Ruthless Podcast Minnesota Fraud: It’s Worse Than You Think + Jayme Franklin Joins the Progrum
Dec 30, 2025
Jayme Franklin, a conservative media entrepreneur and co-founder of The Conservateur, shares insights on creating supportive spaces for conservative women in media. She discusses the struggles of balancing marriage, motherhood, and a media career, challenging the traditional narratives often presented in the press. The conversation also highlights the alarming fraudulent daycare schemes uncovered in Minnesota, emphasizing the local and national implications of such corruption. Together, they explore the intersection of personal priorities and broader political themes.
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Door‑To‑Door Reporting Uncovered Deep Fraud
- Nick Shirley's door-to-door reporting exposed widespread Minnesota childcare fraud that mainstream media missed.
- The hosts argue this local investigation reveals systemic problems, not isolated bad actors.
Federal Dollars Create Political Incentives
- The hosts connect childcare fraud to broader federal spending incentives that create political patronage.
- They claim the system functions as intended: money yields votes and entrenches machines.
Quality Learning Sign, No Kids Present
- Nick Shirley shows an example: 'Quality Learning' center spelled wrong, blacked‑out windows, licensed for 99 kids but empty midday.
- The clip highlights the obviousness and brazenness of the alleged fraud.