Episode 372 | Live From America Podcast

This week on Live From America Podcast, hosts Hatem Gabr and Noam Dworman are joined by Jonathan Wackrow, former Secret Service agent and CNN Law Enforcement Analyst, and Andrew Heaton - author/host of "The political orphanage Podcast" - for a deep dive into one of the most controversial police shootings in America

We break down the use-of-force legal standard, the concept of objective reasonableness, and why video footage often misleads public opinion. Jonathan explains how investigators assess threats, why some shootings are legally justified but publicly condemned, and what transparency in policing should look like.

The conversation moves into immigration enforcement, political threats, and the legal implications of Trump’s proposed use of the Insurrection Act in Minneapolis. We also cover President Trump’s attempt to buy Greenland, examining its strategic value, diplomatic consequences, and why it became one of the most bizarre geopolitical stories of his presidency.

The episode ends with a broader look at Trump’s impact on American society, political polarization, far-right movements, and the shifting relationship between law enforcement and public trust.

Topics Covered:

Federal “objective reasonableness” standard in police shootings

ICE shooting analysis and law-enforcement decision-making

Transparency and accountability in use-of-force investigations

Trump’s consideration of the Insurrection Act

Immigration enforcement and political threats

Trump’s plan to acquire Greenland

The far right, polarization, and civil liberties

How Trump reshaped American politics and public safety

About the Guests

Jonathan Wackrow is a former U.S. Secret Service agent and CNN Law Enforcement Analyst specializing in public safety, national security, presidential protection, and threat assessment.

Andrew Heaton is a comedian, Author and hos of "The Political Orphanage Podcast"

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Hosts

Hatem Gabr — @HatemNYC

Noam Dworman — @noam_dworman

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