This podcast episode investigates conflicts of interest among government officials, particularly within the executive branch of the US government. The analysis of financial disclosure forms unveils instances of officials owning and trading stocks in companies affected by their agency's policies, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest. The show highlights the challenges in enforcing conflict-of-interest laws, the loopholes provided by ethics waivers, and the lack of accountability for government officials' stock trading activities. It calls for more robust mechanisms to prevent and detect conflicts of interest and emphasizes the importance of transparency and ethical conduct among government officials.
