

The Drill Down with Peter Schweizer
Government Accountability Institute
Peter Schweizer is the author of, among other books, "Clinton Cash," "Extortion," "Throw Them All Out," and "Architects of Ruin." He has been featured throughout the media, including on "60 Minutes" and in the "New York Times." He is the cofounder and president of the Government Accountability Institute.
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Sep 16, 2025 • 34min
Bill O’Reilly on Confronting Evil
“Evil is on the rise in America, and overseas,” says author and talk show host Bill O’Reilly. “Evil is very simple: It's when one human being hurts another human being on purpose with no remorse.” Like Charlie Kirk’s killer. Like Vladimir Putin. And about 15 percent of the world’s population, O’Reilly thinks.

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Sep 12, 2025 • 25min
The NFL's Hidden Agenda - Wokeness or Profit
Dive into the NFL's intriguing relationship with political movements and social issues. The conversation questions whether the league's progressive facade overshadows corruption in Washington. Explore controversial lobbying tactics and how social justice messaging may distract from deeper problems. Discover the implications of the NFL's pivot toward gambling and its effects on the black community. The discussion raises ethical concerns about the growing gambling industry and its clash with the league's promotion of social justice.

Sep 3, 2025 • 28min
Is George Soros a Racketeer?
The podcast dives into the controversial figure of George Soros and the legal implications of the RICO Act in political contexts. It discusses Donald Trump's recent threats regarding Soros and the complexities of political funding. The speakers explore how Soros's financial backing influences protests and activism, particularly in contentious situations like the 'Cop City' protests. With insights into the evolving narrative around Soros, they address the broader consequences of political funding and the accountability of powerful donors.

Aug 27, 2025 • 26min
The National Guard's Role in Crime Control
The National Guard's Role in Crime Control

Aug 20, 2025 • 31min
Insider Trading by Congress
It’s the heat of the Summer in Washington DC, but hell is freezing over anyway.Why? Because veteran stock market wizard Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), has come out in support of a bill that will ban members of Congress from trading in stocks or options. For late arrivals, former House Speaker Pelosi has for more than a decade been the poster child for members of Congress who became rich by trading on inside information to predict the movement of the stock market. Pelosi has long tried to deflect criticism by saying that her husband makes all the stock moves, but the numbers don’t lie: While the S&P index is up by 240 percent over the last 10 years, Pelosi and her husband are up an eye-popping 745 percent.

Aug 13, 2025 • 45min
On Power with Mark Levin
On Power with Mark Levin

Aug 8, 2025 • 28min
Schweizer: Trump Was Right to Fire Jobs “Expert”
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.

Jul 30, 2025 • 34min
Margaret Roberts - FBI's Role in Domestic Terrorism
Margaret Roberts - FBI's Role in Domestic Terrorism

Jul 24, 2025 • 25min
Legislative Priorities on Capitol Hill Post-Major Bill Passage With Congressman Wesley Hunt
Legislative Priorities on Capitol Hill Post-Major Bill Passage With Congressman Wesley Hunt

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Jul 16, 2025 • 30min
Secret Service Failures Exposed - With Susan Crabtree
Susan Crabtree, an award-winning investigative reporter for RealClearPolitics, dives into critical discussions about government accountability and corruption, particularly surrounding an assassination attempt on Donald Trump. She highlights alarming failures in Secret Service protocols, emphasizing how junior agents faced consequences while higher-ups thrived despite significant mistakes. The conversation also critiques the agency's transparency and examines historical parallels, raising important questions about the effects on democracy and public safety at political events.