It Could Happen Here Executive Disorder: Portland Shooting, the FED, Visa Pause & Turtle Island Liberation Front
Jan 16, 2026
The hosts dive into a controversial Portland shooting involving Border Patrol, raising questions about the clarity of the incident. They explore arson targeting a synagogue in Mississippi with disturbing antisemitic motivations. A discussion on threats to the Federal Reserve's independence reveals insights into political pressures. The Turtle Island Liberation Front faces legal scrutiny over a planned attack, highlighting the role of informants. Additionally, they cover issues surrounding visa pauses and protests, connecting local and global tensions.
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Conflicting Accounts Around Portland Shooting
- Portland shooting details remain murky with conflicting DHS and local accounts.
- Mia Wong and Sophie Lichterman stress DHS statements are unreliable and local officials provide more credible context.
Mississippi Synagogue Arson And Suspect Confession
- Garrison Davis recounts arson at Mississippi's historic Beth Israel synagogue and the suspect's social-media anti-Semitism.
- The suspect allegedly confessed and even texted his father photos during the attack, then sustained burns himself.
DOJ Subpoenas Threaten Fed Independence
- Jerome Powell announced DOJ grand jury subpoenas threatening indictment tied to his testimony and Fed renovations.
- Hosts warn this is an unprecedented threat to Fed independence and could let the White House seize monetary control.