Episode #281 of @professorpennpodcast In this episode, Professor Penn reacts to clips of Congressman Eli Crane questioning Governor Tim Walz and State Senator Erin Quade criticizing Republican lawmakers over ICE operations in Minnesota, emphasizing the public’s responsibility to hold elected officials accountable. The discussion highlights Walter Hudson’s emergence as a leading voice within the state GOP, the planned March 1st rent strike, and what Professor views as contradictions in Minnesota’s approach to ICE enforcement. The conversation then shifts to Pastor John Hagee and biblical arguments surrounding Israel, where Professor critiques the intersection of faith, politics, and institutional influence. The episode closes with reactions to commentary on political sex scandals, President Trump’s push for voter ID laws in the upcoming midterms, and Robert Kagan’s warning that Europe should be wary of America’s trajectory.

In this episode, Professor is joined by CD7 congressional candidate Dave Hughes, who shares his political background and why he believes politics must begin at the local level. Hughes reflects on his experience within the Republican Party, expressing frustration over internal conflicts and naming figures such as Michelle Fischbach and Alex Plechash as part of that story. When asked why he’s running for Congress in 2026, Hughes outlines a bold plan to drastically reduce the size of the federal government, including eliminating entire departments, and addresses concerns about whether members of Congress grow wealthy and shift their principles once in office. The conversation expands into agriculture policy, abortion, the direction of modern America compared to its founding ideals, and closes with a discussion on military policy and national priorities moving forward.

In this episode, Professor is joined by CD7 congressional candidate Dave Hughes, who shares his political background and why he believes politics must begin at the local level. Hughes reflects on his experience within the Republican Party, expressing frustration over internal conflicts and naming figures such as Michelle Fischbach and Alex Plechash as part of that story. When asked why he’s running for Congress in 2026, Hughes outlines a bold plan to drastically reduce the size of the federal government, including eliminating entire departments, and addresses concerns about whether members of Congress grow wealthy and shift their principles once in office. The conversation expands into agriculture policy, abortion, the direction of modern America compared to its founding ideals, and closes with a discussion on military policy and national priorities moving forward.