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Scott Lucas: ICE committed a crime, turning the US into a permanent state of emergency!

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Episode Summary

After what felt like a whirlwind of a week, Scott Lucas returned to help us unravel the ongoing state of emergency that seems to have become America’s new normal.

The situation with ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) in Minneapolis is a mess, to say the least, after Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old U.S. citizen, mother of three, and poet, was fatally shot by ICE agent Jonathan Ross in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on January 7, 2026.

The incident occurred during a large-scale ICE operation and has led to nationwide protests and a sharp political divide over the justification of the shooting.

But, overall, these actions by ICE have sparked outrage and raised questions about authority and justice. It’s like we’re living in a constant state of emergency, and it’s not just local, it’s global.

Scott and I also touched on Venezuela and Greenland, where the geopolitical chaotic chess game is in full swing. The Trump administration’s moves are insane, but are they sustainable? That’s the million-dollar question. We also delved into the role of media and the importance of grassroots activism, which is on the rise globally.

Join the conversation now as we continue this journey of discovery and dialogue together, challenging the status quo for a future where facts prevail.

Key Takeaways

(YouTube Timestamps)
  • 00:00:00 – Preview
  • 00:02:46 – Why Scott feels we are now living in a constant state of emergency!
  • 00:07:14 – Detailed debunk of the narratives around the ICE shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis (Part 1)
  • 00:18:09 – Ad to help you navigate media bias
  • 00:20:16 – Detailed debunk of the narratives around the ICE shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis (Part 2)
  • 00:29:54 – Why the US administration is not a full authoritarian regime and The Death Star, with complicit media.
  • 00:43:58 – Quick update on Venezuela and how US oil companies have destroyed Trump’s oil claims.
  • 00:52:50 – Despite the awful ICE situation and global threats caused by Trump’s administration, there is actually some good news!
  • 00:57:53 – With ICE’s unhinged, violent targeting of American citizens, can this spill over into full-blown armed violence?

Our Favourite Quote from This Episode

Whenever they do some latest jackass thing, quite often it’s deliberate jackassery, if that’s a term!

References and Citations

About our Guest

Prof. Scott Lucas

The CEO Retort Guest Profile: Professor Scott Lucas.

Professor Scott Lucas is a highly experienced and globally renowned expert in American politics, US and British foreign policy, and a wide range of international affairs, with a specific focus on the Middle East, Iran, Europe, and Asia. He also has expertise in new media, intelligence services, and propaganda.

Scott has also been an active journalist since 1979 and is the founder and editor-in-chief of EA WorldView, a prominent news site that provides daily news and analysis of global affairs.

Scott is a frequent and leading political analyst on major international media outlets, including Times Radio, BBC, CNN, Sky News, Al Jazeera English, France 24, and Deutsche Welle, which significantly contributes to his global recognition.

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