get the Toolbox Magazine! https://immigrationlawyerstoolbox.com/magazine Join our Marriage/Family Based Green Card course and community (includes adjustment and consular processing): https://immigrationlawyerstoolbox.com/courses Guest: Latchi Delchev, Strategic Director of Mitratech (INS Zoom) Audio Podcast Link: https://sites.libsyn.com/69112/immi…

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The Poetic Practices of Exiled Nicaraguans in Costa Rica 1:05:09

23d ago1:05:09

1:05:09

Thelma Dietrich Rivera joins the podcast to discuss her recent article discussing the poetic practices of exiled Nicaraguans in Costa Rica. Thelma and Yvette discussed the history of the FSLN and the authoritarian turn of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo, how the women Thelma writes about are examples of "existing otherwise," and the events of 201…

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#378 Federal Court Update w/ Kevin A. Gregg [April 2025] 40:35

23d ago40:35

40:35

Get the Toolbox Magazine! https://immigrationlawyerstoolbox.com/magazine Join our Marriage/Family Based Green Card course and community (includes adjustment and consular processing): https://immigrationlawyerstoolbox.com/courses Guest: Kevin A. Gregg, Esq. Audio Podcast Link: https://sites.libsyn.com/69112/378-federal-court-update-w-kevin-a-gregg-a…

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Judge Jamal Interprets the Constitution 58:55

23d ago58:55

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Jared Taylor and Paul Kersey wonder at our brave new world that has such people in it. They also discuss Matt Taibbi, Finnish wokies, transport equity, and the crisis in the sommelier trade. [We apologize for the poor sound quality. We'll fix it for future episodes.]

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Supporting Migrants Returning to Fragile Contexts: Lessons from Iraq and Somalia 56:49

24d ago56:49

56:49

As the focus on returning failed asylum seekers and other migrants to their countries of origin remains high, there is a commensurate need to consider reintegration support that assists returnees in rebuilding their lives. Reintegration programs help returnees establish the social, economic, and psychosocial foundations needed to regain stability a…

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Ep 194: What Would a New Birthright Citizenship Rule Mean for U.S. Parents? 1:04:58

24d ago1:04:58

1:04:58

In this week’s episode of This Week in Immigration, BPC Senior Advisor Theresa Cardinal Brown discusses the implications of a recent executive order that has sought to limit birthright citizenship in the United States. Immigration attorney and MacArthur Fellow Margaret Stock explains what current law says about who qualifies for U.S. citizenship, d…

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Autopsies, Fame, and Scandal: Inside the Life of Thomas Noguchi 50:03

25d ago50:03

50:03

What happens when a Japanese immigrant becomes Hollywood’s most powerful and controversial coroner? In this gripping conversation, Saadia sits down with historian and author Anne Soon Choi to unpack the life of Dr. Thomas Noguchi, LA’s former Chief Medical Examiner and the man behind some of the most infamous autopsies in American history—Marilyn M…

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#162 - Canada's Aging Population, Demographics and Immigration, with Daniel Hiebert 58:08

26d ago58:08

58:08

Daniel Hiebert is an Emeritus Professor of Geography at the University of British Columbia. We discuss his recent paper for the CD Howe Institute titled "Balancing Canada’s Population Growth and Ageing Through Immigration Policy." Those who support high immigration levels often say that Canada's ageing demographics makes immigration a necessity. Th…

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Immigration Service Provider CaseBlink.com Founder, Khalil Zlaoui 30:38

27d ago30:38

30:38

Get the Toolbox Magazine! https://immigrationlawyerstoolbox.com/magazine Join our Marriage/Family Based Green Card course and community (includes adjustment and consular processing): https://immigrationlawyerstoolbox.com/courses Guest: Khalil Zlaoui (Founder of CaseBlink.com) Audio Podcast Link: https://sites.libsyn.com/69112/immigration-service-pr…

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Germany’s Leading Party Is 'Unconstitutional' 59:42

29d ago59:42

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Jared Taylor and Paul Kersey heap scorn on Germany’s idea of “democracy.” They also discuss Cardinal Sarah, Harmeet Dhillon, and the Congressional Medal of Honor. Thumbnail credit: © Imago via ZUMA Press

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Immigration Actions in First 100 Days of Trump Second Term 1:10:57

1M ago1:10:57

1:10:57

During his campaign, Donald Trump pledged swift and sweeping actions on immigration enforcement and policymaking more broadly. From his first day back in office, President Trump and his team began delivering on their promised “shock and awe,” with policies ranging from a halt to refugee resettlement and dramatically widened immigration enforcement …

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#161 - Mark Carney Wins = 100,000,000 Canadians?, with Mark Holthe 45:51

1M ago45:51

45:51

Mark Holthe is an immigration lawyer in Lethbridge and the President of the Canadian Immigration Institute. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Sesiones de Sanación 51:50

1M ago51:50

51:50

Dr. Tanya Erazo, award-winning psychologist and adjunct professor, joins the podcast to discuss how indigenous healing modalities helped ease her anxiety around an upcoming open-heart surgery procedure. She shares her experience with a sesión de sanación led by Nahuat Pipil elders and how it brought her peace when Western medical advice couldn't, w…

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Redefining Home: The Journey Back to Mexico (August 2024) 42:26

1M ago42:26

42:26

Subscribe to Hyphenly, our latest newsletter, for a chance to win a gift card ⁠: https://immigrantlys-newsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribe⁠ While host Saadia Khan recovers from laryngitis, Immigrantly brings back a standout episode from August 2024 featuring journalists Antonia Cerejido and Lorena Ríos. Originally recorded in the lead-up to the 2024 el…

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#160 - Landlord Tenant Law, with Benjamin Meadow 1:00:05

1M ago1:00:05

1:00:05

Benjamin Meadow is a lawyer in Vancouver, British Columbia. We discuss whether landlords can charge temporary residents more for rent or security deposits, when a foreign worker's lease is tied to their employment, landlords discovering illegal subletting, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Who Will Be the Next Pope? 1:00:47

1M ago1:00:47

1:00:47

Jared Taylor and Paul Kersey wonder if the next pope will want to keep Europe Christian. They also discuss disparate impact, Howard University, and the AfD. Thumbnail credit: © Alessia Giuliani/IPA via ZUMA Press

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#159 - Carney vs. Poilievre on Immigration, with Chantal Desloge 58:04

1M ago58:04

58:04

We breakdown the immigration promises of the 2025 Canadian federal election. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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UNLOCKED LIT REVIEW What integrationism and colorblindness really mean 59:33

1M ago59:33

59:33

On this *UNLOCKED* #litreview, Yvette and Tiera Rainey of the Tucson Second Chance Bail Fund discuss the book Critical Race Consciousness by Gary Peller. They break down the pitfalls of integrationist and colorblind ideology, explain the power of all-Black spaces, and discuss how integrationist ideology led to the current failures of affirmative ac…

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#158 - Terrorism, Talukder and the Bangladesh National Party, with Connie Campbell 54:36

1M ago54:36

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Connie Campbell is an immigration lawyer in Vancouver. We discuss the Federal Court decision in Talukder v. Canada (Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness), 2024 FC 1489. Is inadmissibility for membership in a terrorist organization too broad? Is the Bangladesh Nationalist Party a terrorist organization? What about Samidoun? Hosted on Acast. See …

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Ep. 193: What Do the Latest Administration Actions Mean for Foreign Students in the U.S.? 1:00:10

1M ago1:00:10

1:00:10

In this week's episode of This Week in Immigration, BPC Senior Advisor Theresa Cardinal Brown discusses the Trump administration's actions to rescind foreign students' status in the U.S. with two experts. Steve Springer from NAFSA explains the roles of educational institutions, students, and the government in maintaining student status and the impl…

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The Stories We Whisper, The Sounds We Miss 52:32

1M ago52:32

52:32

What does it mean to lean into your culture while living in a place that flattens it? In this richly textured episode, Saadia Khan sits down with Sudanese-American journalist and host of The Stoop, Hana Baba, for a wide-ranging conversation on identity, diaspora, and the soundscapes of belonging. From the cacophony of Sudanese weddings to the quiet…

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Trump vs. Harvard 1:01:57

1M ago1:01:57

1:01:57

Jared Taylor and Paul Kersey see a fierce battle ahead as Trump tries to revamp elite universities. Taylor and Kersey also discuss CRT, rebranding DEI, and the giant Muslim community being planned for Plano, Texas. Thumbnail credit: Joseph Williams, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

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#377 Emergency Trump Immigration Updates w/ John Khosravi, Esq. 22:58

1M ago22:58

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Get the Toolbox Magazine! https://immigrationlawyerstoolbox.com/magazine Join our Marriage/Family-Based Green Card course and community (includes adjustment and consular processing): https://immigrationlawyerstoolbox.com/courses Audio Podcast Link: https://sites.libsyn.com/69112/377-emergency-trump-immigration-updates-w-john-khosravi-esq Itunes Lin…

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#376 Interview w/ Amie Miller, Esq. 31:26

1M ago31:26

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Get the Toolbox Magazine! https://immigrationlawyerstoolbox.com/magazine Join our Marriage/Family Based Green Card course and community (includes adjustment and consular processing): https://immigrationlawyerstoolbox.com/courses Guest: Amie Miller, Esq. Explore Amie Miller’s powerful article on the unique immigration hurdles same-sex couples face—a…

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Speaking Imperfectly, Belonging Fully 46:27

2M ago46:27

46:27

Do you speak more than one language—but feel truly fluent in none? You’re not alone. In this deeply personal and thought-provoking episode, Saadia Khan is joined by Angela Lin, founder of Real You Mandarin, to explore how language shapes our identities, relationships, and sense of belonging. Angela, a Taiwanese American polyglot, believes language …

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#157 - Leaving Immigration Law, with Randall Cohn 1:27:01

2M ago1:27:01

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Randall Cohn, an immigration lawyer in Vancouver, joins to discuss his reasons for leaving the Canadian immigration law practice area. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#375 7 Things You Should Know for USCIS Filing 8 CFR 103 9:27

2M ago9:27

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Get the Toolbox Magazine! https://immigrationlawyerstoolbox.com/magazine Join our Marriage/Family Based Green Card course and community (includes adjustment and consular processing): https://immigrationlawyerstoolbox.com/courses Audio Podcast Link: https://sites.libsyn.com/69112/375-7-things-you-should-know-for-uscis-filing-8-cfr-103 Itunes Link: h…

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Starving the Sanctuaries 59:48

2M ago59:48

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Jared Taylor and Paul Kersey talk about Donald Trump's plan to withhold all federal grants from illegal-immigrant sanctuaries. They also discuss antisemitism, the track-meet stabbing, and resignations at the IRS.

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#374 Federal Court Update w/ Kevin A. Gregg, Esq. [Mar. 2025] 42:28

2M ago42:28

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Get the Toolbox Magazine! https://immigrationlawyerstoolbox.com/magazine Join our Marriage/Family Based Green Card course and community (includes adjustment and consular processing): https://immigrationlawyerstoolbox.com/courses Guest: Kevin A. Gregg, Esq. Audio Podcast Link: https://sites.libsyn.com/69112/374-federal-court-update-w-kevin-a-gregg-e…

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An Open And Honest Conversation About What's Happening in El Salvador 1:28:13

2M ago1:28:13

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This episode is a recording of the live Radio Cachimbona podcast show "No a La Mineria, Si a La Vida" co-hosted by Yvette Borja and Jorge Cuéllar. Jasmine Tobar of CISPES LA shares about the organization's history of transnational solidarity and how it has transformed into a diaspora-led organization. Cynthia Guardado reads her poetry and reflects …

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Changing Climate, Changing Migration: In a Climate Tinderbox, Migration Can Spark Violence 22:48

2M ago22:48

22:48

Under the right circumstances, climate-induced migration can aggravate the drivers of violent conflict. In places such as the Middle East and West Africa’s Sahel region, migration during times of environmental precarity can upset delicate social and demographic balances and place additional pressure on local authorities. Left to fester, the results…

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Ep. 192: Healthcare Workforce Shortages and Immigration’s Vital Role 1:04:25

2M ago1:04:25

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In this week’s episode, BPC Senior Advisor Theresa Cardinal Brown interviews Associate Director Jack Malde about BPC’s new report Bridging the Gap: Meeting Workforce Needs Over the Next Decade. The report uses a data-driven approach to identify the occupations and industries at the highest risk of workforce shortages over the next decade, with heal…

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From Spinning Beats to Saving Earth (May 2024) 42:54

2M ago42:54

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April is Earth Month — a time to reflect on the state of our planet, address urgent environmental issues, strategize action, and hold ourselves and others accountable. In that spirit, we’re bringing back an essential conversation from the Immigrantly vault. This episode with futurist and climate optimist Amer Jandali originally aired on May 28, 202…

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#373 Interview w/ Dan Berger, Esq. 22:09

2M ago22:09

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Get the Toolbox Magazine! https://immigrationlawyerstoolbox.com/magazine Join our Marriage/Family Based Green Card course and community (includes adjustment and consular processing): https://immigrationlawyerstoolbox.com/courses Guest: Dan Berger, Esq. 📘 Check out this article in Immigration Lawyers Toolbox Magazine (Issue 8) Title: Updated D3 Waiv…

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#156 - Arguing Incompetence of Counsel, with Arshdeep Kahlon 1:06:52

2M ago1:06:52

1:06:52

"Incompetence of counsel" in the Canadian immigration law context refers to situations where an applicant seeks to set aside a decision (e.g., refusal, removal order, etc.) on the grounds that their legal or immigration representative provided ineffective or negligent assistance, which prejudiced their case. Arsheep Kahlon joins to discuss the key …

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Fourth Holiest City in All of Islam Is . . . . ? 59:56

2M ago59:56

59:56

Jared Taylor and Paul Kersey are startled to learn that some in Paterson, NJ, claim it is the fourth holiest Muslim city. The hosts also discuss self-deportation, Jennifer Manley, Brittney Cooper, and sex ed for transgender boys. Thumbnail credit: © Kyle Mazza/NurPhoto via ZUMA Press

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#155 - A Plan to Attract Talent to Canada, with Martin Basiri 59:03

2M ago59:03

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Martin Basiri is a Co-Founder and the former Chief Executive Oofficer of ApplyBoard, a Start-Up Visa Program company that in 2021 reached a valuation of $3.2-billion. He is currently the Founder of and CEO of Passage, which enables immigrants and international students by providing financial access. Martin is part of Build Canada, an organization t…

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Designed to Exclude: How Policy Shaped the Fate of Mexican Immigrants in Texas 53:05

2M ago53:05

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What if the barriers to success weren’t personal but structural, intentional, and decades in the making? In this episode of Immigrantly, host Saadia Khan sits down with demographers Jennifer Hook and James Bachmeier, authors of a groundbreaking new book, Texas-Style Exclusion: Mexican Americans and the Legacy of Limited Opportunity, that traces how…

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