We're Not Wrong About Chicago and Bari Weiss
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Oct 9, 2025 The hosts dive into the controversial deployment of the Texas National Guard to Illinois, debating its legality and implications for federal overreach. They explore the recent appointment of Bari Weiss as CEO of CBS News, weighing potential positive changes against concerns of bias. The discussion shifts to the state of media in America and how Weiss's leadership could reshape the network's future. They also touch on young men's unemployment, vocational training, and the rise of AI deepfakes, highlighting the intersection of technology and job markets.
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Militarizing Cities For Politics
- The Texas National Guard deployment to Illinois reads as political muscle rather than a clear legal necessity.
- Hosts warn this blurs lines between military and domestic law enforcement and risks normalizing troop use in cities.
Graphic Account Of A Chicago ICE Raid
- Jen describes a night raid where ICE used a Black Hawk and dragged residents from an apartment building.
- She emphasizes unclear identities, detained children, and apparent Fourth Amendment violations.
Legal Justifications Are Narrow
- Good-faith legal grounds cited for troop use (insurrection, invasion, inability to execute federal law) are narrow and poorly met.
- Andrew calls the troop moves more likely political PR stunts that create dangerous precedents.
