351: MN v. ICE & Seahawks v. Patriots / with MN AG Keith Ellison & Greg Cosell

351: MN v. ICE & Seahawks v. Patriots / with MN AG Keith Ellison & Greg Cosell

Author: Politicon February 5, 2026 Duration: 1:36:34

James and Al unload on the Epstein scandal and the Republican response, emphasizing accountability and the role journalism plays in upholding our democracy.  Then, they are joined by Minnesota’s Attorney General, Keith Ellison, to demand the removal of ICE after the shooting of protesting citizens and multiple breaches of judicial rulings, discussing why he is leading a state investigation, his interactions with Tom Homan, and how the situation is affecting local politics. Afterwards, they welcome NFL expert Greg Cosell to analyze the upcoming Super Bowl and lay out the state of the game. 

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