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Patrick McNameeKing, NHPR reporter who collected local memories of Christa McAuliffe. Adam Higginbotham, author and historian of the Challenger disaster. They discuss the technical cause of the failure, ignored engineering warnings, NASA culture and budget pressures, McAuliffe’s role as the teacher-in-space, and how her community carried on her educational legacy.

Zena Stenvik, Columbia Heights superintendent, describes students scared after ICE activity near schools. Brian Bakst, Minnesota Public Radio reporter, gives local reaction to Tom Homan's remarks. Lauren-Brooke Eisen, Brennan Center senior director, analyzes rising ICE funding and the growing detention system. They focus on school safety, community responses, enforcement plans, and how money drives detention infrastructure.

Sergio Olmos, CalMatters investigative reporter who tracked Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino, discusses high-production social media enforcement, inland raids and tactics that targeted people by appearance. Bryan Strawser, chair of the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus and gun rights advocate, explains Minnesota carry law, reactions to the Alex Pretti shooting, risks of carrying near enforcement scenes, and calls for an independent probe.

Sergio Amezcua, pastor who organized food deliveries and mobilized volunteers for scared Latino residents. Anna Hall, community defense attorney who trains and advises observers documenting federal immigration agents. Julian Zelizer, Princeton historian who draws parallels between recent federal killings and Kent State. They discuss community response, observer protections, legal limits on enforcement, and historical echoes of state violence.

Brian Bakst, Minnesota reporter covering the Minneapolis shootings, community reaction, and legal fights over ICE operations. Elizabeth Warren, U.S. Senator pushing for accountability and limits on ICE funding. They discuss video footage and investigations, legal battles over federal operations in Minnesota, congressional power to restrict ICE money, and calls for independent oversight and reform.

Daniel Piazza, chief curator of philately at the Smithsonian National Postal Museum, shares insights on the first U.S. stamps from 1847, revealing their cultural significance and how they transformed mail delivery. He explains the public's early reactions and how stamps reflect national values. Jennifer Jones, a curator at the National Museum of American History, discusses the storied history of the Star-Spangled Banner, its massive size, and its evolution into a symbol of democracy, drawing parallels to preserving both the flag and democratic ideals.

Kaohly Her, the first Hmong mayor of St. Paul, shares her firsthand experiences with aggressive ICE operations and the impact on her community, highlighting disturbing reports of using children as bait. Angela Stent, a seasoned Russia analyst, discusses how U.S.-NATO tensions over Greenland are viewed favorably by Russia, reinforcing their narratives. Kyle Cheney offers insights into Jack Smith's compelling testimony on Trump’s alleged election interference, revealing strategic details about presenting the case to Congress and its legal implications.

Kurt Volker, former U.S. ambassador to NATO, discusses Trump's intriguing proposition about Greenland during a speech at Davos, emphasizing strategic U.S. objectives beyond mere ownership. Mark Chenoweth argues in favor of presidential authority to dismiss a Federal Reserve governor, while Ty Cobb raises alarms about the implications for the Fed's independence and warns against pretextual removals that could undermine economic stability. The conversation provides a riveting intersection of diplomacy, law, and governance.

Liana Fix, a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, discusses Europe's concerns over Trump's relentless push for Greenland and potential U.S. trade retaliation. Matt Sepic from Minnesota Public Radio reveals the misleading nature of DHS's claims about immigration arrests, shedding light on the impact on American citizens. Historian Julian Zelizer examines Trump's expansion of presidential power, comparing him to Nixon and highlighting the risks of federal overreach as it pertains to immigration and economic policies.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey discusses the city's unrest following federal immigration enforcement and an ICE killing, emphasizing community support and the need for peace. Julian Borger from The Guardian analyzes President Trump’s proposed 'Board of Peace' for Gaza, highlighting its vagueness and geopolitical challenges. Andrew Lawrence critiques how Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy is being misappropriated, calling out selective quoting and urging a reclamation of King’s full impact on civil rights.