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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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Democrats won the House and the Senate on Nov. 3. They flipped Senate seats in Texas, South Carolina, and Kansas. James Talarico beat Ken Paxton by about 12 points to become the first Democrat Texas has sent to the Senate since 1988.

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California mailed a ballot to every registered voter for the Nov. 3 election. Federal officials flagged about 20,000 of those voters as likely noncitizens. The Justice Department gave Los Angeles County 48 hours to review the list and set those ballo... more

Federal agents executed search warrants tied to Rep. Ilhan Omar and her relatives in an immigration fraud investigation. Barack Obama answered with a public statement calling the probe political targeting. Peter Schweizer and Eric Eggers walk through... more

President Trump signed Executive Order 14151 on his first day back in office. The order shut down federal DEI offices, froze equity grants, and ended the minority set-aside schemes where a front owner holds 51% of a company on paper. Rep. Sarah McBri... more

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Recent Guests

Heather Honey
Senior counselor to the Homeland Security secretary and former deputy assistant secretary
Department of Homeland Security
Episode: Inside DHSโ€™s Push to Clean Voter Rolls Before Election Day | Ep. 292
Wynton Hall
Distinguished fellow at the Government Accountability Institute, author of Code Red on AI
Government Accountability Institute
Episode: CODE RED: The AI That Broke Out and Hacked a Tech Company | Ep. 279
Eric Eggers
Author; GAI Vice President; guest on the episode
Government Accountability Institute
Episode: 278,000 Noncitizens on the Rolls: What DHS Just Found | Ep. 278
Andy McClanahan
Former head of the Florida state office that investigated EBT/food stamp fraud; data expert
Independent expert
Episode: โ€œDefund the Dataโ€: The Secret Amendment That Could Blind Fraud Investigators Forever
Jan Jekielek
Senior editor at Epoch Times and author of Killed to Order
Epoch Times
Episode: Insider War Trading and โ€œKilled to Orderโ€
Buck Sexton
Nationally recognized radio talk show host, commentator, and former CIA officer
Episode: Buck Sexton: โ€œMenticideโ€ 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 โ€œBig Vitoโ€
Steve Drazkowski
Former member of the House of Representatives, now serving in the state Senate
Episode: Minnesotaโ€™s Fresh New Fraud Hell โ€“ Ballot Cheating?

Hosts

Peter Schweizer
Host of The Drill Down, author and researcher focused on government accountability and political influence campaigns
Eric Eggers
Co-host, researcher and policy analyst with an emphasis on investigations and election integrity

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 800 ratings
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    We the people will not guarantee any SI loan debts.๐Ÿ˜ก

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    Pamela7644
    United Statesa month ago
  • Elite overproduction

    Thereโ€™s an old saying: โ€œshirtsleeves to shirtsleeves in three generations.โ€

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    Rural 1
    United States4 months ago
  • Mark Halpetin

    Donโ€™t know what he said about President Obama, today I heard him say President Trump lies.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Pamela7644
    United States9 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 Peterโ€™s banter!! Love Love Love!

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    porcupinegirl
    United States9 months ago
  • Always Awesome

    One of the best most informative podcasts out there

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    United States9 months ago

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Shows deep-dive on documents over talking points.
Some episodes are dense but rewarding for truth-seekers.
Banter between hosts adds personality without sacrificing rigor.
Audio quality and guest mix are highly appreciated by many.
A must for listeners who want non-mainstream angles on politics.

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Inside DHSโ€™s Push to Clean Voter Rolls Before Election Day | Ep. 292
Q: Where did the 20,000 potentially noncitizen voters identified in California come from?
Honey says a July review matched about 190,000 names in California's public voter file to immigration records. USCIS manually verified cases, and about 20,000 had been confirmed and referred to Homeland Security Investigations.
Inside DHSโ€™s Push to Clean Voter Rolls Before Election Day | Ep. 292
Q: Why is the Department of Homeland Security involved in election integrity, and what do its efforts include?
Honey says DHS oversees election infrastructure as critical infrastructure, supports election cybersecurity through CISA, and works on potential noncitizen voting through immigration-related agencies.
The Immigration Questions Ilhan Omar Dodged for a Decade | Ep. 291
Q: So where do you think all of this goes, Eric, looking forward?
Eggers expects continued investigations, arguing that institutional momentum and examples of scrutiny based on political affiliation make future lawfare likely, regardless of public appetite for it.
The Immigration Questions Ilhan Omar Dodged for a Decade | Ep. 291
Q: Unpack a little bit what they're saying about age and how this might be related to immigration fraud.
Eggers says the difference between Omar being 17 or 18 when her father became a citizen could determine whether she received status through him or needed to apply separately, with possible consequences for her citizenship.
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.

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What is The Drill Down about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A hard-hitting, document-driven political commentary show that traces money, influence, and accountability in Washington. Episodes regularly dissect investigations, campaign finance, election integrity, and governance, often featuring data-heavy analysis, legal and policy context, and guest experts from investigative institutes. The tone tends to be no-nonsense and evidence-focused, with a penchant for uncovering connections between public policy, corporate activity, and political power. A notable strength is the willingness to challenge conventional narratives through source-driven discussion and historical/contextual references, making it valuable for listeners who want deeper visibility into how power and money intersect in U.S. politics... more

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