Best Taxpayers Union Podcasts (2021)

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Taxpayer Talk - podcast by the New Zealand Taxpayers' Union

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Wilful Ignorance: disregarding the ETS will hurt us all 40:09

6d ago40:09

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Jordan is joined by New Zealand Initiative Economist Matt Burgess for a detailed discussion about the ETS. They reflect on the government's long standing stance of ignoring the realities of the trading scheme, the inefficiency of climate change vanity projects and what we can do moving forward. Support the show (http://www.taxpayers.org.nz/donate)…

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The Drill Down with Peter Schweizer

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Hypocrites on the Right and Hypocrites on the Left 27:20

1d ago27:20

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Hypocrites on the Right and Hypocrites on the LeftBy Government Accountability Institute

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News Brief - Colin Powell: Stumbling Empire Personified 26:10

1d ago26:10

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In this News Brief, we recap the recap of Powell's life, from the handwringing over his Iraq War UN speech to the erasure of his role in covering up My Lai massacre to training rightwing death squads in Central America and the central importance of "Good Intentions" when venerating our beloved, bipartisan war-makers.…

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Faith and Politics

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The South Dakota Right to Life Update 27:58

4d ago27:58

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Chris is joined by Dale Bartscher, executive director of SD Right to Life. Dale recaps SDRTL's recent 50th Anniversary Convention in Sioux Falls, shares about the process for reviewing legislation in the lead up to the winter legislative session, and updates us on the growth of local RTL chapters throughout the state.…

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The Drill Down with Peter Schweizer

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The Looming National Debt Crisis Threatening Our Nation 26:27

9d ago26:27

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The Looming National Debt Crisis Threatening Our NationBy Government Accountability Institute

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Taxpayer Talk - podcast by the New Zealand Taxpayers' Union

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Exclusive polling and analysis with David Farrar 16:42

10d ago16:42

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Labour, Greens down and National, ACT up. Those are the headlining figures from the exclusive Taxpayers' Union Curia Market Research monthly poll. A change in COVID-19 strategy has been harsh on the governing coalition with the opposition swooping in to pick up support. Jordan is joined by Curia owner and media commentator David Farrar for analysis…

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Faith and Politics

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Pro-Abortion Policies at Health and Human Services 31:23

11d ago31:23

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On this episode, Chris is joined by Rachel Morrison, a lawyer from the Ethics and Public Policy Center and member of its HHS Accountability Project. Rachel unpacks recent moves by the federal HHS department to give Title X dollars to Planned Parenthood, disregard a separate-payment for abortion requirements for health insurers, abandon pro-life hea…

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The Drill Down with Peter Schweizer

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Is Corrupt Money Funding The Obama Library? 25:44

16d ago25:44

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Is Corrupt Money Funding The Obama Library?By Government Accountability Institute

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Live Interview: How 'The Kaepernick Effect' Revealed Reactionary Forces in Youth Sports. with Dave Zirin 58:39

17d ago58:39

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In this recording of a Live Interview for Patrons from 9/22, we speak with The Nation sports editor Dave Zirin about his new book, The Kaepernick Effect, and how a series of protests in youth sports, namely among black youth, set off firestorms and backlash in dozens of small towns throughout the country. And what the "leave politics out of sports"…

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Faith and Politics

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Respect Life Month: Alpha Center 27:58

18d ago27:58

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On this episode, Chris is joined by Leslee Unruh, founder of Alpha Center, a pregnancy help center based in Sioux Falls. Leslee shares Alpha's mission to "clear the confusion with a message of hope." Founded in 1984, Alpha offers warm, loving counseling to women and men in crisis pregnancy situations. Alpha introduces its clients to mentor relation…

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The Drill Down with Peter Schweizer

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Are Generals Looking Out For The USA? 30:18

23d ago30:18

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Are Generals Looking Out For The USA?By Government Accountability Institute

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Episode 145: How Real Estate-Curated 'Mom & Pop Landlord' Sob Stories Are Used to Gut Tenant Protections 1:02:17

24d ago1:02:17

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“The eviction moratorium is killing small landlords” CNBC cautions. "Some small landlords struggle under eviction moratoriums,” declares The Washington Post. “Economic Pressures Are Rising On Mom And Pop Rental Owners,” laments NPR. ”[Landlords] can’t hold on much longer,” cries an LA Times headline. Throughout the course of the pandemic, we’ve see…

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Faith and Politics

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The Formative Power of Music 38:35

25d ago38:35

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On this episode, Chris is joined by music-lover, Fr. Tony Klein. They discuss the South Dakota state anthem, singing the Mass, how to discern beauty in music, music's role in shaping the heart and mind, sacred music, the common music of a people (think Hobbit songs), what's on Fr. Tony's playlist these days, and music in family life.…

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The Drill Down with Peter Schweizer

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Big Business Loves Big Government 29:52

30d ago29:52

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Big Business Loves Big GovernmentBy Government Accountability Institute

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Episode 144: How the Cold War Shaped First-Person Journalism and Literary Conventions 1:08:08

1M ago1:08:08

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“Write from experience.” “Show, don’t tell.” Self-knowledge. Self-discipline. Well-known conventions like these, whether delivered in classrooms, writing seminars or simply from one writer to another, often anchor traditional writing advice for literary authors and journalists alike in the United States. While they may seem benign and often useful,…

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Faith and Politics

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F&P Mini 16:57

1M ago16:57

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Chris Motz gives a news round-up (SD education policy, federal "Women's Health Protection Act," and call to prayer on the Dobbs case) and shares "Doing the Truth," an excerpt on the virtue of prudence from the Josef Pieper book being read by the SDCC study group.By Chris Motz

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Taxpayer Talk - podcast by the New Zealand Taxpayers' Union

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Damien Grant on Oranga Tamariki 25:25

1M ago25:25

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Jordan is joined by Damien Grant for a concerning discussion on the implications of the recent 'Moana' case that was the subject of Damien's recent column published in Stuff. They talk about ideology within Oranga Tamariki, judicial interference by a chief executive and the concerning silence from legal watchdogs. Support the show (http://www.taxpa…

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The Drill Down with Peter Schweizer

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Teachers Unions Are Destroying American Education 28:42

1M ago28:42

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Teachers Unions Are Destroying American EducationBy Government Accountability Institute

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Episode 143 - PR and Prop 22: How Silicon Valley Uses Hollow "Anti-Racist" Posturing to Sell Its Exploitative Business Model 1:12:03

1M ago1:12:03

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In June 2020, founders of the ride-request app Lyft announced that they had launched “allyship dialogues“ and were committed to fighting “systemic racism” which they said is “deeply rooted in our society.” The same month, an Uber marketing campaign proudly recommended to “racists” that they should “delete Uber,” as they were unwelcome customers. At…

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Faith and Politics

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A Spiritual Biography of Marx 27:58

1M ago27:58

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On this episode, Chris is joined by Dr. Paul Kengor, Senior Director and Chief Academic Fellow for The Institute for Faith & Freedom and Professor of Political Science at Grove City College. They discuss his recent book, "The Devil and Karl Marx: Communism's Long March of Death, Deception, and Infiltration", published by Catholic bookseller TAN Boo…

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Faith and Politics

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Individualism & Unity 33:20

1M ago33:20

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On this episode, Chris is joined by thinker and writer Jack Gist (ft. on Ep. 25, Disputatio and the 1619 Project) to discuss a new essay from Jack, "Individualism, relativism, and the most extreme form of idolatry." Jack unpacks the thought of Nietzsche and Duns Scotus, and helps us understand the "both/and" of the amazing beauty of being an indivi…

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The Drill Down with Peter Schweizer

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20 Years After 9-11: The Government Is Watching You 31:36

1M ago31:36

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20 Years After 9-11: The Government Is Watching YouBy Government Accountability Institute

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Taxpayer Talk - podcast by the New Zealand Taxpayers' Union

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Taxpayer Talk: Will congestion charging turn into a tax grab? 15:33

2M ago15:33

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A Parliamentary select committee has unanimously recommend a charge on motorists entering central Auckland at peak hours. Louis is joined by National MP Christopher Luxon to discuss whether the revenues will be used to cut fuel tax, or if they will be raided by greedy councils. Support the show (http://www.taxpayers.org.nz/donate)…

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Taxpayer Talk - podcast by the New Zealand Taxpayers' Union

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Three Waters with Mayor Bruce Smith 25:24

2M ago25:24

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As part of our continuing discussion on the subject, Jordan and Bruce sit down for a chat about the now infamous Three Waters reforms. Topics include that patronising television ad, the government's reasoning for why reform is needed and the growing groundswell among Mayors and ratepayers in opposition to the reforms. Support the show (http://www.t…

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The Drill Down with Peter Schweizer

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The Ruling Class Failed Afghanistan 26:59

2M ago26:59

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The ruling class failed AfghanistanBy Government Accountability Institute

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Taxpayer Talk - podcast by the New Zealand Taxpayers' Union

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Three Waters with ACT MP Simon Court 24:10

2M ago24:10

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What could be the downside to centralising our water infrastructure and allocating 50% ownership to Iwi? Today on Taxpayer Talk Jordan is joined by ACT MP Simon Court for a discussion about the consequences of the 'Three Waters' proposal and what ACT would do differently. Support the show (http://www.taxpayers.org.nz/donate)…

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Faith and Politics

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Just War Theory 37:46

2M ago37:46

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On this episode, Chris is joined once again by Dr. Jon Schaff, professor of political science at Northern State University. Dr. Schaff unpacks the traditional teaching on the conditions for a just war, first articulated by St. Augustine. He walks through jus ad bellum (justice before making war) and jus in bello (justice while making war), and offe…

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Taxpayer Talk - podcast by the New Zealand Taxpayers' Union

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Dr Oliver Hartwich on the consequences of lockdown and civil liberties 47:45

2M ago47:45

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Jordan Williams is joined by the New Zealand Initiative director Oliver Hartwich for this episode of Taxpayer Talk. They discuss the impact lockdown is having on New Zealand, the similarities and lessons to be drawn from history and what the likely effects will be on our country's future. Support the show (http://www.taxpayers.org.nz/donate)…

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Taxpayer Talk - podcast by the New Zealand Taxpayers' Union

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Professor Robert MacCulloch on 'Aoteanomics' 24:46

2M ago24:46

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Louis is joined by Professor Robert MacCulloch of Auckland University to discuss the rapid growth of 'Wellbeing Economics'. The pair discuss who is pushing the agenda, what it gets right, what it gets wrong and what it means for Kiwis moving forwards. Support the show (http://www.taxpayers.org.nz/donate)…

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The Drill Down with Peter Schweizer

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Bipartisanship at the Cost of Taxpayers 25:28

2M ago25:28

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Bipartisanship at the Cost of TaxpayersBy Government Accountability Institute

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Faith and Politics

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The Political Path Forward: Get Married and Have Kids 37:44

2M ago37:44

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Jessica Kramer joins the show to discuss a recent article she authored on politics and family formation. After briefly sharing her conversion story, she shares her observations from a recent policy conference she reported on, and describes several pro-family policies concerning pornography, contraception, a one-income family wage, and more. In her …

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The Drill Down with Peter Schweizer

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DRILL BITS: American Toilets All Over 0:45

2M ago0:45

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American Toilets All OverBy Government Accountability Institute

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The Drill Down with Peter Schweizer

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Afghanistan Corruption and Biden Withdrawal Disaster 28:18

2M ago28:18

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Peter Schweizer and Eric Eggers unpack the withdrawal disaster in AfghanistanBy Government Accountability Institute

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The Drill Down with Peter Schweizer

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DRILL BITS: Paid To Pour Concrete and Remove It 0:35

2M ago0:35

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Paid To Pour Concrete and Remove It?By Government Accountability Institute

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Faith and Politics

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COVID Vaccines and Religious Exemptions 27:58

2M ago27:58

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Cameo Anders a graduate of the Ave Maria School of Law, has a Masters in Theology and a certificate in Bioethics, joins us this week to take on this hot topic of religious exemptions surrounding the growing concern of COVID vaccine requirements with employers. To read the statement from our bishop's in South Dakota, visit our website. https://sdcat…

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The Drill Down with Peter Schweizer

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DRILL BITS: School house rock bill got mugged on the way to Capitol Hill 1:00

2M ago1:00

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School House Rock Bill Got Mugged On The Way To Capitol HillBy Government Accountability Institute

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The Drill Down with Peter Schweizer

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DRILL BITS: Is your Limo safe? The government needs to know 1:05

2M ago1:05

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Is your Limo safe? The government needs to know.By Government Accountability Institute

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The Drill Down with Peter Schweizer

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In DC, Limos, Yachts and Pot are all Infrastructure 29:14

2M ago29:14

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Peter Schweizer and Eric Eggers explain how In Washington DC, limos, yachts and pot are all InfrastructureBy Government Accountability Institute

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The Drill Down with Peter Schweizer

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DRILL BITS: Infrastructure Bill was paid by selling off part of strategic oil reserve 0:43

2M ago0:43

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Peter Schweizer explains how the Infrastructure bill was paid by selling off part of the strategic oil reserveBy Government Accountability Institute

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The Drill Down with Peter Schweizer

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DRILL BITS: Lobbyists Have Too Much Power 0:28

2M ago0:28

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The Drilldown gang explain why lobbyists have too much powerBy Government Accountability Institute

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Faith and Politics

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Unpacking Fulton, and a Half Page of Trouble in the Infrastructure Bill 32:28

2M ago32:28

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Chris is joined on this episode by David Trimble, Vice President for Public Policy and Director of the Center for Religious Freedom Education at the Religious Freedom Institute. David breaks down the 9-0 Supreme Court decision in Fulton v. Philadelphia, and then shares some religious freedom concerns with the infrastructure bill presently in the Se…

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The Drill Down with Peter Schweizer

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DRILL BITS: Lobbyists Are Like Cockroaches 0:44

2M ago0:44

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What are lobbyists like cockroaches? The Drilldown team explains.By Government Accountability Institute

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The Drill Down with Peter Schweizer

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DRILL BITS: What Happens When Multi-Trillion Dollar Bills Get Passes 0:48

2M ago0:48

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What Happens When Multi-Trillion Dollar Bills Get Passes?By Government Accountability Institute

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Taxpayer Talk - podcast by the New Zealand Taxpayers' Union

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Nicola Willis on Housing and Public Debate 26:22

3M ago26:22

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Max is joined by National MP Nicola Willis for a discussion on Labour's failures in this housing crisis, what National thinks ought to be done and the benefits of debating the big issues. Support the show (http://www.taxpayers.org.nz/donate)By New Zealand Taxpayers' Union Inc.

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The Drill Down with Peter Schweizer

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DRILL BITS: A Lobbyists Only Asset Is His Phone Number 0:40

3M ago0:40

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Taxpayer Talk - podcast by the New Zealand Taxpayers' Union

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Simeon Brown on Gangs 18:23

3M ago18:23

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Max is joined by Simeon Brown to address exactly why the donation of 2.75 million to the gang-run Kahukura program was a poor decision by this government, and to rebut some of the points that have been brought up in support of it. Support the show (http://www.taxpayers.org.nz/donate)By New Zealand Taxpayers' Union Inc.

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The Drill Down with Peter Schweizer

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Lobbyists Rake In Millions With Their Connections 34:56

3M ago34:56

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Peter Schweizer and Eric Eggers expose lobbyists who rake in millions with their connections.By Government Accountability Institute

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The Drill Down with Peter Schweizer

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DRILL BITS: New Drug or Lobbying Firm? 0:23

3M ago0:23

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Eric and Peter Play a New Game Sure to Sweep the NationBy Government Accountability Institute

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Ep 142: The Summer of Anti-BLM Backlash and How Concepts of "Crime" Were Shaped By the Propertied Class 1:55:33

3M ago1:55:33

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"Concerns rising inside White House over surge in violent crime," CNN tells us. "America's Crime Surge: Why Violence Is Rising, And Solutions To Fix It," proclaims NPR. "Officials worry the rise in violent crime portends a bloody summer," reports The Washington Post. Over and over this summer we have heard – and will no doubt continue to hear – the…

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Faith and Politics

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Catholic Adoption in South Dakota 27:58

3M ago27:58

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This episode, Chris is joined by Kelli Whartman, the executive director of Trinity Pregnancy and Adoption, a Catholic agency serving the whole state. Kelli shares her own witness to faith and passion for serving the adoption "triad" -- adoptive parents, birth parents, and kids! Kelli mentions these links: https://www.davethomasfoundation.org/our-pr…

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