This week on The St. Louis Podcast, Eric goes solo to break down the latest government dealings, financial mysteries, and a bit of internet-fueled chaos. He dives into OpenSecrets - the platform exposing political donations, lobbying efforts, and where the money really flows in Washington. Who’s funding what, and why does it matter? Eric unpacks it all. The conversation shifts to USAID, the government agency responsible for international development and humanitarian aid. Is it truly helping, or just another black hole of taxpayer dollars? With global conflicts and shifting alliances, Eric takes a critical look at how America funds foreign efforts. And because no episode is complete without a little internet culture, Eric throws some DOGE into the mix - discussing the ever-entertaining world of cryptocurrency and its latest chaotic headlines. Tune in for a mix of government deep dives, financial curiosity, and digital randomness - all delivered in classic St. Louis Podcast fashion. We would also like to give a special shoutout and express our gratitude to Mark Lee from Farmers Insurance St. Louis for being one of our valued sponsors. Mark is an experienced insurance professional and dedicated agent who brings expertise and exceptional service to his clients. As a sponsor, Mark supports our podcast and helps us continue to provide valuable content to our listeners. We appreciate his commitment to our show and his contribution to our mission of delivering engaging and informative episodes. If you're in need of insurance services, we highly recommend reaching out to Mark Lee at Farmers Insurance St. Louis. With his expertise and personalized approach, he can assist you in finding the right coverage to meet your needs. We want to extend a big thank you to Mark Lee and Farmers Insurance St. Louis for their support.  Visit insurancecareerstl.com to start the journey of opening your own Farmers Insurance agency! 📆 Never miss an episode: Hit subscribe and the bell icon to get notified about our latest content that's knocking out the ordinary.  👉 Connect with us! Website: https://stlouispodcast.com/ Facebook: The St. Louis Podcast Instagram: @stlouispodcast  Twitter: @stlouispodcasts Tik Tok: @stlouispodcast

This week on The St. Louis Podcast, Eric goes solo to break down the latest government dealings, financial mysteries, and a bit of internet-fueled chaos. He dives into OpenSecrets - the platform exposing political donations, lobbying efforts, and where the money really flows in Washington. Who’s funding what, and why does it matter? Eric unpacks it all.  The conversation shifts to USAID, the government agency responsible for international development and humanitarian aid. Is it truly helping,...

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