Discover the hidden history behind America’s immigration system. In this episode, I explore the gap between the nation’s ideals and its exclusionary laws, tracing how race and power shaped who could become American. From the first “white only” citizenship rules and the Chinese Exclusion Act to the era of quotas, amnesty, and the harsh crackdowns of the 1990s, you’ll learn how each wave of reform left lasting marks on our society. If you want to understand today’s debates—and why they echo so many battles of the past—then take a listen. Join me for a revealing journey through the long arc of American immigration