After a weekend in the Twin Cities, Steve Hallstrom returns to the mic to break down the high-tension environment in Minneapolis as ICE operations expand and federal presence doubles local police numbers. Steve provides a boots-on-the-ground perspective from a downtown church service, reflecting on the biblical and civic balance of law and order.
The show also dives deep into the "theater" of national policy, analyzing President Trump’s push for a 10% cap on credit card interest rates and the potential fallout for subprime borrowers. Later, investigative researcher Eric Eggers joins the program to discuss his findings on election integrity, drawing parallels between financial fraud in Minnesota’s welfare systems and vulnerabilities in the voter rolls. From West Fargo political shifts to the controversy surrounding Fargo’s Human Rights Commission, this episode covers the local and national stories that are moving the needle.
Key Moments
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Minneapolis on Pins and Needles: Steve recounts his experience in downtown Minneapolis over the weekend, noting the high tensions as federal agents now outnumber local police in the wake of the largest immigration operation in history.
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Interest Rate Showdown: A breakdown of the pros and cons regarding President Trump’s call for a 10% max on credit card interest, including warnings from big banks about millions of Americans potentially losing access to credit.
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The "Morning Wire" Headlines: Updates on the closure of Don Pablo’s Mexican restaurants in Fergus Falls and Detroit Lakes, citing ICE activity as the primary driver for shuttering the locations.
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The Doxxing Fallout: Discussion on the firing of a Marriott Hotel employee in Bloomington who leaked surveillance images and personal data of ICE agents checking in at the front desk.
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Election Integrity with Eric Eggers: The Government Accountability Institute’s VP discusses the "ubiquitous" nature of ballots and the legal battle to verify voter rolls in states like Minnesota, Indiana, and Ohio.
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West Fargo Political Shifts: Commissioner Robin Anderson announces he will not seek re-election, while former candidate John Seberson enters the race for the open seat.
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The "Coward" Controversy: Steve reacts to Fargo Human Rights Commission Chair Sekou Sirleaf’s attempt to move past his comments calling city leaders "cowards" over a Somali support resolution.
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Minnesota Gubernatorial Race: Dr. Scott Jensen names his running mate, a police officer he believes will broaden his appeal in the upcoming primary and general elections.