Our Circus, Our Monkeys: A Deep Dive into the Minnesota Fraud Scandal

In this episode, we break down the Minnesota fraud scandal, one of the most explosive allegations of welfare, childcare, Medicaid, and social services fraud in U.S. history, that was quietly happening in front of our faces, until independent Youtube Journalist, Nick Shirley made it a national story. Corey and Skylar lay out what happened, who’s involved, and why it matters to taxpayers and voters. Tune in for a shockingly absurd must see episode.00:00 : Welcome to 2026: A New Year of Challenges01:33 : The Democrats' Struggles: Defending the Indefensible03:13 : Uncovering Fraud: The Case of Nick Shirley05:26 : Daycare Fraud: A Deep Dive into the Scandal07:20 : Minnesota's Paid Leave Program: A Recipe for Abuse09:29 : The Interconnected Web of Fraud: Feeding Our Futures10:13 : Government Oversight: Where Are the Checks?11:34 : The Role of Community in Fraud: A Closer Look13:34 : The Bigger Picture: National Implications of Local Fraud15:42 : The Autism Center Scandal: A Disturbing Reality24:52 : Uncovering Autism Center Fraud27:10 : The Scale of Medicaid Fraud29:04 : The Ethical Implications of Fraud31:18 : Political Accountability and Military Service37:44 : The Role of Law Enforcement in Community Safety40:58 : The Fractured State of American Politics