Andrew Yang Podcast Rebuilding Trust in a Divided State
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Jan 19, 2026 Mike Newcomb, an Independent and Forward Party candidate for governor of Minnesota, shares insights from his journey as a former entrepreneur. He critiques the failures of both major parties, emphasizing the need for pragmatic, nonpartisan solutions. Newcomb discusses the COVID-era fraud scandal, highlights the disastrous response to ICE raids, and advocates for civil dialogue to reduce polarization. His vision for an independent governor includes restoring trust and empowering legislators to focus on effective governance rather than partisan bickering.
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Leadership Escalated Rather Than Calmed Crisis
- Minnesota's ICE raid fallout shows leadership opted to inflame rather than de-escalate the crisis.
- Mike Newcomb says this failure left citizens fearful and disrupted schools and businesses.
Demand Public De-Escalation After Tragedies
- Ask leaders to de-escalate publicly and request cooling-off periods after volatile incidents.
- Mike Newcomb urged a 30-day cooling-off period and direct, reconciliatory dialogue between leaders.
Systemic Guardrail Failures Enabled Massive Fraud
- Minnesota's large COVID-era feeding fraud exposed systemic guardrail failures in state agencies.
- Newcomb argues bipartisan partisan mismanagement over generations enabled this scale of abuse.
