Rethinking Immigration: The Lessons of Ellis Island and Today's Border Crisis 

Do you think modern institutions built to follow the Ellis Island model would help solve the immigration problem?

The difference between how Chris Cuomo used his firing from CNN for self-reflection and a time of re-thinking and how Don Lemon seems to have done nothing of the sort is wild to see in real-time. I don't agree with you on much Chris, but this new version is far better, IMHO! Keep it up.

giving you a chance after the Carlson interview. Anyone who can actually think about topics and not just use emotion to guide themselves is worth listening to.

Ellis Island stands as an enduring symbol of hope, opportunity, and the complexities of immigration in American history, showcasing both its positive and negative aspects. On the positive side, Ellis Island served as the gateway to the American dream for millions of immigrants seeking a better life. It offered a beacon of hope, promising freedom, prosperity, and the chance to build a new beginning in the land of opportunity. For many, arriving at Ellis Island marked the end of arduous journeys across oceans, fleeing persecution, poverty, or seeking refuge from political turmoil. Upon arrival, immigrants were processed, examined for health and legal eligibility, and given the opportunity to begin anew in the United States. Moreover, Ellis Island fostered cultural diversity and enriched the American tapestry. Immigrants brought with them a wealth of traditions, languages, and customs, contributing to the vibrant mosaic of American society. From the bustling streets of New York City to the heartland of America, the influence of Ellis Island immigrants can be seen in every facet of American life, from cuisine to art, music to literature. However, Ellis Island's history also bears the scars of discrimination, hardship, and injustice. Despite the promise of freedom, not all immigrants were welcomed with open arms. Discrimination based on nationality, race, and religion often tainted the immigration process. Certain groups faced harsh scrutiny, exclusion, and even deportation, reflecting the darker realities of American immigration policy. Furthermore, the conditions at Ellis Island were far from ideal. Overcrowded and unsanitary conditions led to the spread of disease, suffering, and even death among immigrants awaiting processing. Families were separated, dreams shattered, and futures uncertain as they navigated the bureaucratic hurdles of entry into the United States. In conclusion, Ellis Island embodies the complexities of the immigrant experience in America, showcasing both the promise of opportunity and the challenges of discrimination and hardship. While it stands as a testament to the resilience and diversity of the American spirit, it also serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for equality, justice, and inclusion in the immigration process.

GOOD MORNING Chris, hope all is well so sorryI miss your podcast from the begin. You always make sense 👏 👌 ❤

Hi Chris! Good morning from Michigan. After watching the interview between Tucker Carlson and you I am now watching your podcasts too.

So far, you're the only person who speaks about real solutions.

Love Chris! He tells like it is!

I am a highly educated Baby Boomer who has been disgusted with American TV “news” for decades. Haven’t watched it in years for all the reasons News Nation was created. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I try to catch you every day and truly adore the spillover discussions between you and Abrams at the end of your show and the beginning of his. Ditto your guest interviews. Your charge-neutral manner and your willingness to own your well thought-out decisions warms my heart, even if/when I disagree with you. The ONLY thing I don’t like is allowing some of your guests to talk over each other, bullying with volume. The content always suffers, and I only put up with it long enough to find my remote. How come this happens? When it’s one person is making a point, turn off the other’s mic until it’s time to change. Duh! Warn them both that you are going to let them know when they must let the other respond - that they have no more than one minute to finish a point when that happens. Then turn off their mic until it’s time to switch again. No filibustering. (Sure wish the so-called political “debate” moderators would do the same). Can’t stand snarky brawling so won’t watch. No real info in that format anymore anyway. Ending on a positive note, I love everything else. God bless your producers.

Sorry Chris. I know you are friends with Don Lemon. But the HUGE difference between your attitude and approach and Don's is chalk and cheese. Your response to your firing - Reflect and learn Don' response to his firing - Double down then bitch when Elon Musk wont give him free money. Anyway, REALLY enjoyed this. I knew a little about Ellis Island but this had loads of extra detail. Thanks!!!

We have empty military facilities to use. We have military personnel to utilize computers to place the data to each immigrants info. We can have medical military check out each person. We can train some for the military to assist at the border. Their is so much can be done...instead of Fn fighting...just do it & get to work! Hope it helps.

When voters in the Dakotas cite the southern border as their top concern, you know the messaging is effective.

I think it is an idea. We have ghost towns and dying towns. Don't know if it's a great idea? But, it's a good one.

Chris I was an independent for many years and one of the things that I remember learning during that time frame is that if you are not part of a recognized party which is democrat or republican your vote does not count. Can you clarify this please?😊

19:30 It's not about people not desiring trade careers, it's about that most well paying jobs require a degree. I do think that needs to change because there is value in trade school and careers. My grandparents are perfect examples of that argument, but again, times are different. Quality jobs don't want to recognize trade diplomas, certificates, and now you're even seeing this BS attitude toward associate's degrees.

When applying for a visa, a lot of paperwork is required, such as birth certificates, parents's addresses, our own for 10 years, any employment contracts or acceptance letters by universities or spouse's income taxes and receipts of paid fees. This is already submitted to the embassies or USCIS and they need at least a week (or several) to go through all this. Then add interviews and any need to check validity and criminal records. This thus, can't be done on the spot. When it comes to crimes, the stress and for example the wait for a social security number, can make people fall between the cracks. ... I like Eisenhower! My suggestion is, to work more together with the UN and find a global consensus built on the individual's right to choose where to pursue a better life.

Good morning ☕️ Chris Cuomo and Father to be Greg Ott. As always looking forward to your podcast

You mentioned Ellis Island before. Anytime humans are in charged, prejudices and hatreds raise their ugly heads. However, I think the Ellis Island model is a lot more effective, and, in the long run, financially feasible. Might cost a lot to install in the beginning but it will eventually smooth out and save us more money than ineffective walls or fences. Thank you for attacking problems head-on. I believe you’re helping people make sense of “the game”.

I have the trunk with the actual sticker that my family used to come to Ellis Island with…it will be passed along, but for now it’s my cherished piece of history of how they came here to make a better life, and they did. Although I don’t think Vienna is such a bad place to be right now… I do with agree with everything you said, and I hope we can get this all worked out somehow in a humane way. Let Texas try to fix it for now. I’ll be anxious to see how that’s going to work out! 😊 Great vlog, Chris!

This invasion is a lot more peaceful then the invasion of Iraq. US citizens should think themselves lucky and remember there is such a thing as KARMA

God... a breath of fresh air. History. Honesty. Geez. Even is I don't know if I agree but I know have something to think about. And basically I agree.

This is the best immigration argument/strategy I’ve heard so far. I fully support you Chris. By the way, I’m a Venezuelan-Italian-American who is a conservative. God bless!

Thank you Chris for another excellent podcast 👏 👍 🙌! I l always learn something new when I watch you. I am a second generation Italian/Sicilian American. Thanks to my grandfather's going through Ellis Island. I learned about President Harris and the year 1890. Proud retired tradeswomen blue collar non traditional Operating Engineer married to a retired Ironworker. We need skilled more people in the trades, good money, dental medical, eye care. Plus, excellent pension and collect social security.

Chris Cuomo for President! I know he wouldn't want the drama of the Presidency, but I'd vote for him in a heart beat.

Confusing needs for wants is something every American should examine before it is forced upon us

This was interesting information. Ellis Island in NY seems a little more organized than us today.

My Grandpa came through Ellis Island they made him change his first name from Israeli to Lee. He was only 9 years old it was in the 1900’s he came alone from Budzanow Poland to live with his family in Manhattan.

Amazing to see this side of Chris Cuomo. I didn't watch very much CNN but this is a thoughtful and powerful historical comparison. Please keep doing this. PS this show made me tune into news nation for Chris as well. Also get them likes up

We can’t take in the whole world. We should stick to the yearly quotas .

Glad you're thinking on the same wave length ... finally someone heard me echo LOL ! Sometimes the past tells us how to improve or correct the present to walk steady to the future...🙂

Good morning Chris & Team 🇫🇷🇺🇸

Good Morning Chris

Thank you for this video!

My grandparents came through Ellis Island. They didnt come here expecting handouts like immigrants today. They worked hard & Opa was a tradesman. He came here with a trade. Can today's immigrants say that?

Well done Chris ! I think you are right !

Great work Chris!!!! Keep it up. Greetings from Canada.

Awesome idea Chris!

And the business is the game of outrage and blame.

Yes, I like this Chris. Some honest, solution driven talk. Political parties are complicit in the problems they either create, or keep alive. How will great ideas like these pass congress though, in such a dominant two party present? That is the real question.

Good morning Chris 💕

Cuomo, you need to start talking about draining the swamp in parliment or your government.

Morning Chris...Hello from Wisconsin.

Independent seeker of the truth is hard work

Today, vast majority of asylum seekers don't have legitimate claim. they are coming for economic reason. also since they walked and/or came from different countries in South America, if they were only legitimate fleeing from political persecution, they could have stayed in other countries outside their own country or contiguous country from where they fled from, instead of going all the way up to USA.

My ppl surely did have records from both sides Nonna from Messina Nonnu from Naples.

Thank you ☕🇺🇲

Old school democrats were about the working stiff, the average blue collar and mid-level white collar American.. not opening the flood gates of migration to put pressure on already low paying jobs.. But no, I don't want to shut the border either.. There is a balance however. And yes, lets' help kids in Palestine ..

Thank you

We had other ports that immigrants came through also. Its definitely worth looking at. Ive missed Chris😊

Good video 👍

We need to close the southern border.

What about the care of Israeli children chris

Chris Cuomo is, was, always top-shelf in his encyclopedic knowledge of the events and their history, as well as quickness and agility in asking hard, often piercing questions. CNN lost its heart. Todays cast is, at best, luke-warm -- not a step backwards, but ten. Kaitlyn et al barely ask questions, and then anything said in reply is okay, no real argument; played soft and lite-- just filin' time, getting through the hour. Not like Chris or Don, who were better informed and biting. It was much harder news. I've never seen her go after anybody, about anything. Dogged, not. Maybe she's a cat. But her placement atop CNN is due to CNN swing right politically. I guess no one's gonna call them fake news now that they are: two sides to every story, don't you know? Losing Chris Cuomo and Don was a huge mistake, not covered well by anyone, especially not the new CEO from BCC America. Tell Kaitlyn, she could still try to get to the bottom of it. I have my doubts...

Good morning Chris Happy Tuesday

Keep going Chris we need people like you. The MAGA and extreme lefties is no good for our American 🇺🇸

Arwa is BA

Ellis island was never come on come all. Entire boats of people were turned back to where they came from. The US has no historical or logical obligation to the rest of the world. We have every right to scrutinize and set qualifications for entry, and nothing about our origins or history changes that. The problem is that these people are here, not how hard it is on THEM.

you claim to use logic and common sense but there is no comparison to the United States today and back in the days of Ellis Island. Open land, cheap land, opportunity in factories, farming etc......The United States was growing and immigrants were necessary. There was no welfare, social security, Obama Care and other government and social programs. To compare modern day illegal immigration with what happened back then is laughable

And Please...quit with showing off the biceps...smiles.

Chris I couldn't stand you on CNN. I can roll with you now that your on your own. Your alright man

The problem in American is that the Supreme Court has become a political player and the judges feel they owe it to Trump and they are letting the country go down the path of violence struggle to settle important issues - Chris is two face 😳 Biden- Harris 2024 - I like freedom and democracy 💙💙

Are you going to be president. I'd say not. I am not giving up sir.

E-verify my As...... :)

You fish!?

Fredoooo, making videoooos! LOL!

Chris you could do so much good. But you choose to be evil and deal in half truths. So sad.

YES CHRIS! You are a credible man! Take this to congress so all the immigrants are on an island and are processed correctly 🙏🏼