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Liz Collin Reports
Meaningful Minnesota conversations with Liz Collin. New stories and guests every episode.Liz Collin is a Minnesota native raised in Worthington and a multi-Emmy-Award-winning investigative reporter and news anchor. She is the producer of The Fall of Minneapolis and Minnesota v We the People documentary films, and author of They’re Lying: The Media, the Left, and The Death of George Floyd. Her work has prompted important state laws. Yet perhaps most of all, Liz has been giving a voice to the…
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Ep. 289: BREAKING: Derek Chauvin's attorney seeks dismissal: 'The charges are illegal, the trial was a fraud'
Send us Fan MailGreg Joseph, the attorney for Derek Chauvin, spoke with Liz Collin about alleged violations of Minnesota state law by Gov. Tim Walz, Attorney…
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Ep.: 288: New lawsuit attacks the lack of transparency with Minnesota absentee ballot boards
Send us Fan MailAttorney Greg Joseph joined Liz Collin on her podcast to talk about a new lawsuit headed to the Minnesota Supreme Court that aims to take down…
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Ep. 287: Tafoya says Minnesotans want change, will be ‘disturbed’ by Flanagan’s record
Send us Fan MailFresh off her primary win, Republican U.S. Senate candidate Michele Tafoya joined Liz Collin to discuss her campaign against Democratic nominee…
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Ep. 286: ‘Huge issue’: County commissioner raises concerns about election integrity, ‘uncertified’ machines
Send us Fan MailAnoka County Commissioner Jeff Reinert joined Liz Collin on her podcast to discuss some new information about elections and voting machines…
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Ep. 285: 'Don't Sharia my Texas': Film director explains how Sharia law would destroy Western civilization
Send us Fan MailFilm director Chris Burgard joined Liz Collin on her podcast. Burgard is the director of the new documentary "Remember the Alamo - Don't Sharia…
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Ep. 284: EXCLUSIVE: Sergeant details the deadly consequences of drugs, illegal immigration in rural Minnesota
Send us Fan MailSgt. Bryan Savaloja from the Wadena County Sheriff’s Office joined Liz Collin on her podcast. He explained some of the details involved in a…
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Ep. 283: EXCLUSIVE: Minnesota's top federal prosecutor speaks out on Antifa indictment, political violence
Send us Fan MailDaniel Rosen, the United States Attorney for the District of Minnesota, joined Liz Collin on her podcast. Rosen provided explained more about…
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Ep. 282: ‘Absolute shakedown’: Shiloh Hendrix attorney talks about ‘civil liberties case of the century’
Send us Fan MailAttorney Brian Karalus joined Liz Collin on her podcast. He represents Shiloh Hendrix, the Rochester woman who was recently convicted of one…
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Ep. 281: EXCLUSIVE: Congressman Tom Emmer blasts Somali gang violence, fraud, and the rise of communism
Send us Fan MailCongressman Tom Emmer, a Republican who represents Minnesota's Sixth District and serves as majority whip in the U.S. House of Representatives…
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Ep. 280: Maple Grove homeowner says Somali neighbors bragged about profits from Medicaid businesses
Send us Fan MailAnthony Sinople joined Liz Collin on her podcast. He’s a Maple Grove resident who lives in the Evanswood neighborhood, which includes more than…
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Ep. 279: US veteran born in China explains how rise of socialists 'might kill the Democrat Party'
Send us Fan MailAllen Shen joined Liz Collin on her podcast. He’s a Republican candidate for District 40B in the Minnesota House. Shen is also an Army veteran…
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Ep. 278: Police leader blasts ‘spineless’ Minneapolis officials for Somali gang problem, staffing woes
Send us Fan MailFraternal Order of Police, joined Liz Collin on her podcast. Gamaldi weighed in on some of the problems with policing in Minneapolis as yet…
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Ep. 277: Minnesota mom continues fight for industry safeguards after losing son to cannabis-induced psychosis
Send us Fan MailHeather Bacchus joined Liz Collin on her podcast. Bacchus lost her son, Randy Michael, to cannabis-induced psychosis and suicide at the age of…
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Ep. 276: Rep. Robbins answers questions from Alpha News audience on fraud, Minnesota’s ‘slide into socialism'
Send us Fan MailRep. Kristin Robbins, Chair of the Minnesota House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Committee, joined Liz Collin on her podcast to…
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Ep. 275: 'State of Deception': Former congressman takes on ‘one of the great scandals’ in new COVID movie
Send us Fan MailWith more and more information about the COVID pandemic being released, Jason Lewis, a former Minnesota congressman , joined Liz Collin on her…
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Ep. 274: Minnesota mom warns parents about school trans policies after her son ‘transitioned’
Send us Fan MailLinda Hunsberger, a Minnesota mom who was shocked to learn that her son identified as trans, spoke with Liz Collin on her podcast. She shared…
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Ep. 273: Taking punches from patients: nurse speaks out on alarming assaults at Twin Cities hospital
Send us Fan MailHeidi Linhoff, a registered nurse, spoke with Liz Collin about how young patients assault hospital staff without consequences. Heidi Linhoff, a…
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Ep. 272: Social media influencer Josh Liljenquist on ban from St. Paul parks: 'I thought it was a scam'
Send us Fan MailJosh Liljenquist joined Liz Collin on her podcast to set the record straight about what really happened after being banned from St. Paul…
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Ep. 271: EXCLUSIVE—Tou Thao slams Chauvin trial injustices: ‘They wouldn't know the truth if it hit them in the face’
Send us Fan MailTou Thao, one of the four Minneapolis police officers sent to prison for being involved in the arrest and heart attack of George Floyd, spoke…
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Ep. 270: Former Minnesota state employee reveals suspected fraud scheme of 'fake injuries' at Somali businesses
Send us Fan MailJaneen Balsimo, a retired Minnesota state employee, spoke with Liz Collin on her podcast about what she believes to be yet another kind of…
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Ep. 269: EXPOSED: Documents reveal DEI initiatives and ‘neo-Marxist ideology’ at Hennepin Healthcare
Send us Fan MailDr. Kurt Miceli, the chief medical officer at Do No Harm, joined Liz Collin on her podcast to expose how a radical agenda based on DEI and…
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Ep. 268: High schooler speaks out against LGBTQIA+ 'indoctrination' that is 'forced' on students
Send us Fan MailJace Svensk, a student at Osseo Senior High School, spoke to Liz Collin on her podcast about how he believes his classmates were “forced" to…
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Ep. 267: Sheriff slams Walz, Ellison for freeing convicted murderer: ‘They didn’t care about the truth’
Send us Fan MailAitkin County Sheriff Dan Guida spoke with Liz Collin on her podcast about the case of Brian Pippitt—who was convicted of killing an…
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Ep. 266: Injured firefighter breaks down sharing emotional story of how bureaucracy left family in ‘ruin’
Send us Fan MailRetired St. Paul Fire Captain Thomas Bever joined Liz Collin on her podcast. He spoke about how he fell from a ladder while fighting a fire and…
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Ep. 265: Reporter assaulted by anti-ICE agitators slams Minnesota media: ‘I’m just here to tell the truth’
Send us Fan MailSavanah Hernandez, a reporter with Frontlines TPUSA, spoke with Liz Collin on her podcast about how she was assaulted while reporting outside…
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Ep. 264: Push to impeach Walz, Ellison ‘far from over,’ says Minnesota lawmaker
Send us Fan MailMinnesota Rep. Ben Davis joined Liz Collin on her podcast. Rep. Davis spoke about how the impeachment of Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General…
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Ep. 263: Attorney blasts Minnesota's 'socialist-loving politicians' for not 'putting the well-being of citizens first'
Send us Fan MailMark Trammell serves as the CEO of the Center for American Liberty—founded by Harmeet Dhillon, the assistant attorney general for civil rights…
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Ep. 262: Proud Iranian American reveals the tragedies, 'brainwashing' she faced under the Islamic regime
Send us Fan MailShiva Mix, a proud Iranian American who has lived in Minnesota for more than 25 years, spoke with Liz Collin on her podcast about the chaos in…
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Ep. 261: Writer reveals the hidden tragedies caused by illegal alien truck drivers and 'chameleon carriers'
Send us Fan MailJournalist Adam Coleman has been exposing the dangers of illegal labor in the trucking industry—and the victims who have been left behind…
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Ep. 260: Homeowner questions legitimacy of 'businesses' at suburban homes with flashy cars—and no business
Send us Fan MailAfter being told that investigators are looking into 5,000 addresses in Minnesota, one concerned homeowner explains how several red flags led…
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Ep. 259: Last chance to restore health insurance for injured first responders—before it's too late
Send us Fan MailHealth insurance for some injured first responders has been stripped away due to changes in Minnesota law made last year. But an effort to claw…
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Ep. 258: Spending on nonprofits has doubled in a decade in Minnesota's largest county, says entrepreneur
Send us Fan MailKevin Peterson, a business owner, spoke with Liz Collin on her podcast about his experience trying to get financial data from Hennepin County…
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Ep. 257: Socialists have 'ruined' the party, says lifelong Minnesota Democrat who ‘wants to sue’ the DFL
Send us Fan MailMarjorie Simon, a lifelong Democrat, has had enough with the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and creeping communism in the Democratic…
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Ep. 256: Media insider blasts mainstream media for anti-cop narratives and 'war on truth'
Send us Fan MailRob Rosen joined Liz Collin on her podcast and shared his perspective on the media coverage of some of the high-profile cases that changed the…
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Ep. 255: Thirty complaints have been filed against MPD Chief Brian O'Hara—and mostly ignored by the media
Send us Fan MailAlpha News has been tracking how Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara has racked up 30 complaints in just over three years—and despite all the…
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Ep. 254: Former Minnesota fraud investigator still 'shocked' by embarrassing state policies, lack of concern
Send us Fan MailJoe Boche, a former special agent and fraud investigator in Minnesota, saw the warning signs and wasn't surprised by all the fraud.But he's…
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Ep. 253: A young Minnesota candidate warns against the failures of communism—and calls for common sense
Send us Fan MailJenny Liang, a 21-year-old graduate of the University of Northwestern, and a research assistant for the University of Minnesota Law School…
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Ep. 252: Retired Minneapolis cop tells all: Somali fraud, stolen cars, and ‘the last straw’
Send us Fan MailA Minneapolis police officer who worked on the streets for decades spoke with Liz Collin on her podcast.Due to anti-law enforcement hostility…
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Ep. 251: Mother of woman killed by negligent driver slams Hennepin County: ‘Her life had no value in their mind’
Send us Fan MailMary Restrepo joined Liz Collin on her podcast to talk about how her daughter Cristina was killed by a negligent driver—and how the Hennepin…
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Ep. 250: George Floyd Square business slams Minneapolis hypocrisy: 'These businesses got absolutely crippled'
Send us Fan MailEdwin Reed, who had to shut down his business near George Floyd Square, and Michael Healy, his attorney, joined Liz Collin on her podcast. Reed…
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Ep. 249: 'The Wild West': How the Minnesota Equal Rights Amendment could put sanity and public safety at risk
Send us Fan MailRebecca Delahunt, director of public policy for Minnesota Family Council, joined Liz Collin on her podcast and talked about the latest…
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Ep. 248: 'Ethnic studies'—Why parents and politicians must act now to restore education in Minnesota
Send us Fan MailCristine Trooien, executive director of Minnesota Partnership for Achievement, joined Liz Collin on her podcast. She's been an advocate for…
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Ep. 247: Minnesota sheriff takes a stand for law and order—and the need for cooperation with ICE
Send us Fan MailMille Lacs County Sheriff Kyle Burton, who puts public safety before politics, joined Liz Collin on her podcast. Sheriff Burton offered his…
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Ep. 246: ICE remains committed to mission in Minnesota after surge despite the attacks, field director says
Send us Fan MailThe St. Paul Field Office Director for ICE details some of the anti-ICE attacks and the rhetoric from Minnesota politicians as Operation Metro…
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Ep. 245: Activist fights indoctrination, anti-ICE hysteria in schools: ‘I want to rewrite the brainwashing’
Send us Fan MailAnti-ICE activism has been causing chaos in the streets and creeping into classrooms in Minnesota and beyond. Pushing back against the…
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Ep. 244: Prayer, not protests: Renee Good's former father-in-law shares a message of faith
Send us Fan MailTim Macklin, a pastor and former father-in-law of Renee Good, who was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis during anti-ICE…
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Ep. 243: Siege and socialism: Photographer captures the consequences of sanctuary policy in the Twin Cities
Send us Fan MailChris Birt, a Minnesota photographer, author, speaker, and consultant, spoke with Liz Collin on her podcast about his recent work during weeks…
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Ep. 242: EXCLUSIVE: 'We need help in Minnesota'—Legislator voices concerns about voter roll integrity
Send us Fan MailRep. Pam Altendorf, a Republican who represents the Red Wing area and is vice chair of the Minnesota House Elections Committee, spoke with Liz…
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Ep. 241: Student sounds alarm, says professor conducted 'ICE drill' during class
Send us Fan MailA student at the University of Minnesota tells Alpha News she had to take part in what her professor called an "'ICE drill" during class. The…
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Ep. 240: Minnesota citizen journalist exposes chaos, failed leadership, and lies during anti-ICE riots
Send us Fan MailAlleister, a citizen journalist and videographer, joined Liz Collin on her podcast to talk about what happened behind the scenes of some of the…
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Ep. 239: Attorney, self-defense expert: Alex Pretti shooting was legally justified
Send us Fan MailAndrew Branca—an attorney, author, and internationally recognized expert on self-defense—joined Liz Collin on her podcast to explain. Branca…
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Ep. 238: Candidate eligibility fraud: How one man challenged his opponent—and changed politics in Minnesota
Send us Fan MailIn publicly telling his story for the first time, former GOP candidate Paul Wikstrom spoke with Liz Collin on her podcast about how his…
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Ep. 237: 'NGOs really want to use you': A Somali American speaks out on fraud, facing threats
Send us Fan MailSomali American Abdi Nor Iftin is a naturalized U.S. citizen and the author of a memoir titled "Call Me American." Iftin has also been…
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Ep. 236: 'This isn't by accident': Attorney explains the root cause of fraud in Minnesota, and a solution
Send us Fan MailAttorney Dr. David Feinwachs joined Liz Collin on her podcast. He is former general counsel of the Minnesota Hospital Association. He was fired…
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Ep. 235: EXCLUSIVE: ‘The mob mentality is stunning’—Dr. Oz and HHS Sec. O’Neill discuss fraud in Minnesota
Send us Fan MailDr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and Jim O'Neill, deputy secretary of Health and Human Services…
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Ep. 234: Independent journalist reveals shocking similarities between Medicaid fraud in Minnesota, Maine
Send us Fan MailMinnesota, Maine. Two different states, but they have a lot in common when it comes to Medicaid fraud. Steve Robinson, an independent…
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Ep. 233: ICE shooting in Minneapolis: Attorney explains how presumed innocence has been ignored again
Send us Fan MailChris Madel, a prominent defense attorney who won a high-profile case for Trooper Ryan Londregan, explains how once again politicians are…
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Ep. 232: Former Minnesota congresswoman calls for forensic audit of state budget
Send us Fan MailMichele Bachmann—a former U.S. congresswoman who represented Minnesota's 6th District from 2007 until 2015, and a former Republican…
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Ep. 231: Alpha News reporters visit autism, adult day care centers as Medicaid fraud concerns mount
Send us Fan MailPrompted by a flood of tips from readers about facilities that tipsters say do not appear to be providing services, Alpha News reporters Liz…
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Ep. 230: Fraud ignored: Former Homeland Security investigator reveals how fraud cases weren't prosecuted
Send us Fan MailJeremy Christenson, a former Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agent, joined Liz Collin on her podcast and explained how cases of cash…