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Mara Wilson, writer and former child actor, discusses her Guardian piece about AI-generated child sexual abuse material and the legal gaps around it. Short takes cover the role of big tech and open-source models, policy proposals to curb CSAM, and her experiences growing up in the industry. The conversation also pivots to DHS funding fights and debates over ICE reform.

A lively run-through of livestream format changes and Patreon plans. Fierce discussion of Minneapolis ICE protests, media framing, and performative enforcement. Close looks at Trump’s health, meds, and public image control. Sharp takedown of Tim Pool’s rhetoric and debating how to engage opposing podcasters. Mixes political analysis with comedic interludes and street segments.

They dig into the killing of Alex Pretti and how officials scrambled to smear him before video circulated. They unpack right-wing disinformation, attacks on Pretti’s character, and uneasy responses from gun-rights groups. The conversation covers surveillance and threats to people filming, shifts in administration messaging, and wider abuses inside detention centers.

Zach Budryk, journalist and author who writes for The Nation, The Hill, and Teen Vogue, joins to discuss Trump's bizarre Greenland talk and rambling speeches. They cover ICE operations and alleged civil-rights violations in Minneapolis. Conversation also digs into chaos at the FBI under Kash Patel and his jet-ski meeting habits.

The podcast dives into the explosive growth of data centers fueled by AI, highlighting their massive energy consumption and environmental impact. It explores how these centers strain local resources, including water and electricity, while often failing to benefit communities economically. Listeners hear about health risks from noise and pollution and the pushback from communities resisting new projects. The discussion also touches on the questionable promises of economic benefits and the fragility of the AI investment bubble.

The hosts dive into Trump's obsession with Greenland, exploring his motives for wanting the territory and dismantling myths about its strategic value. They discuss the potential impact on NATO alliances and critique media exaggerations around the topic. The conversation shifts to immigration enforcement, focusing on Kristi Noem's controversial comments about proof of citizenship and the risks to civil rights. With humor, they highlight the absurdity of political distractions, like the White House's focus on whole milk, demonstrating the weirdness of current political theater.

The hosts dive into ICE's aggressive operations in Minneapolis, highlighting shocking tactics and the impact on local policing. They expose the disconnection between DHS claims and reality, particularly in the tragic Renee Good incident. With rising public support to abolish ICE, the panel critiques right-wing defenses and discusses lax recruitment practices. They also touch on evolving U.S. foreign policy and the controversy surrounding media tactics in news coverage. It's a deep dive into the complexities of immigration enforcement and public response.

The discussion dives deep into Project 2025, exposing its alarming goals already in motion. It reveals ties to the Trump administration and highlights chilling plans for voter suppression and immigration reforms. The podcast uncovers the intertwining of Christian nationalism with policy proposals, while detailing attacks on education, labor rights, and the environment. A stark warning is issued about the broader implications of these drastic changes and the underlying ideology pushing them forward.

Cody and Jonathan dive into the troubling story of Renée Good's murder by an ICE agent, examining the right's desperate justifications. They lightheartedly discuss Trump's bizarre threats to invade Greenland and the escalating tensions with Iran. The conversation touches on the unsettling reality of ICE's violent tactics and their recruitment issues, while also critiquing the investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and its implications for political independence. As always, they balance serious topics with humor.

Rachel Van Nes, a savvy comedy writer and cartoonist, joins the hosts to dissect the tragic shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis. They explore how video evidence counters official claims and critique ICE's failure in training and protocol. The conversation takes a sharp turn towards political gaslighting, highlighting how figures like JD Vance justify the shooting. They also delve into Elon Musk's questionable actions concerning digital abuse on his platform, underscoring the threat of lax accountability in tech.