Oh, Canada! - April 29, 2025
The Young Turks
00:00
Pentagon Budget Debates and Economic Populism
This chapter explores the contentious discourse surrounding the Pentagon's budget, particularly the troubling rise to over a trillion dollars amid calls for accountability in military spending. It also discusses a progressive economic agenda aimed at supporting middle-class Americans through policies like Medicare for all and affordable childcare, while highlighting the challenges posed by lobbyists in shaping healthcare costs. The multifaceted conversation navigates the contradictions within political rhetoric surrounding budget allocations and the pursuit of genuine populist reforms.
Play episode from 22:23
Transcript
