The arrest of a MAGA influencer in a blue city becomes the administration’s red flag to enter. Plus, Blackhawks, flash bangs, kids in zip ties—a violent raid at an apartment building in Chicago illustrates the escalation of ICE’s tactics in American streets.
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Mar 10
Trump Softens Claim That Iran Responsible For School Strike
As the pressure mounts, Donald Trump is all over the place on the status of the war, from very complete to not enough wins. Plus, one of America’s first strikes on the first day appears to have killed scores at a girl’s school. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic ... Show More
46m 29s
Mar 7
Trump Demands “Unconditional Surrender” Of Iran
The war is expanding, now bloodier and completely unpredictable. Plus, Russia is now helping Iran target US forces. Also, the America first president is rapidly morphing into an imperialist with a hammer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
46m 12s
Oct 2025
Trump's War on Blue America
Donald Trump orders National Guard troops to Chicago and Portland, making good on his promise to generals to use American cities as "training grounds." Jon, Tommy, and Lovett discuss the court order—issued by a Trump-appointed judge—that blocked the deployment in Portland, the mi ... Show More
1h 26m
Oct 2025
Trump Claims ‘Rebellion’ in American Cities
<p>Over the past week, ICE and border patrol agents have clashed with Chicago residents, and federal guard troops arriving in the city might inflame tensions further.</p><p>Julie Bosman, Chicago bureau chief for The Times, and Mattathias Schwartz describe the situation on the gro ... Show More
34m 31s
Jun 2025
Colorado suspect’s murder charges, stocks’ ups and downs, Mongolia protest & more
The suspect in the antisemitic attack in Boulder, CO made his first appearance in court. US stocks fluctuated today amid President Donald Trump’s varied tariff polices. The Trump administration returns to the Supreme Court over his mass layoff plans. A morbid scene unfolded at a ... Show More
6m 29s