# Work Permits on The No Agenda Show Work Permits comes up in 11 chapters across 11 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from February 2016 to February 2026. - **Chapters:** 11 - **Episodes:** 11 - **Discussed:** February 2016 – February 2026 - **Related topics:** [Chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [Eric Adams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eric-adams.md), [Labor Shortage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/labor-shortage.md), [Affordable Housing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/affordable-housing.md), [Asylum Seekers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/asylum-seekers.md), [Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [Benjamin Netanyahu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benjamin-netanyahu.md), [Border Policy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-policy.md), [Brandon Johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brandon-johnson.md), [Brexit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brexit.md) ## Chapters 1–11 of 11 ### Gallup Poll, Young American Women Seeking Emigration - **Episode:** [1843: Token Muncher](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1843-token-muncher.md) - **Published:** 2026-02-15 - **Time:** 3:27–6:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1843-token-muncher/chapter/gallup-poll-young-american-women-seeking-emigration.md A recent Gallup poll indicates that 20% of Americans, specifically 40% of women aged 15 to 44, desire to leave the United States permanently. The discussion highlights the ignorance of many would-be emigrants regarding international visa requirements and work permits, specifically mentioning the difficulty of moving to the United Kingdom without significant financial assets or specific labor skills. Keywords: [gallup](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gallup.md), [emigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emigration.md), [united kingdom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-kingdom.md), [visas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/visas.md), [work permits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/work-permits.md), young women ### Eric Adams, Migrant Lifeguards and Rio Grande - **Episode:** [1767: Best Clips of The Day](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1767-best-clips-of-the-day.md) - **Published:** 2025-05-24 - **Time:** 1:56:03–1:58:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1767-best-clips-of-the-day/chapter/eric-adams-migrant-lifeguards-and-rio-grande.md New York City Mayor Eric Adams suggests that migrants who crossed the Rio Grande should be fast-tracked for work permits to serve as city lifeguards. Adams argues that since they successfully swam across the river, they are "excellent swimmers" qualified for the role. The hosts mock the logic of equating illegal border crossings with professional lifeguard certification. Keywords: [eric adams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eric-adams.md), [new york city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-city.md), lifeguards, [migrants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/migrants.md), [rio grande](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rio-grande.md), [work permits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/work-permits.md) ### Immigrant Labor Economic Impact, Chicago Work Permits - **Episode:** [1651: WWX](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1651-wwx.md) - **Published:** 2024-04-14 - **Time:** 49:12–53:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1651-wwx/chapter/immigrant-labor-economic-impact-chicago-work-permits.md A new study suggests that an influx of over 3 million immigrants has helped the U.S. economy avoid a recession by filling labor shortages and suppressing wage growth. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is leading a call for the federal government to grant work permits to undocumented residents. The discussion explores the long-term political and economic implications of these "newcomers." Keywords: [brandon johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brandon-johnson.md), [chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [work permits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/work-permits.md), [inflation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inflation.md), [labor shortage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/labor-shortage.md) ### Chicago Union Demands for Migrant Work Permits - **Episode:** [1645: Poonami](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1645-poonami.md) - **Published:** 2024-03-25 - **Time:** 28:23–32:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1645-poonami/chapter/chicago-union-demands-for-migrant-work-permits.md Union activists and hospitality workers in Chicago held a rally demanding that President Joe Biden use executive action to grant work permits to all undocumented immigrants. Critics argue that unions supporting such measures are undermining their own members by facilitating a surplus of labor intended to lower national wages. Keywords: [chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [work permits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/work-permits.md), [labor unions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/labor-unions.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), hospitality workers ### Maine Asylum Seeker Housing and Iowa Immigrant Labor - **Episode:** [1625: Call me Bill](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1625-call-me-bill.md) - **Published:** 2024-01-14 - **Time:** 2:21:32–2:24:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1625-call-me-bill/chapter/maine-asylum-seeker-housing-and-iowa-immigrant-labor.md In Maine, new apartment units were opened specifically to house asylum seekers with the state paying rent for two years. Meanwhile, in Iowa, the debate over immigration highlights the state's reliance on immigrant labor for its meat processing and agricultural industries. Critics argue that providing transitional housing for illegal immigrants while citizens face housing shortages is a major driver of voter dissatisfaction. Keywords: [maine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maine.md), [asylum seekers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/asylum-seekers.md), [housing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/housing.md), [iowa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iowa.md), immigrant labor, [work permits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/work-permits.md) ### Yom Kippur Intelligence Meeting, Netanyahu Politics, Egyptian Warnings - **Episode:** [1605: Techno-douche](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1605-techno-douche.md) - **Published:** 2023-11-05 - **Time:** 1:20:46–1:24:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1605-techno-douche/chapter/yom-kippur-intelligence-meeting-netanyahu-politics-egyptian-warnings.md Reports indicate that senior Israeli intelligence officials met the night before the attack but decided to wait until morning to take action. The failure is attributed to a strategic belief that Hamas had been "bribed" into stability through work permits and economic incentives. Keywords: [yom kippur](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yom-kippur.md), [benjamin netanyahu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benjamin-netanyahu.md), [mossad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mossad.md), [egypt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/egypt.md), [intelligence failure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/intelligence-failure.md), [work permits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/work-permits.md) ### Austin Housing, Migrant Work Permits - **Episode:** [1583: Ninny](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1583-ninny.md) - **Published:** 2023-08-20 - **Time:** 1:10:25–1:13:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1583-ninny/chapter/austin-housing-migrant-work-permits.md The city of Austin, Texas, purchased a downtown building to provide affordable housing exclusively for government employees who can no longer afford to live near their jobs. Meanwhile, New York City Mayor Eric Adams is seeking federal permission to house migrants in the closed Metropolitan Correctional Center. Proponents of increased immigration suggest that granting work permits to migrants could solve US labor shortages and curb inflation. Keywords: [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [affordable housing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/affordable-housing.md), [eric adams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eric-adams.md), [work permits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/work-permits.md), [labor shortage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/labor-shortage.md) ### Illinois, Non-Citizen Police Officer Law - **Episode:** [1578: Tranarchism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1578-tranarchism.md) - **Published:** 2023-08-03 - **Time:** 59:06–1:01:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1578-tranarchism/chapter/illinois-non-citizen-police-officer-law.md Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed a law allowing non-citizens who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. to become police officers. The legislation has been heavily criticized by the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police, who argue it undermines public confidence in law enforcement. Keywords: [j.b. pritzker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/j-b-pritzker.md), [illinois](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/illinois.md), [police](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/police.md), [immigrants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigrants.md), [work permits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/work-permits.md) ### Asylum Fraud and Economic Migration Realities - **Episode:** [1577: Gerontocracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1577-gerontocracy.md) - **Published:** 2023-07-30 - **Time:** 2:22:03–2:24:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1577-gerontocracy/chapter/asylum-fraud-and-economic-migration-realities.md The majority of individuals claiming asylum at the southern border are identified as economic migrants seeking higher wages rather than victims of political persecution. Todd Benzman reports that migrants are often "lawyered up" and coached to provide specific stories that are difficult for officials to verify. Many admit in interviews that they are coming to the U.S. for work opportunities, which does not legally qualify for asylum status. Keywords: asylum fraud, [economic migrants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-migrants.md), [columbia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/columbia.md), [border policy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-policy.md), [lawyers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lawyers.md), [work permits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/work-permits.md) ### EU Law Entanglement, Post-Brexit Legal Challenges - **Episode:** [962: Service Pony](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/962-service-pony.md) - **Published:** 2017-09-07 - **Time:** 1:09:17–1:12:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/962-service-pony/chapter/eu-law-entanglement-post-brexit-legal-challenges.md The process of untangling 40 years of EU law from the British system is described as a massive logistical "mess." While the public voted for immigration control, the practical application of new permit systems and the repeal of embedded regulations will keep the government occupied for years. The hosts reflect on the complexity of transitioning from EU membership to full sovereignty. Keywords: [eu law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eu-law.md), [brexit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brexit.md), [immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md), [work permits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/work-permits.md), [legal reform](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/legal-reform.md) ### Jordan Refugee Crisis, UN High Commissioner for Refugees - **Episode:** [797: Laptop Bomb](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/797-laptop-bomb.md) - **Published:** 2016-02-09 - **Time:** 1:49:35–1:52:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/797-laptop-bomb/chapter/jordan-refugee-crisis-un-high-commissioner-for-refugees.md The UN High Commissioner for Refugees addressed the "boiling point" in Jordan, where 4.5 million Syrian refugees have sought shelter. Jordan is currently limiting entry to approximately 50 people per day due to security concerns. Potential trade deals and work permits for refugees are being discussed as part of a broader international support package for the Jordanian economy. Keywords: [jordan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jordan.md), [unhcr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unhcr.md), [refugees](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/refugees.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [work permits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/work-permits.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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