ICE Continues To Wage War On America (S01E153)

Friday, September 18, 2026, Istanbul

America under Donald Trump has become a darker, scarier place.

In this edition of badlands, College of DuPage professor David Goldberg joins for a discussion about the complexities of American life, focusing on immigration issues, public reactions to government policies, and the upcoming elections.

We discuss the political climate in the Midwest as it relates to broader national trends, and the frustrations with both major political parties and the implications of data centers.

We also talk about the shifting perspectives of younger generations regarding materialism and economic stability, as well as the engagement of students in contemporary politics.

Also in interviews with India’s NewsX World, I discuss Trump’s attempts to undermine the upcoming elections, and the controversy over rogue AI models.

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