
Government corruption doesn't announce itself. It hides in shell companies,foreign contracts, and campaign finance filings that nobody bothers to read. The Drill Down does the reading.
The weekly podcast The Drill Down is hosted by Peter Schweizer, New York Times bestselling author of Clinton Cash, Secret Empires, Red-Handed, Blood Money, and The Invisible Coup. Co-hosted with GAI Vice President ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 275 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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California pays 270 people to investigate Medicaid fraud. In 2024 they returned 32 indictments. Arizona pays 33 people and returned 82.
PeterSchweizer and Eric Eggers break down 'the summer of fraud' on ep. 281 of The Drill Down.
Federal Medicaid r... more
Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, and his own party's establishment spent roughly $83 per vote trying to stop him. Haley Stevens had the governor, Jim Clyburn, AIPAC money, and most of the state's Democratic leadership behind h... more
An OpenAI model sat inside a sealed testing environment with one job: pass a cybersecurity exam. It decided the fastest route to the answers was to break out of the sandbox, get onto the open internet, and hack Hugging Face, the central repository fo... more
Donald Trump's recent speech on election integrity, followed by a Department of Homeland Security briefing, generated more heat than light. But what was actually revealed? Peter and Eric cut through the rhetoric to examine the real findings:
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There’s an old saying: “shirtsleeves to shirtsleeves in three generations.”
Don’t know what he said about President Obama, today I heard him say President Trump lies.
The Drill Down is my top go to-for length of time, content and icing on the cake-Eggers makes me laugh as does he and Peter’s banter!! Love Love Love!
One of the best most informative podcasts out there
Probably the best nonpartisan journalism available on the most important topics!
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Tight, analysis-driven discussions rooted in research and current events, with a focus on politics, governance, and media influence. Episodes frequently scrutinize policy outcomes, regulatory actions, and cross-border or international dynamics, often linking them to larger ideological battles. Hosts deliver clear, data-backed takes and banter, making complex topics accessible while maintaining a sharp, sometimes provocative stance. The show stands out for its investigative tone, reliance on institutional research, and a candid, debate-friendly host dynamic that appeals to listeners who want policy context and contrarian perspectives.
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