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Gov. Janet Mills of Maine discusses ICE’s new operations in her state; MS NOW's David Noriega reports on Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty’s lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security in response to the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti; and why deploying armed and poorly trained paramilitary forces into America’s cities is a recipe for chaos. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The latest on the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis, including a frame-by-frame analysis of the video of his killing with former NYPD Lt. Darrin Porcher and the lies the Trump administration has told to justify Pretti’s death; in response, Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) calls on Democrats to vote against DHS funding in the Senate budget bill; Minnesota state Rep. Aisha Gomez discusses the tensions on the ground in her South Minneapolis community. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tom Manger, former law enforcement chief who focuses on policing strategy, and Rob D'Amico, national security analyst versed in use-of-force and tactical review, break down breaking footage and claims about a federal shooting in Minneapolis. They discuss limitations of available video and the need for transparent investigation. They also examine federal crowd-control tactics, public trust, and political fallout.

Alex Tabat, on-scene reporter delivering live updates from Minneapolis streets. Melissa Murray, law professor and constitutional and civil rights analyst. They cover a deadly shooting involving federal agents, ICE enforcement tactics and warrant practices, Fourth Amendment historical context, and on-the-ground protest dynamics with crowd control tools and community responses.

Bob Ray, former Canadian ambassador with diplomatic insight, and Garrett Graff, historian and award-winning journalist, join a rapid-fire discussion. They probe threats to democratic norms, how tariff talk and Greenland maneuvers spook markets, NATO erosion, and how communities resist federal overreach. Fast-moving policy, global fallout, and grassroots responses take center stage.

Join Kelly Morrison, a Democratic U.S. Representative and physician, as she critiques the tactics of federal agents responding to protests in Minneapolis, highlighting the denial of medical aid in the case of Renee Good. Andrea Waters King, a civil rights advocate, passionately discusses the enduring legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., emphasizing the importance of community service and nonviolent activism. They both inspire listeners to engage in civic duties and choose love over fear, connecting today's struggles to Dr. King's vision for justice.

Michael Roth, a university president and advocate for academic freedom, discusses the crucial role of universities in protecting free speech. U.S. Representative Adam Smith critiques Trump's erratic foreign policy maneuvers, particularly regarding Venezuela and Greenland. Economics professor Justin Wolfers warns about the implications of Trump's tariffs and their potential illegality, highlighting the threats to Federal Reserve independence. Together, they unravel the intertwining issues of free speech, foreign policy, and economic integrity in today's climate.

Join Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer John Meacham, known for his deep insights on American democracy, and Ali Vaez, the Iran Project Director at the International Crisis Group, as they explore critical moments in history. They discuss the U.S. struggle against state violence in protests and the implications of the 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal on current tensions. Meacham highlights the fragility of democracy, while Vaez analyzes the fallout from sanctions and the complexities of Iran's future, emphasizing that quick fixes are unrealistic.

What Trump’s federal takeover of Minneapolis tells us about the current moment in American history; Rep. Pramila Jayapal discusses the ICE hearing she co-hosted; the new developments in the standoff between Trump and Iran’s leadership and how it’s playing out on the ground in Tehran; Emily St. John Mandel’s ‘Station Eleven’ is the subject of this week’s Velshi Banned Book Club To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What Trump’s federal takeover of Minneapolis looks like to the citizens facing it; what a blue wave could really mean in the upcoming midterms; a discussion on how to protest safely in America To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.