Colony Ridge Footage & German Crash Kills Two | Afternoon Update | 3.3.25

Summary

Morning Wire: Episode Summary – "Colony Ridge Footage & German Crash Kills Two | Afternoon Update | 3.3.25"

Release Date: March 3, 2025

Hosts: John Bickley and Georgia Howe

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1. Undercover Exposure of Colony Ridge Land Sales

Reporter: Spencer Lindquist
Timestamp: [00:35] – [01:19]

Daily Wire investigative reporter Spencer Lindquist presents undercover footage from Project Veritas revealing questionable practices by Colony Ridge sales staff. The footage captures a saleswoman explicitly stating, "Can be a Mexican passport, but we need two—the passport and ID" ([00:45]). Further, Saleswoman Sandy Moreno admits, "You don't check that. We're not checking that" ([01:16]), highlighting the firm's lax verification of buyers' residency status.

Key Points:

• Colony Ridge allegedly sells land to individuals with foreign IDs without verifying their legal status.
• This exposure follows a recent crackdown where authorities arrested 118 illegal aliens in the area.
• Colony Ridge, housing 75,000 to 100,000 people, is projected to grow to 250,000 within a decade.
• The development faces lawsuits from the Texas Attorney General and federal agencies for targeting Hispanic buyers with predatory sales tactics.
• Promotional efforts are specifically aimed at encouraging foreign ownership of land.

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2. Bust of Major Human Smuggling Operation in the U.S.

Reporter: Georgia Howe
Timestamp: [01:47] – [02:20]

Federal authorities have dismantled one of the largest human smuggling networks in the United States, apprehending two Guatemalan men accused of facilitating the movement of 20,000 migrants since 2019. The investigation revealed that the ringleader charged migrants up to $18,000 and held non-payers hostage. A third suspect remains at large, implicated in threatening a federal agent.

Key Points:

• The operation was primarily active in Los Angeles.
• Officials emphasize the importance of disrupting such networks to secure the border and save lives.
• German Chancellor Olaf Scholz condemned recent violent incidents linked to extremism, drawing parallels to this smuggling case.

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3. Federal Union Leader Accused of Misusing Taxpayer Funds

Reporter: Spencer Lindquist
Timestamp: [02:20] – [03:21]

Investigative reporter Luke Rosiak uncovers that Vytold Zarinsky, president emeritus of the American Federation of Government Employees Social Security Council, received a taxpayer-funded salary for 34 years without performing any work hours for the Social Security Administration. Despite allegations of misconduct, including sending a sexually explicit photo to an agency employee, Zarinsky remains influential in union leadership.

Notable Quote: "Vytold Zarinsky... remains a powerful force in union leadership, strategizing against efforts to reform the federal workforce." ([02:34])

Key Points:

• Zarinsky's compensation was under a policy called "official time," intended for union activities.
• His case has sparked renewed calls to eliminate taxpayer-funded union time.
• Donald Trump’s Office of Personnel Management is now requiring agencies to report the usage of official time.

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4. Wildfires Ravage the Carolinas

Reporter: Georgia Howe
Timestamp: [03:21] – [04:03]

South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has declared a state of emergency as wildfires scorch nearly 5,000 acres across the Carolinas. The largest blaze, situated in Carolina Forest near Myrtle Beach, has consumed 1,200 acres and remains 0% contained. Assistance includes the deployment of Black Hawk helicopters by the Army National Guard. A statewide burning ban is enforced, with strict penalties for violators.

Notable Quote: "It's very erratic. You saw it, the flames were low and all of a sudden they jumped up, right?" – Forestry Commission Chief Russell Hubright ([03:52])

Key Points:

• The sudden escalation of fires attributed to erratic wind changes and volatile fuel types.
• In North Carolina, an additional 500-acre wildfire near Asheville continues to burn uncontained.

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5. Tragic Car Crash in Mannheim, Germany

Reporter: Spencer Lindquist
Timestamp: [04:29] – [04:53]

A devastating incident in Mannheim resulted in two fatalities and numerous injuries when a driver plowed into a crowd. The 40-year-old suspect is in custody, with authorities yet to classify the event as an attack. This incident follows a similar car-ramming attack in Munich last month, which authorities linked to Islamic extremism. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has condemned the violence, and officials are urging the public to avoid the affected areas.

Key Points:

• The motive behind the Mannheim crash remains under investigation.
• Increased concerns over public safety and potential extremist motives in recent attacks.

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6. Controversy in Women's Track Athletics

Reporter: Amanda Presto Giacomo
Timestamp: [04:53] – [05:33]

At the USA Track and Field Open Masters Championships, a significant controversy arose when several female athletes withdrew in protest against competing against a male-identifying runner, Sadie Schreiner. Despite the withdrawals, Schreiner triumphed, winning the women's 400 and 200-meter dashes and setting new records for the women's team at the Rochester Institute of Technology. The USA Track and Field organization has yet to respond to the incident, although they adhere to International Olympic Committee rules permitting male athletes in women's events.

Notable Quote: "This past weekend, 21-year-old Sadie Schreiner won the women's 400 and 200 meter dashes after several teenage female athletes withdrew in apparent protest." – Amanda Presto Giacomo ([05:05])

Key Points:

• The event has reignited debates over fairness and inclusion in women's sports.
• Schreiner, who previously competed in men's track, has garnered both support and criticism for her participation and victories.

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7. Highlights from the 2025 Oscars

Reporter: Georgia Howe
Timestamp: [05:33] – [End]

Hollywood's elite gathered at the Kodak Theater for the 2025 Oscars, where the comedy-drama Anora emerged as the night's standout, securing five out of six nominated categories, including Best Picture. Mikey Madison, aged 23, won Best Actress in a surprising upset over favored contender Demi Moore. Adrien Brody claimed his second Best Actor award for his role in The Brutalist, while Kieran Culkin and Zoe Saldana took home supporting actor awards. Other awarded films included Wicked, Emilia Perez, and Dune Part 2. Notably, the highest-grossing documentary of the decade, Am I Racist?, did not receive an Oscar nomination. This year's ceremony was marked by notably apolitical speeches, a departure from recent years' trends.

Key Points:

• Anora's success highlights emerging trends in comedy-drama films.
• The apolitical nature of the speeches may indicate a shift in the industry's approach to awards ceremonies.

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Conclusion

This episode of Morning Wire delivered comprehensive updates on pressing issues, from uncovering dubious land sales practices and dismantling human smuggling networks to highlighting significant events in sports and entertainment. Hosts Howe and Bickley ensured listeners received a thorough understanding of each topic, supported by investigative reporting and firsthand quotes.

For more detailed information on these stories, visit dailywire.com.

Transcript

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[Georgia Howe]

Undercover video exposes Colony Ridge Firefighters battle wildfires across the Carolinas and female track athletes refuse to compete against a trans identifying male. I'm Georgia Howe with Daily Wire Editor in Chief John Bickley. It's Monday, March 3rd, and this is your Morning Wire afternoon update.

[Spencer Lindquist]

Undercover footage from Project Veritas shows Colony Ridge sales staff appearing to admit that they sell land to buyers with foreign IDs.

[Saleswoman]

It can be a Mexican passport, it.

Can be a Mexican passport, but we need two the passport and id.

Like a Mexican passport and a Mexican driver's license. Would that be okay?

[Spencer Lindquist]

Yes, those two Daily Wire reporter Spencer Lindquist has more in the video.

[Sandy Moreno]

Saleswoman Sandy Moreno goes on to say they also don't check whether potential buyers or or in the country illegally and.

[Saleswoman]

They need to be residents of Texas.

They need to live here. So if they're undocumented.

Because why not check that?

You don't check that.

We're not check that.

[Sandy Moreno]

This comes just one week after state and federal law enforcement raided the area, resulting in the arrests of 118 illegal aliens. Colony Ridge, which is estimated to currently house 75,000 to 100,000 people, is projected to grow to 250,000 people within a decade. The development also faces lawsuits from the Texas Attorney general and federal agencies over alleged predatory sales tactics targeting Hispanic buyers. Promotional materials and social media campaigns specifically encourage foreign buyers to, quote, own land.

[Georgia Howe]

In the United States, federal agents have busted two Guatemalan men for allegedly running one of the largest human smuggling operations in the U.S. authorities say the suspects helped smuggle 20,000 migrants from Guatemala since 2019 caught in Los Angeles. The alleged ringleader reportedly charged migrants up to $18,000 and held those who couldn't pay hostage. A third suspect, still at large, is accused of threatening a federal agent. Officials say dismantling these networks is critical to saving lives and securing the border.

[Spencer Lindquist]

A new investigation reveals that a federal union boss collected a taxpayer funded paycheck for 34 years without working a sing hour for the Social Security Administration. Daily Wire investigative reporter Luke Rosiak reports.

[Luke Rosiak]

Vytold Zarinsky, the president emeritus of the American Federation of Government Employees Social Security Council, received his salary under a policy called official time that allows union officials to receive government salaries while working solely on union activities in 2018, Swyrinsky was actually banned from Social Security offices amidst allegations that he sent a sexually explicit photo and to an agency employee. Despite retiring, he remains a powerful force in union leadership, strategizing against efforts to reform the federal workforce. The case has reignited calls to eliminate taxpayer funded union time, with lawmakers arguing it's a misuse of public funds. Donald Trump's Office of Personnel Management is now demanding that agencies report how so called official time is being used.

[Georgia Howe]

South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has declared a state of emergency as firefighters battle wildfires across the Carolinas. Nearly 5,000 acres have burned in South Carolina. The largest fire is in Carolina Forest near Myrtle beach, now at 1200 acres with 0% contained. The state's Army National Guard has deployed Black Hawk helicopters to assist. A statewide burning ban is in effect, with violators facing prosecution. Here's what Forestry Commission Chief Russell Hubright told NBC about how this happened.

[Russell Hubright]

It's very erratic. You saw it, the flames were low and all of a sudden they jumped up, right? So wind changes can do that and this kind of a fuel typ as we call it, so it can be a little scary.

[Georgia Howe]

Meanwhile, in North Carolina, a 500 acre wildfire near Asheville remains uncontained.

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[Spencer Lindquist]

Two people are dead and many others injured after a driver plowed into a crowd in Mannheim, Germany. Authorities say the 40 year old suspect is in custody, but they have not yet classified the incident as an attack. The crash follows a similar car ramming in Munich last month that was linked to Islamic extremism. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz condemned the violence, while officials urged residents to avoid the area.

[Georgia Howe]

Numerous female competitors refused to compete against a male runner who identifies as female during the USA Track and Field Open Masters Championships. Daily Wire reporter Amanda Presto Giacomo has the details.

[Amanda Presto Giacomo]

This past weekend, 21 year old Sadie Schreiner won the women's 400 and 200 meter dashes after several teenage female athletes withdrew in apparent protest. Shriner, who previously competed in men's track, also set records while racing for the women's team at the Rochester Institute of Technology. USA Track and Field has not commented on the withdrawals, but follows International Olympic Committee rules allowing male athletes in women's events. The controversy has reignited debate over fairness.

[Georgia Howe]

In women's sports and Hollywood stars descended on Kodak theater last night for the 2025 Oscars. Comedy drama Anora won big last night, winning five of the six categories it was nominated for, including Best Picture. Its 23 year old star, Mikey Madison took home best actress in an upset win that many thought would go to Demi Moore. Adrien Brody won a second best actor award for his role in the Brutalist, and Kieran Culkin and Zoe Saldana both took home supporting actor awards. Other films receiving awards included the Brutalist, Wicked, Emilia Perez and dune part 2. No other land took home the Oscar for best documentary. The Daily Wire's Am I Racist? The highest grossing documentary of the decade, did not make the list. However, this year's Oscar speeches were noticeably apolitical, a stark contrast to the past several years. Those are your Drive Home updates this afternoon. To learn more about these stories, go to dailywire.com, and in case you missed it, this morning we covered some major stories, including Zelenskyy's Flee to the eu, Blackrock's rejection of Woke and Maine's call to protect women's sports. Thanks for tuning in. We'll be back tomorrow morning with another full edition of Morning W. There.