EPISODE · Aug 12, 2025 · 9 MIN
Opening the Books: How Transparency Can Save Billions
from America's News Hour · host Talk Media Network
From June 8th - In our very first episode, Bill welcomed Rachel O’Brien, Deputy Public Policy Editor at Open the Books, the nationwide watchdog group founded by the late Adam Andrzejewski. They discuss how the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) could tackle waste, fraud, and abuse in America’s biggest programs — without cutting benefits. Rachel shares eye-opening examples of billions in improper payments, the fight for transparency, and how citizens can use OpenTheBooks.com to track government spending from small towns to federal agencies. If you’ve ever wondered where your tax dollars really go, this conversation will open your eyes.
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From June 8th - In our very first episode, Bill welcomed Rachel O’Brien, Deputy Public Policy Editor at Open the Books, the nationwide watchdog group founded by the late Adam Andrzejewski. They discuss how the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) could tackle waste, fraud, and abuse in America’s biggest programs — without cutting benefits. Rachel shares eye-opening examples of billions in improper payments, the fight for transparency, and how citizens can use OpenTheBooks.com to track government spending from small towns to federal agencies. If you’ve ever wondered where your tax dollars really go, this conversation will open your eyes.
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