In this episode of Seasoned & Unfiltered, Steveo tackles two issues that won’t leave the national conversation: ICE enforcement and political divisiveness in America.

Are ICE agents “untrained and lawless,” as some politicians claim? Or are they doing a difficult job under increasing threat and harassment?

Why are agents wearing masks?
Are assaults against ICE really rising?
And what happens when sanctuary policies force federal agents into riskier operations?

Then the conversation shifts to something even bigger — polarization.

Has the right moved further right?
Or has the left shifted dramatically over the last 30 years?

Citing research from institutions including Cambridge and the Royal Society of Open Science, Steveo breaks down data showing a 31.5% leftward ideological shift compared to a 2.8% rightward shift — and asks whether that imbalance is fueling today’s cultural and political divide.

This isn’t about yelling.
It’s about asking uncomfortable questions.

Seasoned opinions.
Unfiltered delivery.

⏱️ CHAPTERS

00:00 – ICE’s Job: What They’re Actually Required to Do
Why enforcement isn’t optional.

02:31 – Why ICE Agents Wear Masks
Doxxing, threats, and safety concerns.

09:05 – ICE Training: What Politicians Don’t Mention
Academy requirements, firearms, constitutional law, and continued education.

12:00 – The Real Problem: Political Divisiveness
Why the national tone feels worse than ever.

14:03 – “Divisive Politics” – Who’s Really Responsible?
Examining rhetoric from both sides.

18:00 – Extremism and Political Violence Data
What the last decade’s numbers show.

22:49 – Progressive Shifts and Internal Party Rifts
The establishment vs. insurgent wings.

23:39 – The 31.5% vs 2.8% Statistic
How ideological movement differs between parties.

27:32 – Compromise: Is It Still Possible?
Can the country move back toward the center?

34:11 – Photo ID: The Consistency Question
Why require ID in some places… but not at the ballot box?

Videos referenced:
Jefferies - CBS News - Face the Nation
Obama - Fox News - Fox & Friends

Welcome to Pull Up a Chair, the interview segment of Seasoned & Unfiltered — where guests sit down, speak freely, and finish their sentences.

In this bonus episode, Steveo sits down with Montgomery County attorney and judicial candidate Jo Anna Linzer for a direct, no-theatrics conversation about what a district court judge actually does — and why most voters underestimate the power of that position.

From felony case management and bail reform to digital evidence, victim advocacy, and constitutional limits on judicial conduct, this discussion moves beyond party labels and into courtroom reality.

You’ll hear:

What a district court judge handles day to day

Why experience on both sides of the courtroom matters

How jail dockets and trial scheduling really work

The balance between public safety and due process

Why judges can’t respond to social media criticism

And why local races deserve more attention than national headlines

This isn’t a stump speech.
It’s a conversation about responsibility, transparency, and what voters should actually understand before stepping into the voting booth.

Pull up a chair.
Listen.
Then make up your own mind.

🎧 Listen on Apple & Spotify
📺 Watch the full video on YouTube

⏱️ CHAPTERS
00:09 – Why Local Races Matter More Than You Think
Federal obsession vs. local authority.

02:35 – What a District Court Judge Actually Does
Felony cases, courtroom management, and real responsibility.

04:49 – 24 Years in the Courtroom
From prosecutor to defense attorney to candidate.

07:24 – Justice Isn’t Always a Conviction
Balancing victims’ rights and constitutional protections.

10:07 – The Scales of Justice in Practice
Experience on both sides of the aisle.

15:39 – Bail Reform and Public Safety
Lessons from other counties.

19:31 – Why Court Cases Take Time
Digital evidence, scheduling, and backlog realities.

22:54 – Indigent Defense in Montgomery County
How representation actually works.

25:43 – Protecting Victims While Preserving Due Process
The tension every judge must navigate.

27:55 – Political Pressure vs. Judicial Neutrality
Why judges can’t fight back publicly.

31:10 – Managing an Efficient Courtroom
Jail dockets and resource realities.

33:48 – Transparency and Open Courts
What the public can reasonably expect.

38:32 – Why Experience Should Matter on the Ballot
Doing your homework before you vote.

🔗 Connect with Jo Ann Linzer

🌐 Official Campaign Website
https://joannlinzer.com/

💼 Law Practice Website
https://www.montgomerycountycriminaldefense.com/

🔵 Facebook – Jo Ann Linzer for Judge
https://www.facebook.com/linzerforjudge/

⚖️ Facebook – Linzer & Gaines Law Firm
https://www.facebook.com/linzergaines/

🔗 LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jo-ann-linzer-a1620695

📺 Additional Interview Appearance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wt-EP99BSUY

📞 Campaign Contact
936-647-1946

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In the very first official episode of Seasoned & Unfiltered, Hot Steveo does what he does best — says the quiet part out loud.

Photo ID for voting.
Illegal immigration.
Enforcing the law.
And why “common sense” somehow turned into a partisan fight.

Steve breaks down the current state of voter ID laws in America, the Save America Act, and the math behind immigration enforcement that most people conveniently ignore. No screaming. No theatrics. Just numbers, questions, and a few uncomfortable observations.

Then the conversation shifts from national politics to something that arguably matters more — your local ballot.

Montgomery County attorney Joanne Linzer joins the show to discuss her run for judge, what justice actually looks like inside a courtroom, and why experience matters more than party labels when someone’s liberty is on the line.

This episode isn’t about party loyalty.
It’s about responsibility.
At the ballot box.
And in the courtroom.

Seasoned opinions. Delivered unfiltered.

🎧 Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and everywhere you listen.
📺 Full video episode available on YouTube.

⏱️ CHAPTERS

00:04 – Apparently This Is Controversial
01:43 – States That Require Photo ID (And States That Don’t)
04:36 – The Save America Act Explained
11:32 – If Most Americans Want It, Why Is It Stalled?
14:54 – Can You Vote Without ID? Seriously?
16:33 – Illegal Means Illegal
17:55 – The 14% vs 60% Argument
24:14 – Congress Failed Legal Immigration
28:26 – Meet Joanne Linzer
30:51 – Justice Isn’t Always a Conviction
34:18 – Experience Matters on the Bench
38:13 – Do Your Homework Before You Vote

Common sense shouldn’t feel controversial — but here we are.
Agree? Disagree? Bring facts, not feelings.

This Is Not the Pilot

This wasn’t supposed to be the first episode.
But here we are.

In this bonus episode of Seasoned & Unfiltered, Hot Steveo sets the tone before things officially get comfortable. Using the Super Bowl halftime show as a jumping-off point, the conversation digs into culture, language, entertainment, and why moments that were once just “TV” now feel like cultural fault lines.

From reactions to Bad Bunny’s Spanish-language performance to the contrasting response surrounding Turning Point USA and Kid Rock, this episode isn’t about outrage—it’s about perspective. Why people react the way they do, how identity shows up in unexpected places, and whether redemption and personal change still resonate in public life.

Think of this episode as context.
Not a launch. Not a manifesto.
Just a clear signal of how these conversations will be handled going forward.

Seasoned opinions. Unfiltered delivery.

🎧 Available wherever you get your podcasts
📺 Full video episode available on YouTube

⏱️ CHAPTERS
00:01 – This Is Not the Pilot
Why this episode exists and why it felt necessary to say this first.

02:41 – When Entertainment Becomes a Culture Marker
Initial reactions to the Super Bowl halftime show and why it struck a nerve.

06:03 – Language, Context, and Audience Disconnect
A discussion on accessibility, intention, and cultural expectations.

07:48 – When Network TV Surprises Everyone
Why some content landed differently than expected.

10:17 – Kid Rock, Then and Now
The deliberate contrast between persona and perception.

11:15 – “Till You Can’t” and the Shift in Tone
Why this moment mattered to some viewers more than others.

12:42 – Faith, Redemption, and Second Chances
A broader conversation about personal change in the public eye.

13:23 – Culture Doesn’t Shift Quietly
How moments like this reveal where lines have moved.

15:54 – Setting the Table for What Comes Next
Closing thoughts and why this conversation doesn’t end here.