Can we just say? We’re in our flow state. This episode has it all: deep dive analysis on the Minnesota fraud case, followed by a Wheel of Doom that includes the Clintons’ contempt of Congress, Trump’s Jerome Powell probe, NC slaying on AI policy, Justice Department leaders resigning, Greenland, Iran, shade on NC Gov Josh Stein, Kristi Noem’s possible impeachment, and dogwhistles galore!

And because it always bears repeating… RIPPP (Rest in Peaceful Puppy Power) Cricket!

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“Arrested: Worst of the Worst.” n.d. U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs (ASPA). 2026. “HHS Freezes Child Care and Family Assistance Grants in Five States for Fraud Concerns.” HHS.Gov, January 6.

Bradsher, Keith. 2026. “China Announces Record Trade Surplus as Its Exports Flood World Markets.” The New York Times, January 14.

Doran, Will. 2026. “NC Takes Lead in Push to Regulate AI, Despite Trump Order.” WRAL, January 15.

Groves, Stephen. 2026. “Clintons Refuse to Testify in House Epstein Investigation.” PBS News. January 13.

Londoño, Ernesto. 2026. “Threat to Suspend Aid for Minnesota Child-Care Centers Rattles Families.” The New York Times, January 1.

Miles, Kyra, and Regina Medina. 2026. “Somali Child Care Providers Report Vandalism, Threats After Viral Fraud Video.” MPR News, January 1.

Nawaz, Amna, and Doug Adams. 2026. “DOJ Prosecutors Resign in Protest Over Handling of ICE Shooting Investigation.” PBS News, January 14.

O’Brien, Connor, and Jordain Carney. 2026. “Senate Republicans Derail Effort to Rebuke Trump on Venezuela.” POLITICO, January 15.

Solender, Andrew. 2026. “Scoop: Over 50 House Dems Sign Onto Kristi Noem Impeachment Articles.” Axios, January 13.