EPISODE · Jun 16, 2025 · 1H 4M
YOU AREN'T SAFE
from Who Dem? · host The OX Institute
Representative Gil Cisneros (D-CA 31) and Damian Galvan unpack the shocking detainment of Senator Alex Padilla by the FBI, escalating Trump’s anti-immigrant agenda to dangerous new levels.They discuss how the Trump administration is using ICE raids, military shows of force, and propaganda to intimidate Latino communities, and how these tactics mirror authoritarian regimes. Damian and Gil expose the economic hypocrisy behind the deportation push and call out the long-term damage to immigrant families, food security, and America’s workforce.Chapters:0:00 – Introduction0:33 – Senator Padilla detained by DHS3:20 – ICE raids target working immigrants6:40 – Trump’s immigration contradictions9:00 – GOP hypocrisy and racial profiling11:40 – Damian’s personal immigration story14:30 – History of GOP immigration stances17:30 – Trump’s ego and political motivations20:30 – Staged military speeches and propaganda24:10 – White privilege merch and military misuse27:30 – Recruiting fake supporters for rallies30:00 – Trump targets blue states with deportations32:30 – Why GOP avoids punishing employers35:00 – Can Democrats win disillusioned voters?37:30 – Republican economic mismanagement40:00 – Mass deportation = economic disaster42:30 – Education, economy, and immigrant labor45:00 – Early education and long-term returns48:00 – Universal childcare and military programs50:00 – Reforming public education and Head Start53:00 – Investing in people, playing the long game54:00 – Closing thoughtsThank you for tuning into the ‘Who Dem?’ Podcast! We bring on Democratic leaders, candidates, personalities, and more with a goal of truly getting to know the person beyond politics. Hosted by Representative Gil Cisneros (D-CA 31) and Damian Galvan.New episodes weekly! Subscribe now and never miss a conversation.Connect with us on socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whodempod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whodempod📩 For business inquiries: [email protected]
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Representative Gil Cisneros (D-CA 31) and Damian Galvan unpack the shocking detainment of Senator Alex Padilla by the FBI, escalating Trump’s anti-immigrant agenda to dangerous new levels.They discuss how the Trump administration is using ICE raids, military shows of force, and propaganda to intimidate Latino communities, and how these tactics mirror authoritarian regimes. Damian and Gil expose the economic hypocrisy behind the deportation push and call out the long-term damage to immigrant families, food security, and America’s workforce.Chapters:0:00 – Introduction0:33 – Senator Padilla detained by DHS3:20 – ICE raids target working immigrants6:40 – Trump’s immigration contradictions9:00 – GOP hypocrisy and racial profiling11:40 – Damian’s personal immigration story14:30 – History of GOP immigration stances17:30 – Trump’s ego and political motivations20:30 – Staged military speeches and propaganda24:10 – White privilege merch and military misuse27:30 – Recruiting fake supporters for rallies30:00 – Trump targets blue states with deportations32:30 – Why GOP avoids punishing employers35:00 – Can Democrats win disillusioned voters?37:30 – Republican economic mismanagement40:00 – Mass deportation = economic disaster42:30 – Education, economy, and immigrant labor45:00 – Early education and long-term returns48:00 – Universal childcare and military programs50:00 – Reforming public education and Head Start53:00 – Investing in people, playing the long game54:00 – Closing thoughtsThank you for tuning into the ‘Who Dem?’ Podcast! We bring on Democratic leaders, candidates, personalities, and more with a goal of truly getting to know the person beyond politics. Hosted by Representative Gil Cisneros (D-CA 31) and Damian Galvan.New episodes weekly! Subscribe now and never miss a conversation.Connect with us on socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whodempod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whodempod📩 For business inquiries: [email protected]
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