A federal investigation into Minnesota has uncovered what prosecutors describe as one of the largest welfare fraud schemes in U.S. history — more than $1 billion stolen from taxpayer-funded programs designed to help children, families and the disabled.
In Episode 15 of Politics with the Big Dogs, Anthony walks listeners through how the scheme worked, why state oversight failed and what the case reveals about the vulnerabilities baked into large government programs. The discussion expands beyond Minnesota, raising pressing questions about welfare fraud nationwide and whether Texas risks repeating the same mistakes through proposals like taxpayer-funded baby bonds.
This episode is a deep dive into policy, accountability and the unintended consequences of government programs that grow faster than their oversight.
Texas primary results shake the GOP as Cornyn faces Paxton in a high-stakes Senate runoff.
Listen now
Texas Republican primary voters examine TLR influence, RATLR and tort reform before March 3.
Listen now
Early voting is here. Anthony rounds out his coverage of the Texas Comptroller's race.
Listen now
