Lovett or Leave It 438: Minnesota Breaks the ICE
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Jan 31, 2026 
Vic Michaelis, actor and comedian known for Peacock’s Ponies, and Andy Richter, comedian and Conan O'Brien sidekick, join the conversation. They riff on Minnesota protests and ICE tactics. They trade hilarious backstage and celebrity stories. They play Interview Roulette, critique Kristi Noem and the Melania film, and close with quick Second Thoughts.
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Community Resistance Changed The Story
- Jon Lovett observed Minneapolis protests were a raw grassroots response that exposed the intimidation tactics of federal immigration enforcement.
- He concludes community courage can blunt federal overreach and reshape the political narrative.
On-The-Ground Scenes At The Whipple Building
- Jon Lovett recounts talking to diverse protesters outside the Whipple Building, from organizers to furious locals standing watch.
- He describes the eerie presence of masked federal agents cruising by and antagonizing demonstrators.
Intimidation Over Law Enforcement
- Lovett frames ICE and Border Patrol behavior as a gang-like intimidation campaign rather than traditional law enforcement.
- He links rhetoric about 'absolute immunity' to a culture that enables misconduct.