Overview of 963. Andy & DJ CTI: End Of Government Shutdown In Sight, Violent TPUSA Brawl At UC Berkeley & Portland Mom Chases ICE In Mustang
Andy Frisella and DJ Cruz (CTI — Cruise The Internet) react to current headlines with commentary, skepticism, and cultural critique. The episode mixes off‑topic banter (travel, architecture, Veterans Day) with three main news blocks: the likely end to the U.S. government shutdown and Trump’s policy/tweet responses; violent protests and the ongoing fallout/investigation around the assassination of Charlie Kirk and Turning Point activity; and local protests in Portland where an anti‑ICE activist chased ICE vehicles in a Mustang. Throughout, the hosts emphasize distrust of political/media institutions, question official narratives, and call for structural fixes (housing, accountability, immigration enforcement).
Headlines & Topics Covered
1) Government shutdown — Senate vote, House next; Trump reactions
- Senate passed an amended appropriations bill (60–40), returning the deal to the House; the hosts expect the shutdown to end shortly (shutdown had lasted ~41–42 days).
- Senator Eric Schmitt (misnamed in the transcript as “Schmidt”) presided over the Senate vote; several Democrats broke with party lines.
- Trump’s responses: urging air traffic controllers back, proposing $10,000 bonuses for controllers who worked unpaid, tweeting about tariffs and promising a $2,000 “dividend” (Trump check) to many Americans, and floating a controversial 50‑year mortgage concept.
- Hosts’ take:
- Immediate cash payouts or gimmicks (stim checks, long mortgages) are seen as placations that won’t solve structural problems.
- They argue the real fixes are: cracking down on predatory banking, limiting institutional ownership of single‑family housing (BlackRock, Vanguard), stricter immigration enforcement, and actual accountability for perceived elites (e.g., demands to hold public officials accountable).
- Booing at public Trump appearances is framed as voter disenchantment from within his base due to lack of perceived follow‑through on promises.
2) Turning Point / Charlie Kirk developments and UC Berkeley brawl
- Violent clash at a Turning Point USA (TPUSA) event at UC Berkeley; footage shows a bloody fight between protesters and TPUSA supporters.
- Ongoing fallout from Charlie Kirk’s assassination:
- Erica Kirk (now TPUSA CEO) remains active; reports and videos have surfaced that raise questions about the handling of the investigation.
- Allegations and friction: reporting that Kash Patel and others may have been limiting or guiding parts of the investigation; DNI Tulsi Gabbard and Joe Kent reportedly sought FBI files, creating reported tension (NYT cited, while some FBI sources say rumors).
- Candace Owens is aggressively investigating and crowdsourcing tips. She and others say federal agents seized hospital and exterior footage at the scene; Owens and others urge people who have footage to come forward.
- Claims of suspicious pre‑attack Google searches originating from Israel (address of gun location, shooter’s name) were discussed — presented as allegations that deserve scrutiny.
- Hosts’ analysis:
- They question transparency, fear a cover‑up, and suggest motives beyond single statements (argue Kirk’s voter‑registration work and youth influence made him a target).
- They debate credibility of actors (Erica Kirk, Candace Owens) and whether official actions (seizing footage, rapid scene changes) are legitimate investigative steps or suspicious.
- They emphasize public distrust when institutions withhold information; lack of transparency breeds conspiracy and further erosion of trust.
3) Portland anti‑ICE activism and local unrest
- Video of a woman in a Mustang chasing ICE vehicles in Portland: she drove recklessly, nearly hit a school bus, and later pleaded “I’m a mom” when threatened with arrest. The hosts argue she should have been arrested and prosecuted for obstructing federal agents.
- Additional clips show clashes between pro‑American groups and Antifa/leftist militants in Portland; hosts criticize leniency and pattern of minimal consequences for political/violent agitators.
- Broader commentary: frustration that productive citizens fund social systems that, in the hosts’ view, partly subsidize anti‑American behavior and lawlessness.
Other items covered
- BBC controversy: alleged edited J6/Trump clip led to criticism and possible legal exposure for the broadcaster; hosts highlight media manipulation and consequences.
- Walmart controversy: a T‑shirt allegedly resembling a Nazi‑style salute on sale (hosts mocked retailer’s oversight).
- Medicaid / immigrant spending debate: hosts cite audits claiming billions spent on healthcare for illegal immigrants and push back on expert denials, arguing some official accounts downplay real costs.
- NASA/ESA news (Thumbs Up or Dumb As Fuck segment): European/Finnish project to make protein from urea (urine) — hosts strongly reject the idea of “urine‑based astronaut food” and ridicule the concept.
- Recurring themes: distrust of elites, calls for accountability, critique of mainstream media and institutional transparency.
Main takeaways
- The shutdown looked set to end after the Senate vote; the episode focused less on legislative details and more on political optics and voter sentiment.
- Hosts are skeptical of monetary/technical “quick fixes” from top leadership (stim checks, long mortgages, PR moves) and consider them politically motivated attempts to pacify voters.
- The Charlie Kirk assassination remains a major controversy: the hosts highlight conflicting narratives, alleged investigative irregularities, and the role of citizen journalism/investigations (Candace Owens, Ian Caroll).
- Local unrest (Portland) and lenient enforcement are framed as examples of systemic bias and the erosion of rule of law.
- A persistent theme: withholding or manipulating information by institutions — media, government, hospitals — fuels distrust and conspiracy; the hosts call for transparency and accountability.
Notable quotes & soundbites
- “Don’t be a hoe. Share the show.” — show tag.
- “We live in a country that has the illusion of freedom.” — encapsulates hosts’ perspective on governance and power.
- “If you don't show them everything then they're going to choose to believe there's a reason that you're not showing them.” — on transparency and how secrecy breeds conspiracy.
- On political strategy: “Make America greater than it’s ever been” — reframe of MAGA for younger audiences.
Opinions, arguments, and host positions (summary)
- Monetary giveaways (stimulus/dividends) and gimmicks (50‑year mortgage) are short‑term pacification and poor policy strategy.
- Big structural reforms preferred by hosts: clamp down on institutional housing ownership that drives prices, enforce immigration laws more strictly, root out government/media corruption, and hold individuals accountable (they name check Fauci and others as examples of unpunished elites).
- Charlie Kirk assassination: hosts favor continued independent inquiry; they consider the event politically consequential and potentially mishandled by authorities.
- Public safety vs. protest leniency: the hosts argue for firmer enforcement against those who endanger others under the guise of activism.
Recommended follow‑ups / what to watch
- House vote on the Senate funding deal (to confirm shutdown end).
- Developments in the Charlie Kirk assassination probe: FOIA releases, any released hospital footage, official statements from FBI/DOJ, and public updates from Candace Owens or Turning Point.
- Reactions and clarifications from BBC over the edited J6 clip and any legal filings from the Trump camp.
- Local law enforcement responses and any charges in the Portland ICE‑chase incident.
- Policy push or proposals tied to Trump’s tweets (tariffs, dividends, mortgage proposals) and any legislative follow‑through.
Who this summary is for
- Listeners who want a quick digest of the episode’s major points without listening end‑to‑end.
- People tracking right‑wing media takes on the shutdown, Charlie Kirk investigation, and protest/enforcement narratives.
- Anyone researching how independent commentators frame government transparency, media manipulation, and cultural decline arguments.
If you want the main claims cross‑checked against primary reporting (e.g., Senate vote records, FBI statements, local court filings), consult major news outlets and official press releases for confirmations and timestamps.