Episode #272 of @professorpennpodcast This episode covers the storming of a Saint Paul church during anti-ICE protests and features a candid conversation with Minnesota State Representative Mike Wiener. Mike shares the history of his district as former DFL territory, what it is truly like working inside the chambers, and why he approaches the role focused on preparation and responsibility rather than politics-as-usual, even amid deep polarization. With the February 3 caucus approaching, he explains why citizens must show up, announces his decision to run for Senate under a self-imposed two-term limit, and outlines how ordinary people can get involved and regain real influence. The discussion closes with tough questions about faith and governance, rising civil tensions in Minnesota, and Mike’s decision to file articles of impeachment against Tim Walz, including what led him to take that step.

Episode #271 of @professorpennpodcast This episode begins with a timely discussion of the fatal shooting of Renee Good by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in South Minneapolis and Mayor Jacob Frey’s response to the federal enforcement presence in the city. We then pivot to national politics with President Donald Trump’s focus on alleged Minnesota fraud and his intensified support for ICE operations, the local political implications of Keith Ellison’s run for Attorney General, and public commentary from Steve Miller about a “day of reckoning” and federal agent immunity. The conversation expands to broader themes such as the deepening military posture of the United States, economic pressures on trade, the “patriot economy” and why individuals must engage in self-governance if real change is to occur. Finally, the episode connects these tensions to long-term global dynamics and the role the U.S. plays in shaping conflicts both at home and abroad.

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Episode #270 of The Professor Penn Podcast This episode is a rerun of Royce White's recent Interview with PBS Frontline. A Piece so good it had to be posted again.