What Led Up to the Civil War and Immigration Reform

Hour 3 for 1/21/26

Dr. Susan Hanssen covers the events that led up to the Civil War (1:00) including the 1850 compromise (12:15), and the transcontinental railroad (19:06). Then, Fr. Christopher Trummer covers immigration and Archbishop Hebda’s recent op-ed about the need for reform (26:53). Callers: I become a naturalized citizen many years ago (34:44), need for American jobs (38:14), perspective from an immigration perspective (41:47), laws that need to be enforced (43:13), and more conversation with the immigration attorney (46:41).

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Archbishop Hebda’s Op-Ed

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