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Featuring interviews with GAO officials on significant issues and new reports, the Watchdog Report is recorded, hosted, and produced by GAO staff.

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In the wake of the invasion of Ukraine, the United States and its allies responded with wide-ranging sanctions and export controls on Russia. What impact have these actions had on Russia's economy and its war efforts and have sanctions achieved…... more

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The U.S.'s defense budget makes up about half of all federal discretionary spending. But even so, there are billions of dollars in "unfunded priorities" that could impact the military's mission and combat readiness. We'll…

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On this special episode of the podcast, we sit down with GAO's Chief Quality Officer Tim Bowling to discuss how GAO protects our fact-based, nonpartisan reputation by ensuring our work is free from partisanship and bias.

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On this special episode of the podcast, we sit down with GAO’s Managing Director of Congressional Relations Nikki Clowers to discuss how GAO serves Congress.

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Recent Guests

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Alfredo Gomez
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Hanna Padilla
Expert on federal payment integrity at GAO
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Episode: Federal Efforts to Recover Overpayments of COVID-19 Relief
Nagla El-Hodiri
Expert on foreign investment strategies
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Bill Russell
Expert on defense supply chains
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Jill Namann
Expert on federal housing programs
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Jackie Newicki
An expert in K-12 education
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Holly Hobbs
Host of GAO's Watchdog Report, covering significant issues and reports from the U.S. Government Accountability Office.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 108 ratings
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    GypsyJoy921
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  • Great public service!

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    KHouske
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  • Creative Government

    Great way to get the word out about our government! Love the short succinct bytes!

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    dawanshihuang
    United States5 years ago
  • Great stuff

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    meagmeagmeagmeag
    United States5 years ago
  • GAO is one of those underrated government agencies that keep this country moving. This podcast is full of short bursts (usually about 5 minutes) of interesting ways the government is effecting people. GAO is around to make sure the government runs as smoothly as possible and helps the people of this nation prosper. Listening to the podcast helps gain insight on their work, and where the government is falling down on its obligations. It makes me a more informed citizen which is a civic duty I tak... more

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Listeners value the accessibility of important information that helps them understand governmental accountability;
Informative and concise content that effectively communicates government operations;
Overall, the podcast is recognized as a significant resource for understanding government functions and challenges.
Some feedback indicates issues with subscription links, which could impact audience growth;
Highly appreciated for delivering factual, non-partisan insights on public policy;

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Sanctions and Export Controls on Russia
Q: How does the US know if the sanctions are working?
Agencies have looked at trade data and trade patterns but have not measured progress against specific metrics, indicating a need for better assessment methods.
Sanctions and Export Controls on Russia
Q: Have sanctions had an effect on Russia's war efforts?
While sanctions aim to prevent technology acquisition, Russia is still acquiring key technologies but at a higher cost and longer time, indicating some level of effectiveness.
Sanctions and Export Controls on Russia
Q: What impact have these sanctions had on Russia's economy?
Russia's economic growth in 2022 was about 6 percentage points lower than it would have been without the war and sanctions, although the economy showed some recovery in 2023 and 2024 due to oil revenue and war spending.
Sanctions and Export Controls on Russia
Q: What were some of the sanctions and export controls that were put on Russia?
Some sanctions focused on the financial sector, freezing $300 billion of Russian assets, restricting access to global financial markets, and targeting individuals involved in human rights abuses and war support.
Our 2025 Assessment of NASA's Major Projects
Q: What's the bottom line of this report?
The bottom line is that most NASA projects are doing very well in terms of cost and schedule performance despite some overruns in specific projects.

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