Eliza Orlins

Eliza Orlins, a seasoned public defender, discusses the alarming rise of ICE-enabled surveillance and its impact on all citizens. She highlights how commercial data brokers and technologies are eroding civil liberties, warning that these tools can be weaponized against journalists and protesters. Eliza offers vital protest safety tips, advocating for leaving phones at home and avoiding identifiable photos, while also emphasizing the power of nonviolent resistance. Amidst the challenges, she encourages finding joy in activism as a form of resistance.

Eliza Orlins, a public defender and former reality TV star, joins to discuss her article on the implications of the Trump indictment for U.S. democracy. She argues that the indictment might set a troubling precedent for political prosecutorial actions. The conversation also touches on the intense debate between Mehdi Hasan and Matt Taibbi over The Twitter Files, the recent leak of Ukraine War plans, and the political fallout from protests in Tennessee. Additionally, other critical topics include the evolving U.S.-Taiwan relations and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s presidential run.