Todd Lyons
Mentioned in 24 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) who has been a frequent subject of podcast discussion due to extensive congressional testimony on immigration enforcement operations, detention policies, and allegations of excessive use of force. Known for controversial statements comparing detention system efficiency to Amazon's logistics model and for resisting transparency measures such as agent identification and body camera policies. Podcast coverage focuses on his role in major enforcement initiatives, legal challenges to detention practices, and contentious hearings before House and Senate committees.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Law and Chaos · Mar 24, 2026
Ep 215 — DOJ, Why Are You Like This?
“Issued memo claiming Liberia deportation necessary for diplomatic reliability despite Costa Rica offer”
PBS News Hour - Full Show · Feb 28, 2026
February 27, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
“Acting ICE director comparing detention system efficiency goals to Amazon's package shipping model.”
#SistersInLaw · Feb 14, 2026
278: Is ICE Melting?
“Acting director of ICE, testified at DHS oversight hearing regarding Minneapolis enforcement operations”
Up First from NPR · Feb 13, 2026
ICE Leaving Minnesota, DHS Funding Deadline, EPA Vehicle Emissions
“ICE acting director reporting 36+ internal investigations into excessive use of force allegations in past year”
The Megyn Kelly Show · Feb 13, 2026
Homan Ends MN Surge, AG Ellison Grilled on the Hill, El Paso Airspace Laser Mystery: AM Update 2/13
“Acting ICE Director testifying before Senate Homeland Security Committee on immigration enforcement practices”
The Fox News Rundown · Feb 12, 2026
Evening Edition: Why Operation Metro Surge is Ending
“ICE official who testified about being doxxed with personal information including wife's work location shared on social media”
Today, Explained · Feb 12, 2026
How deportation broke the courts
“ICE acting director who issued July 8 policy memo reinterpreting detention law to enable mass detention”
The Rest Is Politics: US · Feb 11, 2026
157. When Will Trump Stop Protecting The “Epstein Class”?
“Acting Director of ICE; testified before Congress; refused to apologize for deaths caused by ICE enforcement”
The Chris Plante Show · Feb 11, 2026
2-11-26 Hour 3 - Lyons and Bondi Take on Looney Dems in Hearings
“Acting director of ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) testifying before Congress”
Up First from NPR · Feb 11, 2026
Guthrie Door Camera Footage, Trump & Netanyahu Meet On Iran, DHS House Hearing
“ICE Acting Director; testified before House on body camera availability and officer face covering policies”
Red Eye Radio · Feb 11, 2026
02-11-26 Part Two - Heaven or Hell
“Acting head of ICE questioned by Representative McIver about religious beliefs and judgment day in congressional hearing”
The Daily · Feb 11, 2026
TrumpRx Opens for Business
“Acting ICE director who testified in congressional hearing about recent enforcement operations”
The Megyn Kelly Show · Feb 11, 2026
Person Detained and Released in Nancy Guthrie Case, Fiery ICE Hearing: AM Update 2/11
“ICE director defending mass deportation campaign before House Homeland Security Committee amid Democratic criticism”
The Daily Beans · Feb 11, 2026
One Million Times
“DHS official nearly held in contempt of court for ignoring 96 court orders in one month”
What A Day · Feb 11, 2026
ICE Warns It’s ‘Only Getting Started’
“Acting ICE director who refused to commit to unmasking agents and wearing identifiable badges during congressional hearing”
The Jesse Kelly Show · Feb 11, 2026
Hour 3: Two Jasmines
“ICE Director, interviewed by Democrats in congressional hearing regarding alleged enforcement abuses and false narratives”
The Jesse Kelly Show · Feb 11, 2026
Hour 2: Losing your Man Card
“ICE director who testified at congressional hearing regarding immigration enforcement”
The Five · Feb 10, 2026
The Five 02-10-2026
“ICE leadership testifying before Congress on immigration enforcement; remained composed during Democratic attacks”
The Chris Plante Show · Feb 10, 2026
2-10-26 Hour 3 - Lessons for Savannah Guthrie from a 1956 Movie
“Acting Director of ICE testifying before Congress regarding law enforcement actions”
The Lawfare Podcast · Feb 10, 2026
Lawfare Daily: What To Expect on the Immigration Front in Year 2 of Trump's Second Term
“Acting ICE Director; stated goal of creating 'Amazon Prime for people' detention logistics system”
The Lawfare Podcast · Feb 2, 2026
Lawfare Daily: The Trials of the Trump Administration, Jan. 30
“Ordered to appear in court to explain 96 violations of court orders in January 2026”
The Lawfare Podcast · Jan 30, 2026
Lawfare Daily: The Thousands of Lawsuits Challenging Pres. Trump’s Mandatory Alien Detention Policy
“Issued July 8 memo reinterpreting immigration law to expand mandatory detention to all deportation cases”
NPR News Now · Jan 28, 2026
NPR News: 01-27-2026 7PM EST
“Acting ICE Director ordered by federal judge to appear in court over detention case”
Up First from NPR · Jan 27, 2026
Bovino Out Of Minnesota, Trump Refocusing On Economy, Social Media On Trial
“Acting ICE Director; ordered to appear personally in court Friday over detention hearing compliance failures”