EPISODE · Feb 2, 2026 · 59 MIN
ICE, Elections, and the Culture War: Building a Firewall in the Trump Era
from Twigg and Jenkins · host Carri Twigg & Brad Jenkins
In this episode of Twigg & Jenkins, Carri and Brad break down the ICE killing in Minneapolis and what it reveals about Trump’s second-term playbook: secret police tactics, blue-city chaos, and a push toward a MAGA ethnostate. They explore how everyday people—soccer moms, local organizers, doctors, and other law enforcement—used viral visuals and protest to flip ICE’s “law and order” narrative and build a cultural firewall against state violence. They then zoom out to the 2026 midterms, unpacking efforts to undermine elections from Fulton County to voter-roll power grabs, and argue for a new wave of cultural projects that make voting feel urgent, legitimate, and deeply American. Come for their questioning whether the Democratic Party can meet the moment and spotlight the unexpected power of non-political influencers, and leave with their hilarious back‑and‑forth over the Melania documentary. Be sure to click that FOLLOW button on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or SUBSCRIBE button on YouTube, so that you don’t miss out on our coverage of the most pressing and interesting news stories. Have thoughts about this episode? Have ideas on topics we should discuss? Let us know! Email us at [email protected], DM us, or leave a comment on YouTube. Also, share this episode with a friend, a bestie, or humans you want to foster political discourse with. Twigg & Jenkins is produced by Culture House and Enfranchisement Productions. The photograph featured in this episode’s artwork was taken by Eze Amos. Follow him on Instagram @ezeamosphotography.
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In this episode of Twigg & Jenkins, Carri and Brad break down the ICE killing in Minneapolis and what it reveals about Trump’s second-term playbook: secret police tactics, blue-city chaos, and a push toward a MAGA ethnostate. They explore how everyday people—soccer moms, local organizers, doctors, and other law enforcement—used viral visuals and protest to flip ICE’s “law and order” narrative and build a cultural firewall against state violence. They then zoom out to the 2026 midterms, unpacking efforts to undermine elections from Fulton County to voter-roll power grabs, and argue for a new wave of cultural projects that make voting feel urgent, legitimate, and deeply American. Come for their questioning whether the Democratic Party can meet the moment and spotlight the unexpected power of non-political influencers, and leave with their hilarious back‑and‑forth over the Melania documentary. Be sure to click that FOLLOW button on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or SUBSCRIBE button on YouTube, so that you don’t miss out on our coverage of the most pressing and interesting news stories. Have thoughts about this episode? Have ideas on topics we should discuss? Let us know! Email us at [email protected], DM us, or leave a comment on YouTube. Also, share this episode with a friend, a bestie, or humans you want to foster political discourse with. Twigg & Jenkins is produced by Culture House and Enfranchisement Productions. The photograph featured in this episode’s artwork was taken by Eze Amos. Follow him on Instagram @ezeamosphotography.
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