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Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

A Conversation With Rep. Ilhan Omar: AIPAC, MAGA Expats, and Standing Up to ICE

Jun 9, 2026 · 58m

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Van and Rachel welcome U.S. Representative from Minnesota Ilhan Omar for a wide-ranging discussion of governing in 2026. (0:00) Intro (1:09) Governing in 2019 vs. 2026 (5:07) What’s holding Democrats back? (7:07) AIPAC-sponsored candidates (15:47) 2024 election post-mortem (21:52) MAGA vs. Rep. Omar (24:28) Minnesota stands up to ICE (29:22) Nancy Mace pushes ban on naturalized citizens (36:32) Embracing MAGA expats (39:12) Message to Black voters (47:00) L.A. mayoral race (51:30) Minnesota Mt. Rushmore Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Guests: Rep. Ilhan Omar Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Jade Whaley Social Producer: Bernard Moore Video Supervision: Chris Thomas and Jacob Cornett Additional Language to be Inserted into Show Note/Description: The Ringer is committed to responsible trading. Please visit https://fanduel.com/predicts to learn more about the resources and helpline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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