The Tony Kennett Cast – Ep. 465

"CLOWN SHOW: Judges Order Violent Illegals Released, Epstein Photo Bonanza, Gavin Newsom Loses It"
Host: Tony Kennett (B) with Producer Nick (C)
Date: December 13, 2025
Podcast: The Daily Signal

Overview

In this packed episode, Tony Kennett delivers acerbic and insightful commentary on several major news stories: controversial judicial decisions allowing the release of violent illegal immigrants, the expanding Minnesota Somali fraud scandal, the release of new Epstein investigation photos, and Democratic leaders’ public meltdowns, especially Tim Walz and Gavin Newsom. Kennett uses sharp humor and an unapologetic, Midwestern conservative perspective to analyze the political and cultural fallout from these events.

Key Discussion Points

1. Planned Parenthood Defunding: Appeals Court Decision

• [00:29] Tony opens with news that the First Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously upheld Congress’s defunding of Planned Parenthood, dismissing an Obama-appointed judge’s attempt to block it.
  • “Big win for the Trump administration. Not really unexpected.”

2. Judges Releasing Violent Illegal Immigrants

• [03:00] Kennett blasts Judge Paula Zinnis for ordering the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia (MS-13 member with a violent record) back into the U.S., criticizing what he calls activist judicial overreach.
  • Judge Zinnis’s order (quote, [03:56]):
    “Respondents are enjoined... from re-detaining petitioner Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia in ICE custody until this court can receive further briefing…”
• Kennett argues this flouts Supreme Court precedent:
  • “He can be deported. There is no if, ands, buts, or coconuts there, ladies and gentlemen.” [05:36]
• Points to a pattern—similar releases in New York, Illinois, and Minnesota.

Memorable Quote:

“You can come into the country illegally. You can commit crimes before you're here, commit crimes while you're here, and then some white lady will complain about it and then release you back into society...” — Tony Kennett, [05:08]

Press Conference Mockery

• [06:17]–[07:39] Tony ridicules Garcia’s attempt at a press conference, highlighting his poor English and suggesting sympathy ploys.

ICE’s Response & Sanctuary Policies

• [09:45]–[11:13] ICE’s response:

  “Activist judges will not stop ICE from arresting and deporting MS-13 gang members.”

• Kennett and Producer Nick blast blue-state governments for releasing violent offenders and refusing to cooperate with ICE.

Memorable Exchange:

“If you don't want ICE in your neighborhood, turn over these criminal aliens — that's who we're out there looking for.” — ICE Statement (Tony reading), [11:08]

3. Minnesota’s Somali Fraud Scandal & Tim Walz’s Meltdown

• [13:15–36:21] Discussion of the massive fraud scandal:
  • Somali immigrants in Minnesota are alleged to have coordinated a multi-billion dollar scheme, sending fraudulently obtained taxpayer money back to Somalia.
  • Omar Fateh (MN State Senator) and other leaders are accused of encouraging resistance to ICE and downplaying fraud.
• Kennett lambasts Tim Walz’s attempts to deflect blame, especially his assertion that “white men should hold white men accountable.”

Key Moments

• [21:30] Kennett notes more than 70 of those convicted are Somali, outpacing their share of the Minnesota population.
• Explores the cultural dimensions and the community’s responsibility to call out bad actors.

Notable Quote:

“You're part of a church that covers up a sexual scandal, you're part of the problem. You're part of an active cultural community that covers up $8 billion in fraud, you're part of the problem. Deal with it.” — Tony Kennett, [36:21]

4. Gavin Newsom’s Outburst & Democratic Name-calling

• [39:48–46:07] Kennett features Gavin Newsom’s public meltdown over Trump’s rhetoric, mocking Newsom’s hypocrisy and aspirations for 2028.
  • “He is gunning for the presidency. That’s all that’s on his mind.” — Tony Kennett, [39:53]
  • Newsom complains about Trump calling people “retarded” and a “piggy”, while himself using sexualized insults towards opponents online.

Transgender Policy Segment

• Newsom reaffirms support for “trans kids,” mentions his trans godson, sparking Tony’s commentary on the politicization of gender issues.

Newsom on Healthcare for Illegals

• Tony calls out Newsom’s defense of universal healthcare for undocumented immigrants:

  “I’m proud of that because I believe in universal health care.” — Newsom (quoted), [45:50]

5. Epstein Photo “Bonanza”

• [52:50–62:51] The House Democrat Oversight Committee releases new photos from the Epstein files — including images with Trump, Bill Gates, and a bizarre sex-toy glove.
  • Kennett and Producer Nick mock the Democrats’ hope for bombshells, concluding most images are “a nothing burger” and mainly provide meme fodder.
  • The duo riff through several memes, including the notorious glove photoshopped as the Nintendo Power Glove and OJ Simpson’s infamous line:

    “If the glove don’t fit, you must acquit.” [61:03]

Memorable Quote:

“If the glove don’t fit, add some spit. I'm sorry. If the glove don’t fit, you must acquit.” — Tony Kennett, [61:03]

6. James O’Keefe’s Undercover Stunt

• [52:50–55:29] James O’Keefe catches a Georgetown professor making a racist remark on hidden camera. Hilarity ensues when O’Keefe reveals his true identity.

Moment Highlight:

“We’ve been making fun of Superman and Clark Kent all these years. There you go, ladies and gentlemen. Incredible.” — Tony Kennett, [55:14]

7. Audience Mailbag & Media Analysis

• [63:59–71:32] Tony answers audience questions:
  • Is it time to ignore unconstitutional federal judge decisions?
    • Kennett: Impeachment is the easier route, but direct defiance could cause a constitutional crisis.
  • Will legacy media like 60 Minutes recover?
    • “Once an institution is tainted like this...you can’t admit you had any fault, so there’s no reason innately...to change.” [68:13]
  • Producer Nick predicts competitive, honest alternatives will fill the vacuum of failing legacy media.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “You can come into the country illegally. You can commit crimes before you're here, commit crimes while you're here, and then some white lady will complain about it and then release you back into society...”
  — Tony Kennett, [05:08]

• “If the glove don’t fit, add some spit.”
  — Tony Kennett, [61:03] (Epstein-Photo meme segment)

• “You’re part of an active cultural community that covers up $8 billion in fraud, you’re part of the problem. Deal with it.”
  — Tony Kennett, [36:21]

• “I'm gonna be honest. I don't feel good about being white every day...because it's a point of privilege.”
  — Sarah Stalker (KY State Rep.) [28:21]

• On Minneapolis Somali community:
  “If you have people that are committing crimes in your group, your friend group, your family group, yes, it's your authority. It is your responsibility to say, dude, stop it. You're making us look bad.”
  — Tony Kennett, [36:21]

Timestamps of Important Segments

• First Circuit Court – Planned Parenthood Funding: [00:29]
• Judge Zinnis Orders MS-13 Member’s Release: [02:33–05:36]
• ICE Response & Nationwide Releases: [09:45–11:13]
• Minnesota Fraud & Tim Walz’s Press Conference: [13:15–36:21]
• Discussion on Community Responsibility/Cultural Norms: [22:23–36:21]
• Gavin Newsom’s Outburst: [39:48–42:07]
• Trans Kids & Hypocrisy on Healthcare: [42:07–46:07]
• Epstein Photo Bonanza & Internet Meme Review: [52:50–62:51]
• James O’Keefe Incident: [52:50–55:29]
• Audience Mail/60 Minutes Media Decline: [63:59–71:32]

Tone and Style

The episode is marked by sharp sarcasm, unfiltered Midwestern conservatism, and a relentless focus on what Kennett perceives as hypocrisy, media bias, and failures of Democratic officials. Humorous asides and explicit meme culture references punctuate serious critiques.

Takeaways

• Judicial activism and sanctuary policies are leading to the release of dangerous individuals into American communities.
• Cultural, not racial, issues are at play in large-scale fraud and criminal coverups, and communities must take responsibility for self-policing.
• Prominent Democrats are increasingly defensive and struggling with public relations as scandals mount.
• Legacy media is losing trust and relevance, opening space for new entrants.
• The meme-ification of political scandals is rampant, with the Epstein glove episode highlighting the absurdity and internet culture overlay of modern news coverage.

Listeners who missed the episode will walk away with a clear, engaging roadmap of the show’s themes, the most significant developments, and the context and commentary that define The Tony Kennett Cast’s unique approach to national news and politics.