Bad Faith Episode 542 - Good Trouble (w/ Sabrina Salvati)
Jan 15, 2026
Sabrina Salvati, a political streamer and documentary maker behind 'Removed: Black Erasure in Boston,' joins to dive into critical issues. They explore the shooting of Renee Good by ICE, criticizing media narratives and victim vilification. Sabrina discusses the rising support for abolishing ICE and the political implications. She shares insights on gentrification in Boston, detailing its historical roots and consequences. The conversation closes with a touch on local power dynamics and the need for targeted reparations in addressing systemic injustices.
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Video Undercuts Self-Defense Claim
- Sabrina Salvati and Briahna Joy Gray argue the ICE agent's video undermines claims of self-defense in Renee Good's killing.
- They highlight how tactics like positioning in front of cars and immediate insults reveal premeditated aggression, not fear.
Officer Conduct Signals Intent
- Briahna Joy Gray emphasizes the officer's post-shooting behavior (cursing, no aid) as evidence against a panicked self-defense claim.
- She argues releasing the officer's video seemed designed to stigmatize Renee Good rather than exonerate the shooter.
Partisan Outrage Is Conditional
- Sabrina warns that Democratic majorities often blunt grassroots demands once in power, citing abandoned pressure on Biden-era ICE policies.
- She sees public outrage shrinking when one’s own party holds power, revealing partisan inconsistency.
