Federalist Radio Hour The DOGE Files: Tracking The Insane Things Your Tax Dollars Are Paying For
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Feb 6, 2025 Parker Thayer, an investigative researcher at the Capital Research Center, joins to tackle the complexities of taxpayer-funded projects. He dives into the impact of the Doge Files initiative on revealing government spending inefficiencies. Discussing controversial funding like USAID and media subsidies, he highlights the importance of accurate reporting. The conversation critiques the effectiveness of DEI initiatives and examines the imbalance in political philanthropy, urging a reevaluation of budget priorities for greater transparency and accountability.
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Transgender Opera Funding
- A White House spokesperson claimed USAID granted funds for a transgender opera in Colombia.
- Mainstream media outlets reported this as false, but it was the State Department, not USAID, who funded it.
Accuracy in Reporting
- Strive for 100% accuracy when discussing government spending.
- Even minor inaccuracies can be exploited by media to discredit the entire narrative.
Media Subscriptions
- Corporate media outlets received funding from government agencies through subscriptions.
- Agencies paid exorbitant prices, raising questions about value and necessity.