Political Gabfest De-ICEing
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Jan 29, 2026 
Jason Zengerle, journalist and author of a Tucker Carlson biography. He traces Carlson's rise from print writer to TV and streaming star. They discuss why Carlson embraced populism and grievance. Conversation covers the media ecosystem that mainstreams fringe ideas and whether Carlson might pursue politics.
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Images Turn Enforcement Into A Political Liability
- The killings of Alex Preddy and Renee Goode crystallized broad public outrage and shifted political momentum against aggressive ICE tactics.
- Visual evidence and vivid images made the enforcement strategy feel like an invasive, militarized occupation to many Americans.
Lies Deepen The Crisis
- The administration's immediate mischaracterizations after shootings worsened the political and legal fallout.
- Habitual lying undermined institutional guardrails and public trust in enforcement actions.
Effectiveness Came With Political Costs
- Trump's immigration measures reduced migration but created human-rights and political costs domestically.
- Aggressive tactics and quotas produced cruelty that shifted public opinion against the approach.
