Garrett Graff
Journalist and historian specializing in federal law enforcement and national security, called as the episode's expert to trace the post‑9/11 evolution of ICE and Border Patrol into a paramilitary force.
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Jan 30, 2026 • 50min
From 9/11 to Minneapolis: How ICE Became a Paramilitary Force
Garrett Graff, journalist and historian of federal law enforcement, outlines how post‑9/11 policy and rapid Border Patrol hiring reshaped ICE and CBP into a paramilitary presence. He traces recruitment and training changes, quota‑driven tactics, and the mismatch between border enforcement culture and urban policing. The conversation examines legal, political, and accountability implications of federal deployments in American cities.
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Mar 10, 2026 • 40min
Lawrence: Donald Trump says it's time to 'show some guts' in a warzone where no Trump would ever go
Garrett Graff, journalist and historian focused on federal law enforcement and national security. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Rhode Island senator active on judicial oversight and climate. They discuss the Strait of Hormuz shipping halt and oil market shocks. They cover released DOJ Epstein files and redaction failures. They analyze Markwayne Mullin’s DHS pick, stock trades, and homeland oversight concerns.
Feb 20, 2026 • 42min
Are Republicans 'cringing' after Trump's Georgia speech?
Garrett Graff, historian and journalist who reports on Homeland Security and border agencies, and Peter Baker, chief White House correspondent for The New York Times, join the conversation. They discuss Trump’s Georgia speech and Republican unease. They cover affordability claims, tariffs and market context. Graff also outlines misconduct and reform challenges within ICE and Border Patrol.
