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EPISODE · Jan 9, 2026 · 1H 4M

Minneapolis ICE Incident Exposes a City in Crisis

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"Actual Friends" hosts Dave Rubin, Sage Steele, Jillian Michaels, and Dr. Drew Pinsky react to a series of explosive national and global stories, beginning with the Minneapolis ICE incident that exposed rising tensions around sanctuary cities, federal authority, and local leadership. The panel breaks down what the video appears to show, how political rhetoric escalates real-world consequences, and why American taxpayers are increasingly caught in the middle. The conversation then shifts to Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, and backlash surrounding a resurfaced comment by Tucker Carlson, examining media narratives, scapegoating, and how misleading framing can fracture political movements and distort foreign policy debates. The episode continues with a deep dive into New York City's new mayor, comparisons to Gavin Newsom-style leadership, concerns over collectivist ideology, public safety, property rights, and the long-term consequences for major U.S. cities. The hosts close by addressing media credibility, leadership accountability, and why the current moment represents a breaking point for trust in institutions across America. Visit http://www.twc.health/friends to get American Made Ivermectin. Order your 6-month supply today and use code FRIENDS for $30 Off + FREE shipping. USA Residents only 00:00 START 04:23 Debate on Sanctuary Cities and Federal Law 34:57 Context and Timing of Comments 36:40 Scapegoating and Its Consequences 44:24 The Role of Accountability 50:12 Controversial Leadership and Policies   #ActualFriends #DaveRubin #SageSteele #JillianMichaels #DrDrew #USPolitics #CurrentEvents #ImmigrationDebate #SanctuaryCities #MediaCriticism #LeadershipFailure #CityCrisis #politicalcommentary    --- SUBSCRIBE TO YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: @actualfriends @RubinReport @TheSageSteeleShow @DrDrew @JillianMichaels   --- FOLLOW YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: https://x.com/ActualFriendsVE https://x.com/RubinReport https://x.com/sagesteele https://x.com/@drdrew https://x.com/@JillianMichaels

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"Actual Friends" hosts Dave Rubin, Sage Steele, Jillian Michaels, and Dr. Drew Pinsky react to a series of explosive national and global stories, beginning with the Minneapolis ICE incident that exposed rising tensions around sanctuary cities,...

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