What connects Al Pacino’s 1983 film “Scarface” and a row among immigration economists? Listen to the latest “Checks and Balance” podcast to find out
AMID THE drama of impeachment and the Democrat’s first primaries, President Trump expanded the list of mostly Muslim nationalities restricted from travel to the US. A hard line on immigration will be a big part of his reelection pitch. He’ll make the link between stronger borders and a booming economy.
It turns orthodox economics on its head, but recent data on rising wages will help the president make his case. Are the experts wrong? Might the wall be good economics after all? Callum Williams, senior economics writer, joins host John Prideaux,’s US editor. Charlotte Howard and Jon Fasman examine the electoral power of Trump’s immigration record. Runtime: 32 min
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