Emily Witt

Ruby Cramer, a New Yorker staff writer who interviewed city leaders, and Emily Witt, a New Yorker reporter on-the-ground in Minneapolis, discuss a heavy federal presence in the city. They trace political motives behind deployments. They describe local responses, volunteer spotters, detentions and interrogations, and strained city–federal relations.

Ruby Cramer, a New Yorker staff writer who covered Minneapolis leadership, and Emily Witt, a New Yorker reporter on-the-ground in the city, discuss a militarized federal presence in Minneapolis. They describe clashes between federal agents and residents. They outline tensions among local officials, policing after George Floyd, ICE tactics, stalled investigations, and what withdrawal of federal forces might mean for the city.

Emily Witt, a staff writer at The New Yorker, has been on the front lines of the Los Angeles wildfires, delving into the stories of families like the Benns, who have lived in Altadena for generations. She discusses the emotional toll of the Eaton fire and the vital role of community in times of crisis. Witt reflects on her interview with Mayor Karen Bass and the work of author Octavia Butler, emphasizing the significance of on-the-ground reporting. Their conversation sheds light on Los Angeles's future while honoring the resilience of those affected.