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Defense Spending

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What the Ship! | Top 5 Maritime Stories as of April 6, 2026
GeopoliticsMaritime SecurityGlobal Shipping
Apr 7, 2026

What the Ship! | Top 5 Maritime Stories as of April 6, 2026

Global shipping faces a complex web of geopolitical conflicts, economic pressures, and a historic U.S. shipbuilding investment, all impacting supply chains and international trade.

What's Going on With Shipping
What's Going on With Shipping
Trump’s INSANE Post Has Republicans PISSED OFF
US Foreign PolicyIran WarWar Crimes
Apr 7, 2026

Trump’s INSANE Post Has Republicans PISSED OFF

This episode dissects Trump's escalating threats of war crimes against Iran, the devastating economic fallout, his controversial budget priorities, and the quiet but cruel expansion of his administration's immigration policies, alongside Congresswoman Sarah McBride's insights into congressional dysfunction and progressive policy.

Pod Save America
Pod Save America
Trump Requests A GINORMOUS Military Budget
Military BudgetDefense SpendingDomestic Spending Cuts
Apr 4, 2026

Trump Requests A GINORMOUS Military Budget

Donald Trump's proposed $1.5 trillion defense budget, a 42% increase, faces strong criticism for prioritizing military spending over domestic needs amidst public economic hardship and political gridlock.

The Young Turks
The Young Turks
Trump SCREWED on World Stage as LEADERS ABANDON HIM!!!
NATOUS Foreign PolicyIran Conflict
Apr 3, 2026

Trump SCREWED on World Stage as LEADERS ABANDON HIM!!!

Donald Trump's renewed threats to withdraw the US from NATO, fueled by allies' refusal to join a US-led Iran conflict, expose deep fractures within the alliance and challenge the foundations of Western security.

The Intersection with Michael Popok
The Intersection with Michael Popok
Larry Johnson & Col. Wilkerson: Second F-35 Down - Iran War Spirals Into DEVASTATING New Phase
US-Iran ConflictGeopoliticsMilitary Strategy
Mar 20, 2026

Larry Johnson & Col. Wilkerson: Second F-35 Down - Iran War Spirals Into DEVASTATING New Phase

Larry Johnson and Colonel Wilkerson dissect the escalating US-Iran conflict, exposing critical military miscalculations, economic vulnerabilities, and the profound disconnect between political rhetoric and battlefield realities.

Interviews 02
Interviews 02
Trump To Demand 100 BILLION Extra To Pay For Iran War
Iran conflictSupplemental fundingDefense spending
Mar 17, 2026

Trump To Demand 100 BILLION Extra To Pay For Iran War

The US faces a looming $100 billion supplemental funding request for the ongoing conflict with Iran, forcing deep cuts to domestic programs and risking severe economic and political fallout.

Breaking Points
Breaking Points
MIT Prof. Ted Postol: Iranian Missiles vs Israeli Air Defense: Who Would Actually Win?
Missile Defense SystemsAir Defense FailureUS-Iran Conflict
Mar 10, 2026

MIT Prof. Ted Postol: Iranian Missiles vs Israeli Air Defense: Who Would Actually Win?

MIT Professor Ted Postol details the catastrophic collapse of US and Israeli missile defense systems in an ongoing conflict with Iran, attributing their failure to inherent technical flaws and politically driven deployment decisions.

Interviews 02
Interviews 02
LIVE: US JET CRASHES IN IRAQ AS WAR SPIRALS!!! 3/5/2026
Iran WarUS Foreign PolicyMilitary Conflict
Mar 5, 2026

LIVE: US JET CRASHES IN IRAQ AS WAR SPIRALS!!! 3/5/2026

A US fighter jet crash in Iraq ignites further debate on the Trump administration's 'unlawful war' in Iran, revealing strategic blunders, economic fallout, and a widening credibility gap.

Legal AF Podcast
Legal AF Podcast
Trump, Hegseth Prepare For FOREVER WAR
US-Iran conflictMiddle East warMilitary escalation
Mar 5, 2026

Trump, Hegseth Prepare For FOREVER WAR

Breaking Points dissects the rapid escalation of the US-Iran conflict, exposing shifting war justifications, economic fallout, and the potential for a 'forever war' fueled by recycled propaganda and AI-enabled targeting.

Breaking Points
Breaking Points
Understanding America's Goals in Iran, with Erik Prince and Mark Geist, & Clinton's Epstein Comments
US Foreign PolicyIran WarMilitary Intervention
Mar 3, 2026

Understanding America's Goals in Iran, with Erik Prince and Mark Geist, & Clinton's Epstein Comments

Megyn Kelly and guests Erik Prince and Mark Geist debate the US war in Iran, its strategic implications, and the depletion of US military resources, while also dissecting Bill and Hillary Clinton's contentious testimonies regarding Jeffrey Epstein.

The Megyn Kelly Show
The Megyn Kelly Show
JD Vance Will Say Absolutely Anything (w/ Seth Jones) | Shield of the Republic
US Defense Industrial BaseNational SecurityChina Military
Mar 2, 2026

JD Vance Will Say Absolutely Anything (w/ Seth Jones) | Shield of the Republic

The US defense industrial base, once the 'arsenal of democracy,' has critically atrophied, leaving America unprepared for a protracted conflict against a rapidly militarizing China and facing acute munitions shortages in current skirmishes.

Bulwark Takes
Bulwark Takes
Stanislav Krapivnik: USS Gerald Ford Is Sinking… From INSIDE — War With Iran Hours Away!
US MilitaryUSS Gerald FordAircraft Carriers
Feb 26, 2026

Stanislav Krapivnik: USS Gerald Ford Is Sinking… From INSIDE — War With Iran Hours Away!

The USS Gerald Ford aircraft carrier faces severe internal issues and combat degradation, reflecting broader systemic failures within the US military-industrial complex and raising critical questions about US preparedness for a potential conflict with Iran.

Interviews 02
Interviews 02
Trump hit with BAD NEWS after Supreme Court loss
U.S. Supreme CourtExecutive PowerCongressional Authority
Feb 20, 2026

Trump hit with BAD NEWS after Supreme Court loss

Following a Supreme Court loss on tariffs, Donald Trump defied the ruling by announcing new tariffs, while Congressman Jared Moskowitz revealed his belief in government secrecy regarding UAPs and the bipartisan push for disclosure.

Brian Tyler Cohen
Brian Tyler Cohen