The Michael Knowles Show Michael Knowles DEBATES Two Liberals | Bar Fight ft. Adam Mockler & Cecilia Rae
Oct 4, 2025
In a lively debate, Michael Knowles clashes with Adam Mockler and Cecilia Rae on hot-button issues. They tackle immigration policies, with discussions on deportations and the economic impacts of immigrants. The conversation dives into the complex implications of gay marriage on children and the phenomenon of male loneliness. Audience participation adds to the heat as they question the regulation of platforms like OnlyFans. A provocative exchange centers around Trump's tariffs and their real-world effects, culminating in lively banter as the 'bar fight' comes to a close.
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Deportations Viewed As Crime And Cost Tool
- Michael Knowles argues current deportations reduced border crossings and removed criminals but insists more deportations are needed to improve safety and public finances.
- He frames deportation as a policy tool to lower crime and welfare burdens, citing large removal numbers in recent months.
Immigrant Crime Rates And Economic Role
- Cecilia Rae counters with DOJ data showing immigrants are less likely to be incarcerated than native-born citizens and argues immigrants contribute economically and fill hard-to-staff jobs.
- She warns mass deportation harms GDP and leaves essential positions empty, especially in agriculture.
Fiscal And Criminal Data Against Open Borders
- Adam Mockler emphasizes fiscal and criminal data showing non-citizens are overrepresented in federal cases and costly to cities like New York.
- He uses comptroller and BOP statistics to argue immigration imposes significant local budget costs.