Roxana Tiron

Bill Hartung, a Senior Research Fellow focused on military spending, and Roxana Tiron, a National Security Reporter at Bloomberg, dissect the complexities of the military-industrial complex. They question whether the U.S. arsenal truly protects democracy, especially amid current conflicts. Insights on the bloated defense budget reveal a glaring disconnect in prioritizing military spending over public services. The duo also examines the contradictions of arms sales and the challenges faced by investigative journalism in shielding national security issues from public scrutiny.

Bloomberg reporters Roxana Tiron and Megan Scully discuss the recent congressional hearing on UAPs, exploring the interest in UFOs, claims of a government cover-up, and the potential threat UAPs pose to national security. Astronomer Seth Shostak shares his perspective on the possibility of alien spacecraft. The discussion delves into the difficulties in explaining UAPs and the skepticism surrounding UFO sightings as evidence of extraterrestrial life. The chapter also touches on the likelihood of the existence of extraterrestrial life and the need for stronger evidence. Overall, the podcast sheds light on Washington's sudden fascination with UAPs and the ongoing debate over their origins.