Key Takeaways
- Senator Ted Cruz and co-host Ben Ferguson shared their personal 2026 New Year's resolutions.
- A Minnesota incident involving a fatal ICE agent shooting is debated and politicized by critics.
- Democratic leaders' rhetoric in Minnesota is criticized for allegedly encouraging violence against law enforcement.
- An alleged $9 billion fraud in Minnesota is linked to immigration policies and political motivations.
- The podcast discusses escalation in law enforcement encounters and offers de-escalation advice.
Deep Dive
- Senator Ted Cruz announced 2026 resolutions including losing 30 pounds, targeting 206 lbs from 236 lbs.
- Cruz also committed to a "Dry January" and daily Bible reading throughout 2026.
- Co-host Ben Ferguson plans to build muscle after losing 89 pounds, from 298 lbs to 209 lbs.
- Ferguson also committed to reading the Bible daily alongside Senator Cruz in 2026.
- Hosts asserted the woman in the Minnesota incident intentionally escalated the situation by driving at an officer.
- Using a vehicle as a deadly weapon will result in major crime charges, regardless of the target.
- Practical advice for traffic stops includes keeping hands visible, turning on interior lights, and calm communication.
- A woman was fatally shot in February 2026 after allegedly attempting to run over an ICE agent in Minnesota.
- The hosts contend that "the Left" is politicizing the event, portraying the woman as a victim.
- They assert this politicization is used to attack law enforcement and ICE.
- Over 100 instances of individuals using vehicles against ICE agents occurred in the last 30 days.
- Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is criticized for telling ICE to "get out" of the city.
- Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is cited for suggesting the state is "at war" with the federal government.
- The hosts argue such language encourages violence against ICE and law enforcement.
- Vice President J.D. Vance defended the agent's actions as obstructing law enforcement.
- A large-scale Somali-related fraud in Minnesota allegedly involves $9 billion in taxpayer funds.
- The fraud is claimed to span multiple sectors, including childcare and transportation.
- Hosts allege Democrats exploited immigration policies and birthright citizenship for vote-buying.
- Congressman Brandon Gill questioned a witness on the financial impact of Somali immigration.