Rapid-Fire Headlines: Ukraine Silence, Trump Meets Machado & Protests Erupt in Minneapolis - Jan 15 Hr 3

Joe Pags delivers a high-energy rapid-fire news hour breaking down the stories others are barely talking about — including why Ukraine and Zelenskyy’s role in the Russia-Ukraine peace process has been largely ignored, and what Trump’s positive meeting with Machado at the White House might signal for the 2026 political landscape. He also reacts to troubling reports about an Iraqi militia reportedly aiding Iran’s leaders in suppressing protesters — prompting Pags to wonder whether past U.S. actions contributed to today’s chaos — and highlights the staggering news that illegal immigrants cost Texas hospitals more than $1 billion in 2025. Then Ali Bradley joins the show from Minneapolis, reporting from the heart of the protests and chaos surrounding the recent ICE enforcement operations. She tells listeners what she’s seeing on the ground, shares real-time footage from among the crowds, and explains the tension firsthand — including how she has repeatedly put herself in the middle of the action and even had to retreat due to threats. Bradley’s fearless frontline reporting paints a picture you won’t get from legacy media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices