In a wide-ranging interview on Chicago’s Morning Answer, guest hosts Amy Jacobson and Jeannie Ives spoke with Emmy-winning journalist Liz Collin of Alpha News. Collin, producer of the acclaimed documentary The Fall of Minneapolis, discussed Minnesota’s massive fraud crisis and previewed her upcoming film Minnesota Mao, set for release on June 4. The conversation centered on Gov. Tim Walz’s recent State of the State address, in which he claimed credit for cracking down on fraud in autism and learning care centers. Collin and the hosts highlighted the irony: 22 federal raids were executed by the FBI, DOJ, and DHS, not state action. Kash Patel publicly pushed back, noting the operations targeted fraud that flourished under Walz’s watch.
Collin detailed how fraud in Minnesota has been a problem for over a decade, with Alpha News documenting hundreds of cases. In one program, Medicaid claims skyrocketed from $671,000 in 2018 to $342 million in 2024 — a roughly 500-fold increase without a corresponding rise in autism cases. A 2022 sweep charged 90 individuals, approximately 87% of Somali origin. Prosecutions continue, and state investigators now have 5,000 residential addresses under review. Whistleblowers reported ignored warnings, unreturned calls to Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison, and retaliation, including demotions.
There was suspicious activity at raided centers, including a Craigslist ad seeking children to pose as students for staged appearances. Collin also touched on related allegations involving Rep. Ilhan Omar. The interview addressed Derek Chauvin’s ongoing legal battle. Collin reported that a judge is considering a new trial, citing evidence from her documentary and book Lying that has already helped his appeal. Chauvin, who turned 50 in prison after surviving a brutal stabbing attack, continues to seek justice.
Collin previewed Minnesota Mao, which examines Walz’s deep ties to China (including 30+ trips), his admiration for Mao’s writings, and policies she argues mirror communist tactics — erasing history, promoting radical changes, and anti-American rhetoric. The film features interviews with those who traveled with Walz and even some Democrats disillusioned by his leadership.
It releases on the anniversary of Tiananmen Square, a date tied to Walz’s wedding anniversary. Collin encouraged viewers to visit alphanews.org for extensive fraud coverage and minnesotamao.com for the new documentary, available for free.