Yesterday, the FBI announced terrorism charges against an anti-government militia group for plotting to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Now, University of Michigan professor Alexandra Minna Stern is saying that politically motivated violence may only get worse.

• Plus, the debate around whether another presidential debate will or won't happen.
• And, sports betting is one industry thriving during the pandemic.

Guests: Axios' Hans Nichols, Kendall Baker and University of Michigan professor Alexandra Minna Stern.

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