Podcasts about drill down

With important mid-term elections coming in November, “the latest rage in politics is cracking and packing,” says Peter Schweizer. “Gerrymandering is in the news right now,” says co-host Eric Eggers on the most recent episode of The Drill Down. “Cracking is when you spread out your opposition's voters into different districts. Packing is the reverse of that – when you pack your opponent's voters into a single district.” They discuss the long history of politicians trying to choose their own voters.

Whether it is interfering with airline mergers, off-shoring a state's oil refineries to Asia, or placing bets on chip makers, the nine scariest words in English are, in President Ronald Reagan's immortal phrase, “I'm from the government, and I'm here to help.” The fall of Spirit Airlines “is the classic Democratic problem,” says author and investigative journalist Peter Schweizer. “They don't understand the implications of their decisions, the costs and repercussions that affect real people's lives.” On the most recent episode of The Drill Down podcast, Schweizer and co-host Eric Eggers tie a neat bow around Spirit Airlines, California oil refineries, and chip-maker Intel Corp.

Rep. Eric Swalwell's sudden political death was no accident, but a strategic hit job by an unethical California Democratic Party and its media enablers. “Swalwell was pushed out for strategic purposes,” says investigative journalist Peter Schweizer. Call it the law of the jungle. On the Drill Down podcast, Schweizer and co-host Eric Eggers review the body count and identify which ethically challenged members will be next to go.

Foreign interference in our elections is the broad theme on today's episode of The Drill Down, as hosts Peter Schweizer and Eric Eggers discuss birthright citizenship at the Supreme Court, ActBlue's foreign donor problem, and a lawsuit in Virginia over allowing the foreign-born children of people who once lived in Virginia to vote in the state's elections.

The Supreme Court looks ready to overturn a Mississippi law that allows absentee ballots to be collected as late as five days after the election. Meanwhile, Congress is struggling to consider a bill called the SAVE Act that would require proof of citizenship to register to vote in all states and require voters to show a photo ID to vote. On the most recent episode of The Drill Down podcast, host Peter Schweizer asks “will either of these issues determine the outcome of November's elections?”

The Steve Gruber Show | Foreign Money, Fake Movements, Real Consequences --- 00:00 - Monologue 19:10 – Kent Strang, Managing Director of Americans for Prosperity. Strang explains why he believes President Trump was right to suspend the Jones Act. He discusses how the move could impact shipping, energy costs, and supply chain efficiency. 27:57 – Joe Rieck, Vice President of Sales at Longevity. Rieck encourages listeners to take the first step toward better health with Longevity products. He highlights a limited-time offer, including a free pouch of Strawberry Longevity with purchase. 38:15 - Monologue Featuring Ivey Gruber  47:08 – Ivey Gruber, President of the Michigan Talk Network. Gruber discusses the possibility of sending U.S. troops to Iran and the importance of trusting presidential decision-making. The conversation also touches on COVID-era fraud and a bizarre heist involving 12 tons of Kit Kat bars. 57:21 – Eric Eggers, Vice President of Research at the Government Accountability Institute and co-host of The Drill Down. Eggers discusses concerns about potential insider trading tied to developments surrounding the Iran conflict. He explains why increased scrutiny and investigation may be necessary. 1:06:21 – Dr. Jennifer Sperry, veterinarian with Spot Pet Insurance. Dr. Sperry discusses whether pet owners should be concerned about bird flu affecting animals. She also shares practical spring and summer safety tips to help keep pets healthy. 1:16:32 - Monologue 1:25:28 – John Vecchione, Senior Litigation Counsel for the New Civil Liberties Alliance (NCLA). Vecchione discusses a major legal victory against government involvement in social media censorship. He explains what the ruling means for free speech protections moving forward. 1:35:29 – Marc Goldwein, Senior Vice President and Senior Policy Director at the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget. Goldwein outlines a new proposal to help shore up Social Security, including the idea of implementing a six-figure income cap. He discusses the potential economic impact and political feasibility. 1:44:06 – Ivey Gruber, President of the Michigan Talk Network. Gruber wraps up the show with commentary on the rising cost of sporting events and a story about a man selling his house to attend the World Cup. The segment also explores political protests and whether Hollywood can regain its cultural influence. --- Check out our brand new podcast, 'Forgotten America'... The seventh and eighth episodes are live NOW at Steve Gruber on YouTube! Link below: https://youtu.be/7r4XPsrY4bg

Another day, another new Epstein “list”. AG Pam Bondi revealed over 300 “politically exposed persons” who were redacted from the Epstein Files. What does being named actually mean — and what doesn't it mean? Why would hundreds of leaders — including a near 50/50 split of Democrats and Republicans — risk everything to engage with a known criminal predator? Dr. Drew and Mel K dig in to the new names, tribal behavior, selective outrage, and psychological explanations for why elites would became entangled in a global web of institutional corruption and abuse. Author Peter Schweizer joins to discuss “The Invisible Coup” exposing how mass migration and CCP financial spigots are being weaponized as psychological warfare to destabilize the American mind. Peter Schweizer is President of the Government Accountability Institute and host of GAI's podcast, The Drill Down. He is a five-time #1 New York Times bestselling author. He received his M.Phil. from Oxford University and his B.A. from George Washington University. Follow at https://x.com/peterschweizer Mel K is host of The Mel K Show and author of Question Everything: A Field Guide to Open-Minded Exploration (2025) and Americans Anonymous: Restoring Power to the People One Citizen at a Time (2024). A graduate of NYU, she worked in media, film, and investigative journalism for over two decades. Follow at https://x.com/MelKShow 「 SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS 」 • STRONG CELL – If you want to feel more like your younger self, go to https://strongcell.com/ and use code DREW for 20% off. • AUGUSTA PRECIOUS METALS – Thousands of Americans are moving portions of their retirement into physical gold & silver. Learn more in this 3-minute report from our friends at Augusta Precious Metals: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drdrew.com/gold⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or text DREW to 35052 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• FATTY15 – The future of essential fatty acids is here! Strengthen your cells against age-related breakdown with Fatty15. Get 15% off a 90-day Starter Kit Subscription at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drdrew.com/fatty15⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • PALEOVALLEY - "Paleovalley has a wide variety of extraordinary products that are both healthful and delicious,” says Dr. Drew. "I am a huge fan of this brand and know you'll love it too!” Get 15% off your first order at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drdrew.com/paleovalley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • VSHREDMD – Formulated by Dr. Drew: The Science of Cellular Health + World-Class Training Programs, Premium Content, and 1-1 Training with Certified V Shred Coaches! More at https://drdrew.com/vshredmd • THE WELLNESS COMPANY - Counteract harmful spike proteins with TWC's Signature Series Spike Support Formula containing nattokinase and selenium. Learn more about TWC's supplements at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twc.health/drew⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 「 ABOUT THE SHOW 」 This show is for entertainment and/or informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Executive Producers • Kaleb Nation - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kalebnation.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Susan Pinsky - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/firstladyoflove⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Content Producer • Emily Barsh - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/emilytvproducer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosted By • Dr. Drew Pinsky - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/drdrew⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did politics destroy journalism, or was it the other way around? Author and investigative journalist Peter Schweizer, host of The Drill Down, sees the case for both but believes journalism has done more damage to itself than politicians could manage to do to them. Schweizer says, “a friend of mine who used to be a producer on 60 Minutes said he thought that journalists became less interested in actual hard news coverage.” On the latest episode of the Drill Down podcast, his guest Mark Halperin, who had a front row seat to see it happening, agrees.

In the week since The Invisible Coup: How American Elites and Foreign Powers Use Immigration as a Weapon. debuted atop the bestseller lists, Mexico's president and ambassador to the US have tried to dismiss the book's findings about Mexican consulates interfering in US domestic politics, waving off multiple quotes from numerous Mexican politicians and consular officials themselves. In a statement released by her office, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said, “I categorically deny any involvement or attempt by Mexico to interfere in the internal affairs of the United States.” Schweizer has already been asked to testify at a Senate hearing in March on several of The Invisible Coup's most eye-popping revelations. On the most recent episode of The Drill Down, Schweizer responds to the Mexican government's denials.

The Steve Gruber Show | More Taxes, Higher Energy Bills, and Zero Shame—Welcome to Democrat Rule --- 00:00 - Hour 1 Monologue 27:48 – Mary Holland, President and General Counsel of Children's Health Defense. A former law professor and human rights advocate, Holland discusses a lawsuit filed by RFK Jr.'s former organization against the American Academy of Pediatrics. She explains the legal and medical freedom implications for parents and children. 38:03 - Hour 2 Monologue 46:48 – Kristina Rasmussen, Executive Director of Do No Harm. Rasmussen argues that President Trump should do more than just cut federal funding. She explains how redirecting federal dollars could be a powerful tool to push back against harmful policies in healthcare and education. 56:52 – Peter Schweizer, investigative journalist, author, and host of The Drill Down podcast. Schweizer discusses his new book, The Invisible Coup. He breaks down how entrenched power networks operate behind the scenes and what they mean for America's political future. 1:15:30 - Hour 3 Monologue 1:24:21 – Mark Fisk, co-founder and partner of Byrum & Fisk Advocacy Communications. Fisk explains how highlights from the Detroit Auto Show underscore the need for stable and fair trade policy in Michigan. He discusses why long-term certainty is critical for the auto industry and manufacturing jobs. 1:34:33 – Rep. Bradley Slagh, Chair of the Michigan House Corrections and Judiciary Budget Subcommittee. Rep. Slagh discusses why House Republicans are urging the Michigan Supreme Court to reconsider a proposed ICE ban. He explains the legal, public safety, and enforcement concerns surrounding the issue. 1:43:20 – Ivey Gruber, President of the Michigan Talk Network. Gruber reflects on Groundhog Day before shifting to concerns about reports of candies testing positive for arsenic. The discussion also covers the war on sugar, knowing where your food comes from, and speculation about President Trump potentially brokering a deal with Cuba. --- Visit Steve's website: https://stevegruber.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stevegrubershow Truth: https://truthsocial.com/@stevegrubershow Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/stevegruber Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevegrubershow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevegrubershow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Stevegrubershow Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/TheSteveGruberShow

The story of welfare fraud in Minnesota keeps getting bigger. And no one in state government has worked harder and longer trying to sound the alarm about it than state Sen. Steve Drazkowski. He joins The Drill Down to discuss the growing evidence of widespread fraud in his state that may include not only welfare and child care fraud but vote fraud as well. Minn. Gov. Tim Walz, who was the Democrats' vice-presidential nominee in 2024, just abandoned his bid for a third term in the wake of the growing scandal, which exposed potentially billions of dollars in fraud committed mostly by Somalis in the Minneapolis area through fake feeding programs, daycare centers, and other social programs. Reporters have also identified political contributions to many of the state's most prominent politicians from Somali immigrants who have been implicated and/or prosecuted in the scams.

Corruption and waste in federal and state government are costing taxpayers billions—and Minnesota’s ongoing welfare fraud scandal is a prime example. This must-hear episode takes a hard look at who’s really siphoning off your hard-earned tax dollars. Dr. Wendy Patrick and attorney Larry Dershem are joined by Eric Eggers, Vice President of Research at the Government Accountability Institute and co-host of The Drill Down podcast with Peter Schweizer. Drawing on his extensive investigative experience, Eggers breaks down the true scope of government welfare fraud, explains how these schemes persist, and outlines practical steps that could significantly reduce abuse going forward. Informative, eye-opening, and timely, this episode delivers expert insight you won’t want to miss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys go deep into the debacle at Droneshield, Corporate Travel Management's refund disaster and will it survive, BOM spends a fortune of taxpayer dollars on dud app, Compaq's fascinating backstory and who is the richest person in NZ. Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast Subscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@ContrariansPodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contrarianspod Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@contrarianspodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Appalachia is churning out just over one-third of Lower 48 natural gas production and has the potential to produce considerably more. The big question is whether output will finally break out.

During the government shutdown, Agriculture Secretary Brook Rollins has been reviewing data from 29 states administering the food stamp program. Rollins's review has found EBT cards that have been carrying balances of more than $10,000. It found cards that haven't been used in years. It found cards issued to people who never existed. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), as food stamps are formally known, has been around since the 1930s but ballooned during the Biden administration years and now serves 42 million people in the US, one-eighth of the population. What's happening? Is the program running efficiently and properly? Will the shutdown really “starve children” as the Trump administration's critics are charging?Joining host Eric Eggers on The Drill Down podcast is returning guest Andrew McClenahan from the United Council on Welfare Fraud. McClenahan's organization represents state-level investigators of welfare fraud. And it turns out there is a lot of it to investigate.

Voting security is always a hot topic around election time, but manipulation of our electoral system is a bigger problem that we have to worry about all the time. On the most recent episode of The Drill Down podcast, we are not talking about stolen ballots, “ballot harvesting,” or other shenanigans that can happen during an election, but about how congressional districts are both drawn and apportioned. Two things recently in the news raise questions about how we do those things, and whether it's still the best way.

Steve welcomes Eric Eggers, Vice President of Research at the Government Accountability Institute and co-host of The Drill Down with Peter Schweizer, to discuss the explosive findings behind “No Kings 2.0”. Eric breaks down how this movement, backed by billionaire money, is pushing a radical agenda, with GAI uncovering what they call “Riot, Inc.”, a network exploiting protests for political gain. They dive into the research behind the movement, its funding, and how Americans should understand and respond to these organized efforts. It's a revealing look at how money, politics, and chaos intersect, and why transparency matters more than ever.

Experts are on a run of bad luck lately. Climate change predictions, Covid vaccine promises, jobs statistics, and economic analysis of the effect of the Trump administration's tariffs.What's the problem with the experts? Do they really know what they say they know? Do they know how much they don't know? On their most recent podcast episode, Peter Schweizer and Eric Eggers of The Drill Down take the experts out to the woodshed.

Whatever the truth may be about Jeffrey Epstein's suicide or “client list,” he was engaged in the business of human trafficking and that leaves a paper trail. As Peter Schweizer noted on the most recent episode of The Drill Down podcast, Investment bank JP Morgan Chase turned over the records it had, worth over 1 billion dollars, to the federal government in 2019. Why haven't those records been released? “We have more than $1 billion were used for purposes of human trafficking,” JP Morgan wrote to the Justice Department after Epstein's death, Schweizer says. As Eric Eggers notes, we “follow the money.” So, why has no one else been investigated in light of JP Morgan's disclosures?

Co-host of the Drill Down podcast, Eric Eggers breaks down the DOGE data revealing how Elon Musk has identified and cut billions in federal spending, from USAID programs to bloated real estate leases. Get the facts first on Morning Wire.