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EPISODE · May 15, 2026 · 8 MIN

America’s $1.5 Trillion “Sweet 16” Defense Budget

from Watchdog on Wall Street with Chris Markowski · host Finance, Investing, & Markets

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  Pete Hegseth’s proposed $1.5 trillion defense budget is sparking backlash over soaring military spending, costly weapons programs, and massive payouts to defense contractors. This episode explores the F-35 controversy, missile defense costs, new battleships, and growing questions about whether America’s military budget has become an endless blank check.

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