Where does U.S. taxpayer money really go? In this episode, we break down the spending, waste, and financial mismanagement within two of the biggest government agencies: the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Department of Defense (DoD).USAID, responsible for foreign aid and development programs, has faced scrutiny over questionable expenditures, from millions spent on workplace diversity initiatives in Serbia to funding tourism projects in Egypt. While these programs claim to promote democracy and economic growth, critics argue that they provide little return on investment for American taxpayers. How much of USAID’s budget actually serves U.S. interests, and how much is lost to inefficiency?Meanwhile, the DoD, with its nearly $1 trillion annual budget, continues to show massive financial waste. From the Littoral Combat Ship program’s cost overruns to overpriced spare parts—like Boeing charging 7,943% more than market value for a soap dispenser—military spending is often riddled with excessive costs. Defense contractors like Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and RTX (formerly Raytheon) have profited immensely, even as reports of overcharging and fraud surface.This episode exposes where billions of dollars are going, which companies benefit the most, and what these spending habits mean for the future of U.S. foreign aid and military funding. Is government waste inevitable, or can real accountability be achieved?
