Can we, as a ‘nation of immigrants,’ learn to talk about immigration with generosity? | The Excerpt

Mention immigration at any gathering these days and it's likely to generate strong emotions. The images of repeated humanitarian crises at the border tug at the heartstrings of some and enrage others. It can be hard to have a conversation about the issue, as divisive as it is today. Veteran Immigration Reporter Lauren Villagran sits down with veteran broadcaster and author Ray Suarez to discuss these issues. Can we apply a historical lens to our identification as a "nation of immigrants" to create the space for a more nuanced conversation? Ray's new book "We Are Home," an oral history of new immigrants, hits bookshelves this April.