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Liz Collin Reports
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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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Ep. 267: Sheriff slams Walz, Ellison for freeing convicted murderer: ‘They didn’t care about the truth’
1w ago00:16:06Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailAitkin County Sheriff Dan Guida spoke with Liz Collin on her podcast about the case of Brian Pippitt—who was convicted of killing an 84-year-old store owner—and how he believes the questionable decision-making of Gov. Tim Walz, Attorney General Keith Ellison and his Conviction Review Unit has put confidence in the Minnesota criminal justice system on the line. “The sheriffs across the state of Minnesota stand strong together. We're going to fight evil. But when the politics get in front of good versus bad, bad things happen," said Sheriff GuidaEllison and Walz, who make up two-thirds of the Minnesota Board of Pardons, voted to commute Pippitt’s sentence despite substantial opposition from Sheriff Guida, another member of the pardon board, and many others.Support the show
Transcribe →Ep. 266: Injured firefighter breaks down sharing emotional story of how bureaucracy left family in ‘ruin’
2w ago00:11:33Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailRetired St. Paul Fire Captain Thomas Bever joined Liz Collin on her podcast. He spoke about how he fell from a ladder while fighting a fire and the unbelievable, head-scratching bureaucracy that left his career and his family in ruins.“Why does that person get gender reassignment surgery, but I got hurt in the line of duty and I can't get a shoulder operation or a knee surgery and I have to fight for that?” Bever asked. “It's become very clear to me that this state is corrupt on so many levels.” A GoFundMe account has been set up to help the Bever family: https://gofund.me/2cfca84cbSupport the show
Transcribe →Ep. 265: Reporter assaulted by anti-ICE agitators slams Minnesota media: ‘I’m just here to tell the truth’
2w ago00:13:26Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailSavanah Hernandez, a reporter with Frontlines TPUSA, spoke with Liz Collin on her podcast about how she was assaulted while reporting outside ICE headquarters in Minnesota. Now that charges have finally been filed against the anti-ICE "protesters" who assaulted her, she's speaking out about the mainstream media manipulation that followed and the so-called justice system in Minnesota.“I’ve never seen such a lack of due diligence or basic journalism in my life,” she said.Support the show
Transcribe →Ep. 264: Push to impeach Walz, Ellison ‘far from over,’ says Minnesota lawmaker
3w ago00:12:33Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailMinnesota Rep. Ben Davis joined Liz Collin on her podcast. Rep. Davis spoke about how the impeachment of Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison may have deadlocked at the Minnesota Capitol, but “after hearing this week's news that the Quality Learing Center was raided, it’s far from over—in fact, in many ways, we feel like we're just getting started.” Support the show
Transcribe →Ep. 263: Attorney blasts Minnesota's 'socialist-loving politicians' for not 'putting the well-being of citizens first'
3w ago00:12:48Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailMark Trammell serves as the CEO of the Center for American Liberty—founded by Harmeet Dhillon, the assistant attorney general for civil rights at the U.S. Department of Justice. Trammell joined Liz Collin on her podcast and spoke about how civil rights and constitutional rights have been under attack. He explained how suing governors who abuse their power is a "favorite pastime" and how his organization has been pushing back and winning more than a few high-profile cases in court.Support the show
Transcribe →Ep. 262: Proud Iranian American reveals the tragedies, 'brainwashing' she faced under the Islamic regime
4w ago00:10:11Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailShiva Mix, a proud Iranian American who has lived in Minnesota for more than 25 years, spoke with Liz Collin on her podcast about the chaos in Iran, the dangers of speaking out against Islam, and how she believes there is finally some hope for change. Support the show
Transcribe →Ep. 261: Writer reveals the hidden tragedies caused by illegal alien truck drivers and 'chameleon carriers'
Apr 2200:11:49Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailJournalist Adam Coleman has been exposing the dangers of illegal labor in the trucking industry—and the victims who have been left behind. Coleman spoke with Liz Collin on her podcast about his latest research and his heartbreaking documentary.Support the show
Transcribe →Ep. 260: Homeowner questions legitimacy of 'businesses' at suburban homes with flashy cars—and no business
Apr 1600:08:00Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailAfter being told that investigators are looking into 5,000 addresses in Minnesota, one concerned homeowner explains how several red flags led him to ask questions about his neighborhood—and discover some shocking answers.Support the show
Transcribe →Ep. 259: Last chance to restore health insurance for injured first responders—before it's too late
Apr 1200:13:13Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailHealth insurance for some injured first responders has been stripped away due to changes in Minnesota law made last year. But an effort to claw back these much-needed benefits is underway at the State Capitol. Amber Waldner—the wife of Nobles County Sheriff's Deputy Logan Waldner, who suffered a traumatic brain injury in the line of duty—and police officer Ryan Sheak—who was shot three times and nearly lost his life—joined Liz Collin on her podcast and talked about the urgent need to fix state law for injured first responders.Deputy Logan Waldner's support fund:https://fundthefirst.com/campaign/logans-journey-home-rf5qtlCaring Bridge for Deputy Logan Waldner:https://www.caringbridge.org/site/public/ed1edc9b-1a17-11f0-8096-b99634dd46c8Support the show
Transcribe →Ep. 258: Spending on nonprofits has doubled in a decade in Minnesota's largest county, says entrepreneur
Apr 800:15:55Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailKevin Peterson, a business owner, spoke with Liz Collin on her podcast about his experience trying to get financial data from Hennepin County and the shocking results of his analysis. Peterson also explained how his concerns about tax increases, government spending, fraud—and a lack of government transparency—have led him to get more involved in politics and run for office in the Minnesota State Senate.Support the show
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