Sacha Pfeiffer, an investigative correspondent for NPR, dives into the complexities of the Paycheck Protection Program, designed to aid businesses during the pandemic. She discusses how the rapid rollout led to widespread fraud and challenges in the loan forgiveness process. The honor system for approvals created vulnerabilities, raising ethical questions about fund allocation. Pfeiffer also critiques the government's outdated tech that hampered program efficiency and highlights ongoing tensions in Congress regarding pandemic spending cuts.