The Ricochet Podcast Podcasters of the Caribbean
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Dec 5, 2025 The hosts dive into a staggering $1 billion fraud scheme unfolding in Minnesota, exploring its political fallout. They discuss immigration and cultural dynamics, particularly within the Somali community. The arrest of a suspect linked to the January 6 events raises questions about political motivations. Legal debates around U.S. military actions in the Caribbean bring up strategic implications involving Venezuela. The episode also critiques Netflix's massive acquisition plan, along with a heartfelt call to support a friend battling cancer.
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Media Bias Changes With Political Risk
- Media coverage often shields political allies and downplays stories until it's safe to criticize them.
- Dr. Stephen Hayward says Democrats now freely attack Biden-era figures once the cost is low.
Local Reporting Unearths Longstanding Fraud
- James Lileks recalls Minnesota's political image and local fraud coverage amid snowbound life.
- Dr. Stephen Hayward notes Powerline's Scott Johnson has long reported on the fraud trials.
Gerrymandering Outcry Follows Political Success
- Republicans became the focus of gerrymandering outrage only after they excelled at it.
- Dr. Stephen Hayward links fast Supreme Court action on Texas to a pending Voting Rights Act case outcome.
