The Adult in the Room

Victoria Taft
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Jan 28, 2026 • 1h 25min

Was the Minneapolis CBP Shooting Justified? Andrew Branca Explains Use-of-Force Rules

A real-time legal breakdown of the Minneapolis Border Patrol shooting that left a man dead—what happened in the video, what officers are allowed to do under the law, and why “intent” isn’t the deciding factor when deadly force is used.You’ll hear attorney Andrew Branca (Law of Self Defense / The Branca Show) walk you through the key moments: interference with officers, resisting arrest, the role of “reasonable perception,” how fast multi-officer shootings unfold, and why comparisons to other high-profile cases don’t always fit.#minneapolis #ice #borderpatrol #useofforce #alexpretti #breakingnews #policebodycamera #civilunrest #insurrectionact
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Jan 22, 2026 • 1h 30min

Minnesota Anti-ICE Chaos: Church Takeover, Threats, and the Psychology Behind It

You’re watching two stories collide: a Minnesota flashpoint where anti-ICE activists disrupt a church service and arrests follow, and a Capitol Hill showdown where Julie Kelly breaks down what surfaced in Jack Smith’s testimony. You’ll hear why some people say the church disruption crossed the line from protest into intimidation—and how a psychiatrist (“the terror therapist”) explains the group psychology, rage, and “cause-driven” zeal behind mob behavior.Then you pivot to the Jack Smith hearing details: what was said about key witnesses, what got avoided, and why evidence handling and credibility questions still matter. You’ll also hear commentary on how media narratives and activist tactics can amplify conflict—and what accountability might look like when public pressure turns into harassment or threats.#AdultInTheRoom #VictoriaTaft #ICE #ImmigrationEnforcement #MinnesotaNews #StPaul #Protest #FreeSpeech #ChurchService #DOJ #PamBondi #JulieKelly #JackSmith #J6 #Politics #RuleOfLaw #MediaBias #PublicSafety #BreakingNews #LawAndOrder
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Jan 20, 2026 • 1h 30min

Trump’s 1-Year “Sizzle Reel” + Church Stormed in Minneapolis + Insurrection Act?

You’re getting two big threads in one episode: a quick check-in on Trump’s first-year “accomplishments” press event (and yes—how long he can talk), plus a deeper dive into what happens when political activism barrels into sacred spaces.You’ll hear about the Minneapolis church service disruption and why it’s more than “just protest” when families are worshiping and kids are frightened. Then you’ll join Victoria and former federal prosecutor John O’Connor as they walk through what the Insurrection Act actually allows, what “time, place, and manner” means in real life, and why some public officials are blurring the line between protected speech and unlawful interference.You’ll also get an on-the-ground update from Dan Sandini about a Portland rock-attack case and the frustration of watching prosecutors decline charges that seem obvious—raising bigger questions about selective enforcement and public trust.#AdultInTheRoom#VictoriaTaft#InsurrectionAct#FirstAmendment#FreeExerciseOfReligion#CivilRights#MinnesotaNews#ICE#ProtestLaws#PortlandOregon
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Jan 15, 2026 • 1h 38min

Minnesota Explodes: ICE Confrontations, Stolen Gear Claims, and the Fraud Allegations Behind It

You’re watching Minnesota turn into a national flashpoint in real time—and you’re trying to separate the signal from the noise. In this episode, you walk through the Insurrection Act: what it is, when it can be used, and why it’s suddenly part of the conversation again. You also break down the on-the-ground chaos—protests, confrontations, and the escalating pressure on federal agents—while asking the bigger question: what if the street drama is being used to distract from something else?Then you zoom out with author Kenneth Abramowitz to connect the domestic unrest to a broader world picture—Iran, global instability, and the ways foreign adversaries exploit division inside the United States. You’re not just hearing a headline—you’re getting a framework for understanding what you’re seeing, what’s being amplified, and what might be deliberately obscured.#InsurrectionAct#Minnesota#ICE#BorderSecurity#Immigration#TimWalz#Trump#BreakingNews#Politics#FraudInvestigation#Protests#LawAndOrder
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Jan 13, 2026 • 1h 18min

Minnesota Was Just the Start—California Daycare Fraud Explodes

Walk through how a licensed California investigator began pulling public records—only to uncover daycare centers with dozens of children “enrolled” and zero kids present during inspections. You’ll hear why state access to records suddenly vanished, how nonprofit pass-throughs may be shielding taxpayer money, and why investigators believe this problem reaches far beyond one state.Also, hear how attempts to expose the truth are being dismissed as “conspiracy” instead of investigated—and why that reaction raises even more questions.#GhostDaycares#CaliforniaFraud#TaxpayerMoney#NGOCorruption#AdultInTheRoom
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Jan 8, 2026 • 1h 32min

ICE Confrontation Caught on Camera: What Happened in Minneapolis

A raw, no-spin breakdown of the Minneapolis-area ICE shooting that’s lighting up the internet — and you’re seeing why context matters. You walk through the video sequence, the crowd dynamics, and the split-second decision point where a vehicle accelerates toward officers on icy streets. You also connect the dots to a troubling pattern: activists coordinating “ICE-blocking” tactics, doxxing agents, and politicians fueling the temperature — then acting shocked when things go sideways. You’ll hear pointed commentary on accountability, the legal standards around use of force, and why the simplest way to avoid tragedy is also the most obvious.#ICEShooting#Minneapolis#BreakingNews#LawEnforcement#UseOfForce#Bodycam
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Jan 6, 2026 • 1h 20min

After Maduro: What Happens Next in Venezuela? Sam Faddis Warns the “Regime Isn’t One Man”

A behind-the-scenes explanation of what a high-risk operation would require—intel, rehearsals, timing, air-defense countermeasures, and the kind of “boring details” that decide whether people live or die. You’ll hear a former CIA voice walk you through why human sources still matter, why leadership authorization changes everything, and why “Maduro gone” doesn’t automatically mean “Venezuela free.”Then you shift gears with comedian/radio host Kevin Downey Jr., who shares his account of January 6—what he says he witnessed, how he describes the crowd’s behavior, and what it felt like to get pulled into the media/DOJ narrative machine. Along the way, you’ll hear commentary on information ops, public trust, and why certain stories stay hot long after the facts are disputed.
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Dec 25, 2025 • 2h 25min

Seven Seconds in Portland (After Dark)

Hear Mike Strickland walk you, frame by frame, through the night he says a crowd surrounded him, why he drew his firearm for seven seconds, and how a misdemeanor arrest turned into a multi-count felony case. Then, go on-scene with independent journalist “Honey Badger Mom”  as she explains what’s really happening outside Portland’s ICE headquarters.#Antifa #Portland #ICE #IndependentJournalism #HoneyBadgerMom
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Dec 23, 2025 • 47min

INSIDE RIOT INC. with Seamus Bruner and Jonathan Choe

Hear how government funding, nonprofits, and media outlets intersect to create what Bruner calls “Riot Inc.” — a well-oiled system of activism, propaganda, and legal shielding. Then, go behind enemy lines with journalist Jonathan Choe, who infiltrated Antifa’s anarchist book fairs in Seattle and Oakland.#antifa, #jonathonchoe, #seattle, #portland, #anarchistbookfair, #investigativejournalism, #victoriataft, #freepress, #domesticterrorism, #lawenforcement
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Dec 18, 2025 • 1h 5min

Inside the Mind of Antifa Militants. ft. Ryan Mauro and Ty King

Ryan Mauro of the Capital Research Center explains how Antifa has embedded itself within Portland’s homeless industrial complex, using ideology and nonprofits to maintain chaos and control. You’ll also meet Ty King, a former Antifa member who escaped the chaos, drugs, and spiritual darkness of radical activism to find redemption through Christ. Ty opens up about his childhood trauma, years in Eugene’s Antifa scene, and how cult manipulation and occult practices kept him trapped in violence and despair.#Antifa #RyanMauro #HomelessCrisis #Portland #VictoriaTaft #AdultIntheRoomPodcast

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