The Bulwark Podcast Sam Stein: A Bunch of Violent Keystone Cops
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Oct 9, 2025 
Sam Stein, managing editor at The Bulwark and seasoned political reporter, joins Tim Miller for a gripping discussion on the state of U.S. politics. They dive into ICE's troubling propaganda tactics and the troubling implications of militarized federal actions in blue cities. The conversation shifts to media influencers like Candace Owens and Tucker Carlson, exploring their rising power and the alarming civil war rhetoric. Additionally, they assess the delicate Israel-Hamas ceasefire and the potential fallout from recent U.S. military actions.
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Administration Amplifies Tension Purposefully
- The administration appears to be amplifying tensions deliberately to justify expanded ICE and federal operations in blue cities.
- Sam Stein warns this information-warfare strategy seeks chaos to legitimize further enforcement actions.
Law-Enforcement Resources Redirected To Immigration
- Tim Miller reports federal resources from DHS, FBI, and DOJ are being redirected to immigration operations in cities like Chicago and Portland.
- Sam Stein and Tim express concern that national-security experts are being reassigned away from other priorities.
ICE's Sophisticated Propaganda Operation
- DHS and ICE now run a sophisticated PR campaign to shape public perception of raids.
- Sam Stein notes they pair edited videos with influencer access to manufacture an echo chamber claiming they're targeting "hardened criminals."
