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Today, our question is from Nick from Portland, Maine, who writes: Another killing by ICE in Minneapolis. I really cannot understand how those idiots in the administration and many in the public can justify what is clearly a murder. I see that Trump is recalling ICE Barbie and Bovino while sending Homan in to clean up the situation. I listen to the Podcast to try to make sense of what I see as a decline in America. Now it seems the administration has issues with statements that the NRA isn’t happy with. Sometimes you guys give me hope, and sometimes I just think maybe it’s time to move to somewhere off the grid. So, my question is: Does the Homan move indicate that the administration understands how badly they have screwed up? Are Bovino’s and ICE Barbie’s days numbered? The spending bill will be decided this week. Will the government shut down, or do you think Republicans might get their collective heads out of their collective asses and agree to defund ICE to keep the government open? What do you think the strategy of the Democrats should be moving forward on the votes this week? Also, where are those Epstein files?

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Today, we have a guest, Travis Misurell from The Future is Now Coalition. FiNC is America's civic utility. We streamline democracy by plugging citizens, candidates, independent journalists, and movements into the Digital Politics Hub — the coordination space to co-build Digital Democracy, the future home for America's politics. We don't pick sides. We standardize fairness, visibility, and shared language so people — not gatekeepers, donors, or party insiders — shape what comes next.

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Today, our question comes from James, who lives in Olympia, Washington, and writes: I’d like to talk about money and trade. It is being reported that Rump approached Jamie Diamond about becoming the new FED chair. Diamond has said he rejected that offer. Trump, of course, denies that the offer was ever made. I would tend to believe Diamond over Trump. Trump has also indicated that he would like to take the FED under executive control, effectively ending its independence. I’m pretty sure the panel sees this as a very bad idea. I’d ask that the panel stay with me, as I'll now be asking about something that seems unrelated, but could be if it all plays out. Trump is threatening a 10% tariff on European countries that don not support his Greenland takeover. The EU met and is talking about what they call a “trade Bazooka”. As I understand it, this policy would deny the US access to some EU markets and impose export controls, among other measures. So, here is my scenario: let's say Trump gets his way, the FED loses its independence, and the EU Bazookas the US trade. Could this entirely destabilize the US economy? Which would be worse, the FED losing independence or the EU Bazooka? If you could look at both issues separately, and then as a complete-scenario possibility.

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Today we have a question from Ronald from Topeka, Kansas: "I am a retired Army officer who served 20 years in military intelligence." I therefore fully understand the importance of our NATO alliance. I will also disclose that I did vote for Trump in 2024, and I deeply regret that vote.

Trump seems to be against Europe as a whole, and that means NATO by extension. Although Trump is clueless, what about all the hawks in the Republican Party? They must see that his moves are contrary to national security. They must also see that other NATO countries are beginning to move toward a post-American-centric alliance. Or do they? Republicans are reluctant to stand up to Trump, but they must understand that he’s out in 3 years and the post-Trump era, without NATO, not to mention the disastrous trade and tariff policies that are moving the rest of the world to make moves that isolate us, could be disastrous. Or do they? I know you don’t like to make predictions, but… If not stopped, what does the panel think the post-Trump-era world will look like for the United States in 2029? If Republicans allow him to continue down this road, even with a change in leadership, will this be fixable?

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Today we hear from Kaylee from Newark, New Jersey writes: Well, Trump finally got his Nobel Peace Prize. Unearned, of course, and the Nobel Committee has clearly stated that, regardless of the actual winner, Machado, giving him the prize, he will not be credited with the win. I saw pictures of him taking the prize, and I must say I was so embarrassed. He looks pathetic, and the world must be laughing their assess off. I’m surprised he didn’t use his infamous Sharpie to write his name on it. As Dr. Scott has said, this peace prize is worth less than the paper it’s printed on. Although I have not heard any commentary from the right even addressing this “event”. Do you think they are as embarrassed as the sane people are? If the peace prize is a bargaining chip, should it be abolished altogether?

Kate from Norman, Oklahoma writes: I read a disturbing article in CCN that reported that Trump told the Prime Minister of Norway that since he didn’t win the peace prize, he is no longer bound to “consider peace”. He even suggested that not winning the peace prize was the reason why he is taking a hard line on Greenland. Now I know all of this is crazy talk from a mentally disturbed and incompetent person, yet, looking past the Greenland issue, does this statement about not being obligated to peace have further-reaching possibilities? Iran, Greenland, other places in the world?

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Today, we have a question from Brett, who lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, writes: It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to see the weaponization of the Department of Justice against Trump's enemies. Next up, Jerome Powell of the FED. I saw he addressed this investigation in a recorded statement. To date, prosecutions against Comey, Letisha James, and others have been dismissed for lack of evidence. Seasoned prosecutors are resigning because they don’t want to put their law licenses on the line for malicious and frivolous prosecutions. A judge has invalidated warrants signed by Elena Habba, who has been adjudicated to have illegally assumed the role of U.S. Attorney. Now, Pam Bondi is in hot water, even though she is the biggest enabler in the Cabinet. This is a shit show. But my question is, can the US Department of Justice ever recover from all this turmoil? Can they ever be trusted again? What do you guys think it would take to fix this mess?

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Today we have a question from Tricia from Jersey City, New Jersey, writes I recently saw that this Greenland debacle is starting to escalate. Germany is deploying 2 warships to Greenland, and the EU is discussing establishing a 100,000-strong joint military force. Why do you think Europe is taking these actions, and what might be the consequences, if any, for the US if they stay this course? Are they standing up to us, their ally? And now we are threatening to attack Iran. What the hell is going on? Are we doomed to be constantly at war with someone?

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Today, our question comes from Dante from Council Bluff, Iowa, who writes: The tragic shooting of Renee Good is on everyone's mind. We are still getting more information regarding this tragic death. The Administration is painting this as justified and making Ms. Good, not the victim, but the reason for her death. I think this narrative is shameful, but there are outlets that are promoting this account of events. On January 6th, when the young woman was killed while storming into the capital, the far right painted her as a martyr. Even though what she was doing was illegal. But the right is now painting this woman, who was clearly murdered as a terrorist. I guess my question is: Is America as we once knew it dead? Have we become so polarized that we cannot see this for the tragedy that it is? Does the panel believe there will be any accountability for the continued violence against citizens who oppose this President?

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