The Never-Ending Government Shutdown, Terrifying ICE Raids in Chicago, and American Farmers Reject Trump’s Bailout — with Mike Nellis and Joe Walsh

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Hey folks,

I just wrapped another fiery live session of Welcome to the Party, Pal with my friend and new Democrat Joe Walsh. We went deep on the government shutdown, ICE raids in Chicago, and what it means to actually fight for working people in this moment.

• [00:01:00] Joe reflects on becoming a Democrat and why the party still frustrates him.

• [00:03:00] We dig into the shutdown strategy, Democratic messaging, and why affordability is the key frame.

• [00:12:15] I talk about ICE raids in Chicago and why this aggressive, unconstitutional behavior should terrify all of us.

• [00:22:00] Joe and I agree: Democrats must reclaim the moral high ground on immigration without losing touch with security and order.

• [00:33:00] We explore what kind of Democratic leadership we need in 2028 to break through the establishment fog.

If you care about building a Democratic Party that actually fights—that delivers, that speaks plainly, and doesn’t flinch in the face of cruelty—become a paid subscriber today. I’d appreciate your support.

With urgency,

—Mike