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 Join Sean McPherson and the City Cast Twin Cities team every weekday morning as we bring you the day's conversations about life in the Twin Cities. With our cast of journalists, activists, experts and residents, we celebrate our wins with beaming pride, critique our shortcomings with the attention of a seed art judge and mutter “that’s interesting” for anything in between. Alongside our daily newsletter, we put the spotlight on the news and culture of the Twin Cities from every perspective we can find – including yours. It’s like a potluck where everyone’s invited and no one brings grape salad. So whether you've been here long enough to remember the Halloween blizzard of 1991, or you just bought your first winter coat, bring your dish over and let's talk. Learn more and subscribe to our newsletter at ⁠twincities.citycast.fm⁠. Politik & Regierungen Sozialwissenschaften
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  • Nur-D On 'Brutal' ICE Detention, Tom Homan Isn’t as Nice as His Suits, and a New Opera

    Nur-D On 'Brutal' ICE Detention, Tom Homan Isn’t as Nice as His Suits, and a New Opera
    Jan 30 2026
    With border czar Tom Homan now heading up ICE operations in the Twin Cities, many folks are positioning him as a more moderate voice than the previous leadership – but is that true? Host Sean McPherson is joined by contributor PaviElle French to dig into Homan's background, what he's been saying now, and why protests of ICE's occupation seem noticeably "whiter" than protests following the murder of George Floyd. Later, local rapper Nur-D joins the conversation to open up about his harrowing experience being tackled, tear-gassed, and detained by ICE last weekend when he was walking away with his hands in the air. We also hear from librettist, playwright, and television writer Harrison David Rivers about his new work that is premiering with the Minnesota Opera tomorrow. Learn more about the sponsors of this January 30th episode: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastTwinCities on Instagram, or email us at twincities@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 612-217-0637. For more Twin Cities news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, City Cast Twin Cities. Looking to advertise on City Cast Twin Cities? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.
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    49 Min.
  • Potholes and Plowing, Local Protest Songs, and Don't Mess with Rep. Omar

    Potholes and Plowing, Local Protest Songs, and Don't Mess with Rep. Omar
    Jan 29 2026
    Every movement needs some music. The Twin Cities United Performers put out a call for protest music and got an overwhelming response. Organizers Nadi of Gully Boys and Dante of  Space Monkey Mafia and Runaway Ricochet talk about how musicians are meeting the moment. Plus, we’ve heard your complaints about St. Paul’s plowing. We bring on Sean Kershaw, director of Public Works for the city, who says it’s not an engineering problem, but a money problem. Finally, ICE caused an international incident in northeast Minneapolis, and Rep. Ilhan Omar stands up for herself. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: Twin Cities United Performers (Instagram) Backlash from Minnesota immigration actions sets back federal fraud cases (Star Tribune) Ecuador Objects After ICE Agent Tries to Enter Minneapolis Consulate Rep. Ilhan Omar attacked during town hall meeting in Minneapolis (Washington Post) Reimagining Snow Operations (St. Paul) Learn more about the sponsors of this January 28th episode: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastTwinCities on Instagram, or email us at twincities@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 612-217-0637. For more Twin Cities news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, City Cast Twin Cities. Looking to advertise on City Cast Twin Cities? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.
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    39 Min.
  • Bye Bovino, ICE Court Battles, and Corporate Inaction

    Bye Bovino, ICE Court Battles, and Corporate Inaction
    Jan 28 2026
    Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino has been sent back to California, where he is expected to return to his previous job and retire soon. In the meantime, President Trump has sent in border czar Tom Homan to head up ICE's ongoing operations in the Twin Cities. Host Sean McPherson and contributor Tane Danger break down what this means for the Twin Cities, and unpack an ongoing court case that could spell the end of Operation Metro Surge. Later, acclaimed journalist and co-host of Pivot, Kara Swisher, joins the conversation to discuss the deafening silence from Twin Cities corporations over the past several weeks, and the "less than bland" open letter released by the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce over the weekend. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: Walz and Trump speak by phone as White House appears to soften tone on ICE crackdown (Star Tribune) Border Patrol chief and some agents expected to leave Minneapolis on Tuesday (CNN) Border czar Tom Homan’s arrival in Minnesota signals shift by Trump administration (Star Tribune) Hearing on Minnesota’s lawsuit to halt federal immigration surge ends with no ruling (Minnesota Reformer) Judge Orders ICE Chief to Appear in Court Over Potential Contempt (New York Times) Minnesota CEOs break silence on ICE surge, killings (Star Tribune) Learn more about the sponsors of this January 28th episode: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastTwinCities on Instagram, or email us at twincities@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 612-217-0637. For more Twin Cities news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, City Cast Twin Cities. Looking to advertise on City Cast Twin Cities? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.
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    41 Min.
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