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Why a comedian is posing as an ICE tip line operator

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Ben Brock Johnson
Amory Sivertson

May 20, 2026

Comedian Ben Palmer has gone viral by posing as a tip line operator for people to report their neighbors to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency.

Ben Brock Johnson and Amory Sivertson of Endless Thread speak to him.

This segment aired on May 20, 2026.

Ben Brock Johnson Director, Digital Audio

Ben Brock Johnson is the director of digital audio at WBUR and co-host of the podcast, Endless Thread.

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Amory Sivertson Host and Senior Producer, Podcasts

Amory Sivertson is a senior producer for podcasts and the co-host of Endless Thread.

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