Regional "Push Factors" in the Emigration Upsurge

James Bosworth, founder of Hxagon and columnist at World Politics Review, discusses the various "push factors" throughout Latin America and the Caribbean driving the recent upsurge in migration to the US-Mexico border. He covers US-Mexico relations as well as gang violence, poor governance problems, and other instability in Haiti, Venezuela, Cuba, Ecuador, and beyond. Bosworth also discusses the transnational network dynamics of criminal organizations throughout the region, including their involvement in human trafficking, and argues that only an internationally coordinated approach within the hemisphere can mitigate such problems. Finally, he explains why the US's drug war approach to the region is misguided and provides recommendations for how DC can better approach this hemisphere's problems.Show NotesJames Bosworth at World Politics Review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor

November 2023

Introduction: Caleb O. BrownHonorable Judge Bridget Mary McCormack on access to justice and public confidence in courts (35 mins)FDIC Vice Chairman Travis Hill on banking conditions and policies following the SVB failure (8 mins)Adam D. Thierer on the E.U. vs U.S. on technology policy regulation (4 mins)Exclusive: Norbert Michel on credit cards Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Courts Grapple with "Reverse Warrants"

Courts have witnessed the rise of "reverse warrants." Brent Skorup discusses how courts so far have managed the process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Licensing Restrictions and the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Shortage

All US states and territories maintain a high barrier to entry that dissuades students from entering the accounting profession—the requirement that CPAs complete 150 credit hours of academic study in addition to passing an exam. This unnecessary requirement contributes to the current shortage of accountants, delaying the completion of state and local government financial audits and thus inhibiting the public’s ability to hold governments accountable.Speakers will discuss alternative paths to certification, including reforms to the 150‐​hour rule and competitive accounting certification bodies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.