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Ep.184: The Insane Proposal That Will Ruin Elections FOREVER

Host: Hayley Caronia
Date: November 25, 2025

Overview

In this episode, Hayley Caronia delivers her unfiltered, sharply conservative take on current headlines and policies. Kicking off on the topic of Congressman Eric Swalwell’s proposal for voting via phone—a plan she deems a threat to election integrity—Hayley moves through a rapid-fire series of stories, from illegal immigration outrage to social media exposés, left-wing protests, Democrat missteps, and bizarre cultural anecdotes, always with her signature sarcasm and blunt analysis. Co-host Andy joins in for topical banter throughout, providing additional levity and commentary.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Eric Swalwell’s “Vote by Phone” Proposal

(Main segment: 04:50–07:10)

• Congressman Swalwell, now running for California Governor, advocates for voting by phone—“If we can do our taxes, do our banking online… you should be able to vote by phone. Make it safe, make it secure.” (Eric Swalwell, 05:26)
• Hayley lambasts the idea, drawing on personal anecdotes and highlighting perceived failures and loopholes in current absentee and mail-in ballot systems.
  • “People apply for absentee ballots and they never get them. That has happened to me personally…and in California, they’re getting ten ballots per household. Some states don’t even ask for ID!” (Hayley, 06:31)
• Quote:
  • “Is he watching Dancing With the Stars right now and just got inspired? Like, text for 2069 to vote for Kamala Harris. What could go wrong?” (Hayley, 07:08)
• Deep skepticism about the security and seriousness of governing, referencing the risks of fraud and impersonation.

2. Illegal Immigration, Sanctuary Policies, & Outrage

(07:15–09:34)

• Hayley details the Boise, Idaho, case where an illegal immigrant (allowed by the Obama administration) is accused of killing an 8-year-old girl.
• She rails against Democratic “sanctuary” state policies and the inability of red states to avoid blue state consequences.
  • “Liberalism is a disease; it’s spreading. You cannot pick up your family and move away from bad Democrat policies.” (Hayley, 08:10)
• Quote:
  • “Whenever an American citizen dies at the hands of an illegal, thank a Democrat.” (Hayley, 09:28)

3. Churches, Community Protests Against ICE

(09:45–12:23)

• Hayley mocks Dilworth United Methodist Church in Charlotte for hosting ICE deportation “protest training,” portraying it as a sign of cultural decay.
  • “These are a bunch of old white ladies…practicing getting detained. What happened to bingo?” (Hayley, 11:30)
• Disdain for activists filming, blowing whistles, and obstructing ICE operations.

[Notable Moment]

• Home Depot Protest Ridicule (12:24–16:00)
  • Protesters buying and returning ice scrapers to protest ICE raids at Home Depot.
  • “Who has the time to do this?…Maybe they could get inspired to get a job, you know, because I don’t know who has the time to do this.” (Hayley, 16:07)
  • Andy jokes about Home Depot’s return policy: "You could return something from Lowe's at Home Depot.” (Andy, 16:00)

4. Escalation of Left-Wing Protest Tactics

(17:30–18:25)

• Referencing MSNBC’s report of student walkouts in Charlotte and ICE agents’ tires being slashed.
  • Hayley calls out the guest's qualifying disclaimer: “I’m not saying to go out and slash ICE’s tires, but, but isn’t it great…”
• Asserts that left-wing activism is growing more confrontational and violent, drawing historical parallels.

5. School Board Cyberbullying & Judicial Inaction

(18:25–22:35)

• Hayley covers a group chat of New Jersey Democrat school board members titled “this bitch needs to die,” targeting a pro-MAGA mom.
  • “Adults put a group chat together to talk badly about someone else on the school board. Okay…” (Hayley, 19:03)
  • Court orders a protective order; no criminal charges pressed. Hayley claims double standards for Democrats.

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6. Update: Chicago Subway Attack & Soft-on-Crime Policies

(23:45–25:55)

• Updates case of Bethany McGee, a victim burned in a subway attack.
  • “He’s been arrested 72 times since he turned 18…on average, he’s been arrested more than twice a year…Why is someone like that on the streets? Democrats again. Thank a Democrat.” (Hayley, 25:40)

7. Political Double-Talk: Nashville Congressional Candidate

(29:39–34:53)

• Afton Bain, running for Congress in Nashville, caught on a hot mic saying she hates the city and country music, then fails to clarify prior defund-the-police tweets.
  • “Tell us how you really feel.” (Hayley, 30:08)
  • “I’m not here to dispel cable news talking points…” (Bain, 31:53)
• Hayley predicts Democratic support for Bain despite unpopular opinions; Andy adds local context and skepticism about her electability.

8. Fraud Schemes: COVID PPP & MAGA “Jussie Smollett”

(34:53–43:34)

• Former TV anchor Stephanie Hockridge sentenced to 10 years for $63 million COVID PPP loan fraud.
• Natalie Green—ex-staffer for Rep. Jeff Van Drew—stages a violent hoax against herself, writes “Trump whore” on her body, and gets caught through incriminating Google searches (“zip ties near me”). Hayley and Andy ridicule the planning and psychology behind the hoax.
  • “Could you imagine calling up your friend and saying, hey, I have an idea—can you zip tie me, rip my shirt off, and write Trump whore on my stomach?” (Hayley, 41:01)
  • “Not only is she crazy, she’s a total idiot.” (Hayley, 42:58)

9. X (Twitter) Account Location Exposés

(43:34–47:17)

• New X feature reveals foreign locations for major “patriotic” meme accounts (Turkey, Japan, South Asia).
  • “This is like the X version of ‘don’t meet your heroes.’ Don’t look up where they’re from. Don’t trust anything you see on the Internet.” (Hayley, 47:01)
• Discussion about bots, VPN usage, and foreign influence on U.S. discourse.

10. Bizarre International Politics: Adolf Hitler Reelection in Namibia

(47:17–51:17)

• Daily Mail headline: “Adolf Hitler runs for reelection.” Hayley and Andy discuss the history/absurdity of the name and the candidate’s rationalization.
  • “Change your freaking name… Just a letter makes a huge difference. Just go by Dolph.” (Andy, 51:02)

11. PETA and ThanksVegan Protests

(52:12–54:11)

• Ridicules PETA protest featuring a man dressed as a raw turkey breast, advocating a vegan Thanksgiving.
  • “These protests, they make me want to do the opposite of whatever they’re advocating for.” (Hayley, 53:10)
  • Cites chat audience reactions all strongly pro-meat.

12. Scrolling Time: Disability Representation on Wrapping Paper

(54:50–57:20)

• Hayley comments on a viral video seeking disability-inclusive wrapping paper at Target.
  • “Wrapping paper doesn’t actually have to say anything…If you’re giving a gift to someone who is blind or deaf, what difference does it make?” (Hayley, 55:26)
  • Jokes about what it would mean to receive wrapping paper with wheelchairs: “That’s a threat. No offense to the disabled community, but…” (Hayley, 57:14)

13. Comedy Bit: Deep South Tesla Robots

(57:44–59:44)

• Reviews a viral AI comedy sketch likening new robot helpers to the culture of the Old South, riffing on language and potential privacy concerns with home robots.
  • “You’re buying—you’re paying to be spied on.” (Hayley, 59:14)
  • Andy: “Amazon does this already, right? They’re just making it a biped right now.” (Andy, 59:49)

14. Final Weirdness: AI Kamala Harris Visits Your Doorbell

(59:53–60:26)

• Shares a humorous AI-generated video of Kamala Harris floating away post-ring-doorbell visit.
  • “I like that she flew away. Totally real.” (Hayley, 60:34)
  • Banter about “Wicked” and the oddities of modern political memes.

Notable Quotes

• “Is he watching Dancing With the Stars right now and just got inspired? Like, text for 2069 to vote for Kamala Harris. What could go wrong?”
  — Hayley (07:08)
• “Liberalism is a disease; it’s spreading. You cannot pick up your family and move away from bad Democrat policies.”
  — Hayley (08:10)
• “These are a bunch of old white ladies…practicing getting detained. What happened to bingo?”
  — Hayley (11:30)
• “Who has the time to do this?…Maybe they could get inspired to get a job.”
  — Hayley (16:07)
• “Not only is she crazy, she’s a total idiot.”
  — Hayley (42:58)
• “Don’t trust anything you see on the Internet.”
  — Hayley (47:01)
• “Change your freaking name…Just go by Dolph.”
  — Andy (51:02)

Timestamps for Major Segments

| Timestamp | Topic | |-------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 04:50–07:10 | Eric Swalwell’s vote-by-phone proposal and Hayley’s rebuttal | | 07:15–09:34 | Idaho illegal immigrant crime and immigration outrage | | 09:45–12:23 | ICE protest “training” at Methodist church in Charlotte | | 12:24–16:00 | Home Depot ice scraper protest | | 17:30–18:25 | Left-wing protest escalation (ICE raid tire-slashing) | | 29:39–34:53 | Nashville candidate Afton Bain’s media flubs and policy flip-flops | | 34:53–43:34 | COVID fraud sentencing, MAGA “Jussie Smollett” hoax details | | 43:34–47:17 | X accounts and foreign meme lords exposed | | 47:17–51:17 | Bizarre: Adolf Hitler runs for re-election in Namibia | | 52:12–54:11 | PETA’s “ThanksVegan” turkey protest | | 54:50–57:20 | Disability representation in wrapping paper: viral video discussion | | 57:44–59:44 | Deep South Tesla Robot parody skit and privacy riff | | 59:53–60:26 | AI Kamala Harris “visits” via Ring doorbell |

Tone & Style

• Hayley’s style: irreverent, sarcastic, deliberately provocative, heavily anecdotal.
• Andy’s role: supportive, occasionally riffing with dry humor, providing extra context.

For Listeners Who Missed the Episode:

This episode delivers Hayley’s trademark blend of pop culture, politics, and biting commentary. From election integrity fears around digital voting to real-world stories of crime and left-wing activism, Hayley spares no one, offering a consistent critique of progressive policies while poking fun at political absurdities and viral moments.

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