He’s Building a Massive Secret Bunker Beneath the Ballroom!! Amanda w Jon Golinger
From We Can Do Hard Things by Treat Media and Glennon Doyle
May 5, 2026 · 1h 14m
About this episode
Amanda and Jon Golinger explore the secrets behind a massive underground bunker beneath a White House ballroom and the implications for democracy and accountability.
Why is he building a massive secret bunker?!?! In today’s jaw-dropping deep dive, Amanda follows the money—and the secrets—behind a $400 million White House ballroom, and what is hiding beneath it. What starts as a flashy construction project unravels into a story about power, secrecy, and the dangerous things that happen when no one is watching. With democracy advocate Jon Golinger, Amanda goes past the headlines to ask the real question: What is this really about—and who is paying for it? - Why the “ballroom” might not be about a ballroom at all - The shocking discovery of a massive underground bunker—and why it matters - How anonymous corporate ballroom “donors” may be shaping government decisions - What happens when oversight disappears—and who pays the price - The bigger question: What are we being told and what’s being hidden This one isn’t just about politics. It’s about truth, power, and what we’re willing to question. Also: In this episode, Jon talks about a hotline run by House Democrats for National Parks Employees who may wish to share information about the White House Ballroom Project that concerns them. Here it is…
People in this episode
Host: Amanda
Guest: Jon Golinger
Topics covered
- politics
- power
- secrecy
- government accountability
- democracy
- oversight
Keywords
- bunker
- White House
- ballroom
- secrecy
- government
- oversight
- democracy
- power
- anonymous donors
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Public Citizen
Places: White House, National Parks
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