The Majority Report with Sam Seder

3590 - ICE Thugs Rampage, Authoritarianism Undeniable w/ Jeet Heer & RM Brown

Sep 26, 2025
Join national affairs correspondent Jeet Heer, who explores rising authoritarianism, the Democratic Party's ineptitude, and critiques Kamala Harris’s book. YouTube commentator R.M. Brown adds his take on viral news trends, including chaotic ICE raids and their media portrayal. From harder looks at political strategies to hilarious reactions to Megyn Kelly discussing witches, this conversation captures the pulse of contemporary culture and politics.
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INSIGHT

War-On-Terror Tools Turned Inward

  • Jeet Heer warns Trump-era moves echo the war-on-terror apparatus being repurposed domestically.
  • He argues this turns counterterror tools into instruments for political repression and consolidation.
INSIGHT

Authoritarianism Advances Step By Step

  • Jeet Heer and Sam see authoritarian consolidation as stepwise and accelerating rather than a single event.
  • They stress small institutional seizures build toward cancelling elections or dismantling checks.
ADVICE

Channel Voter Anger Into Pressure

  • Jeet Heer argues angry voters force Democrats to take stronger stances and resist caving.
  • He implies organizers should channel popular anger into tangible political pressure now.
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