Tread Harder, Daddy: ICE Brutality & the Death of Principles

Sander is MIA, so it’s just Sasha and Barrett holding down the fort this week—and there is a lot to unpack. We’re tearing into the absolute hypocrisy on display across the political spectrum, starting with a brutal ICE incident in Lynwood, California, that looked more like 1930s Europe than 2026 America.We break down the GOP’s sudden flip-flop on the Second Amendment (Rittenhouse vs. Pretti) and why the "Don't Tread on Me" crowd seems to be asking the government to tread a little harder. Plus, we cover the shocking arrest of Don Lemon and Georgia Fort for simply doing their jobs, the unhinged behavior of candidate Valentina Gomez, and Marco Rubio’s "novel" excuse for stashing Venezuelan oil money in Qatar.It’s a heavy week for the First Amendment and a bad week for political consistency. Tune in as we try to make sense of the madness.In this episode:[00:50] ICE brutality in California: Pistol-whipping and police dogs.[05:30] The 2nd Amendment double standard: Kyle Rittenhouse vs. Alex Pretti.[14:00] When "Small Government" wants your voter rolls and medical history.[17:00] The FCC, Brendan Carr, and the threat to free speech.[21:25] The Epstein Files: Why we need full transparency (no matter who goes down).[31:40] Don Lemon and Georgia Fort arrested for reporting: Is protesting a crime now?[41:00] Valentina Gomez: The "psycho" candidate attacking churches.[47:50] Marco Rubio, Venezuelan oil, and the Qatari bank connection.Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any other agency, organization, employer, or company.