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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

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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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Andy McClanahan
Former head of the Florida state office that investigated EBT/food stamp fraud; data expert
Independent expert
Episode: “Defund the Data”: The Secret Amendment That Could Blind Fraud Investigators Forever
Eric Eggers
Research Director, Government Accountability Institute
Government Accountability Institute
Episode: The DNC Tried to Bury This Report — Here’s Why
Jan Jekielek
Senior editor at Epoch Times and author of Killed to Order
Epoch Times
Episode: Insider War Trading and “Killed to Order”
Wynton Hall
GAI fellow, social media director for Breitbart News, author of Code Red
Government Accountability Institute; Breitbart News
Episode: Left vs Right vs China: Wynton Hall’s “Code Red” details the AI Power Struggle
Buck Sexton
Nationally recognized radio talk show host, commentator, and former CIA officer
Episode: Buck Sexton: “Menticide” in America
Mark Halperin
Veteran journalist, former political director at ABC News, and bestselling author.
Next Up with Mark Halperin and Two Way Tonight
Episode: Schweizer and Halperin Discuss Future of Media
Carol Roth
Two-time New York Times bestselling author and financial commentator
Episode: Credit Policy and Avoiding “Big Vito”
Steve Drazkowski
Former member of the House of Representatives, now serving in the state Senate
Episode: Minnesota’s Fresh New Fraud Hell – Ballot Cheating?
Harmeet Dhillon
Civil Rights attorney and head of the Civil Rights Division at the Department of Justice.
Department of Justice
Episode: 2025 Highlights

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Peter Schweizer
Host of The Drill Down with Peter Schweizer; author and researcher; cofounder/president of the Government Accountability Institute
Eric Eggers
Co-host; Research director at the Government Accountability Institute; provides data-backed analysis and on-the-ground reporting

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 795 ratings
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    There’s an old saying: “shirtsleeves to shirtsleeves in three generations.”

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    Rural 1
    United States2 months ago
  • Mark Halpetin

    Don’t know what he said about President Obama, today I heard him say President Trump lies.

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    Pamela7644
    United States6 months ago
  • Best all around podcast!

    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!

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    United States6 months ago
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    One of the best most informative podcasts out there

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    mbapsu
    United States6 months ago
  • Excellent source for real news

    Probably the best nonpartisan journalism available on the most important topics!

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    kevelko
    United States7 months ago

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CODE RED: The AI That Broke Out and Hacked a Tech Company | Ep. 279
Q: How serious is the China challenge in AI, and is it primarily about stealing technology or also about domestic innovation and scale?
The China challenge is a mix of both rapid domestic innovation and leveraging global dynamics such as distillation and access to talent; the speakers argue that winning the race requires not only guarding against theft but also maintaining rapid, secure, and open innovation with robust safeguards.
CODE RED: The AI That Broke Out and Hacked a Tech Company | Ep. 279
Q: Are lawsuits a means of deterring these AI companies from reckless behavior, or is regulation the only viable path given the tech industry's resources?
Lawsuits are unlikely to be a strong deterrent for large AI players because of their vast resources and the interconnected nature of the ecosystem; the discussion suggests that voluntary self-policing and stronger regulatory frameworks, especially around cybersecurity and guardrails, are needed to manage risk.
Schweizer: Gerrymandering is as old as the United States
Q: What is the practical fix or path forward discussed on the show?
The hosts discuss non-partisan commissions and potential AI-driven mapping as possibilities, but warn about partisan control and transparency concerns; they ultimately suggest accountability through elections rather than a grand, centralized solution.
Schweizer: Gerrymandering is as old as the United States
Q: Eric, you have any experience with cracking or packing?
Eric explains that cracking and packing are legitimate terms used to describe gerrymandering tactics, with cracking spreading voters across districts to dilute opposition and packing concentrating voters to maximize party advantage.
The DNC Tried to Bury This Report — Here’s Why
Q: Who is considered the head of the Democrat Party in this context, and what does the autopsy imply about its leadership and messaging?
The episode questions who leads the Democratic Party after 2024, highlighting Ken Martin as the chair and suggesting the autopsy aims to inform or adjust messaging, especially regarding rural/southern voters.

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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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