

How to Slash the Pentagon Budget (Connor Echols & Julia Gledhill)
Mar 1, 2025
Julia Gledhill, a research associate at the Stimson Center, dives into the complexities of Pentagon spending. She discusses how the military budget ballooned and reveals strategies to cut $60 billion in unnecessary expenditures. The conversation critiques inefficient programs like the F-35 and the challenges posed by privatization in weapon acquisitions. Gledhill also explores the implications of the ICBM modernization efforts and highlights the need for transparent military reforms amidst rising tensions with China.
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Intro
00:00 • 5min
The Cost of Defense: Budgeting and Inefficiencies
05:23 • 6min
Examining the Risks and Costs of the ICBM Modernization Effort
11:30 • 2min
Navigating Pentagon Budget Complexities
13:09 • 16min
Reforming Military Acquisitions and Geopolitical Spending Implications
29:08 • 3min