Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey open the show with listener reactions to falling consumer confidence and dive into a conversation with Dr. Joanna Massey on hate speech, social media division, and the limits of free expression. Later, WCCO’s Jason DeRusha joins by phone to share his observations from Minneapolis amid ongoing protests and federal immigration enforcement. The episode wraps with Ask Us Anything, covering pronunciation debates, political endorsements, and even sports card collecting.