The LBJ School of Public Affairs has launched a new podcast, "Policy on Purpose." Along with host Dean Angela Evans, LBJ School faculty and special guests from the policy world at large will discuss policy issues of the day as well as life in public service.
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Episode 1
The first episode features Evans' discussion with LBJ Professor Ruth Wasem on current immigration policy challenges in the United States, particularly related to DACA, or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. Wasem offers her expert insights into DACA and how it fits in with our current public policy perspectives, along with the history of immigration in the U.S.
DACA is not the first government effort to keep families of immigrants together; Wasem will discuss those efforts of prior presidents and compare them to the purpose of DACA. She'll also detail the complexities of the policy process with regard to taking further action solidifying the future status of Dreamers (as DACA recipients are called). Download full transcript.
About Our Guest
Ruth Wasem, clinical professor of public policy practice at the LBJ School of Public Affairs, was for more than 25 years a domestic policy specialist at the U.S. Library of Congress’ Congressional Research Service. Wasem has testified before Congress about asylum policy, legal immigration trends, human rights and the push-pull forces on unauthorized migration. She teaches courses in the LBJ School on immigration, the development of legislation and more.
Upcoming
Every few weeks, "Policy on Purpose" will publish a new episode. Upcoming guests include LBJ School Assistant Professor Abigail Aiken, Texas Sen. Kirk Watson and Ruth Wasem’s second visit for part II in our series on immigration.