Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 8 hours ago

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In a panel hosted by Manhattan Institute Senior Fellow Jason Riley, Charles Lane (The Free Press), Dan McLaughlin (National Review), and David Bier (Cato Institute) explore the complex issues surrounding immigration, its economic impacts, cultural implications, and policy considerations in the United States and Europe. They share insights on how immigration shapes prosperity, social cohesion, and political dynamics.


(Event recorded in New York City on June 17th, 2026.)

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Immigration Economics and Politics
03:11 The Impact of Immigration on Labor Markets
05:49 Trade-offs and Local Impacts of Immigration
09:01 Cultural and Economic Considerations in Immigration
12:01 Public Perception and Political Acceptability of Immigration
15:05 Comparative Immigration Models: Canada vs. US
17:50 Family Migration vs. Skills-Based Immigration
20:54 The Future of Immigration Policy and Guest Worker Programs
25:44 The Role of Seasonal Workers in the U.S.
30:13 Lessons from European Immigration Policies
35:18 The Future of the Republican Party and Immigration
39:15 Economic Impacts of Immigration and Labor Markets
47:20 Assimilation and Its Importance in Immigration Policy