# May Day Action—Plus a Confederate Monuments Takedown I Start Making Sense

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Podcast: [The Nation Podcasts](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-nation-podcasts-980506)
Published: 2026-04-29T08:00:51+00:00
Episode link: https://redcircle.com/shows/de5dbe33-63b3-4d3e-a545-07791baa168c/episodes/8626c15c-c785-483d-a53a-6384d5422245
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## Resource

In this week’s political rundown, John Nichols explains why Trump may never succeed at building any of his ICE prison camps, and how this Friday’s May Day strike is a test of our power to resist. Also: MOCA’s “Monuments” show in LA critiques Confederate monuments that have been taken down in response to protests. Critic Christopher Knight has our evaluation. The show closes Sunday. (Originally broadcast Oct. 31, 2024.) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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