Economist Podcasts Democracy on ICE? The mood turns in America
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Jan 30, 2026 
Anne Rowe, obituaries editor, reflects on Mark Tully’s career in India. Noah Snyder, East Asia bureau chief, explores Kim Jong-un’s daughter and succession signaling. Charlotte Howard, New York bureau chief, examines rising public anger over ICE, legal fights and political pressure. Short, focused conversations on immigration tensions, North Korean dynasty moves and a celebrated broadcaster’s legacy.
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Minneapolis Exposed Institutional Weaknesses
- Minneapolis revealed a deeper democratic vulnerability beyond individual shootings.
- Congress and courts are being tested as meaningful checks on presidential immigration tactics.
Demand Clear Congressional Guardrails
- Push Congress to set clear guardrails for ICE and CBP activities to constrain executive overreach.
- Encourage bipartisan Republican support to make such restraints durable.
Leadership Change Is Not A Policy Reversal
- Leadership swaps in Minneapolis are a de-escalation but not a policy reversal.
- Trump’s broader deportation agenda and ICE funding increases remain intact.