William Hertung

In this discussion, guest William Hertung, a senior researcher at the Quincy Institute and author of 'Trillion Dollar War Machine', dives into the troubling implications of U.S. military spending. He highlights how wartime postures justify exorbitant budgets while emphasizing the disconnect between funding and effective military outcomes. Hertung warns that entrenched congressional politics foster wasteful procurement on the backs of taxpayers. He advocates for reforms like transparency and lobbying restrictions to tackle the military-industrial complex.