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Nick Benson
Plane-spotter and community observer who documents ICE 'dark flights' out of Minneapolis-St. Paul, counting and photographing deportation flights and detainees for public record.
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Jan 20, 2026
• 45min
A year of Trump: terror, territory and tariffs
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Nick Benson, a dedicated plane-spotter and community observer, dives deep into the chilling world of 'dark flights'—deportation flights leaving Minneapolis-St. Paul. He shares how he meticulously tracks these unlisted flights, exposing the troubling reality of individuals being deported in shackles, most of whom are legal residents. The discussion also touches on the broader implications of Trump's presidency, probing mental health concerns, shifting global alliances, and the impact on US civil society amid rising fears over citizenship and accountability.
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