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Dems Freeze ICE

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Feb 13, 2026
Live from Melbourne, the team reacts to Democrats refusing ICE funding and the clash over a DHS shutdown. They unpack Pam Bondi’s combustible testimony and the politics around Epstein files. The group debates a strange laser incident that grounded El Paso airspace. A crowd quiz pits US and Australian citizenship questions for a playful finish.
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ANECDOTE

Bondi’s Meltdown At Epstein Hearing

  • Pam Bondi refused to answer key questions and repeatedly lashed out during the Judiciary hearing.
  • Her meltdown amplified the scandal and made the administration look defensive and unaccountable.
INSIGHT

Epstein Files Expose Two Sets Of Rules

  • The Epstein files episode reveals two Americas: one set of rules for elites and another for everyone else.
  • That dynamic explains populist anger and is politically damaging to Trump and his allies.
ADVICE

Frame Scandal As Broader Narrative

  • Use the Epstein files as a data point in a broader narrative about unequal rules, not just isolated scandal details.
  • Frame it as elites being protected while everyday Americans suffer to make it relatable.
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