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Nov 2024
39m 54s

Where's The Pork? Outrageous Government ...

Dr. Phil McGraw
About this episode
From cats running on treadmills to monkey's gambling, these are just some of the shocking ways the government is wasting YOUR money. Dr. Phil takes a hard-hitting look at the outrageous and often ludicrous spending of your tax dollars by our government. With national debt exceeding $34 trillion, the government's spending habits seem more reckless than ever, ... Show More
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