The Adam and Dr. Drew Show

#2071: ICE and the Thought Police + Jeremy Barker on his Murphy Door Empire Pt. 1

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Jan 28, 2026
They debate a recent ICE shooting, border enforcement and political arguments over immigration. They attack language policing and modern battles over politically correct terminology. The conversation moves to society’s breakdown, obedience to authority, the self-esteem movement’s origins, and how cultural trends shape public policy. An entrepreneur’s hidden-door furniture business is teased later in the show.
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INSIGHT

Law Enforcement Upholds Borders And Rules

  • Adam and Drew argue ICE and border enforcement are necessary to maintain rule of law and safety.
  • They contend enforcement mistakes happen but courts and lawyers can address abuses afterwards.
INSIGHT

Language Control As Argument Strategy

  • Drew and Adam highlight the rising power of the 'language police' to control discourse.
  • They argue policing words is often a tactic to win arguments when evidence is lacking.
ADVICE

Don't Fall Into Semantic Traps

  • When confronted with language traps, avoid getting dragged into semantic games and keep focus on facts.
  • Use biological and practical definitions where relevant rather than rhetorical redefinition, Drew advises.
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