The conversation features Matt Gagnon discussing political dynamics in Maine. He criticizes potential gubernatorial candidate Shena Bellows, predicting her incompetence could lead to a Republican legislative majority. Gagnon contrasts Bellows with more polished progressive candidates like Hannah Pingree and Angus King. He laments the lack of moderate Democratic options, suggesting the party’s extreme left shift has alienated voters. Gagnon also discusses the regional political divide in Maine, the potential impact of Janet Mills’ fatigue, and the challenges Democrats face in the 2026 midterms. Bruce from Auburn humorously suggests tough questions for Kamala Harris.
Five years ago, video images from a Minneapolis street showing a police officer kneeling on the neck of George Floyd as his life slipped away ignited a social movement. Now, videos from another Minneapolis street showing the last moments of Renee Good's life are central to another debate about law enforcement in America.
As anger and outrage spilled out onto Minneapolis' streets over the fatal shooting of a woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer, a new shooting by federal officers in Oregon left two people wounded, sparked additional protests and elicited more scrutiny of enforcement operations across the U.S.
The state of Minnesota must play a role in investigating the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer, Gov. Tim Walz insisted Thursday, pushing back against the Trump administration's decision to keep the investigation solely in federal hands.
The Senate is expected to vote on a resolution Thursday that would limit President Donald Trump's ability to conduct further attacks against Venezuela, setting up a test for his expanding ambitions in the Western Hemisphere.
