ICE Snatches Military Families (feat. Stephanie Mencimer)
Summary
This episode covers progressive Abdul El-Sayed’s primary win in Michigan and the defeat of GOP-backed amendments in Missouri. Host Alison Gill discusses new polling showing Democrats leading on the economy and reports on ICE detaining military spouses and monitoring Haitian migrants. Additionally, guest Stephanie Mensimer from Mother Jones details the severe dysfunction and staffing crisis at the IRS under the current administration.
Topics discussed
Intro: Michigan results, Missouri amendments, and polling headlines
Polls show Democrats leading on economy; Trump approval drops
Military families detained and Haitian migrants given ankle monitors
New Mexico sues DOJ over Epstein files; IRS workforce crisis
Listener mail: Missouri victory, bird watching, and sign-off
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