{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Seasoned & Unfiltered","title":"Who’s Really Dividing America?","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/4bec60dc\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2157,"description":"In this episode of Seasoned & Unfiltered, Steveo tackles two issues that won’t leave the national conversation: ICE enforcement and political divisiveness in America.Are ICE agents “untrained and lawless,” as some politicians claim? Or are they doing a difficult job under increasing threat and harassment?Why are agents wearing masks?Are assaults against ICE really rising?And what happens when sanctuary policies force federal agents into riskier operations?Then the conversation shifts to something even bigger — polarization.Has the right moved further right?Or has the left shifted dramatically over the last 30 years?Citing research from institutions including Cambridge and the Royal Society of Open Science, Steveo breaks down data showing a 31.5% leftward ideological shift compared to a 2.8% rightward shift — and asks whether that imbalance is fueling today’s cultural and political divide.This isn’t about yelling.It’s about asking uncomfortable questions.Seasoned opinions.Unfiltered delivery.⏱️ CHAPTERS00:00 – ICE’s Job: What They’re Actually Required to DoWhy enforcement isn’t optional.02:31 – Why ICE Agents Wear MasksDoxxing, threats, and safety concerns.09:05 – ICE Training: What Politicians Don’t MentionAcademy requirements, firearms, constitutional law, and continued education.12:00 – The Real Problem: Political DivisivenessWhy the national tone feels worse than ever.14:03 – “Divisive Politics” – Who’s Really Responsible?Examining rhetoric from both sides.18:00 – Extremism and Political Violence DataWhat the last decade’s numbers show.22:49 – Progressive Shifts and Internal Party RiftsThe establishment vs. insurgent wings.23:39 – The 31.5% vs 2.8% StatisticHow ideological movement differs between parties.27:32 – Compromise: Is It Still Possible?Can the country move back toward the center?34:11 – Photo ID: The Consistency QuestionWhy require ID in some places… but not at the ballot box?Videos referenced: Jefferies - CBS News - Face the NationObama - Fox News -...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/O18VYo-zEDldZI2Z3FEjwXCu6IueVzpKAsZKII-DYXY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mZDVi/NjcxMzcxNTcwMjM5/ZmJhZGRiNDBmMWQy/MjRiNS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}