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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Ideas for fixing America’s immigration system

    When it comes to immigration, the political right wants more border security and fewer immigrants. The left opposes the wall and wants a path to citizenship.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Mar 11, 2019 • 1 min read

    When it comes to immigration, the political right wants more border security and fewer immigrants. The left opposes the wall and wants a path to citizenship. Atlantic senior editor David Frum has some ideas for fixing the system, including having higher skilled immigrants.

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    The full episode

    3 of 5
    Is it safe to fly the new Boeing 737 MAX 8?
    1. 0:00Should the U.S. ground all Boeing 737 MAX 8 planes?
    2. 8:36Federal judge says Education Secretary DeVos illegally delayed special ed rule
    3. 16:46Ideas for fixing America’s immigration systemYou’re reading this
    4. 26:10Politicians take over SXSW
    5. 33:36KCRW DJs preview music at SXSW
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