Agustina Vergara Cid
Managing Editor and Associate Fellow at the Ayn Rand Institute and co-author of the article '"I Chose to Be an American:" Ayn Rand’s Immigration Story,' who brings an immigrant perspective and research on Rand's life.
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Feb 26, 2026 • 37min
Ayn Rand, Immigrant: The Story of Her Journey to America
Brandon Lisi, associate archivist who unearthed primary documents, and Agustina Vergara Cid, an editor and immigrant-scholar, trace Ayn Rand’s journey to America. They discuss archival surprises, why Rand chose the U.S., the visa hurdles she overcame, vivid anecdotes like her reaction to New York, and how her work pressed America to live up to its ideals.
Aug 26, 2024 • 1h 15min
The Problem with Pro-Immigration Arguments
Onkar Ghate, a critic of pro-immigration arguments, teams up with Agustina Vergara Cid, who advocates for the moral and economic benefits of immigration. They dive into the flaws of conventional pro-immigration views, revealing how these arguments often stem from altruism and can infantilize immigrants. The duo critiques diversity quotas for perpetuating racism and challenges the notion that immigrants only take jobs 'Americans won't do.' Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on individual freedom versus collectivism in today's immigration debate.
