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Seven weeks ago, we released a Spotlight examining allegations surrounding what was then described as a $1 billion fraud involving Minnesota taxpayer funds. Since then, the situation has escalated far beyond anything anyone expected.

In this follow-up spotlight, Curt breaks down how alleged fraud tied to multiple government programs has ballooned into the billions, why Minnesota has become the center of a national controversy, and how accusations of systemic failure have led to political fallout, federal funding freezes, criminal charges, ICE involvement, widespread protests, thousands of arrests, and tragic loss of life.

This Spotlight examines:

Allegations of large-scale fraud across multiple Minnesota programs

Political consequences and leadership shakeups

Federal intervention and escalating enforcement actions

Civil unrest, protests, and public fear

Why complicated government systems make accountability difficult

How unclear laws and centralized control can allow fraud to flourish

Curt connects these events to the core ideas behind The Perfect Society, arguing that voluntary funding and clear, simple laws would have prevented every stage of this crisis. He challenges viewers to consider whether centralized control, forced taxation, and vague regulations are truly protecting the public—or making fraud easier to hide.This is not a prediction. It’s an examination of what happens when accountability disappears, rules are unclear, and power is concentrated in too few hands.

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https://everybodyshappy.com/Conversations with the Dying: Insights from a Hospice Social WorkerIn this episode of the Perfect Society's 'In the Shadows' series, host Curt Derby talks to DeAnn Jansen, a hospice social worker with 30 years of experience. DeAnn shares her unique encounters with patients in their final days. Despite not being religious, she believes in an afterlife based on numerous instances where patients have communicated with deceased loved ones. The conversation covers her journey into hospice care, remarkable patient stories, and the emotional and logistical challenges of her work. DeAnn's insights challenge conventional beliefs and provide a deeply human perspective on life, death, and what might come after.00:00 Introduction and Welcome01:02 Meet DeAnn Jansen: Hospice Social Worker01:22 The Role of a Hospice Social Worker02:14 DeAnn’s First Hospice Experience04:10 The Four Most Important Things at End of Life06:22 Patients' Unique End-of-Life Experiences11:29 Personal Stories and Experiences23:17 Challenges and Rewards of Hospice Work34:02 Emotional Attachment and Coping37:30 Beliefs and Perspectives on Death46:26 Special Moments and Patient Stories53:20 The Impact of Uniform Colors in Healthcare54:38 The Power of Human Will in End-of-Life Situations57:16 The Phenomenon of Holding On for Special Moments01:00:35 Broken Heart Syndrome: A Real Diagnosis01:02:53 Personal Reflections on Grief and Belief01:06:30 Experiences with Patients Seeing Deceased Loved Ones01:16:30 Near-Death Experiences and Scientific Perspectives01:21:34 A Unique Hospice Wedding Story01:28:04 Speed Round: Fun and Fast-Paced Questions01:37:17 Final Thought

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Exposing Government Waste: The Real Issue Behind Political Scandals

For this Spotlight, Curt Derby addresses the political controversy surrounding Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar and the accusations of tax fraud.

Curt then shifts the focus to a broader issue: systemic government waste and fraud, a problem that transcends party lines and has persisted for decades.

He discusses the inefficiencies and lack of transparency in how tax dollars are spent, advocating for 'voluntary funding' as a solution. Through this approach, he argues that citizens should have direct control over where their money goes, reducing corruption and increasing accountability.

Curt's challenges viewers to look beyond partisan battles and focus on addressing the structural flaws in government spending.

00:00 Introduction: The Ilhan Omar Controversy

00:38 The Real Issue: Government Waste and Fraud

01:07 The Problem with Political Teams

01:35 The Hidden Costs of Government Spending

02:33 A Radical Solution: Voluntary Funding

03:37 The Challenge: Questioning Government Spending

04:06 Conclusion: Fixing the System