Podcast Summary

Podcast: Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey
Episode: Ep 1259 | Deporting Danger: Why Leftists Hate ICE | Ron Simmons
Date: October 27, 2025
Guest Host: Ron Simmons (Allie’s father, sitting in for Allie Beth Stuckey)

Overview

In this episode of Relatable, Ron Simmons fills in for Allie Beth Stuckey, providing a detailed analysis from a Christian conservative perspective on recent developments in U.S. immigration policy, the ongoing government shutdown, issues related to cost of living and inflation, and broader cultural and economic trends. The discussion is interspersed with notable quotes, real-world examples, listener questions, and responses to mainstream media narratives.

Main Discussion Points

1. Update on Allie Beth Stuckey & Episode Focus

• [01:40] Ron explains Allie is speaking at a Turning Point USA event at LSU and assures listeners of her safety.
• [02:32] He outlines the show’s focus: illegal immigration under the Trump administration, the government shutdown, and inflation/cost of living concerns.

2. Immigration Policy & ICE Enforcement

Trump Administration’s Immigration Policies

• [03:15] Ron claims 11-14 million illegal immigrants entered during the Biden years, and that many were not properly vetted.
• [03:50] Details efforts to "revet" those granted temporary status and deport others.
• [04:32] States that, as of Sept 2025, over 2 million illegal aliens have been removed, with about 500,000 being forcefully deported and "over one and a half million" self-deporting, aided by incentives like “$1,000 in free flights” (04:58).

Criminals as Priority

• [05:41] "75% of ICE arrests... involved illegal aliens with convictions or pending charges in the US or records from their home country, such as gang affiliation or terrorism ties."
• [06:27] Highlights targeting of gang members (MS-13, others) and suspects with terrorist ties.
• [07:14] Addresses claims about family separations: "The splitting up of families is by people's choice... If they want to keep the family together, that is their choice." (07:41)
• "ICE does not arrest or deport US citizens unless they are obstructing or assaulting law enforcement." (09:31)

The Media’s Portrayal

• [12:17] Ron argues mainstream coverage is misleading—there is a focus on deporting dangerous criminals and those violating the law.

Blue States, Sanctuary Laws, & Cost

• [13:50] Explains how “blue cities” often obstruct ICE and why ICE officers wear masks: “The left will expose them… post where they live…” (14:32)
• [16:01] Discusses the financial strain on states providing healthcare to illegal immigrants:
  • "California: $8 billion, New York: $2.5 billion, Illinois: $300 million..." (16:30)

Lawfulness & Constitution

• [14:55] "The executive branch is only there to carry out the laws that the legislative branch has put into place... and our laws... say you have to come into this country through a certain process..."
• "You can't reward one for bad behavior while you make the other people jump through the hoops to do it properly." (15:50)

3. Political and Legal Battles Over ICE (Sanctuary Cities)

• [20:11] Nancy Pelosi under scrutiny for declaring localities might arrest federal agents if they break state law.
  • Reads Pelosi’s tweet: “A mass deployment of federal agents in the Bay Area is appalling… The people of San Francisco stand with our patriotic immigrants…” (20:46)
  • Pam Bondi’s response: Federal agents are protected when acting legally; efforts to interfere are “illegal and futile.” (22:30)
• Ron: “When you’re trying to impede federal law being upheld, I don’t know what else there could be... almost an enemy of the state. I know that’s harsh to say, but it’s true.” (24:58)

Surprising Praise from Bernie Sanders

• [25:30] Clips Bernie Sanders: “You don’t have any borders, then you don’t have a nation... Trump did a better job [than anyone else]. I don’t like Trump… but we should have a secure border, and it ain’t that hard to do.” (25:52)
• Ron: “You did not just leave your body and go into a different world... That was actually what Senator Sanders said. And it’s the truth.” (26:03)

Christian Perspective

• [26:15] “As Christians, we do have empathy...but we don’t want that to be toxic empathy.... We must obey the laws of the land.”
• “Nothing, as Allie always says, God’s plan’s going off without a hitch.” (26:23)

4. Government Shutdown

SNAP/Food Assistance

• [27:49] “There are about 40 million people... dependent on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program... that takes about $8 billion a month.” (27:59)
• Highlights Democratic responsibility for the shutdown: “[It’s] 100% the Democrats.” (28:31)
• “Shutdowns are terrible... families will suffer... but it is one of the few leverage times we have.” (Plays audio—29:13)
  • Ron: “I can’t believe they said the quiet thing out loud.” (29:50)

Healthcare Subsidies & Budget Politics

• [30:34] Explains fight over extending enhanced healthcare subsidies—Democrats want it included in a government funding package, Republicans want to negotiate afterward.
• [32:39] Notes essential workers missing pay, and the Republican effort to fund them despite Democratic opposition.
• “You know, the Republicans have even tried to pass miniature bills to keep paying these essential workers, and the Democrats have stopped those as well.” (35:01)
• Quotes Transport Secretary Sean Duffy: “I don’t want air traffic controllers going to a food bank... These are well qualified professionals that keep our airspace safe..." (35:30)

Longer-term Impact

• [36:55] Ron predicts government will re-open after the November elections.
• “Some of the people that have been laid off... are not ever going to be coming back. We have a too, too much of a bloated federal government. So I’m happy that this is happening.” (36:48)

5. Cultural Notes & Listener Questions

“No Kings Day” Protest

• [38:04] Recaps satirical protests labeling Trump a 'king'; Trump responds humorously:
  • “A huge thank you to all the No Kings protestors... I am still your president. Great job all.” (38:15)
• Trump (clip): “I’m not a king... I work my [expletive] off to make our country great.” (39:30)
• Ron dismisses protestors as small and unrepresentative: “It’s all Trump Derangement Syndrome.” (39:39)

Islam, Immigration Patterns, and Assimilation

• [39:45] Responding to a frequently asked question about Islamic populations in MN and MI:
  • "We need to eliminate chain migration..." (41:12)
  • "Our universities should admit every US Citizen before they admit foreign citizens." (43:25)
  • "We need to assimilate people into American society." (44:40)

Technology & Ethics

• [46:30] Listener asks: Is AI ethical?
  • “AI can be used for good and AI can be used for bad... what man intends for evil, God can make good.” (47:05)
  • Promises expert guest Giovanni Capiglion in a future episode.

6. Economy & Cost of Living

Gas & Food Prices

• [48:55] Gas “down since the height under Biden by almost 30%... saw some [gas prices] in the 2.30s... still $5 in California.”
• [49:37] Food inflation averaged 2.9% over 20 years; recent surges happened under Biden.
  • "In 21 and 22 food prices grew almost 40% and they came down a little bit in 23, but they didn’t come down to the 2019 level." (49:50)
• Predicts stable but not much lower food prices—unless there’s a productivity surge or major recession.

Personal Responsibility & Budgeting

• [51:05] Ron encourages skill development, training, and creative budgeting:
  • “What you can’t do is sit back and blame somebody else. Do not become a victim in this.” (52:24)
  • Shares personal anecdotes of working, sacrificing, and prioritizing children’s education.
  • “There was nothing special about us... God didn’t put you here so that you couldn’t make it through the next day because of finances.” (54:47)

Notable Quotes & Timestamps

• “The splitting up of families is by people's choice... If they want to keep the family together, that is their choice.” – Ron Simmons [07:41]
• “ICE does not arrest or deport US citizens unless they are obstructing or assaulting law enforcement.” – Ron Simmons [09:31]
• “The executive branch is only there to carry out the laws that the legislative branch has put into place... that’s what our law says.” – Ron Simmons [14:55]
• “When you’re trying to impede federal law being upheld, I don’t know what else there could be... almost an enemy of the state.” – Ron Simmons [24:58]
• “You don’t have any borders, then you don’t have a nation... Trump did a better job. I don’t like Trump… but we should have a secure border, and it ain’t that hard to do.” – Bernie Sanders (quoted by Ron) [25:52]
• "Shutdowns are terrible... families will suffer... but it is one of the few leverage times we have." – Congressional Democrat (clip) [29:13]
• “What you can’t do is sit back and blame somebody else. Do not become a victim in this.” – Ron Simmons [52:24]

Key Takeaways

• The episode provides a robust defense of Trump’s immigration enforcement, prioritizing removal of dangerous criminals and refuting claims about the arbitrary breakup of families.
• The financial burden of illegal immigration on certain states is emphasized.
• The government shutdown is portrayed as driven by Democratic strategy, with Ron pressing that suffering is used for "leverage."
• Notable adversaries and allies (e.g., Nancy Pelosi, Bernie Sanders) are discussed, with surprise praise for border security from across the aisle.
• Emphasis on personal responsibility, skills development, and Christian compassion balanced by a call for law and order.
• Deep concern about the assimilation of immigrants and pushback against chain migration and university admittance of foreign students.
• The future impacts of AI and technology, as well as practical, faith-driven guidance on budgeting and navigating inflation, round out the episode’s focus.

Note:
This summary removes sponsor/ad content and focuses exclusively on the episode’s major arguments, key facts, and authentic tone as expressed by host Ron Simmons and the selected soundbites and listener correspondence.