

Jonathan Fahey
Former acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and former federal prosecutor, offering law-enforcement and policy perspectives on immigration and use-of-force issues.
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Jul 8, 2025 • 1h
ICE Agents Aren't Safe | Episode 80
Jonathan Fahey, former Acting ICE Director under President Trump, shares his insights on the alarming rise in violence against ICE agents and Border Patrol. He discusses the political narratives fueling hostility and the consequences of inflammatory rhetoric from public figures. The conversation touches on the challenges immigration enforcement faces in a polarized environment and the need for accountability. Fahey emphasizes the critical role ICE plays in public safety while advocating for a more humane understanding of their operations.

Mar 24, 2026 • 32min
ICE Put On Patrol At U.S. Airports
Brian Hook, former U.S. special representative for Iran, gives concise analysis of Tehran negotiations and regional security. Jonathan Fahey, former acting ICE director and federal prosecutor, explains ICE deployments to airports and ID monitoring. They discuss ICE filling TSA gaps, short-term airport security impacts, negotiation sticking points, and Iran’s internal dynamics in multiple short, engaging conversations.

Feb 12, 2026 • 18min
Evening Edition: Why Operation Metro Surge is Ending
Jonathan Fahey, former acting ICE director and federal prosecutor, explains why Operation Metro Surge wrapped up. He discusses how local jail cooperation changed enforcement and how arrests targeted criminal records. He addresses protests, officer safety measures like masking, and why proposed DHS reforms may slow deportations.

Jan 28, 2026 • 55min
“It Was STAGED!” Ilhan Omar Syringe Attack + ICE Debate | With Brian Tyler Cohen
Tim Miller, center-right commentator at The Bulwark, offers political strategy takes. Brandon Tatum, former police officer, brings law-enforcement defense of tough immigration tactics. Brian Tyler Cohen, progressive commentator and podcaster, challenges official accounts. Jonathan Fahey, ex-ICE acting director and former prosecutor, explains use-of-force law and policy. They spar over credibility, evidence vs official narratives, policing tactics and political fallout.

Jan 22, 2026 • 60min
The Arrests Have Begun | Episode 209
Jonathan Fahey, former acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, shares his insights on recent immigration enforcement actions and the political climate in Minneapolis. He discusses the hostility faced by law enforcement and supports invoking the Insurrection Act for federal intervention. The conversation also dives into the rapid arrests linked to church invasion protests and highlights the SAVE Act's implications for voter registration. Fahey’s expertise sheds light on the legal processes and political motives at play.


