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EPISODE · Jan 29, 2026 · 1H 17M

Stop Believing the News About Minneapolis

from The Fireside · host John, Steve and Adam

In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the escalating tension in Minneapolis and the controversial new tactics being deployed by federal agents. We dive deep into the legal framework behind the recent surge in enforcement, specifically National Security Presidential Memorandum 7 (NSPM 7), and how it is redefining "domestic terrorism" for everyday Americans. Is the chaos we see on the news organic, or is it part of a documented playbook? From the "6-week training" programs for ICE recruits to the secret databases being used to track citizens who film the police, we break down the facts you won't hear in the mainstream media's binary narrative. The Minneapolis Crisis: Retracing the events leading to the recent shootings and the "pandemonium" on the streets. NSPM 7 & Domestic Terrorism: How new federal definitions include things like "anti-capitalism" and "anti-Americanism."  The ICE Budget Explosion: Why ICE now has a budget larger than many world militaries and how they are spending $25 million on recruitment. The Shooting of Alex Freddy: A detailed look at the use of force, the "accidental discharge" theory, and the legal standard of "objective reasonableness." Surveillance State & Palantir: The "ELITE" software used to mine data from private brokers and create confidence scores on American citizens. The Psychological Playbook: How these events mirror historic "stay-behind networks" like Operation Gladio and CIA manuals for guerrilla warfare. 0:00 - The Minneapolis Pandemonium 12:45 - What is NSPM 7? 25:30 - The Truth About ICE Recruitment & Training 42:10 - The Alex Freddy Case: Breaking Down the Footage 1:05:00 - Palantir & The Domestic Terrorist Database 1:22:15 - Psychological Operations & The "Gladio" Framework 1:45:00 - Escaping the Binary Choice If you’re tired of being fed a scripted narrative and want to explore the "gray area" of truth, make sure to Subscribe and hit the notification bell. #Minneapolis #CivilLiberties #NSPM7 #ICE #Palantir #DomesticTerrorism #Documentary #PodcastIn this video, we discuss:Chapters:Stay Connected:

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