Stephen Miller i.e. Teddy bear

Former DEA chief of international operations Mike Vigil joins host Sherry for a wide-ranging, sharply critical discussion of U.S. politics after the midterm elections. They debate the role of Stephen Miller, congressional oversight, presidential pardons, immigration enforcement, political accountability, and whether lawmakers can work across party lines to protect democratic institutions and address everyday needs. Mike Vigil and Sherry discuss the midterm results and argue that lawmakers should work together across party lines on issues affecting the public. They examine Stephen Miller’s elevation to White House chief of staff and what Vigil believes it signals for immigration policy and congressional relations. The conversation turns to congressional oversight, subpoenas, Jack Smith, and Vigil’s concerns about the Department of Justice’s independence. Sherry and Vigil discuss religious freedom and political attacks directed at Abdul El-Sayed and other Muslim public figures. Vigil argues presidential pardons should be restricted, contrasting the intended role of pardons with his criticism of their use in current politics. They debate alleged conflicts of interest, gifts to public officials, corporate influence, and the Emoluments Clause. The pair discuss immigration enforcement, the border wall, and the humanitarian consequences of policy choices. They raise public-service issues including health care, Medicare and Medicaid, SNAP, food costs, and minimum wage. Sherry mentions the January 6th Memory Project as a resource for tracking related lawsuits, pardons, and developments. They close by discussing political loyalty, the role of elected representatives, and the need for cross-party cooperation.