Topic: Illegal Aliens

Denver officials have reportedly shifted away from the term "migrant" in favor of "newcomers" or "asylum seekers." This linguistic change is compared to science fiction tropes and the historical use of the term "illegal alien." The discussion notes that Denver is leading the way in these terminology shifts, which some critics liken to the displacement of populations.

The story of a 10-year-old girl who traveled from Ohio to Indiana for an abortion gained international attention. A suspect has been arrested and reportedly confessed; however, the hosts note that the perpetrator is an undocumented immigrant, a detail they claim is being downplayed by mainstream media outlets like MSNBC.

In his 1996 State of the Union address, President Bill Clinton used strong language regarding "illegal aliens" and the need to secure US borders. Clinton emphasized that jobs held by illegal immigrants should belong to citizens and legal residents, and he touted his administration's record on deportations. The hosts highlight the similarity between Clinton's 1990s rhetoric and current policy debates.

During the Democratic primaries, Joe Biden and other candidates raised their hands in support of providing healthcare to illegal immigrants. Trump mocked Biden's "political instinct" to hesitate before joining the other 26 candidates in the gesture. The Republican narrative emphasizes that the Democratic "manifesto" prioritizes lawyers and healthcare for non-citizens over the needs of the American public.

Washington Post writer Ed O'Keefe criticized the use of the term "illegals," calling it offensive to Hispanics and immigration advocates. The hosts counter this by playing clips of Bill Clinton using the term "illegal aliens" extensively in his 1996 State of the Union address. They discuss how the Associated Press (AP) style guide has shifted toward "undocumented," while "illegal alien" remains the official legal term used by the U.S. government.

Professors at Washington State University reportedly included language restrictions in their syllabi, threatening to fail students for using terms like "illegal alien," "male," or "female." The university later issued a statement supporting open dialogue following public backlash.

The show concludes with a clip of Eleanor Clift discussing immigration and "undocumented immigrants" on the McLaughlin Group. The hosts sign off from Austin and Silicon Valley, mixing Frankie Avalon's "Dee Dee Dinah" into the final segments. They remind listeners to support the show for the upcoming Sunday episode.