In this episode, we break down the Minnesota fraud scandal, one of the most explosive allegations of welfare, childcare, Medicaid, and social services fraud in U.S. history, that was quietly happening in front of our faces, until independent Youtube Journalist, Nick Shirley made it a national story. Corey and Skylar lay out what happened, who’s involved, and why it matters to taxpayers and voters. Tune in for a shockingly absurd must see episode.

00:00 : Welcome to 2026: A New Year of Challenges

01:33 : The Democrats' Struggles: Defending the Indefensible

03:13 : Uncovering Fraud: The Case of Nick Shirley

05:26 : Daycare Fraud: A Deep Dive into the Scandal

07:20 : Minnesota's Paid Leave Program: A Recipe for Abuse

09:29 : The Interconnected Web of Fraud: Feeding Our Futures

10:13 : Government Oversight: Where Are the Checks?

11:34 : The Role of Community in Fraud: A Closer Look

13:34 : The Bigger Picture: National Implications of Local Fraud

15:42 : The Autism Center Scandal: A Disturbing Reality

24:52 : Uncovering Autism Center Fraud

27:10 : The Scale of Medicaid Fraud

29:04 : The Ethical Implications of Fraud

31:18 : Political Accountability and Military Service

37:44 : The Role of Law Enforcement in Community Safety

40:58 : The Fractured State of American Politics

Shabbos Kestenbaum joins the podcast to discuss anti-semitism at Harvard, his personal and political journey through elite academia, and the rise of grievance culture and anti-Western ideology on campus and beyond.

A Harvard graduate, Kestenbaum reflects on the breakdown of liberal values at elite universities, the normalization of antisemitism in progressive spaces, and how these academic trends connect to broader crises in American politics and Western civilization.

Topics include anti-semitism at Harvard and other elite universities, campus activism, identity politics, grievance culture, anti-Westernism, free speech, and the cultural consequences of institutional failure.

In this thought-provoking episode of "Dad, Did We Just Break America?", Skylar and Corey Ribotsky delve into the unsettling rise of political violence and its implications on society. As they navigate through the complexities of "assassination culture," they question the erosion of civil discourse and the media's role in shaping public perception. Join them as they explore the fine line between passionate belief and dangerous extremism, and ponder whether America is truly living up to its democratic ideals.

In our first episode, we explore the impacts of the New York City Mayoral election. The discussion delves into political and social dynamics, offering insights into the current state of affairs, combined with generational differences, which in our inaugural episode highlights what New York means to so many different people, and ultimately how New York City elected a Socialist for mayor.