The Michael Knowles Show Ep. 1899 - Why Is It Only Minneapolis? Why Is It Always Minneapolis?
Jan 27, 2026
He examines comparisons of violent protesters to historical victims and the chaos in Minneapolis. He explores alleged coordination among officials and the political motives behind unrest. He discusses proposed limits on immigration enforcement at polling places and debates stronger enforcement and legal consequences. He also weighs a high-profile public apology and a surprising cave art discovery.
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Power Outage And MacGyvered Broadcast
- Michael Knowles recounts losing power at home and broadcasting from a friend's studio after his house cooled to 45 degrees.
- He describes MacGyvering a show on his cell phone before being rescued by Witt's studio.
Officials Involved In Local Coordination
- Knowles identifies Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan as an admin of an anti-ICE Signal chat and says this explains local coordination.
- He reasons that state officials' involvement partly answers 'Why Minneapolis?'
Use State Power To Deter Violence
- Knowles urges strong legal enforcement: arrest perpetrators, impose long sentences, and use federal authority when necessary.
- He insists state violence is the legitimate remedy to deter political violence and restore order.
