Bridge to the Future

In this final episode of Jersey Works, we break down the critical role of immigration in shaping America's economic future amidst political challenges. We discuss labor shortages, innovative immigration policies, and the importance of fostering welcoming communities, especially in New Jersey.

Guests:

• Jeanne Batalova — Senior Policy Analyst, Migration Policy Institute; Manager, Migration Data Hub
• Patricia Campos-Medina — Labor Activist/Educator, Executive Director of the Worker Institute at the School of Industrial and Labor Relations at Cornell University, and 2024 Senate candidate.
• Ramya Devan — Associate Professor and Chair of Economics, Stockton University
• Shihab Kuran — Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Power Edison and Petra Solar

Hosts:

• Julie Winokur — Founder/Executive Director of Talking Eyes Media; Co-founder/Director of Newest Americans
• Tim Raphael — Professor in the Department of Arts, Culture and Media, and former Director of the Center for Migration and the Global City at Rutgers-Newark University; Co-founder/Director of Newest Americans