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The panelists on the show argue passionately for a renewed focus on tackling government waste. Brian Brenberg emphasizes how Democrats have strayed from their traditional stance on waste, fraud, and abuse, now defending systems that are failing taxpayers. The remark highlights a departure from ideals that once defined progressive rhetoric, leading to claims about the internal contradictions within Democratic leadership.
Dagen McDowell and other panelists argue for transparency in government spending, particularly concerning Medicaid—which has seen a 60% spending increase since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Advocates for reform believe that correcting these financial discrepancies could save billions over the coming years.