America’s housing crisis is not just about demand. It is also about labor. In Part 2 of 72 & Sunny, Congressman Scott Peters continues his conversation with Todd Schulte by focusing on the economic reality behind immigration policy — especially its connection to housing costs, workforce shortages, and long-term economic growth. The discussion breaks down how immigrant labor supports critical industries like construction, childcare, healthcare, agriculture, and technology. Peters and Schulte also examine why economists warn that mass deportation policies could actually increase inflation, raise home prices, and slow new housing development nationwide. Beyond the politics, this episode explores a bigger question: what kind of immigration system does America actually need to remain economically competitive and affordable? Part 2 is a direct conversation about labor, housing, economic growth, and why fixing immigration policy may be essential to solving some of the country’s biggest affordability challenges.

Immigration is often framed as a political issue. This episode asks a different question: what happens to the economy if millions of immigrants disappear from it? In Part 1 of 72 & Sunny, Congressman Scott Peters talks with Todd Schulte about the real economic role immigrants play in the United States. The conversation explores labor shortages, rising construction costs, food inflation, workforce dependency, and the expanding federal immigration enforcement system now operating across American cities. Beyond the politics, this episode focuses on something more practical: how immigrant labor impacts everyday American life — from restaurants and agriculture to housing and healthcare. They also examine the growing costs of mass deportation policies and why many economists warn those policies could drive prices even higher for working families. Part 1 is a direct, fact-driven conversation about immigration, economics, and the future of the American workforce.

In this episode, Congressman Scott Peters sits down with a San Diego energy expert to break down what that means for reliability, affordability, and the future of the grid. From massive data center demands to the growing role of battery storage, this conversation cuts through the noise and gets to what’s actually happening and what needs to happen next.

For more than 1,300 consecutive days, beaches in Coronado, Imperial Beach, and the South Bay have been closed due to cross-border sewage pollution. But this crisis isn’t just about beach access, it's about toxic air, public health, national security, and environmental justice. In the first episode of 72 & Sunny, Congressman Scott Peters sits down with San Diego County Supervisor Paloma Aguirre to unpack the science, the politics, and the path forward. From federal funding battles to hydrogen sulfide exposure and Navy SEAL training disruptions, this conversation makes clear: we’re making progress.