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When USAID issued sudden stop work orders, thousands of NGO workers were caught in the crossfire. This week, as DOGE sets its audit sights on more federal agencies, we talk to a furloughed employee about the impact of frozen federal funding. Are American taxpayers’ calls for greater accountability being answered? Is this truly about fiscal responsibility, or are we putting America’s strategic “soft power” at risk?
Hosts:
Matt Sunbulli
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunbulli/
https://www.threads.net/@mattsunbulli
https://www.firstdraft.vc
Aaron Calafato
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Before you start a podcast, talk to Aaron!
Leah Ova
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Editorial:
Matt Sunbulli
Brooks Borden
Conor Bezane
Aaron Calafato
Senior Audio Engineer:
Ken Wendt
Research:
Zaid Safe
Matt Sunbulli
Aaron Calafato
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When USAID issued sudden stop work orders, thousands of NGO workers were caught in the crossfire. This week, as DOGE sets its audit sights on more federal agencies, we talk to a furloughed employee about the impact of frozen federal funding. Are American taxpayers’ calls for greater accountability being answered? Is this truly about fiscal responsibility, or are we putting America’s strategic “soft power” at risk?
Hosts:
Matt Sunbulli
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunbulli/
https://www.threads.net/@mattsunbulli
https://www.firstdraft.vc
Aaron Calafato
Listen to Aaron's 7 Minute Stories
Before you start a podcast, talk to Aaron!
Leah Ova
Follow Leah on TikTok
Editorial:
Matt Sunbulli
Brooks Borden
Conor Bezane
Aaron Calafato
Senior Audio Engineer:
Ken Wendt
Research:
Zaid Safe
Matt Sunbulli
Aaron Calafato

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