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Laura Coates sparks unique conversations and covers the most interesting stories of the day through a news, legal and pop culture lens.
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Jan 16, 2026 • 44min
Protesters Clash With Feds; Trump Threatens Insurrection Act
President Donald Trump warned he might invoke the centuries-old law to deploy US troops to Minnesota as state and federal officials clash over tactics used by immigration agents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 15, 2026 • 54min
DHS: Fed Officer Shot Suspect In Minneapolis After Shovel Ambush
A person was shot in the leg by a federal law enforcement officer in Minneapolis on Wednesday evening after resisting arrest and “violently assaulting” an officer, the Department of Homeland Security said in a statement, as the city is still reeling in the aftermath of last week’s fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 14, 2026 • 47min
Justice in Turmoil: Political Resignations and Legal Battles
Federal prosecutors in Minnesota have resigned amid dissatisfaction with the Trump administration's handling of the shooting of Renee Goode. Democratic Senator Alyssa Slotkin announces that she is under investigation, while Trump escalates his attacks on Fed Chairman Jerome Powell. We delve into the details of these resignations, the handling of the investigation into Renee Goode's death, and the broader implications for the Department of Justice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 13, 2026 • 48min
DOJ Opens Criminal Investigation Into Fed Chair Powell
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has told people that he is unhappy with the decision to criminally investigate Fed Chair Jerome Powell, a source with knowledge of the matter told CNN. Bessent has expressed concern that the decision will negatively impact the markets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 10, 2026 • 52min
ICE Agent’s Video Shows His Perspective Of Fatal Confrontation
Brand new video from the perspective of the ICE agent who shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis. We examine what it shows and why both sides are saying it proves their point. Plus, Minnesota officials are opening up their own investigation as the local prosecutor is rejecting claims that the officer can’t somehow be charged. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 9, 2026 • 47min
White House Defends ICE Shooting That Killed U.S. Citizen
A Minnesota agency said it has been blocked from accessing key materials to conduct a joint investigation of the Minneapolis shooting. State and local officials have disputed claims by ICE and the Trump administration that the shooting was done in self-defense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 8, 2026 • 47min
Outrage In Minneapolis After ICE Agent Shoots Woman In Car
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has defended an ICE agent after he fatally shot a woman in Minneapolis, saying she had tried to run over the officer. State and local officials disputed claims that the shooting was done in self-defense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 7, 2026 • 49min
Trump: U.S. Getting Venezuelan Oil, Money To “Be Controlled By Me”
President Trump said Venezuela will turn over 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil to the United States, to be sold at market value and with the proceeds controlled by the US. Plus, the White House said that President Trump is “discussing a range of options” to acquire Greenland, making clear that using the US military is not off the table. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 6, 2026 • 49min
Maduro Hints At Legal Dense, Declares Himself A “Prisoner Of War”
Gunfire and anti-aircraft fire were seen over Caracas as the Venezuelan capital remains on edge following the US capture of President Nicolás Maduro. Trump also issued warnings to other countries, saying he could take military action in Colombia, told Mexico to get its “act together” on drugs and said the US “needs Greenland.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 20, 2025 • 47min
Trump DOJ Releases Trove Of Heavily Redacted Epstein Files
Documents related to the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein were released today on the Justice Department’s website. They include never-before-released photographs of former President Bill Clinton with Epstein and a 1996 description of a criminal complaint against the late convicted sex offender. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


