In Part 2, Congressman Scott Peters and Todd Schulte move from the problems to the solutions. They tackle the most persistent myths head-on, using data to show that immigrants aren't draining the economy—they are holding it up.

Discover why a functional legal system is the only way to end the chaos at the border. We discuss the "Grand Bargain" of reform: updating 1965-era laws to match a 2026 economy, securing the border with technology, and providing a rigorous but fair path to legal status for those who have been here for decades.

Key Topics:
The $14.5 Trillion tax surplus generated by immigrants over 30 years.
Why native-born unemployment rises when immigration is slashed.
The "Heroic Journey": Moving away from dangerous crossings to legal pathways.
How to build an immigration system that actually solves the housing shortage.
e expansion of "Mega Warehouse Jails" and private prisons.

About the Show: 72 & Sunny is a podcast hosted by Congressman Scott Peters about the challenges and opportunities shaping San Diego and the country. We prioritize honest, solutions-oriented conversations grounded in facts.

Some Notable Moments from this Episode:
00:00 – Immigrants: A $14.5 Trillion Fiscal Benefit
02:15 – Do Immigrants Take American Jobs? Fact-Checking the Tropes
07:35 – The Personal Cost: $2,150 a Year in New Expenses
10:45 – "Schrodinger’s Immigrant": Welfare vs. Workforce Myths
14:50 – The 2013 Comprehensive Reform & Why It Failed
24:50 – A Path to Dignity: Legal Status vs. Automatic Citizenship
33:20 – How You Can Influence Policy: Neighbor-to-Neighbor Impact
38:45 – Summary: Why Current Enforcement Equals Chaos
40:05 – Q&A: Can DHS Deport You to a Country You Aren’t From?
41:20 – Q&A: Addressing the $39 Trillion National Debt
43:30 – Q&A: Modernizing Environmental Reviews for Clean Energy

In Part 2, Congressman Scott Peters and Todd Schulte move from the problems to the solutions. They tackle the most persistent myths head-on, using data to show that immigrants aren't draining the economy&mdash;they are holding it up.
Discover why a functional legal system is the only way to end the chaos at the border. We discuss the "Grand Bargain" of reform: updating 1965-era laws to match a 2026 economy, securing the border with technology, and providing a rigorous but fair path to legal status for those who have been here for decades.
Key Topics:
<ul>
<li>The $14.5 Trillion tax surplus generated by immigrants over 30 years.</li>
<li>Why native-born unemployment rises when immigration is slashed.</li>
<li>The "Heroic Journey": Moving away from dangerous crossings to legal pathways.</li>
<li>How to build an immigration system that actually solves the housing shortage.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>e expansion of "Mega Warehouse Jails" and private prisons.</li>
</ul>
About the Show: 72 &amp; Sunny is a podcast hosted by Congressman Scott Peters about the challenges and opportunities shaping San Diego and the country. We prioritize honest, solutions-oriented conversations grounded in facts.
Some Notable Moments from this Episode:
<ul>
<li>00:00 &ndash; Immigrants: A $14.5 Trillion Fiscal Benefit</li>
<li>02:15 &ndash; Do Immigrants Take American Jobs? Fact-Checking the Tropes</li>
<li>07:35 &ndash; The Personal Cost: $2,150 a Year in New Expenses</li>
<li>10:45 &ndash; "Schrodinger&rsquo;s Immigrant": Welfare vs. Workforce Myths</li>
<li>14:50 &ndash; The 2013 Comprehensive Reform &amp; Why It Failed</li>
<li>24:50 &ndash; A Path to Dignity: Legal Status vs. Automatic Citizenship</li>
<li>33:20 &ndash; How You Can Influence Policy: Neighbor-to-Neighbor Impact</li>
<li>38:45 &ndash; Summary: Why Current Enforcement Equals Chaos</li>
<li>40:05 &ndash; Q&amp;A: Can DHS Deport You to a Country You Aren&rsquo;t From?</li>
<li>41:20 &ndash; Q&amp;A: Addressing the $39 Trillion National Debt</li>
<li>43:30 &ndash; Q&amp;A: Modernizing Environmental Reviews for Clean Energy</li>
</ul>

72 & Sunny is a podcast hosted by Congressman Scott Peters (CA-50) about the issues shaping San Diego and the country. The conversations are substantive, solutions-oriented, and grounded in facts and local impact. No partisan talking points. No abstract lectures. Just honest conversations about what’s happening, why it matters, and what we can do about it.

72 &amp; Sunny is a podcast hosted by Congressman Scott Peters (CA-50) about the issues shaping San Diego and the country. The conversations are substantive, solutions-oriented, and grounded in facts and local impact. No partisan talking points. No abstract lectures. Just honest conversations about what&rsquo;s happening, why it matters, and what we can do about it.

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How to Fix the Housing Crisis: Why We Need Immigrant Labor to Lower Costs | Part 2

In Part 1 of this critical conversation, Congressman Scott Peters and FWD.us President Todd Schulte discuss the aggressive shift in immigration enforcement. They dive into the "all-of-government" approach that has seen federal agents raiding local San Diego small businesses with tactical gear and flashbangs—not to catch "kingpins," but to arrest dishwashers.

We break down the data behind the headlines: Why economists warn that these policies could add $2,150 a year to the average family’s expenses and drive food prices up by 14.5%. This isn't just about policy; it's about the literal price of enforcement.

In this episode, we cover:
Tactical raids on San Diego's "pretty good" local pizza shops.
The "Jump Out Kill Squad" tactics and the tragedy in Minneapolis.
How DHS agents are being reassigned from tax enforcement to kitchen raids.
The massive expansion of "Mega Warehouse Jails" and private prisons.

About the Show: 72 & Sunny is a podcast hosted by Congressman Scott Peters about the challenges and opportunities shaping San Diego and the country. We prioritize honest, solutions-oriented conversations grounded in facts.

Some notable moments from this episode:

00:00 – The Raid: Federal Agents at a San Diego Pizzeria

04:00 – Meet Todd Schulte & FWD.us

07:30 – The "All-of-Government" Enforcement Approach

12:15 – Mass Deportation’s Impact on Your Grocery & Housing Bills

18:45 – The Minneapolis Incident & Federal Overreach

25:30 – Why Immigrants are a $14.5 Trillion Net Gain

31:10 – The Myth of the "Jobs Tree": Do Immigrants Displace U.S. Workers?

38:00 – Breaking Down the 2013 Comprehensive Immigration Reform

In Part 1 of this critical conversation, Congressman Scott Peters and FWD.us President Todd Schulte discuss the aggressive shift in immigration enforcement. They dive into the "all-of-government" approach that has seen federal agents raiding local San Diego small businesses with tactical gear and flashbangs&mdash;not to catch "kingpins," but to arrest dishwashers.
We break down the data behind the headlines: Why economists warn that these policies could add $2,150 a year to the average family&rsquo;s expenses and drive food prices up by 14.5%. This isn't just about policy; it's about the literal price of enforcement.
In this episode, we cover:
<ul>
<li>Tactical raids on San Diego's "pretty good" local pizza shops.</li>
<li>The "Jump Out Kill Squad" tactics and the tragedy in Minneapolis.</li>
<li>How DHS agents are being reassigned from tax enforcement to kitchen raids.</li>
<li>The massive expansion of "Mega Warehouse Jails" and private prisons.</li>
</ul>
About the Show: 72 &amp; Sunny is a podcast hosted by Congressman Scott Peters about the challenges and opportunities shaping San Diego and the country. We prioritize honest, solutions-oriented conversations grounded in facts.
Some notable moments from this episode:
00:00 &ndash; The Raid: Federal Agents at a San Diego Pizzeria
04:00 &ndash; Meet Todd Schulte &amp; FWD.us
07:30 &ndash; The "All-of-Government" Enforcement Approach
12:15 &ndash; Mass Deportation&rsquo;s Impact on Your Grocery &amp; Housing Bills
18:45 &ndash; The Minneapolis Incident &amp; Federal Overreach
25:30 &ndash; Why Immigrants are a $14.5 Trillion Net Gain
31:10 &ndash; The Myth of the "Jobs Tree": Do Immigrants Displace U.S. Workers?
38:00 &ndash; Breaking Down the 2013 Comprehensive Immigration Reform

Mass Deportation Economics: How Immigrants Actually Power the U.S. Economy | Part 1

After decades of flat growth, U.S. energy demand is projected to surge by up to 25%. What is driving this massive shift? In this episode of 72 & Sunny, Congressman Scott Peters sits down with a San Diego energy expert Scott Anders to discuss the collision of AI data centers, economy-wide electrification, and the urgent need for grid modernization.

We dive deep into why one Microsoft data center can require as much power as 750,000 homes—equivalent to the peak demand of the entire San Diego region. Congressman Peters also breaks down the "permitting paradox": why 1970s environmental laws like NEPA and CEQA are now the biggest obstacles to building the clean energy infrastructure needed to fight climate change.

In this episode, we cover:
The AI Surge: Why data centers are becoming the biggest players on the grid.
California’s Energy Mix: The truth about our 67% carbon-free status and the role of natural gas.
The Cost Crisis: Why 30% of your bill goes toward wildfire mitigation and how subsidies impact rates.
Global Competition: Why China is building 260GW of inter-regional transmission while the U.S. lags behind.

Some notable moments from this episode:
00:00 – The end of flat energy growth: A 25% demand surge.
02:12 – The AI "Goliath": One data center vs. 750,000 homes.
03:19 – California’s current energy mix: Are we really 67% carbon-free?.
04:24 – The Duck Curve: Why natural gas ramps up when the sun goes down.
07:40 – Battery Storage: How California avoided blackouts in 2025/2026.
10:43 – Why San Diego has the highest electricity rates in the nation.
13:11 – The "Permitting Paradox": NEPA, CEQA, and the digital divide.
15:21 – Why the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) needs a faster grid to succeed.
21:14 – China vs. U.S.: The race for ultra-high-voltage transmission.
25:07 – Wildfire mitigation: The hidden cost on your utility bill.
27:51 – The CERTAIN Act & Permitting Reform: What’s next for Scott Peters.

After decades of flat growth, U.S. energy demand is projected to surge by up to 25%. What is driving this massive shift? In this episode of 72 &amp; Sunny, Congressman Scott Peters sits down with a San Diego energy expert Scott Anders to discuss the collision of AI data centers, economy-wide electrification, and the urgent need for grid modernization.
We dive deep into why one Microsoft data center can require as much power as 750,000 homes&mdash;equivalent to the peak demand of the entire San Diego region. Congressman Peters also breaks down the "permitting paradox": why 1970s environmental laws like NEPA and CEQA are now the biggest obstacles to building the clean energy infrastructure needed to fight climate change.
In this episode, we cover:
<ul>
<li>The AI Surge: Why data centers are becoming the biggest players on the grid.</li>
<li>California&rsquo;s Energy Mix: The truth about our 67% carbon-free status and the role of natural gas.</li>
<li>The Cost Crisis: Why 30% of your bill goes toward wildfire mitigation and how subsidies impact rates.</li>
<li>Global Competition: Why China is building 260GW of inter-regional transmission while the U.S. lags behind.</li>
</ul>
Some notable moments from this episode:
<ul>
<li>00:00 &ndash; The end of flat energy growth: A 25% demand surge.</li>
<li>02:12 &ndash; The AI "Goliath": One data center vs. 750,000 homes.</li>
<li>03:19 &ndash; California&rsquo;s current energy mix: Are we really 67% carbon-free?.</li>
<li>04:24 &ndash; The Duck Curve: Why natural gas ramps up when the sun goes down.</li>
<li>07:40 &ndash; Battery Storage: How California avoided blackouts in 2025/2026.</li>
<li>10:43 &ndash; Why San Diego has the highest electricity rates in the nation.</li>
<li>13:11 &ndash; The "Permitting Paradox": NEPA, CEQA, and the digital divide.</li>
<li>15:21 &ndash; Why the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) needs a faster grid to succeed.</li>
<li>21:14 &ndash; China vs. U.S.: The race for ultra-high-voltage transmission.</li>
<li>25:07 &ndash; Wildfire mitigation: The hidden cost on your utility bill.</li>
<li>27:51 &ndash; The CERTAIN Act &amp; Permitting Reform: What&rsquo;s next for Scott Peters.</li>
</ul>

The Real Reason California Electricity Rates Are the Highest in the U.S.

The Tijuana River sewage crisis has become one of the most serious environmental and public health emergencies in the United States. In this powerful first episode of 72 and Sunny, Congressman Scott Peters sits down with San Diego County Supervisor Paloma Aguirre to expose the truth behind polluted beaches, toxic air, and the fight for federal funding.

For over 1,300 days, beaches across Coronado, Imperial Beach, and the South Bay have faced closures due to cross-border sewage and industrial pollution flowing from Mexico into San Diego. Families, businesses, Navy SEALs, and entire communities are feeling the impact.

In this episode:
The real health dangers of toxic air and water


How pollution affects property values and tourism


Federal and international efforts to fix the crisis


What must happen next to restore San Diego beaches



This conversation dives deep into environmental justice, infrastructure failures, and the urgent need for cross-border solutions.

Subscribe for real conversations about the issues shaping our region and our future.

Some notable moments from this episode:

00:00 The shocking reality of San Diego’s sewage crisis

01:07 Podcast introduction and guest welcome

02:00 Paloma Aguirre’s personal health impact from pollution

04:00 How surfers discovered the contamination

06:00 Air quality crisis and toxic exposure explained

07:30 Kids and communities affected for years

09:00 Why the problem got worse after 2017

10:00 Toxic gases and health risks in the air

12:00 Navy SEALs and national security concerns

14:00 Chemicals and industrial pollution dangers

15:00 Saturn Avenue and aerosolized toxic water

17:00 Scientific studies and health data being collected

19:00 Economic impact on tourism and property values

21:00 Federal funding and political fight for solutions

26:00 U.S. and Mexico infrastructure efforts

30:00 Tijuana growth and failing sewage systems

34:00 Can government cooperation solve the crisis?

36:50 The path forward and future solutions

The Tijuana River sewage crisis has become one of the most serious environmental and public health emergencies in the United States. In this powerful first episode of 72 and Sunny, Congressman Scott Peters sits down with San Diego County Supervisor Paloma Aguirre to expose the truth behind polluted beaches, toxic air, and the fight for federal funding.
For over 1,300 days, beaches across Coronado, Imperial Beach, and the South Bay have faced closures due to cross-border sewage and industrial pollution flowing from Mexico into San Diego. Families, businesses, Navy SEALs, and entire communities are feeling the impact.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>The real health dangers of toxic air and water </li>
<li>How pollution affects property values and tourism </li>
<li>Federal and international efforts to fix the crisis </li>
<li>What must happen next to restore San Diego beaches </li>
</ul>
This conversation dives deep into environmental justice, infrastructure failures, and the urgent need for cross-border solutions.
Subscribe for real conversations about the issues shaping our region and our future.
Some notable moments from this episode:
00:00 The shocking reality of San Diego&rsquo;s sewage crisis
01:07 Podcast introduction and guest welcome
02:00 Paloma Aguirre&rsquo;s personal health impact from pollution
04:00 How surfers discovered the contamination
06:00 Air quality crisis and toxic exposure explained
07:30 Kids and communities affected for years
09:00 Why the problem got worse after 2017
10:00 Toxic gases and health risks in the air
12:00 Navy SEALs and national security concerns
14:00 Chemicals and industrial pollution dangers
15:00 Saturn Avenue and aerosolized toxic water
17:00 Scientific studies and health data being collected
19:00 Economic impact on tourism and property values
21:00 Federal funding and political fight for solutions
26:00 U.S. and Mexico infrastructure efforts
30:00 Tijuana growth and failing sewage systems
34:00 Can government cooperation solve the crisis?
36:50 The path forward and future solutions

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