ICE, AIPAC, Centrist Democrats and the Rise of the Right: Daryle Lamont Jenkins Breaks It Down

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On this July 8th edition of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D speaks with veteran anti-fascist organizer Daryle Lamont Jenkins of One People’s Project about the dangerous political landscape unfolding in the U.S. The conversation centers on the passage of the “big ugly bill,” a federal spending package that gives more funding to ICE than to the U.S. Marines. Jenkins warns this opens the door for far-right extremists—like Proud Boys, Oath Keepers, and Patriot Front—to embed themselves further in government agencies under the guise of immigration enforcement.

Jenkins and Davey D point to the silence—and in some cases, complicity—of centrist Democrats who seem more focused on crushing progressives than opposing fascist forces. They highlight how politicians aligned with AIPAC and corporate interests are working to derail movement candidates like Jamaal Bowman and Mondaire Jones, while staying quiet on policies that fuel mass surveillance, raids, and immigrant detention.

The conversation also addresses inflammatory rhetoric from figures like Laura Loomer and Ann Coulter, who’ve made genocidal statements targeting Latinos and Indigenous people. Despite their extremism, these influencers have ties to powerful players and are amplified by platforms like X (Twitter) and Facebook. Jenkins argues this unchecked speech isn’t just noise—it shapes policy and endangers lives.

Davey D and Jenkins call out attempts to divide Black communities from immigrant struggles, particularly through social media campaigns that stoke xenophobia and erode solidarity. They stress the importance of organizing, resisting ICE on the ground, and demanding transparency from those in power.

Jenkins closes with a clear message: we’re not powerless—but we do have to act. From confronting masked ICE agents in the streets to building up independent political platforms and third-party options, the fight against fascism and complicity must be bold, creative, and sustained.

Hard Knock Radio is a drive-time Hip-Hop talk show on KPFA (94.1fm @ 4-5 pm Monday-Friday), a community radio station without corporate underwriting, hosted by Davey D and Anita Johnson.

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