Stuff They Don't Want You To Know Strange News: The Deep State Wants to Stop Elections, ICE Hunts Children, Weird Shrooms, Iran and More
Feb 3, 2026
Coverage of ICE recruitment and detention practices and how armed plainclothes tactics are raising public alarm. Discussion of worries that state actors might try to disrupt or delay U.S. elections. Reports on a rare mushroom that causes tiny-human hallucinations and links to psychedelic lore. Rundown of rising U.S.-Iran tensions and regional military movements.
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Stay Vigilant Around Unmarked Agents
- Be aware that ICE recruitment pushes may lower hiring standards and create dangerous personnel gaps.
- Avoid assuming agents in plain clothes are legitimate and document encounters when possible.
Threat To Electoral Normalcy
- Political rhetoric and tactical moves could be used to justify delaying elections or increasing domestic security actions.
- Matt and Ben warn precedent and manufactured incidents can be leveraged to suppress voting or invoke emergency powers.
Confirm Ballot Postmark Rules
- Check new mailing rules: ballots are postmarked when processed, not when handed in.
- Educate yourself on local postmark and ballot deadlines to ensure votes count.
