Podcasts about somali community

In this episode, Lisa breaks down the explosive Minnesota fraud scandal involving federal child nutrition funds, she is joined by former federal prosecutor Joe Teirab who examines how millions of taxpayer dollars were misused through weak oversight and regulatory failures. The conversation exposes how easily the system was exploited, the role of political actors and government agencies, and why accountability mechanisms failed to stop the fraud sooner. Lisa and Joe also explore ongoing efforts to recover stolen funds, disturbing links between fraud proceeds and terrorist financing, and the broader national implications—raising serious questions about whether similar schemes could be unfolding in other states. With taxpayers left footing the bill, this episode highlights the urgent need for government reform, stricter oversight, and real consequences to prevent future abuse of federal aid programs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brown University janitor blows the whistle on campus police, saying he notified them multiple times about the suspect. Then, Mayor Wu talks about the Somali community.  Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content.

US President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown hits Minnesota's Somali community, sparking outrage and fears of mass deportations.

We will hear about Somali refugees in limbo when it comes for asylum, benefits and green cards.

The CEO of World Savvy is a powerful voice in the Somali community and he joined Vineeta today on The WCCO Morning News for this amazing segment!

The CEO of World Savvy is a powerful voice in the Somali community and he joined Vineeta today on The WCCO Morning News for this amazing segment!

The rally was a response to President Trump's remarks calling Somali immigrants "garbage." Most attendees were not Somali, but rallygoers said they turned out to show their solidarity.

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WMAL GUEST: MARK KRIKORIAN (Executive Director of Center for Immigration Studies) on Somali Community in Minnesota WEBSITE: CIS.org SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/MarkSKrikorian Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Omny Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Thursday, December 11, 2025 / 6 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week, President Trump attacked Somali immigrants in the nation during a Cabinet meeting, calling them “garbage” and saying that he didn’t want them in the U.S. Meanwhile, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is ramping up its activity in the Minneapolis metro area in Minnesota. That state is home to nearly 80,000 people of Somali descent, the largest such population in the nation.  In Oregon, there are roughly 12 to 15,000 people of Somali descent, most of whom live in Multnomah County, according to a 2016 county report. Musse Olol emigrated from Somalia to Oregon in 1981 and is the executive director of the Somali American Council of Oregon, which he co-founded in 2011. He says fear has gripped Somalis living in the Portland metro area, even among naturalized U.S. citizens such as himself. He joins us to share his perspective and the heightened tension within the local Somali community.

Minnesota State Senator Jim Abeler joins Chad to talk about the motivations and reaction to his letter written to President Trump showing support for the Somali community and inviting Trump to Minnesota.

President Trump has taken aim at Minnesota’s Somali community, with xenophobic remarks and calls for their removal from the U.S. It coincides with a new ICE operation in the Twin Cities targeting Somali immigrants. Special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro reports on the community’s response and how we arrived at this point, including a sweeping fraud scandal that has gripped the state. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

The owner of the Lutsen Resort Lodge, which was destroyed in a fire nearly two years ago, has been charged with three counts of arson and one count of insurance fraud. Bryce Campbell was arrested this week in Michigan for allegedly burning down the historic lodge on the North Shore. According to the criminal complaint, Campbell faced serious financial troubles at the time of the fire. The complaint also details suspicious behavior leading up to the fire.Dozens of religious leaders from a wide variety of faith traditions gathered in Minneapolis Thursday night to denounce President Donald Trump's disparaging comments about Minnesota's Somali community. Earlier this week, Trump made the remarks in response to a question about fraud in taxpayer-funded social service programs in Minnesota. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has detailed the arrests of 12 undocumented men. The agency says most of them have felony convictions. The others had been arrested on suspicion of crimes including domestic violence and drunk driving.Democrats and Republicans have different takes on the state budget forecast released Thursday.Bloomington police say a man was wounded during an exchange of gunfire with officers during an attempted arrest Wednesday night.

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Rep Samakab Hussein, who is Somali, talked with Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News on Friday. Photo: Jamie Kelter Davis/Getty Images

Rep Samakab Hussein, who is Somali, talked with Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News on Friday. Photo: Jamie Kelter Davis/Getty Images

Officials in Minneapolis have described fear and panic among the Somali community due to the Trump administration's immigration raids. After nearly five years, there's been a breakthrough in the DC pipe bombing cases. The Defense Department is facing a lawsuit from a major news publication. Just two days after peace talks, Russian President Vladimir Putin has made aggressive claims about Ukrainian territory. Plus, a worring report about global child deaths. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Somali-American says his community is living in fear, after a series of ugly comments by U.S. President Donald Trump -- language he says need to be called out as racism, pure and simple.The ICC's first chief prosecutor says American strikes on alleged Venezuelan drug boats are definitely illegal -- and possibly a war crime. One family's hopes of bringing their adopted daughter from Kenya to Canada to celebrate Christmas with her grandparents are fading -- after two failed attempts to secure a travel visa for her. Pioneering sociologist Kai Erikson spent his life studying and validating the effects of collective trauma -- work, his friend tells us, that drew on his own compassion.We'll talk to the winner of this year's un-prestigious Turnip Prize, which honours the worst and laziest artist in Britain -- if he can be bothered to pick up the phone. Police get multiple complaints about a Brantford, Ontario resident who put up signs denying the existence of Santa Claus during the town's Santa Claus parade -- proving you give some people a grinch, and they'll take a mile. As It Happens, the Wednesday Edition. Radio that guesses he's some kind of rebel without a Claus.

Minnesota is in national news due to President Donald Trump's recent targeting of the state's Somali population. In a cabinet meeting this week, the president made xenophobic and racist comments about Somali people. MPR News is also following reports that the White House is sending federal agents to the Twin Cities to arrest Somali immigrants who have final deportation orders. All of this has spread fear among Somali Minnesotans, most of whom are U.S. citizens or green card holders. Salman Fiqy, who is Somali, threw his energy into campaigning for Republican candidates in his Somali community in the south Twin Cities metro during the 2024 election. This was after he had ended an unsuccessful campaign for a Republican house seat. Results from the 2024 presidential election showed Democrats lost support in Minneapolis neighborhoods with high numbers of Somali voters. A survey from that time also showed growing support for the Republican party.Since President Donald Trump's recent xenophobic comments, Fiqy has shared that he can no longer support the party. Salman Fiqy spoke with host Nina Moini more about his decision.

Fear has rippled through the state's East African community following reports of an immigration enforcement push in the Twin Cities targeting Somali immigrants who have final deportation orders. The New York Times and the Associated Press reported Tuesday morning that Immigration and Customs Enforcement will send 100 federal agents to the Twin Cities this week and that the operation could sweep up legal residents including U.S. citizens.Most of Minnesota's 80,000 Somali residents are U.S. citizens or legal residents. A much smaller number in the hundreds have temporary protected status, a designation President Donald Trump has said he will end for Somali immigrants in Minnesota.For perspective, MPR News host Nina Moini talked with three leaders of the Minneapolis Somali community, State Senator Omar Fateh, Imam Hassan Jama and police sergeant Mukhtar Abdulkadir.Read the full reporting at MPRNews.org.

A study on one variety of shingles vaccine already showed it cut diagnoses of mild cognitive impairment. Now researchers have dug deeper into the data – and found the shot could slow progression of dementia in those who already have it.And: People in Minnesota are bracing for more U.S. immigration agents to arrive in their state. Specifically targeting its large Somali population. It comes after Donald Trump told immigrants from the African country to go back to where they came from.Also: Legislators and industry groups are in Washington, D.C. for CUSMA hearings. The free trade agreement is up for review next year. And the results of these talks could change the nature of the trade relationship between Canada, the U.S., and Mexico for years to come.Plus: B.C. Conservative leader fights ouster, debate over Montreal port expansion, the benefits of singing for stroke patients, and more.

Anna Pottratz Acosta is an immigration attorney and visiting professor at the University of Minnesota. She joined Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News for a look at this uncertain time for many.

Anna Pottratz Acosta is an immigration attorney and visiting professor at the University of Minnesota. She joined Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News for a look at this uncertain time for many.

This episode takes a deep dive into Minnesota’s massive fraud scandal, involving billions of dollars siphoned from state programs. Dustin Grage joins Lisa to examine how oversight failures under the Tim Walz administration allowed the scheme to grow, while also exploring the cultural and political factors at play within the Somali community. The conversation provides historical context, breaks down how the fraud reached such an unprecedented scale, and discusses the broader political fallout. The Truth with Lisa Boothe is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Tuesday & Thursday. Follow Dustin on X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WDAY First News anchors Lisa Budea and Lydia Blume break down your regional news and weather for Monday, December 1. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. Visit https://www.inforum.com/subscribe to subscribe.

Episode 442 of the Immigration Lawyer's Toolbox® Podcast breaks down the week's Top 10 immigration law updates, including major litigation wins restoring access to counsel after LA raids, the reinstated SIJS deferred action policy, the surge in habeas petitions tied to DHS's new bond memo, California's fight over masked ICE agents, challenges to million-dollar civil fines, and growing concerns over Border Patrol's expanded surveillance and domestic airport detentions. John also continues his Law Firm Management Series with a focus on knowledge and quality, and shares updates on the upcoming consular processing training, the ILT community, and so much more. Spotify | iTunes | YouTube Music | YouTube Timestamps: 00:00 – Opening 00:33 – Introduction 02:52 – Judge Rules Gov't Illegally Restricted Attorney Access at LA Detention Site (B-18 Case) 03:38 – Court Grants Stay of the SIJS Deferred Action Policy Rescission (Nov. 19, 2025) 04:22 – Surge in Habeas Petitions After DHS Memo Alters Bond Eligibility 06:45 – Trump Administration Sues California Over Ban on Masked Immigration Agents 07:42 – Lawsuit: Immigrants Fined Up to $1.8M for Remaining in the U.S. 08:25 – Mid-Episode Break 09:12 – Trump Announces End of TPS for Somali Community in Minnesota 09:35 – DHS Secretary Calls for Hiring "Deportation Judges" 10:08 – Border Patrol Tracking U.S. Drivers & Detaining 'Suspicious' Travel Patterns 10:57 – Reports: Travelers Detained at Domestic Airports Despite Lawful Entry & Pending Cases 11:48 – Seven Star Service (Star 2): Case Review & Analysis 14:29 – Outro Show Notes: (1) "This summer, two organizations, [CHIRLA] and Immigrant Defenders Law Center, told this Court that federal law enforcement was keeping individuals picked up in immigration raids in the basement of a federal building in downtown Los Angeles and keeping them from talking to lawyers who could help them navigate the legal process." Article here (2) Excellent news from the SIJS (Special Immigrant Juvenile Status) Backlog Coalition this morning. The 2022 SIJS Deferred Action Policy is back in effect, and "the government must conduct deferred-action and employment authorization adjudications pursuant to the 2022 Policy Alert." Shout out to Rebecca Scholtz from NIPNLG for some great lawyering. Post here (3) Habeas corpus petitions surged after DHS issued memo changing bond eligibility Link (4) Trump administration sues California over ban on masked immigration agents  (5) Lawsuit filed on behalf of immigrants fined up to $1.8 million for remaining in the country (6) Trump says he's ending Temporary Protected Status for Somalis in Minnesota (7) DHS Secretary seeking "Deportation Judges" (8) Border Patrol is monitoring US drivers and detaining those with 'suspicious' travel patterns (9) Travelers are now reportedly being detained at domestic airports—even when they entered legally and have proof of a pending immigration case. Link (10) Seven Start Service (Star 2) Live Consular Processing training for lawyers Dec 18, 10:00–11:45 a.m. PT - NVC packets & DS-260 - Interview prep & follow-up - Timelines, fees, and real-world workflows Register here! Follow eimmigration by Cerenade: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn Start your Business Immigration Practice! (US LAWYERS ONLY - SCREENING REQUIRED): E-2 Course EB-1A Course Get the Toolbox Magazine!  Join our community (Lawyers Only) Get Started in Immigration Law! The Marriage/Family-Based Green Card course is for you Our Website: ImmigrationLawyersToolbox.com Not legal advice. Consult with an Attorney. Attorney Advertisement. #podcaster #Lawyer #ImmigrationLawyer #Interview #Immigration #ImmigrationAttorney #USImmigration #ImmigrationLaw #ImmigrationLawyersToolbox

At a news conference today KSTP-TV's Tom Hauser asked Rep. Ilhan Omar about the perception that the Somali community has been significantly involved in the state's fraud problem - a question she called racist. Is it?

How much of a problem is fraud coming specifically from within the Somali population? Andy Luger gives us great insight and knowledge of how some fraud is certainly coming from Somali residents, but it does not reflect the greater Somali community within the state.

4pm: John’s 2024 Election / Restaurant Closed Due to YOUR Lack of Patronage Theory // The spokesperson for the Minnesota Somali community on why he was voting for Trump // John’s Friend Dan explains “The Trump Effect” // John was attacked by a “cougar” over the weekend // Kamala’s $1 Billion Dollar Campaign // Oprah Endorsement cost Haris $1 million

Lester Kiewit speaks to Abdikadir Mohamed, National Director of Somali Association Of South Africa, about the xenophobic tone emerging from certain government leaders blaming foreign owned shops for a spate of food poisoning cases, mainly amongst children.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The mayor's appreciation for the theft-prone Somali community continues to grow. J.D. Vance did not say what he was reported to have said. Volvo will not go all electric. A school board member in West Central MN should not attempt to regain his position, out of shame, if nothing else. Johnny Heidt with guitar news. Heard On The Show: New U of M safety center opening Friday in Dinkytown Woman who dropped bag of cash at Feeding Our Future juror's home pleads guilty Fed's Williams Says Now Appropriate to Lower Interest Rates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The mayor's appreciation for the theft-prone Somali community continues to grow. J.D. Vance did not say what he was reported to have said. Volvo will not go all electric. A school board member in West Central MN should not attempt to regain his position, out of shame, if nothing else. Johnny Heidt with guitar news.Heard On The Show:New U of M safety center opening Friday in DinkytownWoman who dropped bag of cash at Feeding Our Future juror's home pleads guiltyFed's Williams Says Now Appropriate to Lower Interest Rates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hour 2: Jason hosts another round of his game show: Card DeSharks!  Then he talks with Kayseh Magan about fraud cases showing up so often in the Somali community. 

Kayseh Magan is a member of the Somali community and joins Jason to talk about his Op/Ed in the MN Reformer on why we're seeing so many cases of fraud in his community. 

In this special episode of the Innovation Somalia podcast, we highlight an incredible community event where the Somali community came together to organize their first soccer event for a longtime. This event not only celebrated the love of the sport but also fostered unity, teamwork, and joy among participants of all ages. It marks the foundation of many future soccer events and tournaments, and we are excited about what's to come. Tune in to hear the positive impact this event had on everyone involved.

Join us in our latest episode, recorded in Somali, where we sit down with Ahmed Kaabo, one of the leaders of the Somali community. We explore a range of fascinating topics, from Somali politics in Ohio to the broader Somali community, tracing it back to 1998. This conversation is not to be missed

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It was a shocking attack which still has implications today: in September 2013 fighters from the Somalia-based al-Shabab militant group burst into the Westgate mall in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi – taking control of the building for the next four days. At the end of the siege, 67 people were dead, with almost 200 wounded. So what impact did it have on relationships between different Kenyan communities? And why has it led many Somalis in Kenya to rethink their culture of hospitality?

This Day in Maine for Friday, August 25th, 2023.

I hope you listened to our first episode with Dr. Eliphas Gitonga because this is a continuation to that first episode. I got an opportunity to interview beautiful ladies from the Somali community and we had fun!!! Enjoy!

Faarax Warsame oo ah Gudoomiyaha Somali Cummunity Inc ayaa kulan balaadhan oo uu soo agaasimay qabtay 26 Jan. Kulanka waxaa kasoo qayb galay Jaaliyada Soomaaliya ee Melbourne adaxdeeda iyo madax kaloo badan oo Australiana. Laanta Afsoomaaliga ee SBS ayaa waraysi la yeelatay.

The Somali community is suffering anxiety because of the alleged food fraud investigation. It's come to this, we're trying to buy oil from a Narcoterrorist. St Cloud schools are now allowing students to wear hats indoors.

Nura Aabe as a mother and campaigner in the city's special needs crisis, and being Black and a Conservative.A mother of a son with autism, Nura Aabe has been a central figure in the struggle to secure better special educational needs support in the city - in schools, the council and the Somali community. As a former local candidate for the Conservatives, Neil and Nura also discuss politics and why she has chosen a party historically not representative of migrant communities. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Waajibaad ayaa ka saaran caruurta marka labada waalid ay kala tagaan, gaar ahaan aabaha inuu bixiyo qarashka ku baxa korinta caruurta.Arimahaas ayaan ka waraysanay Sheekh Ciise Muuse.

Waxaa jira waajibaad badan oo saaran waalidka xataa haddii ay reer kala tagaan. Kan ugu muhiimsan waa ka war haynta caruurta dhanka dhaqaalaha iyo korintaba.Qareen Yusuf Mohamud ayaa nooga waramaya waajibaadka dhanka sharciga ee saaran waalidka.

On this weeks episode we are joined by a special guest, a young lady with a background in mental health who shares her story of going back home working as an Independent Mental Health Advocate and eventually a CBT therapist.

In this episode of Muslim Musings, host Hamza Foy sits with Farhan Abdi, one of the leaders of the Somali community here in Louisville. Farhan Abdi manages the Somali Community of Louisville Inc where he executes a number of projects and helps educate and advocate for local Somalis. Farhan & Hamza discuss their respective roles in helping people in the community, the challenges, and the strategies discovered in our roles.You can learn more about the Somali Community of Louisville Inc. by visiting their website at: https://sclouisville.org/▬ Timestamps  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬02:10​​ - Introduction02:56 - When did the Somali community establish themselves?06:04​​ - Challenges in our roles12:30​ - Organizing strategies29:10​ - Diversity & its challenges37:10​ - Dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic▬ Links  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬You can find this podcast's website at http://bit.ly/ihya-502Check us out on Substack: http://bit.ly/louisville-lipCheck us out on Spotify: http://bit.ly/ihya502-spotifyCheck us out on Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/ihya502-applepodCheck us out on YouTube: http://bit.ly/ihya502-youtube

How has colourism affected the Somali community and our views on it.

Apostasy in the Somali Community with Nuriya Benson and Khan. Their personal stories and journeys, is life better, and how the Somali community deals with apostasy. Their channel Waaq Nation The youtube version of this podcast can be found here: https://youtu.be/Lyg8v-j4UCE Here are the timestamps for this podcast: 0:00 Introductions1:01 What is "WAAQ nation"3:06 New Nomad's journey out of Islam (Openly asking questions and debating Christians)7:40 Nun Benson's background in Islam and her journey out of Islam (How Islam cut shot her childhood years and exposure to the internet)13:00 Expectations for Muslims - towing the party lines (Is it related to the problems faced by Somali people today?)20:00 Old traditions VS Islam (A Somali context of liberal society and a Sunni society, Wahhabism destroying graves)27:35 Paradox of Salafism being against terrorism but most terrorists being Salafis.30:55 Over trusting religious leaders? Mental problems, trauma, and religion.37:10 Using Islam to justify heinous acts, submission in Islam40:20 Is assimilation and integration possible for Somali and Muslim refugees given the religious teachings?44:50 Uncoupling Islam and Somali identity.46:11 Plugin for WAAQ nation and channel announcements46:50 Is religion affecting Somalis from walks of life equally?51:15 How is life after Islam?53:50 Nun's response.57:30 Final remarks for the stream