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Secular LeftAuthor: Douglas Berger
There is a well organized and well funded effort to gut the Bill of Rights in this country and in the age of Trump, secular people seem to taking it on the chin more often. Secular Left is meant to be the light in the fog of Christian Nationalism supporting the idea that toxic religious belief is the root of most social justice issues today. Language: en-us Genres: News, News Commentary, Politics Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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How Many ICE Goons Beating On You Counts As Having Complied With Law Enforcement?
Episode 118
Tuesday, 3 February, 2026
In this episode, we start by looking at the political landscape in Ohio as we approach the 2026 gubernatorial election. With Mike DeWine term-limited, the race is heating up between Democrat Amy Acton and the wealthy tech entrepreneur, Vivek Ramaswamy. Ramaswamy, who boasts credentials as a Yale graduate and a venture capitalist in the biotech sector, finds himself showing his lack of understanding of pressing local issues, particularly the closure of coal plants in Ohio which has greatly impacted the energy landscape.His assertions that he would simply ramp up coal production without acknowledging the broader regulatory and economic context reveal a fundamental misunderstanding of energy economics. Ramaswamy's campaign is characterized by flashy rallies where he promotes himself as an anti-woke candidate, yet his connections to conservative elites like J.D. Vance and Elon Musk raise questions about his grassroots appeal.Next we look at the recent government intimidation of journalists trying to cover the growing fascist regimes' illegitimate actions in Minnesota and elsewhere. We point out that journalists were arrested for covering a protest at a church while just two months prior a Republican religious extremist interrupted a church service in Texas and was never arrested or charged. We also talk about the FACE Act, that is used to protect access to abortion clinics and how churches were added to the law to appease Christian Nationalists in Congress.Finally we discuss the troubling trend of ICE-related violence. The recent murder of Alex Pretti while he tried to intervene during a confrontation with ICE agents adds a chilling layer to the narrative. We need to consider the wider implications of policing practices and to critically engage with the language and narratives used by advocates of increased law enforcement. The escalating violence tied to ICE’s actions raises a critical question: how much violence must occur before we start questioning the legitimacy of these federal agents' operations?Full show notes & links usedSend us a textSupport the showSubscribe to our free newsletterCheck out our MerchFollow us on BlueskyFind us on Twitter(for now) Find us on InstagramFind us on Counter SocialFind us on Mastadon
