5-4 Trump Brings the War Home [UNLOCKED]
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Aug 8, 2025 The podcast dives into Trump's controversial merging of military and police forces in immigration enforcement, particularly in Los Angeles. It humorously critiques public reactions to a Sidney Sweeney ad, showing how outrage can often be blown out of proportion. The discussion includes community resistance against ICE raids and the alarming trend of police state militarization. It also explores the implications of Democrats' strategies that may inadvertently support right-wing narratives, urging a more proactive approach to immigration and criminal justice discussions.
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Premium Episode Unlocked
- Rhiannon Hamam unlocked a premium episode for the free feed to broaden reach.
- She said listeners asked for wider access so the episode could be shared.
ICE Quotas Drive Aggressive Arrests
- The administration imposed daily arrest quotas, pushing ICE to increase aggressive tactics.
- Peter says quotas were raised to 3,000 arrests a day nationwide.
Raids Replace Probable-Cause Arrests
- ICE targeted locations where undocumented people 'hang out' and detained anyone matching a profile.
- Peter argues agents often failed to establish probable cause or flight risk.
