This segment discusses a ProPublica investigation into an FBI anti-corruption inquiry involving Maine Senator Susan Collins, defense contractor Martin Kao, campaign donations, and federal contracts, with Jimmy and Americans’ Comedian Kurt Metzger portraying the allegations as evidence of a broader pay-to-play system in Washington. The discussion focuses on allegations that Kao used donations and a shell company to support Collins and other politicians while seeking federal contracts, including claims involving a $32 million naval project and research work connected to the University of Maine; Collins’s office denies bribery or pay-to-play and says previous investigations found nothing implicating her. The hosts also criticize the reported dismantling of the FBI and Justice Department public-integrity investigation after Donald Trump returned to office, and argue that corporate media coverage failed to adequately question Collins about the allegations. The segment concludes with commentary about political influence, defense spending, media coverage, and the hosts’ broader criticism of the military-industrial complex. Kurt Metzger on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kurtmetzger Kurt’s website: http://www.KurtMetzgerComedy.com Visit http://keet.io/jimmydore. Download it free, invite one person you trust, and start a conversation that belongs to you. Become a Premium Member: https://www.jimmydore.com/premium-membership Go to a Live Show: https://www.jimmydore.com/tour Subscribe to Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/jimmydorecomedy/ytlivestreams LIVESTREAM & LIVE SHOW ANNOUNCEMENTS: Email: https://mailchi.mp/jimmydorecomedy/ytlivestreams Twitter: https://twitter.com/jimmy_dore Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JimmyDoreShow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejimmydoreshow WATCH / LISTEN FREE: Videos: https://www.jimmydore.com Podcasts: https://www.jimmydore.com (Also available on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcas