The Daily Beans – “TACO Tuesday” (feat. Adam Klasfeld)
Date: January 27, 2026
Podcast: The Daily Beans (MSW Media)
Hosts: Allison Gill & Dana Goldberg
Guest: Adam Klasfeld (All Rise News)
Episode Overview
This episode dives into the rapidly evolving fallout from the execution of protester Alex Preddy by ICE agents in Minneapolis. The hosts discuss the nationwide political response, cracks within Republican ranks regarding ICE and federal overreach, and community action in Minneapolis that has inspired hope. A major segment features legal journalist Adam Klasfeld with insight into lawsuits challenging federal actions in Minnesota and broader implications for state sovereignty. The tone is urgent, sharp, and laced with the hosts’ trademark wit and activism.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Federal Agents Withdraw from Minneapolis – A Community Win
- Bovino Out: Gregory Bovino, a central figure in Trump’s immigration crackdown, is being withdrawn from Minneapolis after intense protest and public outrage (01:09–02:26).
- Community mobilization—peaceful protests, coordinated resistance—cited as key to this outcome.
- Quote (Dana Goldberg, 02:07): “Minneapolis, you may have just set a precedent for the entire country on how to fight this shit. Could not be more proud of you.”
2. Political Fallout and Republican Fractures
- Multiple Republicans (Pence, Abbott, moderate senators) call for independent investigations into Preddy’s killing, criticize ICE, and hint at the need for reform (04:35–13:15).
- Impeachment Calls: Sen. Jackie Rosen (D-NV) and over 100 Dems in the House now push to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem for misleading the public (13:25–14:56).
- Republican Candidate Withdraws: Chris Maddel, a GOP gubernatorial candidate in MN and attorney for an ICE agent, exits the race over ICE’s actions (15:09–18:02).
- Quote (Allison Gill, 05:25): “Trump isn’t having Bovino leave because it’s the right thing to do. It’s because he’s making him look bad.”
- Quote (Dana Goldberg, 11:43): “‘Driving while Hispanic is not a crime. Neither is driving while Asian.’ Can we listen to these messages, please, and pick some of them up?”
3. Legal Landscape: Minnesota vs. Federal Government
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Featured Interview: Adam Klasfeld discusses the Minneapolis lawsuit invoking the 10th Amendment’s anti-commandeering doctrine — can federal agencies force states to cooperate, or is this a violation of state sovereignty? (25:04–44:54)
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Pam Bondi Letter: A letter from Bondi to MN’s governor, demanding state data (voter rolls, SNAP benefits) as a condition for removing ICE agents, may provide legal grounds for an injunction.
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Quid Pro Quo: Judge Menendez focuses intently on whether the federal government’s demands create unconstitutional coercion.
Quote (Adam Klasfeld, 28:06):
“Pam Bondi may have snatched defeat from the jaws of victory ... What made it a more viable fight is that Pam Bondi sends a letter to Tim Walz saying, ‘We want you give us all your records on SNAP benefits, voter data …’ Whenever they have sued for that in court, they’ve lost very convincingly.”Quote (Allison Gill, 32:05):
“If Trump is willing to remove ICE from Minnesota if they hand over their voter rolls, then there really isn’t an immigration emergency that needs them there in the first place.” -
Judge’s Approach: Judge is deeply skeptical of federal power here, exploring what kind of relief is justified and what precedent it might set.
4. National & Local Ripple Effects
- Republican Voter Backlash: Even Second Amendment advocates are disturbed by how Preddy (who was legally armed but non-threatening) was shot—“shaken the conscience of this nation” (Adam Klasfeld, 39:53).
- Dems Regret Support: House Dem Tom Suozzi regrets funding DHS after being “shocked” by ICE’s actions (14:56).
- Quote (Dana Goldberg, 18:02): “You guys are fucking us over here. … On the messaging. That’s all I have to say.”
5. Body Cam Footage and Calls for Transparency
- DHS confirms it possesses multiple agents’ body-worn camera footage of Preddy’s killing, but credibility concerns remain high (18:11–19:24).
- Local leadership (Mayor Jacob Frey) demands constructive federal cooperation and transparency, not escalation.
6. Breakdown of Lawsuit Hearing with Adam Klasfeld
- Legal Stakes: The hearing could set a national precedent for federal overreach and state resistance.
- Judge’s Caution: Judge Menendez may delay broad action but is clearly troubled by the federal quid pro quo—opening the door to more legal challenges.
- Civil Rights Context: Prior legal efforts (over protester rights, mass detentions) lay foundation for the current fight.
Memorable Quotes & Moments
- Allison Gill, on Bovino’s departure (05:25):
“Trump isn’t having Bovino leave because it’s the right thing to do. It’s because he’s making him look bad.” - Dana Goldberg, on Republican fractures (08:16):
“It has a weird January 6th feel to me ... all these Republicans were okay with this until it got out of hand.” - Adam Klasfeld (28:06):
“Pam Bondi may have snatched defeat from the jaws of victory … what made it a more viable fight is that Pam Bondi sends a letter to Tim Walz … we want your voter data...they are racking up defeats.” - Allison Gill (32:05):
“If Trump is willing to remove ICE from Minnesota if they hand over their voter rolls, then there really isn’t an immigration emergency that needs them there in the first place.”
Key Timestamps
- 01:09: Episode theme: ICE criticized, officials call for investigation, Bovino withdrawal
- 02:07: Hosts praise Minneapolis activism
- 05:25: Trump's motivations for removing Bovino; internal GOP frustration
- 08:16: Republican fractures reminiscent of Jan 6 aftermath
- 11:43: Republican candidate Chris Maddel’s protest quote, “Driving while Hispanic is not a crime...”
- 13:25: Sen. Jackie Rosen and House Dems push for Noem’s impeachment
- 15:09: GOP gubernatorial candidate withdraws from race over ICE scandal
- 18:11: DHS confirms body cam footage exists
- 25:04–44:54: Adam Klasfeld interview; in-depth on lawsuit, legal doctrines, judicial skepticism
- 28:06: Discussion of Bondi letter and 10th Amendment issues
- 32:05: Gill’s analysis of quid pro quo (voter roll demand)
- 37:37: Judge's skepticism of federal argument
- 39:53: Second Amendment backers shaken by Preddy shooting
- 44:54: Broader legal/civil rights context and what comes next
- 55:11: Good news segment—Minneapolis protest stories and community spotlights
Community & Listener Good News
- Microdosing Hope: Listeners report on Minneapolis community resilience, mass protests in subzero temps, and shutting down city life to force attention on ICE abuses (57:21–62:11).
- Personal Activism: Listeners share grassroots organizing wins, mutual aid links (standwithminnesota.com), and moments of personal resistance.
- Quotes:
- “Every time something this big and fundamental gets broken, as in our democracy, there’s a chance to build it back stronger.” (Loosepins, 58:13)
Final Takeaways
- The hosts emphasize that while the fight isn’t over, these cracks in federal operations are major opportunities for grassroots and institutional resistance.
- They repeatedly urge listeners to stay active, keep pushing elected officials, and spread best practices between communities facing ICE or federal enforcement.
- The legal struggle over Operation Metro Surge could be a watershed moment for federal vs. state power—and a warning for future abuses.
- The episode closes with celebrations of small victories, community self-care, and activist burnout management.
Recommended Actions
- Stay informed and support independent journalism like All Rise News (Adam Klasfeld).
- Use resources like standwithminnesota.com to support mutual aid and learn direct action tactics.
- If ICE or federal agents arrive in your area, reach out to Minneapolis organizers for guidance on peaceful resistance.
Tone: Fiercely progressive, unapologetically activist, deeply informed, with sparks of humor and hope.
Best for: Listeners seeking in-depth analysis of legal/political maneuvering on immigration, civil rights, and lessons in effective community resistance.