Pod Save America That'll Leave a Denmark
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Jan 20, 2026 The hosts dive into Trump's outrageous remarks about Greenland and his tariffs on NATO allies amid escalating tensions. They discuss shocking ICE operations in Minneapolis and federal investigations into local leaders. Positive polling hints at a bright future for Democrats, while a conversation about Tucker Carlson's controversial career reveals his media strategies and potential political ambitions. It's a wild ride through political absurdities, upcoming elections, and the influence of media!
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Family Tear-Gassed While Driving Home
- A Minneapolis family driving to basketball practice was tear-gassed and trapped in their van with children, including an infant who briefly stopped breathing.
- Neighbors and a police officer rescued the infant after ICE blocked EMT access.
Enforcement Incentives Drive Abusive Tactics
- ICE operations in Minneapolis show impunity, poor documentation, and incentives to inflate arrests.
- The hosts argue agents wear masks, misreport detentions, and count wrongful stops toward quotas.
Legal Threats As Political Intimidation
- DOJ investigations of Minnesota officials are framed as intimidation targeting critics of federal actions.
- Hosts see prosecutions as part of a pattern where DOJ targets political enemies while protecting allies.
