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Feb 3, 2026 • 46min
Sheriff: Savannah Guthrie’s Mother “Abducted,” Home A “Crime Scene”
Coverage of a high-profile disappearance being treated as an abduction, with home evidence, recovered phone, urgent medication concerns, and investigative analysis. Discussion of a president pressing to nationalize voting in blue states and his direct role in a recent high-profile law enforcement action. Reports on DOJ document redaction failures tied to high-profile figures and fallout over cultural institution changes.

Jan 31, 2026 • 47min
DOJ: More Than 3 Million Pages From The Epstein Files Released
Georgia Fort, an independent journalist arrested while covering a St. Paul protest, shares her account and the First Amendment concerns it raises. The conversation covers the DOJ's massive Epstein file release, heavy redactions, named individuals and unverified allegations. They also discuss local distrust of federal probes and the chilling impact on press freedom.

Jan 30, 2026 • 47min
Trump Says No Pullback Of Federal Agents In Minnesota
John Miller, CNN chief law enforcement and intelligence analyst, offers concise analysis of federal enforcement tactics and local-federal dynamics. The conversation covers conflicting White House messages about agent deployments. Discussion highlights targeted ICE operations, disputes over detention numbers, and on-the-ground eyewitness accounts of a raid and its aftermath.

Jan 29, 2026 • 1h 24min
State of Emergency: Confronting the Crisis in Minnesota
Keith Ellison, Minnesota Attorney General fighting for evidence preservation and accountability. Brian O'Hara, Minneapolis Police Chief focused on de-escalation and policing coordination. Jacob Frey, Minneapolis Mayor addressing city policy and public safety. They discuss federal agent deployments, evidence access, community impact, protester rights, and efforts to rebuild trust after recent violent incidents.

Jan 28, 2026 • 53min
Trump: “We’re Going To De-escalate A Little Bit” In Minneapolis
Tim Walz, Minnesota governor, discusses state concerns, federal responses, and calls for accountability. Stella Carlson, the woman in the pink coat and eyewitness who filmed the shooting, recounts why she came forward and what her video shows. They talk about federal tactics, investigations, the filming of the incident, and community impacts in concise, personal accounts.

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Jan 27, 2026 • 48min
Trump Sidelines Border Patrol Chief, Sending WH Border Czar To MN
David Axelrod, former Obama senior advisor and political commentator; Madaria Arredondo, ex-Minneapolis police chief with frontline law enforcement experience; Keith Ellison, Minnesota attorney general leading legal action. They discuss the federal shooting in Minneapolis, conflicting official narratives versus video and witness accounts, the reassignment of Border Patrol leadership, and the state’s investigative and legal response.

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Jan 24, 2026 • 48min
"Catastrophic" Ice, Snow, Extreme Cold Threatening Millions
Chris Warren, a meteorologist who provides detailed forecasts, guides listeners through a massive 2,000-mile winter storm. He outlines timing, heavy snow and widespread ice risks. He highlights power outage threats, tree damage and travel disruptions. The discussion covers which regions will be hardest hit and how long extreme cold may linger.

Jan 23, 2026 • 48min
5-Year-Old & His Father Held In Federal Custody In Texas
Chris Warren, a meteorologist from the CNN Weather Center, delves into the escalating impacts of a massive winter storm threatening the U.S., detailing heavy snow and dangerous icing risks. He also comments on the unsettling case of a 5-year-old boy detained with his father, highlighting the intense community reactions and concerns over federal tactics. The discussion moves through differing accounts from government officials and raises critical questions about safety and enforcement priorities amid a turbulent political landscape.

Jan 22, 2026 • 54min
Trump Claims "Framework" Of Greenland Deal; Drops Tariffs Threat
Shimon Prokupecz, CNN reporter, provides live updates from the courthouse during the Adrian Gonzalez trial. He discusses the jury's not guilty verdict for the former Uvalde officer, unpacking the prosecution's challenges and implications for police accountability. Additionally, the conversation touches on President Trump's claims about a Greenland deal, analyzing its potential impact on NATO relations and the U.S. credibility in international diplomacy. The discussions highlight the tangled web of politics, law, and diplomacy.

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Jan 21, 2026 • 47min
Trump Claims NATO “Is Going To Be Very Happy” On Greenland
Mary Moriarty, Hennepin County Attorney, shares insights on recent Department of Justice subpoenas in Minnesota related to immigration enforcement. She discusses the troubling impact of ICE operations on communities, particularly how aggressive tactics instill fear among families and essential workers. Moriarty emphasizes civil rights concerns and highlights the arrests of noncriminal residents, painting a vivid picture of the local implications of federal actions.


