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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 truth—and helping others tell their stories—for more than 20 years.
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Episodes
Ep. 310 Two longtime Minnesota Democrats explain why they're voting Republican for the very first time 30.10.2026 8:34
Send us Fan Mail Two longtime Minnesota Democrats are voting for Republicans for the very first time this election. The newfound Republican voters, Margie Simon and Anthony Walsh, joined Liz Collin on her podcast. Simon and Walsh explained their reasons for making the switch this election — and their concerns for the future of Minnesota. Simon explained that, "What we're seeing the DFL-D...
Ep. 309: Former Alpha News reporter looks back at breaking the Ilhan Omar scandal in 2016 28.10.2026 13:16
Send us Fan Mail Ten years ago, Praya Samsundar was working at Alpha News when she began investigating allegations that U.S. Congresswoman Ilhan Omar married her brother. Ten years have passed and an official investigation is now finally underway. However, Samsundar — who was one of the first to break the scandal — remains the only reporter to ever receive a response from Ahmed Nur Said Elmi, the...
Ep. 308: State auditor candidate Scott Jensen says opponent has ‘a fair amount to answer for,’ calls fraud an ‘existential crisis’ 23.10.2026 12:20
Send us Fan Mail Dr. Scott Jensen, the GOP endorsed candidate for Minnesota state auditor and a lifelong Minnesotan, joined Liz Collin on her podcast. “Every day I make diagnoses and I make prognoses. And honestly, if I were to make a diagnosis of Minnesota's situation today, I would say we have an existential crisis in Minnesota," Dr. Jensen said. "I think most Minnesotans realize...
Ep. 307: ‘Fork in the road’: Fraud finder David Hoch issues dire warning to Minnesotans as elections loom 21.10.2026 11:35
Send us Fan Mail David Hoch, the fraud researcher featured in Nick Shirley's viral videos about suspected fraud in Minnesota, spoke with Liz Collin on her podcast. Hoch, who hasn't stopped investigating fraud in all its forms in Minnesota and beyond, says now is a pivotal time in America — especially with the midterm elections coming up. He spoke about some of the latest issues he’s inve...
Ep. 306: 'She doesn't have any answers': GOP nominee slams Ilhan Omar's record, demands election debate 16.10.2026 11:32
Send us Fan Mail John Nagel, the Republican nominee who is running against Ilhan Omar for the U.S. House of Representatives in Minnesota’s Fifth District, joined Liz Collin on her podcast. In speaking about Omar's congressional record — and the controversies swirling around her and her citizenship status — Nagel did not mince words “She is the most anti-American person that I've ever met...
Ep. 305: Education advocate warns of ‘stunning’ rise of school board candidates with ‘ideological priorities’ 14.10.2026 11:07
Send us Fan Mail Cristine Trooien, the executive director of Minnesota Partnership for Achievement, joined Liz Collin on her podcast. Trooien founded the Minnesota Parents Alliance and has been advocating for better public education for years. With school board candidates supporting socialism, the Pledge for Transliberation, and other "ideological priorities," Trooien explained how the f...
Ep. 304: 'We need strong prosecutors': Undersheriff speaks out on fight against Minnesota’s Somali gangs 09.10.2026 10:12
Send us Fan Mail Undersheriff Mike Martin of the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office spoke with Liz Collin on her podcast about the undeniable problems with Somali gangs and Somali gang violence. Undersheriff Martin, who is also the Vice-President of the Midwest Gang Investigators Association and a gang expert with more than 30 years of experience, spoke about how some elected officials — including Hen...
Ep. 303: Demuth blasts DFL hypocrisy, urges voters to heed 'warning signs’ in Klobuchar’s record on fraud 07.10.2026 12:17
Send us Fan Mail Lisa Demuth, the speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives and Republican nominee for governor, spoke with Liz Collin about fighting fraud and hypocrisy, and what it takes to win in November. Demuth pointed out that the first time her opponent, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, talked about the widespread fraud in Minnesota "was after she had entered the race.” “Minnesotans need...
Ep. 302: ‘Win for Minnesota’: Mayor celebrates victory in battle for paper voter rolls and election integrity 02.10.2026 8:36
Send us Fan Mail Weston Rolf, the mayor of Oak Grove, Minnesota, spoke with Liz Collin on her podcast about how the city recently won a "David versus Goliath" battle for election integrity to use paper voter rolls — instead of electronic ones — in the upcoming election in November. "I'm not looking for convenience as mayor, I'm looking to build trust and integrity in our e...
Ep. 301: Public affairs director calls out food stamp fraud in Minnesota: 'It's really fraud by design' 30.09.2026 11:25
Send us Fan Mail Matt Schmid, the public affairs director of Rural America and Security, Midwest at the America First Policy Institute, spoke with Liz Collin about the shocking amount of fraud involving SNAP benefits. Schmid talked about some of the high-profile cases of fraudsters driving luxury cars, sending millions overseas — and still receiving food stamps. "Minnesota taxpayers are on t...
Ep. 300: Husband calls out 'crime is down' hypocrisy after wife miraculously survives Minneapolis mass shooting 25.09.2026 9:43
Send us Fan Mail Bob Peterson spoke with Liz Collin about how his wife Jan was shot six times while working at Loring Towers in MInneapolis — and her miraculous survival. Peterson said there were plenty of warning signs that were ignored for months before the shooting took place. Peterson also spoke about the hypocrisy of elected officials, like Mayor Jacob Frey, Hennepin County Attorney Mary Mori...
Ep. 299: Former park board member slams the out-of-control unlicensed food vendor problem in Minneapolis 23.09.2026 8:34
Send us Fan Mail Becka Thompson, a former Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Commissioner and former candidate for Minneapolis City Council, spoke with Liz Collin about the out of control problem with unlicensed food vendors in Minneapolis. Thompson also spoke about the politicians who have been apparently encouraging the problem or turning a blind eye to it. “The amount of laws that are broken...
Ep. 298: EXCLUSIVE: Former therapist slams 'fraudulent autism centers' in Minnesota, including one run by Flanagan ‘friend’ 18.09.2026 9:38
Send us Fan Mail Grant Morgan, a former therapist in Minnesota’s autism program, spoke with Liz Collin about what he calls "fraudulent autism centers,” including one operated by Nimco Ahmed — a “friend” of Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan. Morgan worked at both Spectrum Therapy Center and Milestone Development Center. According to state records, Ahmed is listed as the CEO of the Milestone Developm...
Ep. 297: Attorney for Minneapolis teacher says ‘wildly excessive anti-white political correctness has gone too far’ 16.09.2026 11:37
Send us Fan Mail Mary Smith, a teacher in the Minneapolis school district, and her attorney, Andrew Parker — who helped her get her job back — joined Liz Collin on her podcast. Smith spoke about getting caught up in a perfect storm of cancel culture, woke ideology, hypocrisy, and anti-white racism in the Minneapolis school district back in September of 2025. Smith accurately reported student mis...
Ep. 296: Human rights scholar calls on Americans to ‘stand up to the Chinese Communist Party' 11.09.2026 8:20
Send us Fan Mail Bill Saunders, a scholar of religious liberty and human rights at the Catholic University of America, joined Liz Collin on her podcast. Saunders told the story of Chen Guangcheng, aka the “Barefoot Lawyer"— a blind, self-taught lawyer who shares his journey from a remote Chinese village to dignity and freedom in America. Saunders also spoke about how the Chinese Communist Par...
Ep. 295: Police expert blasts Minnesota politicians for ‘lying to the public each and every day’ 10.09.2026 13:13
Send us Fan Mail Dr. Travis Yates, an expert on police leadership and training and a retired police major, joined Liz Collin on her podcast. Dr. Yates, who first called out the lack of leadership in Minneapolis back in 2019 — and recently exposed the long list of complaints against former Minneapolis police chief Brian O'Hara — spoke about even more leadership failures. These include how seve...
Ep. 294: Gone too far? GOP National Committeeman calls out ‘deranged behavior’ at Minnesota State Fair 03.09.2026 12:29
Send us Fan Mail From drag shows for all ages to not-so-hidden threats in crop art and self-righteousness on full display, Republican National Committeeman for Minnesota and conservative podcaster AK Kamara joined Liz Collin on her podcast to offer his take on the state of affairs at the Minnesota State Fair. “I think it's actually a reflection of just how gone the left has become in the sta...
Ep 293: Attorney says Minnesota prosecutors have been 'ignoring' the law in charging police officers 02.09.2026 11:25
Send us Fan Mail Attorney Chris Madel spoke with Liz Collin on her podcast about how Minnesota police officers have been prosecuted without a grand jury indictment — as required by Minnesota law. Madel raised this issue while defending Minnesota Trooper Ryan Londregan before Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty dropped the charges in the case. However, the lack of a grand jury indictment —as req...
Ep. 292: Author Mel K says socialists are ‘working hand in hand with the jihadi movement’ to seize power 28.08.2026 13:45
Send us Fan Mail Filmmaker, author, and investigative journalist Mel K joined Liz Collin on her podcast. She spoke about her latest book — “Infiltration Instead of Invasion: America Betrayed” — and how Agenda 2030 is slowly taking hold in America. She also spoke about how socialist efforts are growing in Minnesota, and how the Democratic Socialists of America are now "working hand in hand wi...
Ep. 291: Former inmate says male prisoners are getting 'bottom surgery' to stay in Minnesota's women's prison 26.08.2026 9:18
Send us Fan Mail Rebeca Warmbo, a former inmate, joined Liz Collin on her podcast with shocking new details about taxpayer-funded sex change surgeries for biological males being held at the Shakopee correctional facility — Minnesota's prison for women. Alpha News asked Amy Klobuchar whether she would continue the controversial transgender policy if she were elected governor, but her campaign...
Ep. 290: Minneapolis business owner to politicians: 'You can only heap so much on us before we collapse' 21.08.2026 10:06
Send us Fan Mail While Mayor Frey and the mainstream media want everyone to believe that crime is down, Dr. Moe Smith painted a much different picture with Liz Collin on her podcast. Dr. Smith has practiced chiropractic and wellness care in Minneapolis for more than 20 years. She spoke about how crime and lawlessness have contributed to losing nearly 75% of her business since the George Floyd riot...
Ep. 289: BREAKING: Derek Chauvin's attorney seeks dismissal: 'The charges are illegal, the trial was a fraud' 18.08.2026 11:06
Send us Fan Mail Greg Joseph, the attorney for Derek Chauvin, spoke with Liz Collin about alleged violations of Minnesota state law by Gov. Tim Walz, Attorney General Keith Ellison, the Hennepin County Attorney, and the court. Joseph argued that along with violating rights to due process, the charges Chauvin faced were "unsupported by probable cause." Joseph also said that Walz's re...
Ep.: 288: New lawsuit attacks the lack of transparency with Minnesota absentee ballot boards 15.08.2026 12:09
Send us Fan Mail Attorney 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 the wall of secrecy surrounding absentee ballots — and who decides whether your vote counts or not. Joseph, who represents the Minnesota Voters Alliance, explained how "cities and counties are exercising local authority in areas where...
Ep. 287: Tafoya says Minnesotans want change, will be ‘disturbed’ by Flanagan’s record 14.08.2026 9:06
Send us Fan Mail Fresh off her primary win, Republican U.S. Senate candidate Michele Tafoya joined Liz Collin to discuss her campaign against Democratic nominee Peggy Flanagan, the current lieutenant governor. “We have had a crisis of leadership in this state, and it started with Tim Walz and Flanagan's been at his side the entire time,” said Tafoya. “I just couldn't watch it anymore....
Ep. 286: ‘Huge issue’: County commissioner raises concerns about election integrity, ‘uncertified’ machines 10.08.2026 7:31
Send us Fan Mail Anoka County Commissioner Jeff Reinert joined Liz Collin on her podcast to discuss some new information about elections and voting machines that he believes Anoka County residents and beyond need to be aware of after it came to light at a recent city council meeting. “When I first found out that our voting system is uncertified, I really didn't believe it. We are the fourth...
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