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Maddow: 'Is this how we invade Greenland?!'

Aug 11, 2026 · 43m

Summary

Rachel Maddow investigates a Texas oil company illegally dumping drilling equipment in Greenland despite a national ban, linking the project to Dr. Phil and Trump-aligned donors. She highlights grassroots resistance in Ohio and Indiana against ICE policies and mass deportation rallies. The episode features Rev. Earl Fisher on mobilizing Black voters in Tennessee to counter gerrymandering and Rep. LaMonica McIver on deadly conditions at the Delaney Hall ICE prison.

Topics discussed

Sponsors and show introduction Dr. Phil's PR pitch and Greenland oil drilling footage Greenland Energy's illegal drilling attempts and local resistance Trump administration's war rhetoric and imperial ambitions Protests against ICE in Ohio and mass deportation rally in Indiana Voters reject Republican constitutional and tax amendments Black political power mobilization in SC, GA, and TN Interview with Rev. Earl Fisher on voter mobilization Election news: NC, OH, and MT primary deadlines ICE detention conditions and deaths at Delaney Hall Interview with Rep. LaMonica McIver on ICE oversight
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