The Rest Is Politics: US 109. Trump's Deportation Army
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Sep 4, 2025 
Join political journalist Sam Stein, an MSNBC alum now at the Bulwark, as he dissects the chilling impact of ICE raids on parents and undocumented families. He shares personal stories illustrating the heightened anxiety in communities, particularly among Hispanic voters. The conversation swings to the economy, highlighting the disconnect between stock market success and the everyday struggles of Americans. They also delve into the pressing demand for Epstein file transparency and discuss the shaky political loyalty towards Trump among Republicans.
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Whistles, Fear And Missing Nannies
- Katty Kay describes anxious parents and neighbors in DC blowing whistles to warn of ICE vehicles during back-to-school week.
- She recounts nannies and childcare workers being picked up, leaving parents scrambling for care and workers refusing to enter the city.
Raids Framed As Crime Crackdown
- Sam Stein argues the operations presented as crime crackdowns are effectively immigration enforcement targeting migrants.
- He says neighborhoods like Columbia Heights and Mount Pleasant face disproportionate confrontations and detentions.
Brunch Interrupted By Public Arrest
- Sam Stein shares an account of a delivery worker being slammed to the ground and handcuffed in a busy commercial area.
- He says such confrontations have repeated over weeks and created an unprecedented chill across the city.
