Immigration History, Data, and the Stories Behind the Numbers with Dr. Austin Kocher

How much of what we think we know about immigration comes from today’s headlines, and how much comes from understanding how the system was built and what the data actually shows? In this episode, we look back at key moments in U.S. immigration history before talking with Dr. Austin Kocher, research fellow at American University and president of Relevant Research. Austin helps us look beyond the headlines and into the data behind immigration enforcement, detention, legal status, and government transparency, including what the numbers can reveal when public messaging doesn’t tell the whole story. Get full show notes, transcript PDF, and more: https://hopeinactionpodcast.com/14 Follow us today! Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Zb1WTOty0fo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopeinactionpod/