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NEXT with Marcus AtkinsonAuthor: WQLN
The socioeconomic, educational, racial, and ethnic backgrounds of Eries citizens have never been as wonderfully diverse as they are today. In order to paint a holistic picture of the plight, hopes, and dreams of Erie, NEXT seeks to spotlight and analyze issues that affect inner-city Erie from the perspective of its next generation of voices voices of those who are taking the lead on various aspects of the community. As it was during the days of the iconic Dr. King, the winds of change are often reflected in the actions and words of a younger and more idealistic age group. Language: en-us Genres: News, News Commentary Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Leave the Twin Cities: When Federal Force Sparks a Citywide Outcry
Friday, 30 January, 2026
In late January 2026, Minneapolis is in upheaval after two fatal shootings involving federal immigration enforcement—incidents that have ignited days of protest and renewed demands that ICE leave the Twin Cities. The latest flashpoint: Alex Pretti, a U.S. citizen and nurse, was killed on Jan. 24 during a confrontation with U.S. Border Patrol/federal agents, following the earlier death of Renée Nicole Good, shot and killed on Jan. 7 by an ICE officer while she was in her vehicle. As thousands take to the streets in freezing conditions, the community is wrestling with grief, fear, and a growing insistence on accountability and transparency.Host Marcus Atkinson is joined by Deonte Cooley and Malcolm Pullium for a wide-ranging conversation connecting national headlines to local pain: the murder of Marchello Woodard in Erie, the ongoing fight for justice, and what it means—right now—for everyday citizens to raise their voices without losing their humanity. Together, they ask the hard questions: Who is protected? Who is policed? And what does responsible civic action look like when the system feels unmoved? On this episode of NEXT2.0.
