The Daily Zeitgeist What’s A Regime? Between Two Swastikas 01.15.26
Jan 15, 2026
Francesca Fiorentini, a comedian and journalist known for her sharp commentary on immigration and politics, joins the discussion. They humorously dissect Senator Markwayne Mullin's confusion about regime changes and explore RFK Jr.'s eyebrow-raising interview on a controversial podcast. Francesca shares her insights on tracking ICE abuses and the community responses to them. The team also critiques the Democrats' donor-driven strategies and argues about the need for more substantial changes in ICE policies versus mere reforms.
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Tailing ICE In East Los Angeles
- Francesca described following ICE vehicles in East Los Angeles using community alerts and a whistle to warn people.
- She missed one SUV at an intersection and warned tailing is harder than movies make it seem.
Use Alerts, Notify Neighbors Safely
- If you see ICE activity, sign up for local alerts and notify vulnerable neighbors quickly.
- Use safe methods like driving with windows down, talking to workers, and avoid risky pursuits when tailing.
Humanitarian Cover For Intervention
- Hosts use Mullin's floundering to show GOP adoption of humanitarian cover for interventionist policy.
- They argue "saving protesters" is a rhetorical pivot to justify military action and appeal to voters.