EPISODE · Jan 18, 2026 · 41 MIN
The Trump Autocracy Watch
from The Weekend · host Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, Jackie Alemany, Liz Oyer, Jonathan Capehart, Annalyse Keller, Eugene Daniels, Ameshia Cross, Ty Cobb
January, 18 2026, 9AM; This past week numerous Democrats in Congress have revealed that they are under investigation by Trump’s Justice Department over their protected speech in telling military members that they can refuse illegal orders. The same DOJ has launched criminal investigations into Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for speaking out against the ongoing immigration crackdown in their state. Liz Oyer and Ty Cobb join The Weekend to discuss the Trump Administration’s autocratic approach to governance.For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnow.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnowTikTok: @theweekendmsnow To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Despite promising to end the persecuting political opponents during his inauguarion, President Donald Trump’s Justice Department has investigated several of his perceived political opponents.
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