EPISODE · Jan 31, 2026 · 8 MIN
Minneapolis Mayhem: Government Fraud, ICE, and Protester De*ths
from The Perfect Society · host Curt Derby
https://everybodyshappy.com/Seven weeks ago, we released a Spotlight examining allegations surrounding what was then described as a $1 billion fraud involving Minnesota taxpayer funds. Since then, the situation has escalated far beyond anything anyone expected.In this follow-up spotlight, Curt breaks down how alleged fraud tied to multiple government programs has ballooned into the billions, why Minnesota has become the center of a national controversy, and how accusations of systemic failure have led to political fallout, federal funding freezes, criminal charges, ICE involvement, widespread protests, thousands of arrests, and tragic loss of life.This Spotlight examines:Allegations of large-scale fraud across multiple Minnesota programsPolitical consequences and leadership shakeupsFederal intervention and escalating enforcement actionsCivil unrest, protests, and public fearWhy complicated government systems make accountability difficultHow unclear laws and centralized control can allow fraud to flourishCurt connects these events to the core ideas behind The Perfect Society, arguing that voluntary funding and clear, simple laws would have prevented every stage of this crisis. He challenges viewers to consider whether centralized control, forced taxation, and vague regulations are truly protecting the public—or making fraud easier to hide.This is not a prediction. It’s an examination of what happens when accountability disappears, rules are unclear, and power is concentrated in too few hands.📘 Download Curt’s book for free: everybodyshappy.com🎧 Audiobook available on: Spotify, Audible, Apple Music📺 Watch Curt read it on YouTube📦 Physical copies coming Spring 2026Read it before the next Minneapolis happens somewhere else.
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