
The podcast dedicated to making sense of the budget, spending, and tax issues facing the nation. We cut through the partisan rhetoric and talking points to bring you the facts about what's being talked about, bandied about, and pushed in Washington. Budget Watchdog All Federal is brought to you by Taxpayers for Common Sense.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 117 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Government | |||

The House Armed Services Committee spent all of Thursday, June 4th, marking up the National Defense Authorization Act, and what happened inside that room was anything but routine. TCS Policy Analyst Gabe Murphy was there for the debate, and he joins ... more
America has spent $1.5 trillion on federal surface transportation since the early '90s. Roads and bridges: same condition as 2001. So where did the money go?
Steve Ellis talks with Beth Osborne of Smart Growth America about Repair Priorities 2026, a... more
The U.S. economy grew at a solid 2% annual rate in the first quarter of 2026. So why is Taxpayers for Common Sense sounding the alarm? Because at the same moment, the national debt held by the public crossed 100% of GDP — a threshold once considered ... more
Gas prices are above $4 a gallon. Crude oil is past $100 a barrel. And Washington is doing what Washington does — pointing to federal leasing as the fix. But is it?
TCS President Steve Ellis sits down with TCS Vice President Autumn Hanna to break do... more
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This program consistently centers fiscal accountability, budgetary policy, and government spending, with episodes dissecting defense budgeting, federal debt, transportation funding, disaster financing, and subsidy programs. Guests are often policy analysts or researchers from taxpayer watchdog organizations, plus policy experts from allied think tanks, who bring data-driven critiques and practical recommendations. A notable pattern is critical, evidence-based scrutiny of major spending proposals, budget gimmicks, and legislative processes, aimed at informing taxpayers and policymakers about long-term costs, accountability, and reforms. The show stands out for its pragmatic, numbers-focused approach and for frequently challenging conventiona... more
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