# Radicalism, Instability, and a Dysfunctional Senate

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Podcast: [Stubborn Things](https://stenobird.com/podcast/stubborn-things-7595522)
Published: 2026-01-29T11:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

This week, Jay and Sean zoom out from the ongoing immigration enforcement debate to talk about the history and politics of immigration. In the spirit of Stubborn Things, Jay and Sean try to make sense of various views – right, left, and center – on immigration and discuss the radical politics that prevents compromise and consensus. During the second half of the episode, they talk about Senate dysfunction and the upcoming Senate election in Texas. Take a listen! Remember to rate and follow Stubborn Things and stay up to date by following us on X @aei_STpodcast . Comments? Suggestions? Email us at StubbornThings@aei.org .

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