The Young Turks

Craving Violence - October 9, 2026

The Young Turks

Show Notes

Disguised ICE agents shoot 28-year-old man in NYC. CNN reports ICE agents have been instructed to ramp up their arrest quota. Trump urges Minnesota residents to “fight back” in unhinged post. Trump’s polling sits at historic lows ahead of the midterm elections. Tucker Carlson slams Pete Hegseth’s execution stunt.

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