Jeff Stein of KXEL/Waterloo and the Iowa Politics Report joins Matt every Wednesday at 3:30.

Operation Metro Surge isn’t over and we look at everything happening in the past twenty-four hours: arson at Renee Nicole Good’s memorial. An ICE agent rammed the car of legal observers in Mankato. Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty has issued more Touhy letters to DHS and the DOJ.

Plus: White House Correspondent for the Washington Blade Joe Reberkenny joins us to discuss his latest reporting including an exclusive sit down with Senator Edward Markey (D-MA). Read it here: https://www.washingtonblade.com/2026/02/18/exclusive-markey-says-transgender-rights-fight-is-next-frontier/

Since 1969, The Washington Blade has been the nation’s independent source for fearless reporting earning the paper the moniker “the newspaper of record for the LGBTQ+ community.” Read their award-winning journalism at more than 100 locations throughout the DC region and online at washingtonblade.com.

Lora Matz, author, educator, and experienced licensed therapist, joins Ken Haglind to discuss her book, Darkness Was My Candle, and her own healing journey. Lora DeVore is a writer and catalyst for transformational change for both individuals and systems. Her wisdom comes from the field of psychology, transpersonal development and spiritual psychology. Most importantly, it comes from the inside out, from facing the darkest aspects of human experience and mining the dark for the treasures that can be found. 

Learn more about Lora and how she can help at  https://www.loradevore.com/.

As part of the Connections Radio “Jewish Voices Series” host Laurie Fitz joins Journalist Sheree Curry and Dr. Yohuru Williams – a distinguished University Chair and Professor of History & Founding Director of the Racial Justice Initiative at the University of St. Thomas. The discussion includes Dr. Williams participation as a featured expert on the 2026 PBS special Black & Jewish America: An Interwoven History – airing in February 2026. The program also delves into Dr. Williams’ own work and perspective of Black- Jewish relationships historically starting from the Civil Rights era and then moving onto the question of where things stand today and potentially the future. Special thanks to Kit Bis as Co-Producer of the “Jewish Voices Series”.

Chase Iron Eyes is on the ground in Minneapolis for our debut, breaking down the intense constitutional crisis currently hitting home in the Twin Cities. We’re taking a hard look at recent ICE overreach and the tragic loss of Renee Nicole Good, exploring why defending the Bill of Rights is a sacred duty for every one of us. It’s a powerful call to move past the fear and stand together as relatives to protect the sanctity of our communities.

Joining Robert Pilot: Arvina Martin of Emerge Wisconsin

Stephen Colbert says CBS dsiallowed him to interview Texas Democratic candidate; McLaughlin will leave DHS; billionaires’ insatiable lust for wealth; Greg Bakun joins the show; Patrick Coolican and Brett are back this week for their Tuesday interview; extramarital affair involving top DHS officials; first day of the new legislative session.

It’s our weekly Tuesday conversation with Patrick Coolican, editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer. This week Brett and Patrick talk about the opening of the legislative session and how Minnesota citizens turned the public tide against ICE. Find more about what they talked about at:

https://minnesotareformer.com/2026/02/16/will-this-be-the-most-unproductive-minnesota-legislative-session-ever/

https://minnesotareformer.com/2026/02/16/minnesota-house-republican-leaders-dont-want-to-talk-about-immigration-enforcement/

https://minnesotareformer.com/2026/02/13/minnesota-1-trump-0/

Do you believe in ghosts? Ever wondered if aliens from other planets visited the Earth? Have you ever thought about whether Bigfoot is real or not? Each weeknight on GhostBox Radio host Greg Bakun will have these conversations about the paranormal, ufology, Bigfoot or just the unusual bringing together guests who are experts in these fields. Tune in every weeknight from 10-11 PM for GhostBox Radio with Greg Bakun on AM950…even if you’re a skeptic!