Host Steven Davis is joined by Marco Tabellini from Harvard Business School to explore the political reactions to immigration. They discuss whether economic or cultural concerns drive backlash, and how these reactions influence policy outcomes. The conversation delves into historical and contemporary issues, providing insights into the complex economic, social, and political effects of immigration. The episode closes with a tribute to the late Alberto Alesina, highlighting his contributions to the field of political economy and his lasting influence on students and colleagues.
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Tom Siebel joins Condoleezza Rice to discuss the enduring foundations of American exceptionalism, the AI revolution, overcoming extraordinary personal adversity, and why he believes America's greatest days still lie ahead.
July 31, 2026 • 47 Min Watch
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Doctoral programmes, obviously, almost invariably take longer than four years. How students admitted to American doctoral programmes will cope with this new rule remains entirely unclear.
July 25, 2026
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Top international scientists, technologists, and engineers who first come to our country as university students have long benefitted the US workforce and economic growth. We estimate that a suite of proposed policies, like the new final rule just announced to restrict periods of stay for international students, will reduce this “front door” pipeline for STEM talent by at least a third, which will mean a less skilled domestic workforce, slower growth, and an economy smaller by about $240 billion to $481 billion per year.
July 15, 2026
