Episode Details

Friday, January 16th, 2026

Today, Trump says he is considering invoking the Insurrection Act in response to what’s happening in Minnesota; another federal agent has shot someone in Minneapolis; the ACLU has sued the Federal Government to End the Practice of Kavanaugh Stops, Warrantless Arrests, and Racial Profiling of Minnesotans; Vance casts the tie-breaking vote to defeat the Venezuela war powers resolution in the senate, an ICE error meant some recruits were sent to field offices without training, and a pro-Auschwitz Republican is running as a Democrat in California; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.

Beans Talk
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Guest: John Fugelsang
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The Latest:
Why the House Wants You to Win Once | The Breakdown - AG and Wajahat Ali

Stories:
Medical examiner believes death of man in ICE custody was homicide, recording says | The Washington Post

Trump threatens to invoke the Insurrection Act in response to Minneapolis protests | NBC News

Federal Agent Shoots Man in Minneapolis, Prompting Tense Protests | The New York Times

ICE error meant some recruits were sent into field offices without proper training, sources say | NBC News

Vance casts tiebreaking vote to kill Venezuela war powers resolution | ABC News

Pro-Auschwitz Republican flips to Democrat in bid to win after California redistricting | Raw Story

HUSSEN v. NOEM | American Civil Liberties Union
 

Good Trouble
Minnesota Needs our help and support Right Now
From Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine http://mspmag.com
Justine Jones has compiled a list of resources to support immigrant communities during ICE's massive “Operation Metro Surge” throughout Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Ways to Support Minnesota’s Immigrant Communities as ICE Activity Escalates
They will continue to update the list and you can reach out to dining@mspmag.com with tips.
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