Trump’s Border Effect Is Hitting the Housing Market plus China’s School Infiltration

In this episode, Ben Ferguson explores the connection between immigration and housing demand, analyzes concerns about Chinese influence efforts in American education, and discusses allegations surrounding Detroit animal control during Abdul El-Sayed's leadership, arguing that these stories reveal larger political and policy debates that deserve greater public scrutiny. A new housing report shows single-family housing starts fell to their lowest level in nearly four years. While many headlines frame the decline as a warning sign, Ben Ferguson argues that reduced illegal immigration and changing housing demand are important factors behind the trend.Ferguson examines Census data, housing construction figures, migration trends, and Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas research discussed during the program. He contends that changes at the southern border are affecting housing demand, rental markets, and home affordability across the country.The episode also turns to a report on Chinese government-backed educational exchange programs operating in U.S. schools and universities. Ferguson discusses concerns raised by critics who argue the programs provide the Chinese Communist Party with opportunities to influence American students and institutions.Later, he examines reporting surrounding Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed's tenure overseeing Detroit's health department and animal control operations, highlighting animal euthanasia statistics and questioning why the issue has received limited national attention. Topics Covered: Declining single-family housing starts and housing market trends Immigration, housing demand, and affordability debates Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas research on housing and migration Chinese Communist Party educational exchange programs in U.S. schools Concerns about foreign influence in American education Reporting on Abdul El-Sayed and Detroit animal control operations Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and Verdict with Ted Cruz Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening X: https://x.com/benfergusonshow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.