In the 8 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed:
INSURRECTION ACT: President Trump threatens to invoke the Insurrection Act in Minneapolis to quell civil unrest following a massive ICE enforcement operation.
SHAPIRO VS. NEWSOM: Ben Shapiro grills California Governor Gavin Newsom on his own podcast over trans ideology and the state's crushing tax burden.
GOAT THERAPY: The Minneapolis City Attorney’s Office invites staff to healing circles with therapy goats as the city continues its clash with federal immigration agents.
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Episode: Friday, January 16, 2026 / 8 AM Hour

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