# Exposed: The Hidden Engine Behind Waste, Fraud, and abuse

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Podcast: [The Huey Alert](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-huey-alert-6715688)
Published: 2026-01-12T20:06:20+00:00
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## Resource

Government fraud isn’t a mistake — it’s the system.In this episode of The Huey Alert Podcast, Craig and Shelly Huey reveal why government-run programs consistently lead to waste, fraud, and abuse — and why inflation is the predictable outcome.With federal taxpayer fraud now being exposed in multiple states, this conversation explains the real incentives behind bureaucracy, legislative neglect, and the deep state.If you’ve ever wondered why government never fixes itself, this episode answers that question.

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