VINCE Podcast | Episode 250
Title: Comey Subpoenaed in ‘Grand Conspiracy’ Bombshell
Host: Vince Coglianese
Date: March 20, 2026
Guest: Dr. Mehmet Oz (Administrator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services), Senator Eric Schmidt, others
Episode Overview
This episode brings a powerhouse mix of news analysis and political intrigue. Vince Coglianese delivers sharp commentary on three top stories:
- Medicaid & Medicare Fraud: Dr. Mehmet Oz joins to expose massive fraud permeating government healthcare programs—a subject sparking fury in statehouses from California to New York.
- Drug Pricing Reform: Dr. Oz also details the Trump administration's "Most Favored Nation" policy, revealing how Americans are finally getting fair prices for prescription drugs—and how the international drug market is reacting.
- ‘Grand Conspiracy’ Bombshell: Vince unravels breaking news: former FBI Director James Comey has been subpoenaed in a wide-ranging conspiracy investigation. Vince explains the mechanics and stakes of the case, who’s involved, and the unique legal wrinkles at play.
- Save America Act Debate: A dramatic play-by-play of the ongoing Senate tussle over the Save America Act—election integrity legislation with national implications.
Engaging, informative, and unapologetically conservative—this episode is essential listening for anyone following the headlines with a critical eye.
1. Medicaid & Medicare Fraud Exposed
Guest: Dr. Mehmet Oz
Timestamps: [02:23] – [14:02]
Key Points
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Massive Fraud Unveiled: Dr. Oz reveals an estimated $100 billion a year is stolen from Medicare and Medicaid, exploiting weaknesses relaxed during COVID and overwhelmed government oversight.
“If you really care about these programs and you care about affordability of healthcare, you do not let $100 billion get stolen a year.”
—Dr. Mehmet Oz [03:20] -
California ‘Crime Ecosystem’:
- One-third of all U.S. hospice centers are in Los Angeles—6-7x more than expected.
- Seniors “taken hostage” in unlicensed homes; their Medicare numbers trafficked for fraudulent claims ($30-40k/month per house).
- Governor Newsom accused Oz of “racism” for focusing on California, but law enforcement there welcomes federal intervention.
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New York’s ‘Jobs Program’ Scam:
- Medicaid is repurposed as rampant political patronage, especially for “personal care” jobs.
- “80% higher” per capita spending than the national average, with organized fraud in communities reluctant to expose criminal schemes.
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Minnesota Autism Fraud:
- A $2-3 million program ballooned to $400 million, with parents allegedly coached to fake autism diagnoses for kids and bill for fake or unnecessary services.
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National Crackdown Strategy:
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Payment moratoriums for suspicious providers (esp. DME suppliers in Florida).
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Criminal referrals to DOJ, FBI, and Office of Inspector General [OIG].
“Our job is when OIG calls us and says, we suspect fraud, stop their payments, we stop it immediately.”
—Dr. Mehmet Oz [11:02]
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Obstacles to Accountability:
- State and local bureaucrats dodge direct responsibility via “plausible deniability.”
- Whistleblowers face retaliation and career sidelining.
Memorable Quote
“If these jerks will steal your money, they will steal your health, they will steal your life.”
—Dr. Mehmet Oz [09:45]
2. Drug Pricing: The 'Most Favored Nation' Policy
Timestamps: [14:02] – [19:53]
Key Points
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Problem: Americans pay up to 3x more for the same drugs than consumers in Europe and Asia.
“Global freeloading has allowed other countries to just tell these big pharma guys, ‘We’re not going to pay what you want… you’re making your money in America.’”
—Dr. Mehmet Oz [17:16] -
The Trump Rx Solution:
- Administration negotiated new deals: the U.S. will only pay the average price paid by other developed countries.
- Applies to cash-paying consumers now; working to expand inclusion for insurers.
- Website for Savings: Consumers can check trumpRx.gov for best available prices—even often beating insurance.
- Weight-loss and fertility drugs much cheaper as a result.
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Industry Reaction:
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Pharma and insurance lobbyists are “not happy” but Trump is unwavering.
“He’ll say every single time, ‘I don’t care, I don’t care. Do the right thing. You know, fix the problem.’”
—Dr. Mehmet Oz [18:54]
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Next Steps:
- Urging Congress to codify the rule to lock in price parity for the foreseeable future.
3. ‘Grand Conspiracy’ Bombshell: The James Comey Subpoena
Timestamps: [24:34] – [41:40]
Key Points
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Breaking News: Axios reports former FBI Director James Comey subpoenaed in Trump administration’s long-rumored “grand conspiracy” case. Over 130 subpoenas issued targeting Obama and Biden-era officials.
“What you have... is a massive situation where you have a U.S. attorney, a grand jury impaneled, a judge signing off. You have subpoenas going out the door, 130 of them.”
—Vince [25:20] -
Scope & Stakes:
- Case reaches back to 2016; aims to prove a prosecutable conspiracy by Obama/Biden officials to investigate/prosecute Trump unlawfully.
- “Grand conspiracy” means: no statute of limitations if any recent acts furthered the plot.
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Comey & Brennan’s Roles:
- Insertion of the discredited Steele dossier into the 2017 Intelligence Community Assessment allegedly at Brennan and Comey’s behest.
- Former DNI John Ratcliffe uncovered “procedural anomalies, diversion from regular intelligence standards.”
- DOJ criminal referrals made for both Brennan and Comey.
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Jurisdiction in Florida:
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Case arises from the Mar-a-Lago raid, giving the Florida district (and Trump-appointed Judge Eileen Cannon) jurisdiction and a likely favorable jury pool.
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Vince argues this was a “fatal mistake” for Smith et al., opening the door for serious prosecution.
“Jack Smith, by raiding Mar A Lago opened up this possibility of a fair jurisdiction, considering the grand conspiracy against Donald Trump. And here we are.”
—Vince [38:05]
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Legal Wrinkles:
- Statute of limitations applies except in ongoing conspiracies; latest “overt act” keeps the case alive (e.g., Brennan’s 2023 congressional false statements).
- Vince underscores the significance: justice may finally reach key players of the “deep state” era.
4. Save America Act: Senate Showdown
Timestamps: [41:43] – [54:29]
Key Points
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Senator Eric Schmidt (R-MO):
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Warns of "existential" risk: millions of military-age males entering the U.S. and a Democratic party “surrendering citizenship itself.”
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Defends strict citizenship and voter ID requirements as vital civil rights protections.
“When citizenship becomes optional at the ballot box, the republic itself becomes optional.”
—Senator Eric Schmidt [43:34]
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Polling Reality:
- CBS poll: 80% of Americans (including 65% of Democrats, 80% of Blacks) support voter ID laws.
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Democratic Obstruction:
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Despite public support and rhetorical claims (“we’d support voter ID!” from Fetterman & Schumer), Democrats block a unanimous consent vote on voter ID.
“You love fraud. You love fraud. They love fraud more than we love America. And we love America.”
—Vince [52:43]
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Bernie Sanders’ Denial:
- Dismisses noncitizen voting as “a problem that does not exist”—instantly refuted with latest ICE arrest of an immigrant who voted in seven elections.
5. Notable Moments & Quotes
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Dr. Oz on Fraud Culture:
“You know about the Somalians in Minnesota. These folks don’t share our values in their country of origin… then they come here and figure, well, if we’re not going to police our $1.8 trillion Medicare Medicaid Service, we’ll steal from them, too.”
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Vince on Conspiracy Prosecution:
“If you establish it’s a grand conspiracy, the statute of limitations continues to run… and it leaves everybody vulnerable.”
[25:40]
6. Lighter & Viral Moments
Trump’s Pearl Harbor Joke with Japanese PM
Timestamp: [60:34] – [61:43]
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When asked by a Japanese reporter why the U.S. didn’t notify Japan or European allies before a strike on Iran, Trump quips:
“You don’t want to signal too much... Who knows better about surprise than Japan? Okay. Why didn’t you tell me about Pearl Harbor?”
—Donald Trump [61:07] -
Vince:
“The guy is unstoppable. That was natural comedy, by the way. That was crowd work. That was unreal. That was super funny.”
[61:43]
Pray for the Troops “Controversy”
- Pete Hegseth prays for troops “in the name of Jesus Christ,” inciting media scorn.
- Vince calls it “so nice. What a breath of fresh air.”
7. Senate to Work Through Weekend
- The Senate will “work through the weekend” to advance the Save America Act, including a likely vote to ban transgender athletes in women’s sports—a vote Vince and his audience are skeptical will pass.
Final Thoughts & Outro
Vince closes by thanking the audience, encouraging subscriptions, and promoting his radio show and those of his colleagues. He expresses satisfaction that his audience is deeply engaged, presses lawmakers to “exhaust these Democrats,” and salutes the crowd for “putting more pressure on the Senate than anyone.”
In Summary
This episode delivers a whirlwind tour through headline stories, offering:
- Explosive revelations on healthcare fraud
- The inside scoop on drug price reforms rocking big pharma
- The nuts and bolts of a historic federal conspiracy probe
- Real-time developments in the battle over election integrity
- Trumpian theatricality and viral one-liners
Notable for its relentless pacing, colorful straight talk, and commitment to conservative principle, VINCE episode 250 is both a news briefing and a rallying cry.