Make Me Smart Armed with cash, ICE plans for rapid growth
Aug 15, 2025
Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to nearly double its detention facilities, raising questions about workforce shortages and ethical concerns. The hosts discuss the dire living conditions in these centers and ongoing legal battles for detainee rights. Shifting gears, they delve into the resurgence of adjustable-rate mortgages amid housing market challenges. Lastly, the commercialization of the Olympics sparks debate about corporate sponsorships and the future integrity of the games, encouraging listeners to reflect on their implications.
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Mint Julep In Grandma's Glass
- Kimberly Adams describes making a mint julep in her grandmother's frosted highball glass sent by her aunt.
- She jokes that alcohol probably killed any bacteria in an old syrup and thanks her aunt for the bubble-wrapped glasses.
Massive ICE Expansion Planned
- ICE plans to nearly double detention capacity to about 100,000 by repurposing military bases, prisons and tents.
- That expansion is funded by an unprecedented $45 billion detention budget making ICE the highest-funded law enforcement agency.
Local Economies Versus Ethics
- New facilities will appear largely in rural, low-income counties that view them as potential major employers or taxpayers.
- That economic lure clashes with community concerns about ethics and local needs like clinics and pharmacies.