This week, we're talking about Trump showing signs of cooling on ICE in Minnesota, social media giants feel the pressure, plus Mr. Potato Head finds himself at the center of a legal dispute.

Plus, the US are lining up for a possible strike on Iran, but when will they make their move, and what will this mean for Iran, America, and the world?

All of this and more on another edition of America: A History in the Making.

Special Guest:

This week, we are delighted to be joined by Theo Zenou, Visiting Fellow at the Australian National University. He earned his PhD in American history from Cambridge University and writes for The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal UnHerd and others.

Links to Stories in this Episode:

Donald Trump describes 'very good call' with Tim Walz

Who Was Alex Pretti?

Judge orders ICE chief to appear in court or risk contempt | AP News

Greg Bovino, architect of Trump's immigration sweeps, departs Minneapolis | AP News

Why Rhode Island might ditch its Mr. Potato Head license plates | AP News

TikTok settles just before social media addiction trial to begin - BBC News

Seahawks, Patriots set to meet in Super Bowl rematch - CBS News

Composer Philip Glass drops Kennedy Center world premiere over Trump takeover | Reuters

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