Are Immigrants Draining Our Resources? ft. David Bier
February 19, 2026
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Are Immigrants Draining Our Resources? ft. David Bier
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<p>Opponents of immigration often cite the idea that immigrants are a drain on the system. It's commonly believed that immigrants don't pay enough in taxes and take too much in government benefits. But is that true? David Bier joins the podcast to discuss the counterintuitive truth - that immigrants are net fiscal contributors, not takers. </p> <p>Full report - <a href="https://www.cato.org/white-paper/immigrants-recent-effects-government-budgets-1994-2023"> https://www.cato.org/white-paper/immigrants-recent-effects-government-budgets-1994-2023</a></p> <p>Become a supporter of the podcast, and get involved with your local chapter by becoming a member of the Center for New Liberalism. Head to <a href="https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member">https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member</a></p> <div> <div class="sc-eldieg ktdTil"> <div class="sc-1sp3zau-0 fYCOwC sc-d4f3hw-0 iATlLz"> <div class="sc-1ye87qi-0 irEdXD"> <p>Got questions? Send us a note at <a href="mailto:mailbag@cnliberalism.org">mailbag@cnliberalism.org</a>.</p> <div> <div class="sc-p5flmk-0 hgUaki"> <div id="cid-0"> <div class="sc-fotOHu boWsAQ"> <div class="sc-1sp3zau-0 fYcGch sc-d4f3hw-0 pPpmn"> <div class="sc-1ye87qi-0 eskKQs"> <div class="def"> <div class="sc-1sp3zau-0 gOTaOa sc-1di2uql-0 gbusdU"> <div class="sc-1sp3zau-0 gOTaOa sc-1di2uql-0 gbusdU"> <div class="def"> <div class="def"> <div class="def"> <div class="sc-fzoLsD euuNpB"> <div class="sc-fzoLsD eeqOQk"> <div class="sc-fzoLsD jmnkot"> <div class="def"> <div class="def"> <div class="def"> <div class="def"> <div class="def"> <div class="def"> <div class="def"> <div class="def"> <div class="def"> <div class="def"> <div> <div> <div class="sc-1di2uql-0 jVgHLt sc-1sp3zau-0 fdFQMz"> <div class="sc-eldieg ktdTil"> <div class="sc-1sp3zau-0 fYCOwC sc-d4f3hw-0 iATlLz"> <div class="sc-1ye87qi-0 irEdXD"> <div class="sc-p5flmk-0 hgUaki"> <div id="cid-0"> <div class="sc-fotOHu boWsAQ"> <div class="sc-1sp3zau-0 fYcGch sc-d4f3hw-0 pPpmn"> <div class="sc-1ye87qi-0 eskKQs"> <div class="def"> <div class="sc-1sp3zau-0 gOTaOa sc-1di2uql-0 gbusdU"> <div class="sc-1sp3zau-0 gOTaOa sc-1di2uql-0 gbusdU"> <div class="def"> <div class="def"> <div class="def"> <div class="sc-fzoLsD euuNpB"> <div class="sc-fzoLsD eeqOQk"> <div class="sc-fzoLsD jmnkot"> <div class="def"> <div class="def"> <div class="def"> <div class="def"> <div class="def"> <div class="def"> <div class="def"> <div class="def"> <div class="def"> <div class="def"> <div> <div> <div class="sc-1di2uql-0 jVgHLt sc-1sp3zau-0 fdFQMz">Follow us at:</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="def"> <div class="def"> <div class="def"> <div class="def"> <div> <div> <div class="sc-1di2uql-0 jVgHLt sc-1sp3zau-0 fdFQMz"> <div class="def"><a href="https://twitter.com/CNLiberalism">https://twitter.com/CNLiberalism</a></div> <div class="def"><a href="https://cnliberalism.org/">https://cnliberalism.org/</a></div> <div class="def"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/cnliberalism/">https://www.instagram.com/cnliberalism/</a></div> <div class="def"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>