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1.22.26 Minnesota’s social-services fraud, Trump’s pro-life record, travel bans hinder international adoptions, and the storm-tested leadership of Steve Pearce

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1.22.26 Minnesota’s social-services fraud, Trump’s pro-life record, travel bans hinder international adoptions, and the storm-tested leadership of Steve Pearce

The World and Everything In It

Jan 22
The World and Everything In It

The World and Everything In It

Jan 22
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Minnesota’s social-services fraud, March for Life leaders weigh in on Trump’s pro-life record, travel restrictions on international adoptions, and former congressman Steve Pearce’s vision of leadership. Plus, Cal Thomas on Mitt Romney’s tax argument, AI ha...

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This episode dives into urgent policy challenges at the intersection of accountability, life issues, and governance—examining real-world consequences of bureaucratic failures, shifting political commitments, and regulatory decisions that affect families and institutions alike.
07:07
Only an estimated $9 billion of fraud has been uncovered so far in Minnesota
13:02
Some pro-lifers are losing confidence in Trump due to his comments on the Hyde Amendment and lack of action on mifepristone safety reviews
16:24
Pro-life advocates call for HHS to reinstate pre-COVID restrictions on Mifepristone
20:10
They are among about 300 affected families.
32:31
The US government has record revenue but a huge national debt, indicating a spending problem

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How a $9 billion fraud scandal exposed cracks in Minnesota's safety net
00:00
Why pro-life leaders are questioning Trump's commitment to life policy
13:02
What Senate hearings revealed about mifepristone—and why advocates are demanding action
16:24
Why the Trostle family’s seven-year adoption journey hit a wall at the border
20:10
What Steve Pearce’s global flight and BLM nomination say about leadership—and what Reagan knew about spending
26:42

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Mary Reichert: Good morning. Today, new testimony on the sprawling fraud scandal in Minnesota. We have a conversation with one legislator determined to get to the bottom of it. Many of the centers receiving the highest levels of funding were owned and oper...