Mexico Takes Action (feat. John Fugelsang)
Summary
Hosts Alison Gill and Dana Goldberg discuss Mexico seeking criminal charges for ICE custody deaths, the suspicious death of Black teen Nolan Wells in Mississippi, and U.S. military errors in Iran. They also cover Stephen Colbert’s Emmy nominations and Illinois trans privacy laws. Guest John Fugelsang analyzes Graham Plattner’s withdrawal from the Maine Senate race and the political maneuvering surrounding Mitch McConnell’s health.
Topics discussed
Intro: Mexico ICE charges, Iran strike, and Trump legal updates
Mexico seeks criminal charges over ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado
Death of Nolan Wells and concerns over racial bias in investigation
US commanders ignored outdated intelligence in Iran school strike
Illinois bans trans care data from prescription monitoring database
Erin Markey confronts Seth Moulton on trans athlete comments
Trump's failed attempt to stop $5.8M payment and Stephen Colbert's Emmys
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Welcome back and introduction of guest John Fugelsang
Graham Pladner withdraws from Maine Senate race amid rape allegations
Mitch McConnell's health crisis and political maneuvering in Kentucky
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