Published Oct 11, 2016

Episode 47: Give Me Your Tired...

Historian Maria Cristina Garcia dives into the historical and modern fears surrounding U.S. immigration, exploring how national security concerns, cultural shifts, and assimilation challenges have perpetually shaped policies and identity, hindering the nation's ability to embrace diversity.

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Episode 47: Give Me Your Tired...

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National Security Concerns

Immigrant Perspectives

Immigration and Identity

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Episode 47: Give Me Your Tired...

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National Security ConcernsHistorian Maria Cristina Garcia examines the historical and modern fears surrounding immigration in the United States. She discusses how these fears have shaped national policies and identity, often leading to exclusion and missed opportunities to embrace diversity.

National Security Concerns

Immigrant AssimilationHistorian Maria Cristina Garcia examines the cultural shifts and resistance to change that characterize the immigrant experience in the U.S. She reveals how historical patterns of adaptation and hostility continue to shape contemporary debates on immigration.

Immigrant Assimilation

Immigration PatternsHistorian Maria Cristina Garcia examines the historical patterns and paradoxes of U.S. immigration, revealing recurring themes of hostility and assimilation challenges. She highlights how these patterns persist across generations, influencing contemporary debates on immigration.

Immigration Patterns

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