‘Flames of Chaos,’ Basketball Rigging Scheme & Snow in Florida? - Friday, January 16, 2026
Release Date: 01/16/2026
Special Edition: On the Ground in Minneapolis – Enforcement & Resistance
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The ICE crackdown in Minneapolis has put the city and the nation on edge. So today, we explore this moment through two different perspectives: first with Minneapolis-based sociologist Nicole Bedera, who describes what life on the ground looks like from her personal and professional experience, and then with Mathew Silverman, national president of the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association, who shares how federal agents are experiencing this moment and what he believes is missing from online narratives. This episode isn’t about taking sides — it’s about understanding a complex and...
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Historic Winter Storm, ICE Detains 5-Year-Old & Movie Breaks Oscar Records - Friday, January 23, 2026
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The news to know for Friday, January 23, 2026! We’re talking about a life-threatening storm that’s starting to move across the country — and the biggest concerns this morning. Also, the growing outrage over a young child being detained by immigration authorities in Minnesota. And some good news when it comes to crime nationwide. Plus, why President Trump is suing America’s largest bank, how the government now plans to crack down on late-night TV, and which movie has already made history at the Oscars — two months before the ceremony. Those stories and even more news to know in about...
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Possible Greenland Deal, ICE’s Next Target & Viral ‘Buttons’ Meme - Thursday, January 22, 2026
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The news to know for Thursday, January 22, 2026! We’ll tell you what we know about Trump’s “framework” for a Greenland deal and his new message to world leaders. Also: the latest state where ICE has started an immigration crackdown. And an update on what’s expected to be the biggest winter storm of the season so far. Plus: Prince Harry gave emotional testimony in court, a bittersweet Sundance Film Festival kicks off today, and have you heard of 365 Buttons? We’ll explain the viral meme. Those stories and even more news to know in about 10 minutes! Join us every...
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MN Police Criticize ICE, Thousand-Mile Storm & Hybrid Creep - Wednesday, January 21, 2026
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The news to know for Wednesday, January 21, 2026! We’re talking about new tensions in Minnesota as local law enforcement officials lay out new demands for ICE agents. Also, President Trump seems to be escalating tensions with U.S. allies over Greenland. And an extreme winter storm could stretch more than a thousand miles across the U.S. Plus: a call to action from the American Red Cross, new technology guidelines from a leading medical organization, and a baseball player who overcame a cheating controversy to become a Hall of Famer. Those stories and even more news to know in about 10...
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Walkouts Planned, Trump’s Greenland Text & Indiana Makes History - Tuesday, January 20, 2026
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The news to know for Tuesday, January 20, 2026! We’ll tell you about the latest developments out of Minneapolis — including a new court order and a new investigation. And why today’s date is sparking protests around the country. Also: why President Trump says he no longer needs to think purely of peace when it comes to Greenland. Plus, what a new major review found about whether Tylenol is linked to autism, how the world is remembering a fashion icon, and which two people are getting credit as Indiana makes college football history. Those stories and even more news to know in about 10...
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Special Edition: Your Rights to Record, Protest, & Speak Out – Explained
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Videos of immigration enforcement in Minnesota have gone viral, fueling intense reactions and debate. In this Special Edition, we step back from the moment with David Loy of the nonpartisan First Amendment Coalition to look at what the Constitution actually says about recording law enforcement, protesting in public, and where the legal lines are drawn. We also explore how free speech is often invoked — or challenged — in politically charged moments, and why these questions matter for how a free society functions. Learn more about our guest(s): Join us again for our 10-minute...
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‘Flames of Chaos,’ Basketball Rigging Scheme & Snow in Florida? - Friday, January 16, 2026
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The news to know for Friday, January 16, 2026! We’re talking about rising tensions over violence and unrest in Minnesota, and the potential of the U.S. military getting involved. Also, more U.S. forces are headed to the Middle East. And Venezuela’s opposition leader has made an extraordinary gesture toward President Trump. Plus: why American universities are losing their edge in global research, who is now facing charges in a widespread basketball gambling scandal, and how a professional pickleball player is helping to push the sport forward — even off the court. Those stories and even...
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More ICE Clashes, Journalist’s Home Searched & Verizon Outage - Thursday, January 15, 2026
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The news to know for Thursday, January 15, 2026! We’ll break down the latest on tensions with Iran — including where U.S. troops are now evacuating and what leaders around the world are saying about potential military action. Also, what to know about new clashes between ICE and protesters in Minnesota, as another person is shot. And why the FBI executed a rare search of a reporter’s home. Plus: which major U.S. luxury retailer has filed for bankruptcy, what music many Americans seem to prefer these days, and how a surprisingly popular show is boosting hockey fandom — and gym...
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MN Prosecutors Quit, Cancer Survival Milestone & Olympics Tickets Lottery - Wednesday, January 14, 2026
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The news to know for Wednesday, January 14, 2026! We’re talking about confrontations between protesters and federal agents in Minnesota. And President Trump’s advice to Iranian protesters who are facing mass casualties. Plus, what a hopeful new report found about cancer survival rates, remembering a civil rights pioneer, and your chance to make it to the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028 begins this morning. Those stories and even more news to know in about 10 minutes! Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups! See sources: Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes...
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Minnesota v. ICE, Trans Athletes Reach SCOTUS & Grok’s Undressing Scandal - Tuesday, January 13, 2026
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The news to know for Tuesday, January 13, 2026! We’ll tell you about yet another new video from the deadly shooting involving an ICE agent and why Minnesota is now suing the federal government. Also: why the Trump administration’s new action against Iran could also impact other countries. Plus: the heated debate over transgender athletes in girls’ sports that has reached the highest court, how X is responding to the outcry over a controversial AI feature, and how Barbie is representing a common disorder through its iconic toy. Those stories and even more news to know in about 10...
info_outlineThe news to know for Friday, January 16, 2026!
We’re talking about rising tensions over violence and unrest in Minnesota, and the potential of the U.S. military getting involved.
Also, more U.S. forces are headed to the Middle East.
And Venezuela’s opposition leader has made an extraordinary gesture toward President Trump.
Plus: why American universities are losing their edge in global research, who is now facing charges in a widespread basketball gambling scandal, and how a professional pickleball player is helping to push the sport forward — even off the court.
Those stories and even more news to know in about 10 minutes!
Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups!
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