Liz Collin Reports
Meaningful Minnesota conversations with Liz Collin.
New stories and guests every episode.
Liz Collin is a Minnesota native raised in Worthington and a multi-Emmy-Award-winning investigative reporter and news anchor.
She is the producer of The Fall of Minneapolis and Minnesota v We the People documentary films, and author of They’re Lying: The Media, the Left, and The Death of George Floyd.
Her work has prompted important state laws. Yet perhaps most of all, Liz has been giving a voice to the truth—and helping others tell their stories—for more than 20 years.
Episodes
272 episodes
Ep. 265: Reporter assaulted by anti-ICE agitators slams Minnesota media: ‘I’m just here to tell the truth’
Savanah Hernandez, a reporter with Frontlines TPUSA, spoke with Liz Collin on her podcast about how she was assaulted while reporting outside ICE headquarters in Minnesota. Now that charges have finally been filed against the anti-...
Ep. 264: Push to impeach Walz, Ellison ‘far from over,’ says Minnesota lawmaker
Minnesota Rep. Ben Davis joined Liz Collin on her podcast. Rep. Davis spoke about how the impeachment of Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison may have deadlocked at the Minnesota Capitol, but “after hearing this week's n...
Ep. 263: Attorney blasts Minnesota's 'socialist-loving politicians' for not 'putting the well-being of citizens first'
Mark Trammell serves as the CEO of the Center for American Liberty—founded by Harmeet Dhillon, the assistant attorney general for civil rights at the U.S. Department of Justice. Trammell joined Liz Collin on her podcast and spoke ab...
Ep. 262: Proud Iranian American reveals the tragedies, 'brainwashing' she faced under the Islamic regime
Shiva Mix, a proud Iranian American who has lived in Minnesota for more than 25 years, spoke with Liz Collin on her podcast about the chaos in Iran, the dangers of speaking out against Islam, and how she believes there is finally some hope for ...
Ep. 261: Writer reveals the hidden tragedies caused by illegal alien truck drivers and 'chameleon carriers'
Journalist Adam Coleman has been exposing the dangers of illegal labor in the trucking industry—and the victims who have been left behind. Coleman spoke with Liz Collin on her podcast about his latest research and his heartbreaking documentary....
Ep. 260: Homeowner questions legitimacy of 'businesses' at suburban homes with flashy cars—and no business
After being told that investigators are looking into 5,000 addresses in Minnesota, one concerned homeowner explains how several red flags led him to ask questions about his neighborhood—and discover some shocking answers.
Ep. 259: Last chance to restore health insurance for injured first responders—before it's too late
Health insurance for some injured first responders has been stripped away due to changes in Minnesota law made last year. But an effort to claw back these much-needed benefits is underway at the State Capitol. Amber Waldner—the wif...
Ep. 258: Spending on nonprofits has doubled in a decade in Minnesota's largest county, says entrepreneur
Kevin Peterson, a business owner, spoke with Liz Collin on her podcast about his experience trying to get financial data from Hennepin County and the shocking results of his analysis. Peterson also explained how his concerns about ...
Ep. 257: Socialists have 'ruined' the party, says lifelong Minnesota Democrat who ‘wants to sue’ the DFL
Marjorie Simon, a lifelong Democrat, has had enough with the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and creeping communism in the Democratic party.Simon had a candid conversation with Liz Collin on her podcast about how she believes soc...
Ep. 256: Media insider blasts mainstream media for anti-cop narratives and 'war on truth'
Rob Rosen joined Liz Collin on her podcast and shared his perspective on the media coverage of some of the high-profile cases that changed the course of American history.“You had a lot of younger people who were infiltrating newsrooms—w...
Ep. 255: Thirty complaints have been filed against MPD Chief Brian O'Hara—and mostly ignored by the media
Alpha News has been tracking how Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara has racked up 30 complaints in just over three years—and despite all the talk about transparency and accountability, Mayor Jacob Frey and the mainstream media seem to be ign...
Ep. 254: Former Minnesota fraud investigator still 'shocked' by embarrassing state policies, lack of concern
Joe Boche, a former special agent and fraud investigator in Minnesota, saw the warning signs and wasn't surprised by all the fraud.But he's still very concerned about the policies and practices that enabled fraud—and allowed it to conti...
Ep. 253: A young Minnesota candidate warns against the failures of communism—and calls for common sense
Jenny Liang, a 21-year-old graduate of the University of Northwestern, and a research assistant for the University of Minnesota Law School, joined Liz Collin on her podcast.Liang is the GOP endorsed candidate for House District 40A in M...
Ep. 252: Retired Minneapolis cop tells all: Somali fraud, stolen cars, and ‘the last straw’
A Minneapolis police officer who worked on the streets for decades spoke with Liz Collin on her podcast.Due to anti-law enforcement hostility and retaliation, he asked to remain anonymous. But he spoke candidly about a wide range of topi...
Ep. 251: Mother of woman killed by negligent driver slams Hennepin County: ‘Her life had no value in their mind’
Mary Restrepo joined Liz Collin on her podcast to talk about how her daughter Cristina was killed by a negligent driver—and how the Hennepin County Attorney's Office has made the family's nightmare even worse. She explained how pros...
Ep. 250: George Floyd Square business slams Minneapolis hypocrisy: 'These businesses got absolutely crippled'
Edwin Reed, who had to shut down his business near George Floyd Square, and Michael Healy, his attorney, joined Liz Collin on her podcast. Reed explained that the city is "picking and choosing who's more important" as Minneapolis p...
Ep. 249: 'The Wild West': How the Minnesota Equal Rights Amendment could put sanity and public safety at risk
Rebecca Delahunt, director of public policy for Minnesota Family Council, joined Liz Collin on her podcast and talked about the latest developments with the so-called Equal Rights Amendment.Among her many concerns, Delahunt explained th...
Ep. 248: 'Ethnic studies'—Why parents and politicians must act now to restore education in Minnesota
Cristine Trooien, executive director of Minnesota Partnership for Achievement, joined Liz Collin on her podcast. She's been an advocate for better public education and student achievement for quite some time, including as the founder of the Min...
Ep. 247: Minnesota sheriff takes a stand for law and order—and the need for cooperation with ICE
Mille Lacs County Sheriff Kyle Burton, who puts public safety before politics, joined Liz Collin on her podcast. Sheriff Burton offered his perspective about the hard-won cooperation with ICE—and the chaos caused by anti-ICE rhetor...
Ep. 246: ICE remains committed to mission in Minnesota after surge despite the attacks, field director says
The St. Paul Field Office Director for ICE details some of the anti-ICE attacks and the rhetoric from Minnesota politicians as Operation Metro Surge comes to an end. Alpha News has been the only Minnesota media organization granted...
Ep. 245: Activist fights indoctrination, anti-ICE hysteria in schools: ‘I want to rewrite the brainwashing’
Anti-ICE activism has been causing chaos in the streets and creeping into classrooms in Minnesota and beyond. Pushing back against the political nonsense and the propaganda takes courage, as Alvin Lui, president of Courage is a Hab...
Ep. 244: Prayer, not protests: Renee Good's former father-in-law shares a message of faith
Tim Macklin, a pastor and former father-in-law of Renee Good, who was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis during anti-ICE activities, shares his message about faith and what really matters during trying times.Macklin spoke wi...
Ep. 243: Siege and socialism: Photographer captures the consequences of sanctuary policy in the Twin Cities
Chris Birt, a Minnesota photographer, author, speaker, and consultant, spoke with Liz Collin on her podcast about his recent work during weeks of anti-ICE protests and riots. Along with capturing photos on scene at the Renee Good s...
Ep. 242: EXCLUSIVE: 'We need help in Minnesota'—Legislator voices concerns about voter roll integrity
Rep. Pam Altendorf, a Republican who represents the Red Wing area and is vice chair of the Minnesota House Elections Committee, spoke with Liz Collin on her podcast about her concerns with election integrity in the state. While thr...
Ep. 241: Student sounds alarm, says professor conducted 'ICE drill' during class
A student at the University of Minnesota tells Alpha News she had to take part in what her professor called an "'ICE drill" during class. The student said it was meant to teach students how to respond if ICE ever came to the class—...