ICE Hits a Boiling Point in Minnesota | Pivot
Episode Description
Kara and Scott the wins and losses at Davos, DOGE's mishandling Social Security data, Netflix's all-cash Warner Bros offer, and the FCC targeting late-night hosts with new equal time requirements. Plus, ICE agents continue to clash with protesters in Minnesota, and the so-called wine moms of Minneapolis are fighting back.
00:00 Intro 2:33 Davos 19:50 DOGE Misused Social Security Data 22:24 Netflix’s All Cash Warner Bros. Offer 29:40 FCC Comes for Late Night 33:41 The Latest in Minnesota 38:45 “Wine Moms” 46:36 Predictions
Producers: Lara Naaman Zoë Marcus Taylor Griffin Christine Driscoll
Additional Support: Kate Gallagher Brad Sylvester
Video Producer: Manolo Moreno
Vox Media's Executive Producer of Podcasts: Nishat Kurwa
Brief Summary
Scott shares insights from Davos, discussing AI, U.S. politics, and ICE's actions in Minnesota.
Key points
- Epstein Files Deadline. It's been 34 days since the deadline for the US Justice Department to release the Epstein files.
- Celebrity Encounters. A guest shares a humorous encounter with Sasha Baron Cohen at Davos.
- Trump's Davos Speech. Trump's speech at Davos was poorly received, with him gripping the podium nervously.
- Mark Carney's Powerful Address. Mark Carney delivered a memorable speech about the rupture in world order, emphasizing cooperation.
- Doge Data Misuse. Doge employees shared social security data to find evidence of voter fraud.
- Netflix's Strategic Shift. Netflix updates its Warner Brothers offer, reducing debt and changing its strategy.
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Episode highlights
- Epstein Files DeadlineIt's been 34 days since the deadline for the US Justice Department to release the Epstein files.“It’s been 34 days since the deadline passed for the US Justice Department.”2:18Jan 23, 2026
- Celebrity EncountersA guest shares a humorous encounter with Sasha Baron Cohen at Davos.“I got to sit next to Sasha Baron Cohen.”9:46Jan 23, 2026
- Trump's Davos SpeechTrump's speech at Davos was poorly received, with him gripping the podium nervously.“He seemed to be gripping the podium as if to save his life.”11:17Jan 23, 2026
- Mark Carney's Powerful AddressMark Carney delivered a memorable speech about the rupture in world order, emphasizing cooperation.“Nostalgia is not a strategy.”13:12Jan 23, 2026
- Doge Data MisuseDoge employees shared social security data to find evidence of voter fraud.“This data is being shared. Who knows what else?”20:10Jan 23, 2026
- Netflix's Strategic ShiftNetflix updates its Warner Brothers offer, reducing debt and changing its strategy.“We're going to dominate the market.”22:25Jan 23, 2026
- Operation Catch of the DayFederal officials launched a controversial operation targeting Somali communities, raising tensions.“Oh god, they’re so awful. With ICE officer targeting Somali communities.”33:43Jan 23, 2026
- Protests Against ICEHundreds of Minnesota businesses plan to shut down in protest of ICE activities.“Hundreds of Minnesota businesses are planning to shut down Friday in protest of ICE activity.”34:23Jan 23, 2026
