web02.fireside.fm Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:11:09 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Restoration Spotlight - Episodes Tagged with “Immigration” https://restorationspotlight.fireside.fm/tags/immigration Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0400 Restoration Spotlight features the political world's most informed advocates to illuminate the state of conservative America. en-us episodic Hayden Ludwig Restoration Spotlight features the political world's most informed advocates to illuminate the state of conservative America. no Restoration of America, Restoration News, Conservative Politics Hayden Ludwig socials@restorationpac.com Stopping the Illegal Alien Crime Wave with Vicky Manning https://restorationspotlight.fireside.fm/stopping-the-illegal-alien-crime-wave 7c8e767e-a425-4dc4-bf61-82dd79a1e18d Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0400 Hayden Ludwig full Hayden Ludwig IllegalAlienCrimes.com is exposing the monsters in your neighborhood, one at a time. 26:09 no Trump and Congressional Republicans pledged to deport violent illegal aliens from our communities in 2024. So far, they're making good on that pledge—and Restoration News Senior Investigative Researcher Victoria Manning is helping expose the worst criminals, state by state, victim by victim. She joins host Hayden Ludwig to discuss IllegalAlienCrimes.com (https://www.illegalaliencrimes.com) and more, today on Restoration Spotlight. Restoration News, Hayden Ludwig, Vicky Manning, Illegal Alien Crime Trump and Congressional Republicans pledged to deport violent illegal aliens from our communities in 2024. So far, they're making good on that pledge—and Restoration News Senior Investigative Researcher Victoria Manning is helping expose the worst criminals, state by state, victim by victim. She joins host Hayden Ludwig to discuss IllegalAlienCrimes.com and more, today on Restoration Spotlight.

]]> Trump and Congressional Republicans pledged to deport violent illegal aliens from our communities in 2024. So far, they're making good on that pledge—and Restoration News Senior Investigative Researcher Victoria Manning is helping expose the worst criminals, state by state, victim by victim. She joins host Hayden Ludwig to discuss IllegalAlienCrimes.com and more, today on Restoration Spotlight.

]]> From Chaos to Control: What’s Next for the Southern Border https://restorationspotlight.fireside.fm/whats-next-for-the-southern-border 6ad67c97-b281-4fd3-861d-76e10df1b554 Tue, 09 Sep 2025 13:00:00 -0400 Hayden Ludwig full Hayden Ludwig 24:26 no Mexico teeters on near-collapse, with entire regions ruled by paramilitary cartel thugs. That chaos is bleeding over the southern border into American states from California to Virginia, inviting millions of illegal alien invaders and countless tons of lethal narcotics into our communities. That's changing under President Donald Trump—but challenges still remain. Pinal County, Arizona, Sheriff Ross Teeple joins host Hayden Ludwig as we review the border threat. Hayden Ludwig, Sheriff Ross Teeple, Restoration Spotlight, Border Control Mexico teeters on near-collapse, with entire regions ruled by paramilitary cartel thugs. That chaos is bleeding over the southern border into American states from California to Virginia, inviting millions of illegal alien invaders and countless tons of lethal narcotics into our communities.

That's changing under President Donald Trump—but challenges still remain. Pinal County, Arizona, Sheriff Ross Teeple joins host Hayden Ludwig as we review the border threat.

]]> Mexico teeters on near-collapse, with entire regions ruled by paramilitary cartel thugs. That chaos is bleeding over the southern border into American states from California to Virginia, inviting millions of illegal alien invaders and countless tons of lethal narcotics into our communities.

That's changing under President Donald Trump—but challenges still remain. Pinal County, Arizona, Sheriff Ross Teeple joins host Hayden Ludwig as we review the border threat.

]]> Todd Bensman: Exposing the Source of Kamala’s Illegal Alien Caravan https://restorationspotlight.fireside.fm/todd-bensman a0c30b63-5a08-4a04-a2b3-4660f8467596 Fri, 25 Oct 2024 10:00:00 -0400 Hayden Ludwig full 1 Hayden Ludwig If the onslaught of 16 million illegal aliens at the border feels like an invasion, you’re close to the mark. First Right Podcast host Hayden Ludwig interviews Todd Bensman, an immigration and national security expert who’s visited Ground Zero for the endless illegal alien caravans making their way north from Central America—and the drug cartel thugs taking advantage to infiltrate our country. 30:54 no If the onslaught of 16 million illegal aliens at the border feels like an invasion, you’re close to the mark. First Right Podcast host Hayden Ludwig interviews Todd Bensman, an immigration and national security expert who’s visited Ground Zero for the endless illegal alien caravans making their way north from Central America—and the drug cartel thugs taking advantage to infiltrate our country. None of this is by accident; it’s the result of nearly 4 years of far-left policies under Kamala Harris and Joe Biden, who opened the border for thousands of murderers, rapists, drug peddlers, and sex traffickers to prey upon our communities. If they aren’t booted out in November, the carnage will only get worse. Don’t miss this episode of the First Right Podcast! Want daily news without the liberal slant? Subscribe to First Right here (https://www.restorationofamerica.com/first-right/) Todd Bensman, Immigration, Illegal Aliens, Border Crisis, 2024 Election, Kamala Harris, Trump If the onslaught of 16 million illegal aliens at the border feels like an invasion, you’re close to the mark. First Right Podcast host Hayden Ludwig interviews Todd Bensman, an immigration and national security expert who’s visited Ground Zero for the endless illegal alien caravans making their way north from Central America—and the drug cartel thugs taking advantage to infiltrate our country. None of this is by accident; it’s the result of nearly 4 years of far-left policies under Kamala Harris and Joe Biden, who opened the border for thousands of murderers, rapists, drug peddlers, and sex traffickers to prey upon our communities.

If they aren’t booted out in November, the carnage will only get worse.

Don’t miss this episode of the First Right Podcast!

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]]> If the onslaught of 16 million illegal aliens at the border feels like an invasion, you’re close to the mark. First Right Podcast host Hayden Ludwig interviews Todd Bensman, an immigration and national security expert who’s visited Ground Zero for the endless illegal alien caravans making their way north from Central America—and the drug cartel thugs taking advantage to infiltrate our country. None of this is by accident; it’s the result of nearly 4 years of far-left policies under Kamala Harris and Joe Biden, who opened the border for thousands of murderers, rapists, drug peddlers, and sex traffickers to prey upon our communities.

If they aren’t booted out in November, the carnage will only get worse.

Don’t miss this episode of the First Right Podcast!

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]]> Border Patrol s Done With Kamala’s Border-Free America https://restorationspotlight.fireside.fm/art-delcueto ac9dace3-378c-40f4-969a-73776a84b9bb Fri, 18 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0400 Hayden Ludwig full 1 Hayden Ludwig We don’t have to imagine life in a nation with no borders; we’re living it. With at least 16 million illegal aliens crossing into American since Jan. 2021, tens of thousands of illegal alien crimes committed against families, and an unprecedented ocean of fentanyl and other lethal drugs drowning our communities, enough is enough—it’s time to seal the border. 25:10 no We don’t have to imagine life in a nation with no borders; we’re living it. With at least 16 million illegal aliens crossing into American since Jan. 2021, tens of thousands of illegal alien crimes (https://www.illegalaliencrimes.com) committed against families, and an unprecedented ocean of fentanyl and other lethal drugs drowning our communities, enough is enough—it’s time to seal the border. Art Del Cueto, vice president for the National Border Patrol Council, joins First Right Podcast host Hayden Ludwig to explain how Kamala Harris melted down America’s southern border and welcomed an invasion unlike any seen before. No one’s better equipped to explain the fallout from Harris’ open border policies, which is why the Border Patrol union endorsed Donald Trump for President earlier this week. Want daily news without the liberal slant? Subscribe to First Right here (https://www.restorationofamerica.com/first-right/) Art Del Cueto, 2024 Election, Border Control, Immigration, Illegal Aliens, Crime We don’t have to imagine life in a nation with no borders; we’re living it. With at least 16 million illegal aliens crossing into American since Jan. 2021, tens of thousands of illegal alien crimes committed against families, and an unprecedented ocean of fentanyl and other lethal drugs drowning our communities, enough is enough—it’s time to seal the border.

Art Del Cueto, vice president for the National Border Patrol Council, joins First Right Podcast host Hayden Ludwig to explain how Kamala Harris melted down America’s southern border and welcomed an invasion unlike any seen before. No one’s better equipped to explain the fallout from Harris’ open border policies, which is why the Border Patrol union endorsed Donald Trump for President earlier this week.

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]]> We don’t have to imagine life in a nation with no borders; we’re living it. With at least 16 million illegal aliens crossing into American since Jan. 2021, tens of thousands of illegal alien crimes committed against families, and an unprecedented ocean of fentanyl and other lethal drugs drowning our communities, enough is enough—it’s time to seal the border.

Art Del Cueto, vice president for the National Border Patrol Council, joins First Right Podcast host Hayden Ludwig to explain how Kamala Harris melted down America’s southern border and welcomed an invasion unlike any seen before. No one’s better equipped to explain the fallout from Harris’ open border policies, which is why the Border Patrol union endorsed Donald Trump for President earlier this week.

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]]> Socialism—Not Even Once with Daniel Di Martino https://restorationspotlight.fireside.fm/daniel-dimartino 83732f3a-00ce-4fa6-8516-d8427e9b71e4 Fri, 14 Jun 2024 11:00:00 -0400 Hayden Ludwig full 1 Hayden Ludwig First Right host Hayden Ludwig welcomes Daniel Di Martino, a survivor of Venezuelan socialism turned American patriot who’s dedicated his life to defending our nation’s constitutional liberties from those who seek to destroy them. 29:26 no First Right host Hayden Ludwig welcomes Daniel Di Martino, a survivor of Venezuelan socialism turned American patriot who’s dedicated his life to defending our nation’s constitutional liberties from those who seek to destroy them. As someone who lived through the terrible consequences of socialism under the Chavez regime, Daniel has vital warning about falling for the trap of “democratic” socialism—you can vote your way in, but not vote your way out—targeting our young people, as seen with the pro-Hamas protests spreading across college campuses. Millions of voters are being deceived by the radical Left as they try to implement dangerous policies that threaten to destroy America’s republic. But Daniel is committed to putting a stop to this with his critical message of preserving freedom before it’s too late. Listen now for the full story. Learn more about Daniel Di Martino’s work at the Dissident Project (https://www.dissidentproject.org) and follow him on X (https://x.com/DanielDiMartino). Want daily news without the liberal slant? Subscribe to First Right here (https://www.restorationofamerica.com/first-right/) First Right, Hayden Ludwig, Restoration of America, Daniel Di Martino, Socialism, Hamas Protests First Right host Hayden Ludwig welcomes Daniel Di Martino, a survivor of Venezuelan socialism turned American patriot who’s dedicated his life to defending our nation’s constitutional liberties from those who seek to destroy them.

As someone who lived through the terrible consequences of socialism under the Chavez regime, Daniel has vital warning about falling for the trap of “democratic” socialism—you can vote your way in, but not vote your way out—targeting our young people, as seen with the pro-Hamas protests spreading across college campuses.

Millions of voters are being deceived by the radical Left as they try to implement dangerous policies that threaten to destroy America’s republic. But Daniel is committed to putting a stop to this with his critical message of preserving freedom before it’s too late. Listen now for the full story.

Learn more about Daniel Di Martino’s work at the Dissident Project and follow him on X.

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]]> First Right host Hayden Ludwig welcomes Daniel Di Martino, a survivor of Venezuelan socialism turned American patriot who’s dedicated his life to defending our nation’s constitutional liberties from those who seek to destroy them.

As someone who lived through the terrible consequences of socialism under the Chavez regime, Daniel has vital warning about falling for the trap of “democratic” socialism—you can vote your way in, but not vote your way out—targeting our young people, as seen with the pro-Hamas protests spreading across college campuses.

Millions of voters are being deceived by the radical Left as they try to implement dangerous policies that threaten to destroy America’s republic. But Daniel is committed to putting a stop to this with his critical message of preserving freedom before it’s too late. Listen now for the full story.

Learn more about Daniel Di Martino’s work at the Dissident Project and follow him on X.

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]]> Ron Vitiello: Biden’s Border Crisis is Even Worse than You Think https://restorationspotlight.fireside.fm/ron-vitiello 781f7809-ee6b-46d5-9479-b1c72a1e86d0 Fri, 31 May 2024 12:00:00 -0400 Hayden Ludwig full 1 Hayden Ludwig First Right host Hayden Ludwig welcomes Ron Vitiello, former Chief of U.S. Border Patrol under President Trump, to discuss America’s border-free collapse under Joe Biden’s radical policies. There’s no one more qualified to identify solutions to this Democrat-manufactured crisis than Ron, who spent his career on the frontlines of the fight against human trafficking and drug smuggling. 36:38 no First Right host Hayden Ludwig welcomes Ron Vitiello, former Chief of U.S. Border Patrol under President Trump, to discuss America’s border-free collapse under Joe Biden’s radical policies. There’s no one more qualified to identify solutions to this Democrat-manufactured crisis than Ron, who spent his career on the frontlines of the fight against human trafficking and drug smuggling. Now he’s here with a powerful warning about the importance of the 2024 election you can’t afford to miss. In less than four years, America went from the lowest levels of illegal immigration in 50 years under Trump, to the worst illegal migration disaster in history. Here’s the ugly truth: Our border is being destabilized on purpose by global elites who benefit while American families and children suffer. The Biden administration is determined to destroy our nation’s security, Ron says, and voting the radical Left out in November is our only chance to enforce laws and stop illegal immigration. Listen now and learn the truth about this threat coming to your community. Want daily news without the liberal slant? Subscribe to First Right here (https://www.restorationofamerica.com/first-right/) First Right, Hayden Ludwig, Restoration of America, Ron Vitiello, Border Crisis, Drug Smuggling, Biden, Immigration, Border Security First Right host Hayden Ludwig welcomes Ron Vitiello, former Chief of U.S. Border Patrol under President Trump, to discuss America’s border-free collapse under Joe Biden’s radical policies. There’s no one more qualified to identify solutions to this Democrat-manufactured crisis than Ron, who spent his career on the frontlines of the fight against human trafficking and drug smuggling.

Now he’s here with a powerful warning about the importance of the 2024 election you can’t afford to miss.

In less than four years, America went from the lowest levels of illegal immigration in 50 years under Trump, to the worst illegal migration disaster in history. Here’s the ugly truth: Our border is being destabilized on purpose by global elites who benefit while American families and children suffer.

The Biden administration is determined to destroy our nation’s security, Ron says, and voting the radical Left out in November is our only chance to enforce laws and stop illegal immigration. Listen now and learn the truth about this threat coming to your community.

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]]> First Right host Hayden Ludwig welcomes Ron Vitiello, former Chief of U.S. Border Patrol under President Trump, to discuss America’s border-free collapse under Joe Biden’s radical policies. There’s no one more qualified to identify solutions to this Democrat-manufactured crisis than Ron, who spent his career on the frontlines of the fight against human trafficking and drug smuggling.

Now he’s here with a powerful warning about the importance of the 2024 election you can’t afford to miss.

In less than four years, America went from the lowest levels of illegal immigration in 50 years under Trump, to the worst illegal migration disaster in history. Here’s the ugly truth: Our border is being destabilized on purpose by global elites who benefit while American families and children suffer.

The Biden administration is determined to destroy our nation’s security, Ron says, and voting the radical Left out in November is our only chance to enforce laws and stop illegal immigration. Listen now and learn the truth about this threat coming to your community.

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