How to Fix Democracy Season 5 | Ray Suarez

Season 5 – Episode 18 The Dualities of the American Immigrant Experience: A Reflection on Dreams, Acceptance, and Cultural Tensions from the 1950s to Today Author and broadcast journalist Ray Suarez, born into a Puerto Rican family newly settled in New York City in the 1950s, speaks with Andrew Keen about American immigrant experiences in the late 20th and 21st centuries. Extolled as a welcoming democracy built by immigrants, they were both hailed and despaired over—needed for labor and growth but feared for the different cultures they brought to the country. Invoking both personal and broad societal reflections, Suarez describes the historic tension in the powerful American immigrant dream between reality and mythology: aspirations and acceptance sort after by unwanted outsiders. Ray Suarez is a renowned radio journalist, podcaster and author, known for his extensive career in broadcasting. With decades of experience, Suarez has worked for prominent media outlets such as NPR, PBS NewsHour, and Al Jazeera America, where he brought critical news stories to a wide audience. As an author, he has penned several books, including "We Are Home: Becoming American in the 21st Century,". Suarez's work is characterized by his deep commitment to journalism and his ability to connect complex topics with everyday listeners.