# EP117 - Minnesota Fraud, DOGE Fizzle, and Islam vs Christianity

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Podcast: [R&B Talks](https://stenobird.com/podcast/r-b-talks-6474719)
Published: 2026-01-05T05:01:00+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/randbtalks/2429956
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Duration seconds: 4119

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Reggie and Brian start 2026 with a no-prep, candid conversation about corruption fatigue and the reality of fraud in Minnesota, and why big "anti-corruption" pushes often stall or fade out. They move into foreign policy and Christians being massacred abroad, then pivot into a direct discussion about Islam in America, the long history of conflict between Islam and Christianity, and why ideology matters. They also talk about how AI and media manipulation can distort public perception (including bias in AI outputs), and close with what they want R&B Talks to tackle in 2026 and how to pursue discernment without hating your neighbor.

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