web01.fireside.fm Mon, 06 Apr 2026 06:16:25 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The Snark Factor - Episodes Tagged with “Government Fraud” https://thesnarkfactor.fireside.fm/tags/government%20fraud Sun, 04 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0500 The Snark Factor is a weekly show that airs on WAAM Talk 1600AM, 92.7FM Ann Arbor. You'll hear unusual takes on the latest news and entertainment from host Fingers Malloy. Sarah Smith and The Snark Factor Players join in on this unique talk show. en episodic The Snark Factor is a weekly show that airs on WAAM Talk 1600AM, 92.7FM Ann Arbor. Fingers Malloy The Snark Factor is a weekly show that airs on WAAM Talk 1600AM, 92.7FM Ann Arbor. You'll hear unusual takes on the latest news and entertainment from host Fingers Malloy. Sarah Smith and The Snark Factor Players join in on this unique talk show. no Fingers Malloy fingerstmalloy@gmail.com Minnesota Daycare Fraud, HUD Billions, and the Media Problem https://thesnarkfactor.fireside.fm/minnesota-daycare-fraud-hud-billions-and-the-media-problem dab0c9d9-3117-4155-99a1-a441203dc7cf Sun, 04 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0500 Fingers Malloy full Fingers Malloy In this episode of The Snark Factor, Fingers Malloy and co-host Sarah Smith examine allegations of fraud tied to Somali-run daycare centers in Minnesota and how legacy media responded as the story gained national attention. The discussion also covers a HUD internal review flagging billions of dollars in questionable rental assistance payments, including payments linked to deceased recipients. Additional topics include driver’s license fraud allegations in Kentucky, voter roll irregularities, and broader concerns about government oversight, media credibility, and systemic abuse. 49:31 no This episode of The Snark Factor takes a measured look at alleged fraud tied to Minnesota daycare centers, the media’s reaction once the story went viral, and what tends to happen when independent reporting forces coverage. Fingers Malloy and Sarah Smith also break down a HUD review flagging billions in questionable rental assistance payments, along with other examples of large systems struggling with oversight. The Snark Factor airs Sunday mornings on WAAM in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and is presented here in podcast form. Snark Factor, Minnesota daycare fraud, HUD rental assistance, government fraud, media bias, Kentucky driver’s license fraud, voter integrity This episode of The Snark Factor takes a measured look at alleged fraud tied to Minnesota daycare centers, the media’s reaction once the story went viral, and what tends to happen when independent reporting forces coverage. Fingers Malloy and Sarah Smith also break down a HUD review flagging billions in questionable rental assistance payments, along with other examples of large systems struggling with oversight.

The Snark Factor airs Sunday mornings on WAAM in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and is presented here in podcast form.

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The Snark Factor airs Sunday mornings on WAAM in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and is presented here in podcast form.

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