Alex Pretti, Prestige Television, And How Joe Biden Broke Everything
Robby Soave and Christian Britschgi discuss the latest videos of Alex Pretti, their own Reason origin stories, and how Joe Biden broke everything.
Robby Soave and Christian Britschgi kick off the show by unpacking newly surfaced footage of Alex Pretti's encounters with federal immigration agents in Minneapolis ahead of his fatal shooting last weekend. Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care unit nurse, was killed by Border Patrol officers on January 24 during heightened immigration enforcement operations, sparking intense protests and national debate over federal law enforcement tactics.
They then pivot to a broader civil liberties discussion, highlighting why Sen. Rand Paul (R–Ky.) has been particularly effective on issues of government overreach—especially regarding law enforcement abuses of power.
Finally, on a lighter note, Robby and Christian wrap up the episode with a fun conversation about Mad Men, Breaking Bad, and other standout prestige TV shows—blending pop culture talk with their usual political insights.
00:00—Even more federal abuse of power
02:35—New Alex Pretti footage
14:10—President Donald Trump is backing off in Minnesota?
17:35—Rand Paul is right about Immigration and Customs Enforcement
27:20—The source of outrage
32:20—Kanye West and the nature of conspiracy theories
43:10—Barack Obama's ridiculous energy efficiency standards
55:00—D.C. had literally no plan to get rid of the snow
1:05:32—The height of prestige TV
1:18:42—Robby and Christian's Reason origin stories