
MN Tensions Flare, Trump’s War Powers, Mortgage Bonds and more
1/08/2026 | 6 mins.
Minnesota’s governor has authorized the state’s National Guard to help support local law enforcement amid protests. President Donald Trump lashed out on social media over a vote to curb his war powers in Venezuela. We have the latest blowback on criminal investigations into one of Trump’s political foes. We’ll tell you the next steps in a push to restore enhanced Obamacare subsidies. Plus, Trump's latest actions in America's affordability crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Minneapolis Protests, Venezuela 'Control' Timeframe, Grok AI Sexual Imagery and more
1/08/2026 | 6 mins.
Tensions are escalating in Minneapolis as protestors and law enforcement clash over the fatal shooting of a woman. President Donald Trump has commented on how long the US intends to take "control" of Venezuela. A shooting outside a church in Salt Lake City has left two people dead. Russia is threatening to target any Western troops sent to Ukraine. Plus, Elon Musk’s xAI is facing huge backlash over its Grok chatbot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Deadly ICE Shooting, Venezuela Oil Negotiations, Climate Treaty Withdrawal and more
1/08/2026 | 6 mins.
Anger is growing over the fatal shooting of a woman by an ICE agent in Minneapolis. The US is in negotiations with Venezuela’s state-owned oil company. The Trump administration wants to remove the US from a landmark United Nations climate treaty from the 90s. One of the longest serving House Democrats is set to retire. Plus, why NASA has postponed a spacewalk by for two astronauts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ICE Agent Fatally Shoots Woman, New Food Pyramid, Reiner Arraignment Delay and more
1/07/2026 | 6 mins.
We start with the Minneapolis mayor’s strong message to immigration enforcement officers after a woman was shot and killed. We’ll break down the Trump administration's plans with Venezuela’s oil after its latest seizures. Another state is joining the redistricting wars. New US dietary guidelines essentially turn the food pyramid upside down. Plus, an update on Nick Reiner’s murder case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oil Vessels Seized, MN Fraud Hearing, Paramount’s WBD Bid and more
1/07/2026 | 6 mins.
The US has seized two Russian-flagged oil tankers linked to Venezuela. Minnesota lawmakers are testifying before Congress on fraud allegations in the state. Concerns are growing in Europe over the Trump administration's talk of seizing Greenland. Warner Bros. Discovery responded to the latest bid from Paramount. Plus, what’s happened one year since the devastating Los Angeles fires. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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