Alex Wagner

Alex Wagner, journalist and Runaway Country host reporting from Minneapolis, gives on-the-ground coverage of life under intense immigration enforcement. She describes community networks ferrying families, mutual aid and childcare rotations. She also recounts local protests, memorials and the strain on churches and schools as residents organize and resist.

Journalist Alex Wagner, host of Runaway Country, joins Tim Miller to dissect the tangled web of Trump's ties to Jeffrey Epstein. They explore the contradictory defenses from the White House and Fox, revealing the chaotic narrative around Epstein's influence and Trump's involvement. Wagner highlights how sexual insecurity among powerful men and political grievances intertwine, while also analyzing the recent Democratic strategies amid a government shutdown. Tune in for sharp insights on politics, masculinity, and the challenges facing both parties.

Alex Wagner, journalist and host of Runaway Country, brings frontline reporting on militias, Jan. 6 and political life. She explores why parts of MAGA feel betrayed by Trump. She recounts embedding with militias, criticizes sanitizing crude rhetoric, and condemns the White House’s gamified war imagery.

Jacob Soboroff, MS NOW reporter who covers immigration and field reporting, and Alex Wagner, MS NOW analyst and podcast host with on-the-ground political insight. They discuss intensive field reporting in Minneapolis. They describe pervasive federal surveillance, grassroots mutual-aid and resistance networks, drone monitoring at detention sites, and tactics used to support released detainees.

Join journalist Alex Wagner, known for her podcast Runaway Country, as she dives into the thrilling New York City mayoral race. She details the dynamics between candidates like Andrew Cuomo and frontrunner Zohran Mamdani, exploring why Mamdani has maintained his lead. Alex also analyzes voter turnout trends, particularly among younger demographics, and the impact of endorsements on the race. Intriguingly, she discusses the quiet supporters of Cuomo and what Democrats can learn from Mamdani’s bold strategy and messaging.

Alex Wagner, journalist, podcaster, and author who reported from Minneapolis, offers on-the-ground accounts and analysis. She recounts chaotic ICE raids and community organizing to protect immigrant neighborhoods. She discusses the DOJ release of Epstein documents and the surprising names that surfaced. She analyzes Trump’s push to nationalize elections and the risks to election administration.

Alex Wagner, MSNBC journalist and cultural commentator, offers sharp political analysis and Substack commentary. She discusses Trump’s muddled Iran strategy and how it clashes with his economic messaging. They examine chaotic rallies, media attacks on women reporters, and the political fallout reshaping the GOP ahead of the elections.

Alex Wagner, political journalist and commentator, and Mark Elias, voting rights attorney and litigation expert, unpack election interference tactics and legal strategies. They discuss conditioning voters about fraud, plans to shield actions with classified claims, pressure on state officials, and legislative moves that could limit voting. The conversation also shifts to rises in family detention, ICE enforcement tactics, and public resistance.

Andrew Weissmann, former DOJ official known for high-profile prosecutions, explains court actions against ICE. Alex Wagner, political analyst reporting from Minnesota, describes bipartisan outrage and local reactions. Sarah Longwell, pollster and Focus Group host, shares voter and law enforcement focus-group responses. They discuss courts rebuking ICE, public backlash, and the political fallout from aggressive immigration tactics.

Nick Corasaniti, NYT reporter on DOJ requests for voter data. Alex Tabbit, Minneapolis on-the-ground reporter covering protests and vigils. Alex Wagner, political commentator reporting civic reactions and organizing. Michael Feinberg, former FBI assistant special agent analyzing use-of-force and federal investigations. They discuss federal shootings, local memorials and protests, DOJ demands for voter records, and the political fallout.