Straight White American Jesus Weekly Roundup: Wine Moms, ICE, and American Fascism
Jan 16, 2026
The hosts dive into the unsettling rise of ICE operations in Minneapolis, likening them to tactics used in authoritarian regimes. They examine the flawed recruitment processes in ICE and how uniforms can empower abuses, drawing on the Stanford Prison Experiment. The discussion extends to the racially and gendered politics surrounding white women protesters, who are often mischaracterized by right-wing media. Additionally, concerns about federal overreach and threats to institutional independence highlight the complicated dynamics of power and resistance.
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Unchecked ICE Expansion Risks Occupation
- Brad Onishi warns ICE recruitment shows minimal vetting and rapid expansion that risks unaccountable force.
- He argues massive budgets plus immunity create an occupation-style enforcement apparatus in cities.
Writer Hired After Six-Minute ICE Interview
- Laura Jadid, an ex-military writer, applied at an ICE expo and was hired after a six-minute interview.
- Her hiring illustrates how critics and unvetted applicants can still pass ICE recruitment.
Occupation Tactics In Minneapolis
- Brad likens ICE behavior in Minneapolis to an occupying force using "papers please" stops and criminalizing bystanders.
- He connects immunity claims and dehumanization as hallmarks of emerging authoritarian governance.
