Nick Shirley Exposes the Massive Minnesota Childcare Fraud Scam

Nick Shirley Exposes the Massive Minnesota Childcare Fraud Scam

Author: Dan Proft December 29, 2025 Duration: 2:18:35

0:30 - Somali Fraud in Minnesota 

36:59 - SCOTUS & National Guard in Chicago

57:01 - NARCAN in Illinois Public Libraries 

01:16:15 - Steven Bucci of The Heritage Foundation breaks down the strategic ties between Venezuela and Cuba — and where Russia–Ukraine peace talks stand.

01:35:20 - Powerline’s John Hinderaker on Minnesota’s sprawling fraud scheme — and the political fallout for Tim Walz. Check out John’s latest at powerlineblog.com

01:55:04 - City leaders admit CPD costs are rising — yet police budget cuts are still being floated.

02:08:30 - Happy Kwanza

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