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Today we have a special guest Zolal Habibi, who will be talking to us about a movement within Iran seeking to overthrow the current regime and create a secular democratic Iran.

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Today our question is from Tina from Hamburg, Germany, who writes, Your Secretary of State Marco Rubio was here in Munich at the Security Conference. As was AOC and Hillary Clinton. Among others. Clinton was basically bashing the Trump/Epstein files debacle, where AOC seemingly is positioning herself for a potential presidential run in 2028. First, to AOC, do you think she should run?  Could she be successful? Looking at Clinton, do you see her presence as a positive or negative as she and her husband prepare to testify about the Epstein files? Finally, to Rubio, he wasn’t as bashing as he was last year, but he did indicate that although the US is tied to Europe, it is Europe's responsibility to fall into ideological line with the US. Here, some politicians are breathing a sigh of relief, but many ordinary people don’t want the MAGA philosophy to dominate European culture and politics. Now I know right-wing politics is becoming more popular throughout Europe, but even to those hard-right groups, MAGA is a bridge too far. Some in my country say that Germany is moving right, as is the rest of Europe, because the US moved right first.  Do you see the connection? Is Europe's best hope that the US finally gets its act together and abandons MAGA?  Should Europe just ignore the US and go its own way, if for no other reason, to save ourselves from returning to the horrors of the early 20th century?

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Today, our question is from Felicity from Bridgeport, Connecticut, who writes, The House has passed the SAVE Act. It is currently in the Senate, and its fate remains uncertain. I’ve heard a bunch of interpretations of what this act will do and how it will impact voting. The right says it will protect voting integrity, whereas the left says it will restrict voting. Please help me sort this out.  Which is it? Everyone wants our voting system to be secure, and depending on who you listen to, the verdict is very different. I did see a report that the Heritage Foundation, as Scott would say, not exactly a liberal group, looked into voting irregularities and found only 7 instances over the past 10 years. I am a registered voter. I vote in every election. Right now, I have no idea if my voter registration in Connecticut is still valid. I’m being told that, if the SAVE Act passes, I‘ll need a birth certificate and an up-to-date passport to be allowed to vote. Is this right? Do I need to reregister? Help!

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So today we hear from Michelle from Fort Wayne, Indiana, who writes: What a disaster! Our Attorney General Pam Bondi testified in front of the Senate and House Judicial Committees, and she came across as a complete moron. She touted the stock market while ignoring the Epstein survivors sitting right behind her. She yelled at committee members who asked specific questions about the Epstein files, sounding like she was above Congressmembers and Senators. Of course, many Republican members tried to shift the conversation to other topics more favorable to her poor performance.  Trump says she did great, of course, but many, even Republicans, are saying it was a PR nightmare. Could there be a consequence for her conduct? Do you think this act played well with the base?  Has this ended the Epstein saga? Do you think Pam Bondi’s time might be up?

And Mark has a family encounter with ICE

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Today, we have two questions again. First, Myron from Boston, Massachusetts, writes that ICE seems to have backed down in Minneapolis. Yet it is being reported that there are over 18,000 cases currently in the court system challenging immigrant detention. There are over 3000 cases in Texas alone. (I got these numbers from ProPublica. There is a new push for local law enforcement to step in.  Some say it is their duty to arrest and charge federal agents for violating state and local laws. Why do you think this isn’t happening? Can and should local law enforcement intervene?

 Next up, Rebecca from Roanoke, Virginia writes, your panel has discussed the Steve Bannon strategy of flooding the zone to create confusion. Today, we have ICE, Bad Bunny, Olympic Athletes speaking out, The Epstein Files, Greenland, the East Wing of the White House, Israel and Iran, and of course the almost forgotten war in Ukraine. With all that is going on, it’s hard to keep up. Stories seem to come and go without any resolution or closure. Then they pop up every so often to divert our attention from something else. Now, you’ve talked about the strategy, but let me ask, what do you see as the solution?  How can the average American be informed when there is so much noise? I get that the strategy is to overwhelm. So, what would you say we can do to not be overwhelmed? 

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Today we have two questions. First, from Tina in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, who writes, "I’m sure someone on the panel watched the Super Bowl." The game was a disappointment, but the half-time show was outstanding. Bad Bunny, it’s being reported, had the biggest audience in Super Bowl history. And, as expected, the far right is crying about the program being in Spanish. I didn’t see it, but I heard the TPUSA alternative program was a complete disaster and had minimal viewership compared to the real show.  I know you all are constantly asked when these right-wing supporters are finally going to get their heads out of their collective butts. And I know the panel can’t really predict when this might happen.  But can’t they see how unpopular they are? How silly they look!  But I will ask this: Does the collective condemnation from those who haven’t been made part of the MAGA cult embolden them?  Might it be time to just ignore them altogether?

Next up, Tom from Boulder, Colorado writes: Trump is criticizing our athletes at the Winter Olympics for speaking out about the social and political issues America faces today.  This reminds me of the Black Power signs in past Olympic games. My question is, should athletes refrain from these types of political gestures and statements? Shouldn’t the focus be on the games and sportsmanship rather than on the political divisions facing our country? Do these statements help or just fuel the fire of political division?

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Today our question comes from Terry from Chattanooga, Tennessee writes: So, Netanyahu is set to meet with President Trump sometime within the next few days. Reporting has them discussing Iran and the future of the West Bank. Israel is increasing its hold on the West Bank territory while Iran seems firm in its stance on nuclear enrichment. So, I’d like to hear your thoughts on both of these areas of conflict in the Middle East. 

 First, the West Bank. How can Israel claim to want peace when it is flagrantly violating international law? Israel seems to treat the West Bank as a legitimate part of the state of Israel. Now, I am not a supporter of Hamas, but isn’t this sort of heavy-handed policy what made these groups rise to power possible? Scott always says Israel is a miracle. I would agree.  So why can't they just be happy with what they have and leave the areas protected by international law alone? How might the issues in the West Bank affect the talks with Iran?

Talks continue between Iran and the US.  Iran has brutally put down protests even as Trump threatens military action, sanctions, and his favorite tariffs. Israel is pressing for Iran to have no nuclear enrichment. The US wants Iran to stop supporting terrorist groups and is deploying more military assets to the region. So I guess I’m asking, what’s the point? With the clear divisions between the sides, I cannot see a possible resolution. And why aren’t we calling out what is really the cause of all this?  Trump’s leaving the original Iranian Nuclear deal. 

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Today we have two questions from listeners. First, Carl from Palm Beach, Florida writes, OK, this seems even crazier for Trump, he’s suing the IRS for 10 billion dollars because some contractor released his tax returns. He seems to think he can sue anyone.  The IRS, the BBC, and now even Harvard. None of these lawsuits is on behalf of the American people but for his own enrichment. Do any of these lawsuits have a chance? How can Trump sue an agency within his own area of purview? Sounds like a conflict of interest to me. 

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Samantha from Casper, Wyoming writes, " Well, the DOJ released more Epstein files. With all that is going on, it seems rather anticlimactic. Bill Gates, Bill Clinton, Richard Branson, and a host of other economic and political elites are among the list of people mentioned in the 3 million documents released the other day. And there are still another 3 million still left to be seen. It’s being reported that Trump is mentioned more than 4,000 times.  Congress has subpoenaed the Clintons. They have finally agreed, but want their testimony to be in an open session.  My first question is, why would the Clintons want this? Secondly, isn’t Clinton immune from prosecution according to the SCOTUS ruling about Presidential immunity?  Finally, why are no Republicans, including Trump, being targeted by Congress for testimony? He seems to have a lot more “shit on his stick” than many of those Congress wants to talk to. 

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Today, our questions come from Brian from Johnson City, Tennessee, who writes the government shut down once again for a few days, all because of Democrats' demands, which accomplished nothing. Still, there is no health care premium relief, and Republicans are just incapable of governing as they try to please Trump. But now ICE's funding will come up again in 2 weeks, which leads me to believe someone sees that this paramilitary group is a danger to society. What do you guys think will happen in 2 weeks? Might this be the end of ICE as we know it? What do you see should be the Democrats' strategy entering these negotiations?

 And from Tammy from Flagstaff, Arizona writes, Melania came out last week and wasn’t all that Trump had hoped for. But it’s being reported that it brought in $7 million, which I guess is good for a film of this type. Did anyone on the panel see it? Do you guys see this as just another distraction or just another grift?  Melania made $28 million for this crap. 

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Today we have 2 questions. Frist from Tony from Anne Arbor, Michigan writes: Trump continues to attack our nation's fundamental institutions. Now he’s talking about “nationalizing” elections. I’m pretty sure this isn’t something he can actually do, but I could use some reassurance. I know Brooklynn will sound the alarm, Dr. Scott will sit on the fence, and Dr. Mark will say the system will hold. But I guess the fact that he is even talking about this, and some are making it appear “normal,” is what has concerned me. He really can’t do this right?

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Kaylee from Atlanta, Georgia writes The Trump FBI came into Fulton County and 'stole' all the election records. How is this possible? What could possibly be the reason for getting all this information? Do you think he might be trying to purge the voter rolls in an attempt to exclude anyone who voted against him? Why do you think he continues to investigate 2020 when he won in 2024? 

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