Should we end asylum?

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Matthew Yglesias argues for the end of the asylum framework while Jerusalem Demsas disagrees.

Matthew Yglesias wants to end asylum. On a new episode of The Argument, Matt argues that the post-WWII asylum framework is not just politically untenable but practically unworkable. Jerusalem Demsas, true to form, disagrees. New episodes post every Thursday. For an ad-free version, show notes, and full transcript, subscribe at TheArgumentMag.com. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Overcast | Pocket Casts Support the Show: Get a full transcript, show notes, and a...

People in this episode

Host: Matthew Yglesias

Guest: Jerusalem Demsas

Topics covered

• asylum
• immigration policy
• politics
• post-WWII framework
• debate

Keywords

• asylum
• immigration
• politics
• debate
• Yglesias
• Demsas
• policy

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