Bulwark Takes

Bill and Tim Couldn’t Wait Until Monday
Tim Miller and Bill Kristol discuss the shifting tactics of ICE in Minneapolis, the grassroots community resistance, Trump's fabricated hospital ship to Greenland, and the ongoing war in Ukraine.

When Elon Musk’s Psychotic AI Turned on Will Stancil | The Bulwark Podcast
Activist Will Stancil details Minneapolis's community-led ICE surveillance system and the personal impact of Elon Musk's Grok AI targeting, while the host critiques the Democratic party's primary rhetoric.

Portraits of Minneapolis Pushed to the Brink
Minneapolis residents and local businesses faced extreme fear and economic collapse due to aggressive ICE operations, prompting a fierce community-led resistance and support network.

Alex Pretti’s Friend and Former Boss Describes Her Shock (w/ Dr. Aasma Shaukat)
Dr. Aasma Shaukat, Alex Pretti's former boss and friend, shares intimate details of his empathetic character and dedication to vulnerable patients, directly challenging public narratives surrounding his tragic death.

ICE Detains a Corrections Officer, Leaves His Pregnant Wife Terrified (w/ Ben Bozeman)
An off-duty corrections officer, vetted for his role and actively pursuing legal immigration status, was detained by ICE in Maine, leaving his pregnant wife in despair and prompting strong condemnation from local law enforcement.

EXCLUSIVE: Why a Regular Guy Snapped on Camera
A Minnesota construction worker explains why he, a first-time protester, became 'MN Angry Man' after witnessing ICE agents' brutal tactics against American citizens and the intentional escalation of protests.
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