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Anthony D'Esposito | U.S. Department of Labor Inspector General Celebrates Columbus Day on S&FIM

Oct 12, 2026 · 10m

Summary

Anthony D'Esposito, the new Labor Department Inspector General, discusses uncovering billions in fraud, including $21 billion in H-1B visa abuses and significant unemployment insurance mismanagement. He details recent actions suspending major tech companies and investigating universities for J-1 visa exploitation and data leaks to China. D'Esposito also emphasizes the critical importance of the upcoming midterm elections, urging support for Republican candidates to maintain congressional majorities and advance President Trump's agenda against what he describes as radical opposition.

Topics discussed

Paid political ad for Thomas Sullivan Clinique Moisture Surge 100-Hour Moisturizer ad Fresh Soy Cleansing Jelly Balm ad Fresh Soy Cleansing Jelly Balm ad (continued) Intro: Identifying Italian politicians Interview start with Anthony D'Esposito Discussing local Italian politicians and Jim Gennaro Mentioning Joanna Areola and J.D. Vance Congratulating D'Esposito on fraud findings Whole-of-government approach to fraud Unemployment insurance fraud in CA and NY H-1B visa fraud and economic impact Suspending companies like Adobe and Microsoft Investigating universities and J-1 visa abuse D'Esposito's decision not to run for Congress Importance of the upcoming election Concerns about NYC primary candidates Political tensions and 'common sense vs crazy' Closing remarks and sign-off Show outro and social media plugs California economic highlights ad Marathon Sports sponsorship ad
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