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EPISODE · Jul 2, 2026 · 38 MIN

How ICE Raids Could Steal the Midterms

from The Raid · host John Carlos Frey, Lee Stedman

What if ICE raids aren't just about immigration enforcement — what if they're part of something much bigger?  In this episode, host John Carlos Frey sits down with journalist and activist Lee Stedman, whose on-the-ground reporting during Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis revealed a pattern that goes far beyond deportation.  From the criminalization of rapid response networks to the rise of a coordinated interagency task force, Stedman connects the dots between surveillance technology, propaganda, and what he sees as a deliberate effort to consolidate power ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.  https://www.instagram.com/ghost_lee19/?hl=en  https://theraidpodcast.org/ Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed by the host or participants on this program are solely their own and do not necessarily represent those of the distributor of the program and any person or entity affiliated with said distributor ("distributor's affiliates").  The distributor and distributor's affiliates are not responsible for, and shall not be liable for, the statements and opinions expressed by the host or participants, or for any content that appears on the program.    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What if ICE raids aren't just about immigration enforcement — what if they're part of something much bigger? In this episode, host John Carlos Frey sits down with journalist and activist Lee Stedman, whose on-the-ground reporting during Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis revealed a pattern that goes far beyond deportation. From the criminalization of rapid response networks to the rise of a coordinated interagency task force, Stedman connects the dots between surveillance technology, propaganda, and what he sees as a deliberate effort to consolidate power ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. https://www.instagram.com/ghost_lee19/?hl=en https://theraidpodcast.org/ Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed by the host or participants on this program are solely their own and do not necessarily represent those of the distributor of the program and any person or entity affiliated with said distributor ("distributor's affiliates"). The distributor and distributor's affiliates are not responsible for, and shall not be liable for, the statements and opinions expressed by the host or participants, or for any content that appears on the program.

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