PBS News Hour - Segments Brooks and Capehart on the response to the Minnesota ICE shooting
Jan 9, 2026
David Brooks, a New York Times columnist known for his cultural insights, joins Jonathan Capehart, an MSNBC commentator focused on race and justice, to tackle pressing political issues. They discuss the tragic Minnesota ICE shooting and the growing outrage over aggressive tactics by law enforcement. Brooks warns that social media's rush to judgment can distort narratives, while Capehart highlights the power of video evidence in accountability. They also examine the implications of U.S. foreign policy, questioning the motives behind actions in Venezuela.
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ICE Tactics Increase Community Fear
- Jonathan Capehart argues ICE's tactics are terrorizing communities and increasing fear.
- He says unmarked, masked agents and sudden raids erode trust and public safety.
Partisan Lenses Warp Shared Evidence
- David Brooks highlights how partisan lenses make people interpret the same video differently.
- He warns that collapsing truth into team loyalty erodes democratic norms and trust.
Citizen Video Changed The Narrative
- Jonathan Capehart recalls Rodney King's and George Floyd's videoed abuses to show the power of citizen recordings.
- He praises bystanders filming Renee Good's shooting for creating accountability against official falsehoods.