Topic: Work Visas

3 chapters across the catalog

Token Muncher
Episode 1843 3:27 - 6:17

1843: Token Muncher

Gallup Poll, Young American Women Seeking Emigration

A recent Gallup poll indicates that 20% of Americans, specifically 40% of women aged 15 to 44, desire to leave the United States permanently. The discussion highlights the ignorance of many would-be emigrants regarding international visa requirements and work permits, specifically mentioning the difficulty of moving to the United Kingdom without significant financial assets or specific labor skills.

Bot Cops
Episode 1039 2:13:58 - 2:16:26

1039: Bot Cops

Crab Picking Labor Shortage and H-2B Visas

A discussion on the shortage of H-2B visas for seasonal workers clarifies the nature of "crab picking" as a high-skill, labor-intensive job that few domestic workers are willing to perform. The process involves meticulously removing small pieces of meat from boiled crab bodies, a task essential to the coastal seafood industry.

Cissexist Hxstory
Episode 832 35:32 - 39:36

832: Cissexist Hxstory

Gary Johnson, Libertarian Party Border Strategy

Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson is criticized for his unconventional media strategy, which included kissing a camera during an interview. Johnson argued for a "moving line" of work visas to manage the border and claimed that illegal immigrants statistically commit less crime than U.S. citizens. The hosts express skepticism toward Johnson’s performance and his ability to challenge the two-party system.