Kevin Flynn takes the helm for a high-stakes Monday edition of What's on Your Mind, turning a spotlight on the massive fraud scandals currently rocking Minnesota and spreading across the Midwest. From "ghost" daycares in Minneapolis to billion-dollar budget deficits, Kevin and local experts break down how taxpayer dollars are being drained while leadership looks the other way. The episode also features a look at the 2026 gubernatorial race, the impact of new state mandates on small businesses, and a lighter look at the NFL playoff race and a "early spring" weather forecast.
Standout Moments & Timestamps
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[00:03:15] The "Early Spring" Forecast Chief Meteorologist Dean Wysocki gives a sneak preview of the LRC winter outlook, suggesting that the region might be in for an unseasonably early spring this year.
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[00:04:30] I Investigated Minnesota's Billion-Dollar Fraud Kevin discusses the viral reporting of YouTuber Nick Shirley, who documented "daycare centers" receiving millions in state funding despite having no children present and signs with misspelled names.
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[00:06:30] The GOP Bench for 2026 A breakdown of the Republican candidates for Minnesota Governor, including Kendall Qualls, Lisa Demuth, and Mike Lindell, and why the party must unify to win.
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[00:11:00] Finding "Little Joey" a Daycare Kevin plays clips of Nick Shirley attempting to enroll a fictional child named "Joey" at various high-funded centers, only to be repeatedly turned away by staff who claim the manager is never present.
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[00:13:15] Minnesota Mike’s "Stolen Valor" Rant A fiery call from "Minnesota Mike," a Vietnam veteran, regarding Governor Tim Walz's leadership and the current state of politics in St. Paul.
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[00:23:00] Rep. Jim Joy on Checks and Balances Minnesota Representative Jim Joy (District 4B) joins the show to discuss the "staggering" lack of oversight in state-funded programs and his concerns over the upcoming Paid Family Leave mandate.
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[00:25:00] The "Paved with Gold" Deficit A breakdown of the numbers: Minnesota's $18.5 billion surplus has evaporated into a $6 billion deficit, with billions more lost to fraudulent grift.
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[00:28:45] The "White Supremacy" Scapegoat Kevin reacts to reports of Governor Walz dismissing fraud investigations as "white supremacy," a move the host calls mind-boggling deflection.