In today’s firehose of a news cycle, Meseidy and Rachel tackle everything from the Trump administration's border crackdowns to confirmation hearing drama, and a surprisingly spicy spat with Colombia over deportations. The duo dives into ICE raids, RFKJ’s pharma fights, Tulsi Gabbard's grilling, and why coffee and flowers became a surprising political hot topic. Spoiler: no one’s more dramatic than mainstream media.
If you’ve ever wondered how Dr. Phil ended up embedded with ICE or why CNN anchors need graphs to believe stats, this episode is for you.
Topics Covered
ICE Raids Nationwide: 1,200 arrests targeting criminal illegal immigrants, with a media meltdown following.
Trump Cabinet Confirmations: Updates on Pete Hegseth, Kristi Noem, and the upcoming hearings for RFKJ, Tulsi Gabbard, and Kash Patel.
Colombia vs. Trump: The 16-hour debacle involving deportees, tariffs, and...Valentine's Day flowers?
Mainstream Media Mayhem: Fake news about ICE in Chicago schools, journalists missing key facts, and CNN’s coffee-fueled confusion.
Big Pharma Drama: How both parties are tangled in lobbyist money and RFKJ’s quest to expose corporate greed.
Sanctuary Cities on Blast: Mayors summoned by Congress to explain their policies amidst deportation debates.
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Episode Highlights
Media Meltdown: MSNBC’s pearl-clutching over ICE raids and CNN struggling to process stats showing 60% of Americans support deportations.
Colombia’s President Loses It: From bizarre whiskey offers to historic rants, Petro's response to Trump’s tariffs was peak political theater.
Dr. Phil Goes Rogue: Yep, he embedded with ICE for a new show. Your move, Oprah.
FAFO Energy: Trump’s administration embodies the “fool around and find out” vibe, leaving Democrats scrambling for talking points.
Confirmation Obsession: Tulsi and RFKJ hearings will be explosive as both parties fight over big pharma ties and intelligence reforms.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview
01:01 Trump Presidency and Media Reactions
01:59 Trump Cabinet Confirmations
12:28 Big Pharma and Political Influence
19:55 ICE Raids and Media Coverage
30:21 Political Commentary and Media Critique
30:37 Interview with Homan: Deportation Policies
32:17 Media Reactions and Public Safety
37:25 Sanctuary Cities and Federal Law
40:29 Trump vs. Colombia: A Diplomatic Clash
53:22 False Reports and Media Responsibility
01:06:22 Concluding Thoughts and Future Episodes
Connect
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Rachel - Instagram | X | Email - herearetheheadlines@gmail.com
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