Scrolling with Hayley (Ep. 235)

Date: February 13, 2026
Host: Hayley Caronia
Episode Title: Rapper Cardi B Comes After ICE Agents

Episode Overview

This episode of Scrolling with Hayley finds host Hayley Caronia navigating the week’s most controversial headlines through her signature conservative and unfiltered lens. Hayley dissects a series of culture war flashpoints, including Cardi B's threats against ICE agents, Nicki Minaj’s stand on voter ID laws, political violence in Florida, a viral squatting case, and more, all while engaging with her audience and keeping things personal and relatable.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Cardi B’s Anti-ICE Comments and Celebrity Activism

[Start: 02:48]

• Incident Recap:
  Cardi B made headlines for her heated comments at an event, encouraging the crowd to "jump" ICE agents and bragging about having bear mace. Hayley plays part of the clip and discusses its implications.

  “What she said was a crime. She said, we're gonna choke they asses and we're gonna spray that... Depending on the threat to law enforcement, this could be a misdemeanor, this could be a felony...”
  — Hayley [03:52]

• Legal Double Standard:
  Hayley draws parallels to previous celebrity statements (Johnny Depp, Madonna) advocating violence, pointing out perceived inaction from authorities.

  “They get to say these things and then nothing ever happens. ... The same way that the DOJ is making an example out of Don Lemon, make an example out of Cardi B. Show these celebrities ... you can't break the law and get away with it.”
  — Hayley [04:03]

• Cardi B's Criminal Past:
  Hayley recalls Cardi B's infamous 2019 admission of drugging and robbing men, noting the DHS’s snarky response.

  “As long as she doesn't drug and rob our agents, we'll consider that an improvement over her past behavior.”
  — Quoting DHS [05:21]

• Cardi B’s ‘Clapback’ and Misplaced Critique:
  Cardi responded on X by deflecting to the Epstein files and accusing hypocrisy, but Hayley notes she aimed her criticism at the only administration that has actually moved on Epstein-related documents.

  “She didn't tweet this at the Homeland Security under Biden that allowed for children to be trafficked, but she's—”
  — Hayley [06:30]

2. Nicki Minaj on Voter ID and the SAVE Act

[07:20]

• Minaj’s Social Media Statement:
  Nicki Minaj, who has worked with the Trump administration in the past, supports requiring ID for voting, connecting it to COVID policies.

  “The people who told you to get the vaccine ... are now telling you ... you should not show ID to vote. Haha. Dear God help us.”
  — Quoting Nicki Minaj [08:01]

• The SAVE Act and Voter ID:
  Hayley praises the act, slams opposition, and gives personal anecdotes about name changes, bureaucracy, and her belief in common sense identification.

  “If you're too dumb to figure out how to ... get your ID together and your government documents together, maybe you're not smart enough to vote anyway.”
  — Hayley [10:58]

  “There's really no reason to oppose voter ID and showing ID unless you want illegals to vote in our elections. It's not hard.”
  — Hayley [09:30]

3. Democrats, Border Policies & Child Protection

[12:13]

• ICE Locates Missing Children:
  Hayley plays a clip of Tom Homan touting the Trump administration's success in locating over 3,300 missing unaccompanied children in Minnesota.

  “That's because of the leadership of President Trump. Not Biden, not Harris, not anyone else.”
  — Hayley [12:36]

• Criticism of Democrat Policies:
  Hayley accuses Democrats of endangering children through open borders, failing to release the Epstein files, and normalizing pedophilia.

  “I am done hearing about Democrats fake outrage when it comes to protecting kids. They've done nothing to protect kids.”
  — Hayley [14:58]

4. Nancy Guthrie Missing Person Case

[16:08]

• Investigation Update:
  Hayley critiques the Pima County Sheriff's handling of the scene, the lab processing delays, and the FBI’s growing frustration.

  “A grandma has been missing for 13 days now. Can we just hand it over? ... Time is of the essence and it seems like they don't care.”
  — Hayley [17:58]

• TMZ and Ransom Notes:
  Hayley is skeptical about legitimacy and motivation behind the ransom notes sent to TMZ. She speculates it’s more about media attention than real leads.

  “I'm starting to think that whoever is contacting TMZ at this point is screwing with them.”
  — Hayley [21:47]

• Media Coverage Commentary:
  Explains that news is a business—ratings and salacious stories drive coverage.

  “The news industry is a business. ... You cover stuff that's going to get people's attention ... eyeballs means ad dollars.”
  — Hayley [25:30]

5. Florida Political Violence: Arson Attack on GOP Candidate

[29:22]

• Candidate James Fishback’s Response:
  After an arson attack at his home, Fishback delivers a strong, pro-Second Amendment warning to would-be attackers.

  “We're not waiting for the police. We're gonna shoot you with an AR15 sight on scene. 556. ... We have a right to self defense.”
  — James Fishback [30:24]

• Hayley’s Reaction:
  Lauds Fishback for strength and protecting his staff, contrasting with how Democrats respond to threats.

  “It shows strength. It shows that you will not be walked all over and again with this political violence happening ... You can either stand strong or you can put out a meaningless post on X.”
  — Hayley [31:04]

6. Florida Rep. Angie Nixon & Charlie Kirk Day Controversy

[32:58]

• Angie Nixon’s Objection:
  Nixon voted against Charlie Kirk Remembrance Day, calling it “a slap in the face to black women.”

  “It's a slap in the face to black women that this bill was even brought forth in our committee.”
  — Quoting Angie Nixon [34:22]

• Hayley’s Confusion and Critique:
  Questions Nixon’s rationale and dissects her Gen Z/internet slang-laden tweets.

  “Calling me out of my name is doing. Absolutely. What does that mean, calling me out of my name again? ... I don't know what these people are talking about.”
  — Hayley [35:06]

7. Olympics & LGBTQ Representation in Sports Media

[36:08]

• CBS Interviews Bi Olympian:
  Hayley criticizes CBS for focusing on sexual orientation of athletes, mocking the need for these questions.

  “I'm mad at CBS because if you don't ask the question, they're not really going to talk about. I mean, they might bring it up, but they're being asked this.”
  — Hayley [36:28]

• Bisexual vs. Pansexual:
  Hayley and co-host puzzle over the definitions, lampooning what they see as the confusing, attention-seeking dynamics of identity labels.

  “Isn't that everyone? Once you ... establish who you're attracted to, aren't you then attracted to who they are as a person?”
  — Hayley [39:53]

8. Squatting & Real Estate Law Failures

[42:40]

• Baltimore Squatter Case:
  Woman convicted of squatting in a $2.3M mansion. Upon release, she returns to the property. Her lawyer’s ineptitude is mocked on air.

  “I think we need to abolish squatters. I don't understand why you can do this and ... be let out of jail and then go right back and reoffend.”
  — Hayley [44:17]

9. Connecticut Toddler Summoned for Jury Duty

[45:17]

• Funny Bureaucratic Error:
  A four-year-old is called to jury duty, responds with “I’m just a baby," which Hayley finds hilarious and relatable.

  “That is exactly how I feel when I get picked for jury duty. I'm just a baby.”
  — Hayley [00:29]

10. Ozempic, Scurvy, and Weight Loss Culture

[47:51]

• Side Effects of GLP-1 Drugs:
  Reports that people taking Ozempic are developing scurvy from poor nutrition; Hayley emphasizes diet and exercise over miracle drugs.

  “These people will do anything except exercise and eat fruits and vegetables and lean protein and good fats.”
  — Hayley [50:48]

• Personal Fitness Journey:
  Describes her gym challenge, the discipline of routine, and the difficulty of true healthy habit-building.

  “Once you make it a habit, it becomes a lifestyle.”
  — Hayley [53:46]

11. UK Study: Beauty Standards by Generation

[56:00]

• Changing Beauty Ideals:
  Hayley shares a study about ideal male/female features by age group, making fun of the language (“button nose,” “athletic build”) and noting generational differences.

  “Why would I want a button nose on a man? ... On a baby, on a child, on a toddler. Very cute. But I think you grow out of the button nose nose thing at some point.”
  — Hayley [58:26]

• US vs. UK Standards:
  Wonders about differences if replicated in the US (e.g., more emphasis on height, smile).

12. Blind Reactions & Ending Banter

[62:15]

• Halftime Show Parody, Achievement-Based Teacher Pay, Blind Skater Clip:
  Hayley and her team react to funny and bizarre internet clips, closing the show with lighter, engaging content.

  “Blind people are incredible. What they can do. They do not let [disability] hold them back.”
  — Hayley [65:04]

Notable Quotes & Moments

• On Cardi B:

  “So it seems Cardi believes that she is above the law, probably feels like she's a celebrity, she's untouchable, doesn't need to be held accountable for any of her degenerate actions or these threats. And again, she might need to learn a lesson here about the rule of law. Nobody is above it, not even you, Cardi B.”
  — Hayley [05:57]

• On Democrats and Child Protection:

  “Democrats do not care that migrant children put a strain on the academic process for American kids and teachers ... I am done hearing about Democrats fake outrage when it comes to protecting kids.”
  — Hayley [14:39 & 14:58]

• On Political Violence Response:

  “You can either stand strong or you can put out a meaningless post on X … A Democrat would never be caught dead doing something badass and cool.”
  — Hayley [31:04]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Cardi B vs. ICE discussion: 02:48 – 07:10
• Nicki Minaj & voter ID: 07:20 – 12:13
• Border/child protection section: 12:13 – 16:08
• Nancy Guthrie case update: 16:08 – 29:00
• Florida arson/political violence: 29:22 – 32:58
• Charlie Kirk Remembrance Day controversy: 32:58 – 36:08
• LGBTQ athletes in sports media: 36:08 – 42:40
• Maryland mansion squatting case: 42:40 – 45:17
• Connecticut toddler jury duty: 45:17 – 47:51
• Ozempic, scurvy & fitness: 47:51 – 56:00
• Beauty standards by generation: 56:00 – 62:00
• Blind reaction clips & closing: 62:15 – End

Tone and Style

Hayley delivers the show with candid, comedic conservative commentary—sharply critical of left-wing positions and prone to dry humor, sarcasm, and relatable storytelling. The episode balances culture war critique with moments of self-deprecation and everyday life anecdotes, aiming to keep listeners both informed and entertained.

This detailed recap covers all the major topics, notable moments, and direct quotes from the episode, providing clarity, context and Hayley’s unique perspective for anyone who missed the live broadcast.