Some More News Even More News: ICE Is Violent and Incompetent And MAGA Loves it
Jan 13, 2026
Cody and Jonathan dive into the troubling story of Renée Good's murder by an ICE agent, examining the right's desperate justifications. They lightheartedly discuss Trump's bizarre threats to invade Greenland and the escalating tensions with Iran. The conversation touches on the unsettling reality of ICE's violent tactics and their recruitment issues, while also critiquing the investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and its implications for political independence. As always, they balance serious topics with humor.
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Door-To-Door Tactics Evoke 'Papers Please' Fear
- ICE's expanded door-to-door operations escalate fear and echo historic 'papers please' tactics that threaten Fourth Amendment norms.
- Cody Johnston and Jonathan link the raids to state terror and normalization of secret-police behavior that intimidates communities.
Rhetoric Normalizes Violence Against Dissent
- Right-wing rhetoric frames criticism of law enforcement as 'infuriating' and uses that to justify violence against protesters.
- Cody and Jonathan argue this rhetoric intentionally seeds acceptance of state violence and vigilante action.
Protect Privacy After State Violence
- If you're a victim or partner of state violence, avoid becoming a public target and choose privacy while grieving if needed.
- Jonathan and Cody urge understanding that survivors may stay private to reduce threats and preserve safety.