Just A Dude and the News: 09/19/2025

Summary This episode of Just a Dude in the News covers significant current events from September 12th to September 19th, 2025. Host Nathan Bollman discusses the backlash against social media celebrations following a tragedy, the launch of Operation Midway Blitz for immigration enforcement, economic challenges reflected in rising unemployment claims and grocery prices, a school shooting incident, U.S. foreign policy regarding Gaza, the designation of Antifa as a terrorist organization, a tragic ambush of law enforcement officers, and ongoing discussions about voter integrity and anti-Semitic incidents at UC Berkeley.     Takeaways The backlash against social media celebrations highlights the weight of words in today's society. Operation Midway Blitz aims to enforce immigration laws and restore order in sanctuary cities. Economic indicators show a troubling rise in unemployment claims and grocery prices. School shootings continue to raise concerns about safety in educational environments. The U.S. veto on the Gaza ceasefire resolution underscores its unwavering support for Israel. Designating Antifa as a terrorist organization reflects a crackdown on left-wing violence. The tragic ambush of law enforcement officers calls for reforms in bail practices. The DOJ's actions on voter data requests emphasize the importance of election integrity. Anti-Semitic incidents at UC Berkeley reveal the complexities of free speech and safety on campuses. The episode illustrates the interconnectedness of various societal issues and the need for balanced solutions.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Current Events 01:01 Backlash Against Social Media Celebrations of Kirk's Death 03:42 Operation Midway Blitz in Chicago 06:10 Labor Market Struggles and Economic Indicators 08:28 Grocery Price Surge 10:33 Colorado School Shooting 12:35 US Veto on UN Gaza Ceasefire Resolution 14:39 Designation of Antifa as a Terrorist Organization 16:36 Pennsylvania Police Ambush 18:19 DOJ Sues States Over Voter Data 19:46 UC Berkeley Antisemitism Disclosures Want to be a guest on Just A Dude Podcast? Send Nathan Bollman a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/justadudepodcast Our Website: https://justadudepodcast.com Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/justadudepodcast https://ko-fi.com/justadudepodcast Please remember to follow, review, like, and share! Your support helps us grow!   Keywords current events, social media, immigration, economy, grocery prices, school safety, Gaza, Antifa, law enforcement, voter integrity, anti-Semitism