Get the app
Deena Winter
Minneapolis City Hall reporter for the Star Tribune with extensive reporting on social safety net fraud in Minnesota, including Feeding Our Future and related child-care and autism-center investigations.
Best podcasts with Deena Winter
Ranked by the Snipd community
19 snips
Jan 7, 2026
• 27min
The Scandal That Took Down Tim Walz
chevron_right
Deena Winter, a Minneapolis City Hall reporter for the Star Tribune, delves into the turmoil surrounding Tim Walz’s governor campaign. She explores how wild allegations of daycare fraud, amplified by right-wing narratives, pressured Walz into withdrawing. Winter distinguishes between credible fraud cases and recycled claims, revealing the extensive COVID-related exploitation of feeding programs. The conversation highlights the political ramifications, impacts on Minnesota's social safety nets, and the fear experienced by the Somali community amidst these scandals.
The AI-powered Podcast Player
Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
Get the app