In this hard-hitting Tuesday edition of the Need to Know Morning Show, Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor peel back the layers on what is being described as a "gargantuan" expansion of the Minnesota fraud scandal. Moving beyond the infamous daycare schemes, the duo explores new reports of a massive home health care grift involving hundreds of residential properties being used as shell businesses.
The episode features explosive investigative findings from David Hoche (right-hand man to journalist Nick Shirley), who details how "phantom" medical transportation companies are bilking taxpayers for millions while existing only on paper. From the "Highway to Hell" currently facing Twin Cities residents to the Supreme Court’s looming decision on Title IX and women’s sports, this broadcast serves as a sobering status report on a state in crisis and a nation at a biological and financial crossroads.
Standout Moments & Timestamps
[00:02:40] – The Home Health Care Hustle The hosts discuss a new investigation into Somali-owned "home health care centers" in Minnesota and Ohio. A local realtor reports that over 450 homes have been bought up to claim state checks for clients who don't actually exist.
[00:11:45] – 900 "Phantom" Limo Services David Hoche joins the conversation to reveal the "NEMT" (Non-Emergency Medical Transportation) grift. Investigation shows that out of 1,020 recognized companies, nearly 900 are Somali-owned, many listing apartment buildings and liquor stores as their "fleet" headquarters.
[00:13:50] – Organized Crime or Negligence? A breakdown of Governor Tim Walz's admission of organized crime in the state's fraud systems, and the legal statutes that should have forced immediate reporting to the legislative auditor years ago.
[00:21:50] – The Blue Cross Somali Playbook Matt Walsh's investigative findings regarding Blue Cross Blue Shield are discussed, highlighting a video produced specifically to teach one ethnic group how to navigate the complexities of starting daycare centers to access Medicaid funds.
[00:29:45] – The 70% Criminal Reality Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons corrects the record on Minnesota AG Keith Ellison’s claims, stating that 70% of those targeted by ICE in recent operations have significant pending criminal charges or prior convictions.
[00:35:30] – Title IX at the Supreme Court A deep dive into the legal brief signed by NC State swimmer Kaylee Allens and Riley Gaines as the Supreme Court prepares to hear oral arguments on biological males competing in women’s athletics.
[00:41:40] – The "Self-Deport" Debate Kevin clarifies his stance on deportation, explaining the "pathway" arguments and the impact of Governor Kristi Noem’s stipend program for those who chose to leave the country voluntarily last fall.
[00:44:30] – The Jerome Powell Martyrdom Analysis of the DOJ’s criminal probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell regarding over-budget building projects and whether the investigation will turn a "bad chair" into a political martyr.