
The podcast addresses pressing issues, beginning with the deployment of additional federal agents to Minneapolis following protests over the death of Renee Good, who was killed by an ICE agent. NPR's Jason Derose reports on community tensions, faith-based responses, and increased ICE activity. The conversation shifts to Iran, where widespread protests challenge the regime. NPR's Jackie Northam analyzes the protests' causes and the potential for U.S. intervention, referencing the U.S.'s operation in Venezuela and the Iranian government's crackdown, including reported protester deaths. Finally, the podcast discusses the Trump administration's pressure on the Federal Reserve, including a Justice Department investigation. NPR's Scott Horsley reports on Chairman Jerome Powell's response and senators' concerns about the Fed's independence.
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