The Daily Show: Ears Edition Jon Stewart on the LA ICE Protests and Trump's Escalating Response | Stephen A. Smith
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Jun 10, 2025 
Stephen A. Smith, sports television personality and host of 'The Stephen A. Smith Show,' joins Jon Stewart to dive into the chaos surrounding the LA ICE protests and the escalating political tensions. They discuss Smith's preference for being a hellraiser over a politician, and how accountability in messaging shapes politics. With a dose of humor, they explore Trump’s eccentricities, the absurdities of immigration policies, and how sports and politics intertwine, including a light-hearted jab at a controversial comment about Jalen Brunson and their mutual love for the Knicks.
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LA's Plight Amid ICE Raids
- Los Angeles experiences clashes due to heavy-handed immigration raids targeting immigrant communities.
- Liberal cities reliant on immigrants face predictable conflict when aggressive federal actions occur.
Stephen Miller's Raid Escalation
- Stephen Miller escalates ICE raids to 3,000 arrests daily, targeting beyond criminal records.
- The raids broaden to include non-criminal undocumented immigrants, fueling tension and protests.
Protests Turn Violent in LA
- Peaceful protests against immigration raids in LA mix with anarchists, causing violent police responses.
- Vandalism extends to property like self-driving cars, exacerbating chaos without fatalities.