Ridiculous Anti-ICE Celebs at Grammys, and Savannah Guthrie's Mom Missing, w/ Jesse Kelly and Turley
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Takeaways
- ❖Grammys 2026 was dominated by celebrities pushing anti-ICE political messages, deemed hypocritical given their personal security and wealth.
- ❖Jesse Kelly compares modern celebrity activism to ancient Roman views of entertainers, suggesting they should 'just sing' and not dictate policy.
- ❖The 'cultural institutions' of Hollywood and media are seen as requiring political alignment ('checking boxes') for career advancement, turning artists into 'robots' of talking points.
- ❖Don Lemon's arrest for protesting ICE in a church is framed as receiving preferential treatment in court, undermining the principle of equal justice.
- ❖Jonathan Turley's book, 'Rage and the Republic,' warns against 'new Jacobins' (modern academics, pundits) who threaten the constitutional republic by advocating for radical change.
- ❖The episode highlights the importance of economic independence and a 'liberty-enhancing economy' as a bulwark against government dependency and socialist failures.
- ❖The disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, from her Tucson home, now a crime scene, raises concerns about border-related crime and vulnerable populations.
Insights
1Celebrity Hypocrisy and Political Posturing at the Grammys
The Grammys served as a platform for numerous celebrities, including Justin Bieber, Billie Eilish, and Bad Bunny, to express strong anti-ICE sentiments. The hosts and guests argue this is hypocritical, as these celebrities live in highly secure, wealthy environments while advocating for policies that could impact the safety and security of ordinary citizens. They suggest this activism is often a calculated move for career advancement within 'corrupted' cultural institutions.
Justin Bieber wore an 'anti-ICE pin' (), Billie Eilish spoke against ICE (), Bad Bunny made an 'ICE out' statement (). Megyn Kelly highlighted Billie Eilish's $14 million gated estate () as an example of this hypocrisy. Jesse Kelly stated, 'they're just robots... whatever the latest commie talking points are' ().
2Erosion of Journalistic Integrity and Unequal Justice in the Don Lemon Case
Don Lemon's arrest for allegedly storming a church to protest ICE is presented as a case study in the decline of objective journalism and the unequal application of the law. Despite being accused of multiple felonies, Lemon received no bail, no travel restrictions (allowing a trip to France), and was celebrated by some. The hosts argue his career was sustained by identity politics rather than talent, and his actions in the church were advocacy, not reporting, violating laws like the FACE Act.
Don Lemon was allowed to go to Paris, France, without surrendering his passport despite charges (). Megyn Kelly stated, 'His ratings always sucked... The only reason they kept him is because... he was black and gay' (). Jonathan Turley noted that 'journalism schools... reject objectivity and neutrality' (), leading to journalists blurring lines with advocates.
3The Threat of 'New Jacobins' and Socialism to the American Republic
Jonathan Turley, discussing his book 'Rage and the Republic,' draws parallels between the French Revolution's 'Jacobins' (aristocrats, professors, journalists who instigated the Reign of Terror) and modern 'new Jacobins' in America. These contemporary figures, including law professors and politicians, advocate for scrapping the Constitution and embrace socialist ideologies, which Turley argues have a 'perfect failure rate' and lead to government dependency, undermining the 'Enlightenment Revolution' principles of natural rights and economic independence.
Turley states his book 'explores both the American and French revolutions to explain why one became a stable democracy and one became the reign of terror' (). He mentions 'the dean of Berkeley Law School saying the American Constitution is a failure' () and 'socialist approach has a perfect failure rate' ().
4Disturbing Disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's Mother and Border Concerns
Nancy Guthrie, 84-year-old mother of NBC anchor Savannah Guthrie, went missing from her Tucson, Arizona home, which law enforcement has declared a 'crime scene.' She is described as mentally sharp but with limited mobility, and her keys, ID, purse, and phone were left behind. The proximity to the U.S.-Mexico border leads to speculation, with former federal prosecutor Matt Murphy raising concerns about potential kidnapping or the involvement of sex offenders who may have fled from Central American 'lendtos' (lynchings).
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos stated, 'We do in fact have a crime scene' (). Matt Murphy highlighted that Nancy Guthrie 'needs medication every hour or every 24 hours' and 'did not leave of her own volition' (, ). The home is '75 miles from the border' (), prompting involvement from US Customs and Border Protection ().
Lessons
- Critically evaluate political messages from celebrities, especially when their personal lifestyles contradict their public advocacy.
- Turn off or boycott the Super Bowl halftime show to send a message to the NFL about politically charged performances.
- Support and learn about organizations that advocate for victims of crimes committed by illegal immigrants, as their stories are often ignored by mainstream media.
- Educate yourself on American history and constitutional principles to counter 'new Jacobin' narratives and understand the importance of economic independence.
- Be aware of judicial overreach where judges use their positions to make political statements or undermine federal law enforcement efforts.
Quotes
"We make a mistake... when we think back to the real the the the communists on the street corners... it's human nature to look at those people and think, well, they're so deranged... they're never going to actually I'm never going to have to encounter these people in my life. And of course, because of all their failings, they're never going to rise and and and actually achieve important positions in society. They're too crazy. They're too stupid. But that is so insanely naive. History tells a completely different story that when you get enough of these bottom barrel losers like this, they will eventually work their way through institutions and they will pilot your planes. They will be standing over your bed as you're in a hospital needing life-saving care. They will be in critical positions in the government. They will be judges. They they're not going to stay on the street corners forever."
"The Romans loved plays. They loved music. They absolutely adored these things. But they also understood that generally the practitioners of these things should never ever ever ever ever make decisions of any kind in a society. High society Romans... regarded them as the same level as prostitutes. And you can say that's mean and that's insulting. But I would invite everybody to go watch the Grammys and tell me just how far the Romans were off. They nailed it exactly."
"The journalists are the stars. The people who are delivering the news, those are the stars. And the people who do it well do well. They get the ratings and they get the respect. So it is and actually having come from that now I understand that what my star quality is that is being honest and authentic and telling the truth."
"We do not have a law, one law for everybody in this country. I wish to God we did, but that's not the world in which we live. And if you live in a blue area, I highly suggest you mind your P's and Q's because this has gone all the way down to the cops, the DAs, the city council, the mayor, the judges. You got no friends left."
"The book actually looks at the founding and the future of the American republic. The first half looks back at how we created this unique republic that became the most successful and most stable and the oldest democracy in history. In looking at that, it explores both the American and French revolutions to explain why one became a stable democracy and one became the reign of terror."
"Observing human behavior confirms that for some among us, the perfidious lust... for unbridled power and the imposition of cruelty in its quest know no bounds. and are bereft of human decency and the rule of law be damned."
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