The Majority Report with Sam Seder 3533 - Trump Devours Thanksgiving Budgets; Major Special Election In Tennessee w/ Liz Pancotti
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Nov 26, 2025 Liz Pancotti, Managing Director at Groundwork Collaborative and former advisor to Senator Bernie Sanders, joins the discussion on rising Thanksgiving grocery prices, which have spiked by about 10%. She explains the drivers behind these increases, including disease, drought, and corporate greed. Liz also addresses the implications of tariffs and consolidation in the food industry. The conversation shifts to a competitive special election in Tennessee, where Democrat Aftyn Behn is making significant strides in a GOP stronghold, backed by a surge in funding.
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Record ICE Detentions And Noncriminal Arrests
- Austin Coker's ICE data shows U.S. detention is at record highs, surpassing 65,000 people.
- The largest growth in arrests is among people with no criminal history, signaling broad immigration enforcement expansion.
ICE Expands Contracts For Immigrant Tracking
- Wired reports ICE removed an $180M cap and is offering up to $280M for immigrant tracking and bounty-style services.
- This signals a major privatization and technology-driven escalation in enforcement tactics.
Dreamer Testimony Spurs Salem Emergency Vote
- A DACA recipient from Puebla spoke at Salem City Council describing fear despite legal status and urged local protections against ICE raids.
- The council voted 6–3 to declare a state of emergency over ICE sweeps after powerful testimonies.