Populist TV Host Lou Dobbs Passes Away

Populist television host Lou Dobbs, known for defending America’s working and middle class, has passed away at 78. His legacy includes advocating against free trade agreements, corporate outsourcing, and high levels of legal and illegal immigration. He was critical of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Business Roundtable for their lobbying efforts against American workers.

Military Medicine Innovations in Response to Post-9/11 Wars

After the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan and Iraq in the early 2000s, military surgeons faced challenges but innovated to achieve the highest rate of survival for battlefield wounds in history. However, post-war cuts to military healthcare risk reversing these gains.

Stellantis Layoffs and Outsourcing

Stellantis lays off 400 American engineers to cut costs, plans to hire engineers in low-wage countries like Brazil, India, Mexico, and Morocco at a fraction of the cost. CEO Carlos Tavares secures a $39 million compensation package. Outsourcing leads to production complications and layoffs in the US.

Challenges in the Military Medical System for Military Families

Matt and Helen Perry, a military couple, faced challenges with the military medical system as they navigated through Matt's health issues stemming from his time in the U.S. Marine Corps. They experienced difficulties with accessing care, including finding providers that accept Tricare, resulting in a nationwide issue among military families. The Pentagon is now reevaluating its approach and aims to bring more patients back on base for healthcare.

Evolution of U.S.-China Trade Relationship

In 1937, Carl Crow wrote a book promoting trade between the U.S. and China, envisioning a market of 400 million customers. However, due to political upheavals, the trade relationship shifted towards utilizing China's cheap labor force. This eventually led to the outsourcing of manufacturing to China, transforming its economy and impacting American jobs.

Impact of White-Collar Migrants on U.S. Job Market

Voter support for legal inflow of white-collar, college-graduate migrants has dropped due to President Biden's mass inflow of southern migrants. Survey shows growing opposition to foreign visa workers taking professional jobs from Americans. Both Democrats and Republicans show decreased support for skilled workers as a benefit to legal immigration.