The Bulwark Podcast Ryan Grim: An Unconscionable Reaction to a Summary Execution
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Jan 8, 2026 
Ryan Grim, a seasoned investigative journalist and co-founder of DropSite News, dives into the tumultuous aftermath of the ICE shooting of Renee Good, exploring police conduct and a culture that dehumanizes victims. He takes a critical look at the political machinery behind U.S. intervention in Venezuela, revealing how power dynamics influence foreign policy. The discussion touches on Epstein's connections with elites and the unsettling implications of his actions. Lastly, they unpack the disillusionment within the manosphere and critique identity politics and its backlash.
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Masked Agents Created The Danger
- Ryan Grim and Tim Miller argue Renee Good's killing fits a familiar pattern of chaotic, contradictory police commands that escalate harmless situations.
- They stress the officers had no business confronting an American citizen and the shooting was therefore indefensible.
Political Lies As Power Plays
- Tim Miller calls the administration's public narrative about Renee Good "unconscionable" and notes officials fabricated claims contrary to the video evidence.
- He describes the lies as power moves that erase truth rather than attempts at plausible deception.
Public Acceptance Of Deadly Policing
- Both hosts highlight a disturbing public readiness to endorse summary execution when an officer gives an order.
- They warn this reflects a moral shift where hatred of the victim can override basic standards of policing.
