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Massive Somali Fraud in Minnesota with Nick Shirley, California Asset Seizure, $20B Groq-Nvidia Deal

Society
United States
Started February 06, 2026

(0:00) Bestie intros! Nick Shirley joins the show to discuss his recent investigation on potential daycare fraud in Minnesota (3:32) Nick's background, how he got into investigative reporting and YouTube, independence, finding this story (16:36) Why this fraud story is resonating, why the national press initially avoided it (30:08) Future plans, California, possible Al-Shabaab connection, how high up does Minnesota's fraud go? (49:15) What the scale of fraud means for America, Minnesota's fut...

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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 06, 2026
Linking the Minnesota fraud to broader national implications may exaggerate the issue and lead to unjust stigmatization of communities.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 06, 2026
Focusing on potential fraud cases distracts from the essential services these programs provide to vulnerable communities.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 06, 2026
The investigation into daycare fraud in Minnesota highlights the urgent need for stronger oversight in public funding programs.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 06, 2026
Investigative stories like this one are crucial for holding powerful entities accountable and ensuring public trust.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 06, 2026
The media's delayed coverage of the Minnesota fraud case raises questions about transparency in reporting on sensitive issues.
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