Protesters, and a Papers-Please America

This episode unpacks a year of hard-right policy and rhetoric—ICE raids, public protests, the redaction of Epstein materials, and alarming moves toward surveillance and lawlessness—while drawing historical parallels to fascism and modern dystopias. Hosts mix sharp commentary, audio clips, and listener reactions to explore how messaging, media distrust, and concentrated power are reshaping daily life and civic norms.