Hold the Mic is hosted by longtime friends Ryan Shead and Ian Sherman, tackling today’s most pressing political and social issues with with passion, integrity, and authenticity. With roots in Detroit and lives now spanning from New York City to Arizona, they bring their diverse perspectives to every discussion. Whether it’s breaking down current events or shining a light on overlooked stories, Ryan and Ian deliver fiery commentary, real-life experiences, and plenty of humor to keep you laughing through some of the pain.
This week, the boys sit down with Enrique Tarrio, best known as chairman of the Proud Boys, a far-right, male-only extremist group known for engaging in political violence since 2018.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Enrique Tarrio joins the show
01:29 - What is seditious conspiracy
05:00 - Why Trump over Biden/Harris
08:56 - Trump's Actions in Office
09:51 - Dogecoin Discussion
11:35 - Overview of the 1776 Commission
15:54 - Origins of the Proud Boys
19:25 - The Proud Boys Movement
21:07 - Charlottesville Incident
22:48 - Burning the BLM Flag
24:55 - Legal Lawsuit Overview
26:50 - Name Significance
28:10 - Sentencing Discrepancy Explained
30:10 - Role of FBI Informants
31:50 - Jeremy Brown Case
33:20 - Understanding Conspiracy Laws
34:10 - Election Results Analysis
35:50 - Being Afro-Cuban Identity
40:04 - Proximity to Parkland
44:18 - Analyzing the Ashli Babbitt Video
46:15 - Contents of the Backpack
48:55 - Support for Shooting Investigation
50:40 - Home Defense Perspectives
53:29 - Michael Byrd's Position Dilemma
54:34 - Scapegoat Discussion
55:41 - Trump's Pardons Explained
57:15 - Future Court Appearances
58:30 - Reasons for Detention
1:04:01 - Relationship with Ginni Thomas/Roger Stone
1:05:40 - Joining the Trump Administration?
1:06:58 - ICE Performance Evaluation
1:08:15 - Future Show Appearances
1:10:50 - Post-Show Discussion
1:13:50 - Ryan Rant Insight
1:16:20 - Closing Remarks
1:17:53 - Schumer's Political Moves
1:22:18 - Ryan's Best Troll
1:25:25 - Final Thoughts
1:28:59 - Post Show Reflections
1:32:30 - Taking Audience Calls
1:34:54 - Post Show Debrief
1:37:40 - Patrick Shead Call-In
1:40:13 - Bunny Call-In
1:42:40 - Pat So Call-In
1:43:24 - Angry Bunny's Call
1:44:35 - Holding Him Accountable
1:48:55 - Angry Bunny Sees Ryan's Camera
1:52:10 - Angry Bunny Returns
1:56:10 - Final Thoughts
2:02:59 - Last Call for Discussion
2:04:35 - Positive Messages
2:07:19 - We Are The Opposition
2:09:45 - Special Elections and Midterms
2:12:25 - Segregation Concerns
2:16:49 - Final Thoughts Recap
2:18:06 - Positivity Reflections
2:19:20 - Last Message to Viewers
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