Bulwark Takes — BREAKING: New Footage in Minneapolis Killing
Podcast Summary — January 9, 2026

Episode Overview

This episode of Bulwark Takes is hosted by Tim Miller and centers around the newly leaked body cam footage showing the fatal shooting of Renee Goode by federal ICE agent Jonathan Ross in Minneapolis. The host provides a detailed, frame-by-frame breakdown of the incident captured on tape, arguing that the footage confirms this was an intentional and unjustified killing. The discussion responds to attempts in right-wing media to justify the agent’s actions, insisting on accountability and pushing back against efforts to reframe the narrative.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Context of the Leaked Video

• Leaked to Alpha News: Tim notes the footage was released to a right-wing outlet, Alpha News, yet believes it unequivocally incriminates the federal agent involved.
  • "It was leaked to Alpha News... which just shows you how far gone the MAGA media is on all this that they think we're about to show you in some way exonerates this guy. And boy, it's the exact opposite to me." (00:59)

2. Critique of Law Enforcement’s Presence and Approach

• The Bulwark team questions the legitimacy of ICE’s operation: why armed agents in masks were engaging with protesters peacefully exercising their rights.
  • "These guys had no business being in this neighborhood. They had no business pulling weapons or wearing masks or going after protesters who are exercising their first amendment rights." (02:00)

3. Detailed Breakdown of the Incident (Body Cam Review)

• Setup: Agent Ross is seen approaching Renee Goode's vehicle, where she’s sitting calmly with her dog in the backseat.
• Demeanor of Renee Goode: She remains calm, friendly, and non-threatening throughout the encounter.
  • Renee (on footage): "That's fine, dude. I'm not mad at you." (04:04)
  • "Twenty seconds after this, she's dead." — Tim Miller (04:06)
• Escalation: Other protesters are present, some making teasing, mildly confrontational remarks (e.g., “go get some lunch, big boy”), but there is no sign of violence or imminent threat.
• Critical Moment: Ross walks directly in front of the car, with a clear view of Renee turning the steering wheel away from him—not towards.
  • "She's turning the wheel, not towards him... She was turning the wheel to turn away from him. He can see that." (07:04)
• The Shooting: Agents shout “Get out of the car,” and without clear provocation, three gunshots are fired. Car pulls away, Renee Goode is fatally shot.
• Aftermath: Agent is heard saying, “fucking bitch,” after shooting her.
  • "They shoot her three times in the head and then say, ‘fucking bitch. Fucking bitch.’" (08:53)

4. Challenging the Official Narrative

• Tim contests the idea that Ross feared for his life:
  • "You're telling me this guy was scared for his life?... this car is barely moving. You're scared of this? You had to shoot three times?" (10:24)
  • "Like, what’s the worst thing that's going to happen? This guy, like, like some bruised quad, an adductor strain, like, are you shitting me?" (11:09)
• Compares this response to the restraint shown by Capitol Police during January 6th:
  • "Michael Fanone... got his ass beat at the Capitol... They didn't kill a single person outside." (11:24)

5. Strong Moral Stand Against the Killing

• The hosts demand accountability and reject efforts to minimize or excuse the killing.
  • "There should be a punishment for that, okay? You can't not listen to cops... But the punishment shouldn't be summary execution." (14:07)
  • "He orphaned her child and called her a fucking bitch after he killed her. No, no, no. We do not have to accept this. People should protest peacefully, should speak out about this..." (15:18)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• 00:59 — Tim Miller:
  "We have what appears to be leaked body cam video from the federal agent that murdered Renee Good. And to me, this body cam footage confirms that that’s exactly what happened."

• 04:04 — Renee Goode (via footage):
  "That's fine, dude. I'm not mad at you."

• 08:53 — Tim Miller:
  "They shoot her three times in the head and then say, ‘fucking bitch. Fucking bitch.’"

• 11:07 — Tim Miller:
  "How big of wimps are all you people that are defending this and saying that this guy had legitimate fear for his life in that moment?"

• 13:39 — Tim Miller:
  "Jonathan Ross murdered her. She talked to him calmly, said, dude, I’m not mad. Other agents stormed her car. She was afraid. He walks around to the front. She turns her wheel to get away from him. You can see that clearly."

• 14:17 — Tim Miller:
  "But the punishment shouldn’t be summary execution on the street about getting like a little bumper car Nick, at worst case scenario at two miles an hour."

• 15:18 — Tim Miller:
  "He orphaned her child and called her a fucking bitch after he killed her. No, no, no. We do not have to accept this..."

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:59 — Introduction to the leaked body cam footage
• 02:00 — Critique of law enforcement actions and context
• 04:04 — “That’s fine, dude, I’m not mad at you” — Goode’s demeanor moments before death
• 07:04 — Detailed breakdown: turning the wheel away, not towards agent
• 08:53 — Aftermath: “fucking bitch” comment by agent after killing
• 10:24–11:23 — Host sharply rebuts “fear for life” justification; comparison to January 6th response
• 14:07–14:19 — Consequences and proportionality: “summary execution” versus appropriate response
• 15:18 — Final plea for action, protest, and refusing to accept the killing

Tone and Takeaways

The tone is urgent, outraged, and unyieldingly critical. The host insists the available footage makes clear that this was not a justifiable act of self-defense, but a summary execution. The episode closes with a demand for accountability and a call to not be "gaslit" by attempts to frame the killing in less damning terms.

For listeners seeking a concise, pointed breakdown of the body cam footage and its implications, this episode is an unflinching, morally urgent analysis calling for accountability and justice in the face of state violence.