Stuff They Don't Want You To Know Strange News: ICE Raids in Georgia, Swedish Teen Assassins, LSD and Mass Surveillance in China
Sep 15, 2025
US authorities staged a massive raid at a Hyundai battery plant in Georgia, detaining hundreds of workers and straining diplomatic relations with South Korea. Meanwhile, teenage girls in Sweden are increasingly being lured into organized crime, raising alarm about gang violence. In a twist, the podcast also delves into the benefits and risks of LSD, exploring its potential as a therapeutic agent. Lastly, they cover the bizarre antics of a Canadian QAnon figure and a strange car key mishap involving a park ranger.
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Raid Sparked Diplomatic Fallout
- A single ICE raid at a Hyundai battery plant detained roughly 475 people and triggered diplomatic tension with South Korea.
- The operation highlights how immigration enforcement can ripple into major geopolitical and economic relationships.
Enforcement Driven By Institutional Incentives
- The hosts link ICE's high-profile operations to internal budgetary and political incentives.
- That institutional pressure can drive large, visible enforcement actions with wide consequences.
South Korea Rushed To Protect Nationals
- Matt and Ben discuss that the detained group included people with valid visas and those overstaying, complicating diplomatic response.
- South Korean diplomats rushed to negotiate because hundreds of nationals were affected and flights home were needed.