The Matt Walsh Show – Episode 1732

Date: February 10, 2026
Title: Meet The DEI Activist Judge Who Let A R*pist Out Of Prison Early To Spite White People
Host: Matt Walsh (The Daily Wire)

Episode Overview

Matt Walsh delivers a provocative, unfiltered analysis of several contemporary issues, focusing this episode primarily on what he characterizes as pervasive "anti-white" bias in American culture and institutions. The episode explores alleged reverse discrimination in media, the legal system, and broader society, zeroing in on a Kentucky judge’s controversial decision to dramatically reduce a sentence for a violent criminal—a case Walsh frames as emblematic of a wider, DEI-inspired injustice. Additional topics include analysis of Super Bowl ads, illegal immigration statistics, a viral squatters’ rights incident, and societal views on gender roles in marriage.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Super Bowl Ads & the "Anti-White" Narrative

[00:00–11:10]

• Decline of Super Bowl Advertising:
  Walsh opens by reminiscing about when Super Bowl ads were cultural touchstones, contrasting this with what he sees as today’s soulless, overtly political advertisements.

• Alleged Anti-White Messaging:

  • References Bad Bunny’s halftime show and a bodega sign reading “We Accept EBT,” suggesting this is a reminder of “white people...forced to pay foreigners on food stamps.”
    "White people are now second class citizens in the country they built. That’s the reason why Bad Bunny’s performance included a bodega with the sign: we accept EBT..." — Matt Walsh [01:04]

  • Redfin Ad Analysis:

    • Describes a Redfin real estate ad, claiming it depicts white people as racist and ungrateful while minorities are portrayed as noble.
    • Notes Redfin’s legal history involving federal discrimination lawsuits, arguing that such companies run anti-white ads as legal shields rather than for customers.
    • Parallels drawn to other ads/industries where whites are cast as villains, stating:
      "Competent brown people surrounded by the either incompetent or malicious white people... If they want to survive the next Democrat administration, these companies have to become overtly anti-white." — Matt Walsh [06:27]

  • Other Super Bowl Ads:

    • Hims and Hers ad: Claims it reinforces the trope “rich white people live longer” while minorities are depicted as helpless.
    • Robert Kraft’s Super Bowl ad: Alleges the ad inverts racial realities regarding anti-Semitism, portraying minorities only as "allies" and never perpetrators.

2. The Kentucky Judicial Controversy: Judge Tracy Davis

[11:10–21:25]

• Case Summary:
  Christopher Thompson, a 24-year-old black male, was convicted of kidnapping, sexual assault, and robbery. The jury sentenced him to 65 years, which Judge Tracy Davis halved to 30 years.

• Walsh’s Framing:
  Argues this sentence reduction had no legal or moral justification, noting:

  • Thompson showed "explicitly no remorse."

  • Under Kentucky law, remorse is a requirement for such sentence reductions.

  • “He has stated explicitly that he has no remorse, doesn’t care, is not sorry for what he did... someone who needs to spend the rest of his life in a cage at a minimum.” — Matt Walsh [15:50]

• Judge's Alleged Rationale:

  • Plays court audio and news clips illustrating Judge Davis’ reasoning:

    • She emphasizes Thompson’s traumatic background and lack of opportunity.
    • Points out Judge Davis’ DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) credentials, bar profile, and social media handle (@DiversityDavis).
    • Argues Davis’s ruling is rooted in “a combination of suicidal female empathy and anti-white race hatred.”
      • "She is an actual real life certified DEI expert... instead she managed to win an election by around 1%... now she’s a judge in Kentucky, which last I checked is not a far left haven." — Matt Walsh [18:50]

  • Claims the decision is clear-cut racial favoritism and an attack on the principle of equal justice.

• Direct Quotes from the Judge:
  "As a 20 year old African American male that has been, you know, experienced this society, etc."[20:33]

  • Walsh lampoons the vagueness and “etc.” rationale, suggesting any criminal could use societal hardship as an excuse.

3. Broader Claims of Systemic Anti-White Bias

[21:25–26:50]

• Comparison to O.J. Simpson Trial:

  • Draws parallels to the O.J. trial, arguing racial solidarity among jurors led to acquittal as “payback for Rodney King.”
  • Plays archival video:
    • "Do you think that there are members of the jury that voted to acquit OJ because of Rodney King?"
      “Yes… probably 90% of us… That was payback.” — O.J. juror clip [26:50]

• Research Referenced:

  • Cites studies (Law and Human Behavior) suggesting white jurors show “zero racial bias” but black jurors show strong in-group preference.
    • "White jurors and mock trials were mostly fair... black jurors demonstrated a high degree of favoritism..." — Matt Walsh [28:10]

• Walsh's Conclusion:

  • Asserts the American system now denies whites equal rights and is “propping up a DEI regime.”
  • Argues the legal/corporate/media machine is fueling demographic replacement and racial resentment.

4. Illegal Immigration & Deportation Statistics

[32:30–39:50]

• CBS Report:

  • Challenges a CBS News story claiming only 14% of deported immigrants were violent criminals.

    • Argues the framing is deceiving; all illegal immigrants have broken the law by being in the country.
    • Notes “violent” is narrowly defined and ignores crimes like DUI and fraud.

  • "Even if none of them were...I would still support the deportations...because they're here illegally. Deportations are for people who have no legal right to be in the country." — Matt Walsh [34:28]

• Analysis of Crime Pie Chart:

  • Asserts the percentage of deportees involved in “serious” (if not officially violent) crime is higher than reported.
  • Criticizes media for lumping “other crimes” together to obscure seriousness.

5. Maryland Squatters’ Rights Controversy

[39:50–48:22]

• Incident Overview:

  • Tamika Good and partner allegedly occupy a $2.3 million Bethesda home with no ownership or rental claim.
  • Despite being convicted and jailed, Good returns upon release due to “loopholes.”

• Walsh’s Take:

  • Ridicules notion that “squatters’ rights” exist in Maryland; says legal/press responses are laughable.

  • Highlights incompetency of the defense attorney Alex Webster in a viral local news interview:

    • Webster stumbles to answer how Good entered the property, confuses “allegedly,” and invokes non-existent “squatters’ rights.”

  • "If anyone still has any doubt somehow that DEI has allowed the most unqualified, ridiculous people...well there you go. Meet Alex Webster, attorney at law."[48:22]

6. The New York Times & Parental Equality

[54:00–70:52]

• NYT Article Review:

  • Critiques a NYT essay advocating for “equality” in marriage and co-parenting via use of baby formula.

  • Ridicules author’s framing of feeding a newborn as “mind-boggling.”

  • Dismisses idea of “marriage equality” (in household tasks) as unrealistic and damaging.

  • "If equality, making everything equal, is the motivating principle in your marriage, you will get divorced."

  • Argues men and women are fundamentally different (“not equal in any way, which means a marriage cannot be equal”) and that trying to force sameness is unnatural, selfish, and destructive.

    • "Embrace the inequality or your marriage dies. Those are your two choices." — Matt Walsh [70:52]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Super Bowl Ads:
  “They [corporations] have to prove that they discriminate against whites and give preference to blacks. That’s what Redfin is doing with this advertisement.” — Matt Walsh [08:30]

• On Kentucky Judge:
  “Why is this person still alive? What’s one good reason…to keep this guy alive?” — Matt Walsh [15:50]
  "She’s a walking combination of suicidal female empathy and anti-white race hatred." — Matt Walsh [19:38]
  "She is an actual real life certified DEI expert..." — Matt Walsh [18:50]

• On the O.J. Trial:
  "That was payback." — O.J. Simpson juror [26:50]
  "White jurors show essentially zero racial bias, while blacks have strong bias in favor of their own race." — Citing Jonathan Pallison [28:10]

• On Immigrant Deportation:
  "Even if it were true that only 13% were violent criminals… I would still support the deportations… because they’re here illegally.” — Matt Walsh [34:28]

• On Marriage Equality:
  “The idea of marriage equality… that’s all total nonsense. There’s no such thing as marriage equality because equality means sameness. And men and women are not the same." — Matt Walsh [64:00]
  "Embrace the inequality or your marriage dies. Those are your two choices." — Matt Walsh [70:52]

Timestamps for Major Segments

| Segment | Timestamp | |-----------------------------------|-------------| | Super Bowl Ads & Cultural Themes | 00:00–11:10 | | The Kentucky Judge & DEI | 11:10–21:25 | | Jury Racial Bias & O.J. Trial | 21:25–28:10 | | Immigration Stats & Critique | 32:30–39:50 | | Maryland Squatter Incident | 39:50–48:22 | | NYT Marriage Equality Critique | 54:00–70:52 |

Final Thoughts

Matt Walsh’s episode is a polemical deep-dive into what he perceives as systemic anti-white discrimination, using high-profile media, legal, and viral culture moments as evidence. He delivers his views in a sharp, sardonic tone, heavy with sarcasm and biting asides, frequently returning to themes of victimization, double standards, and societal decline. The episode offers insight into conservative anxieties around DEI, racial politics, and changing social norms, while holding a mirror up to perceived absurdities in contemporary American life.

For listeners looking for a direct, highly opinionated recap of culture war flashpoints—with a focus on race, law, and gender roles—this episode is a representative entry.