EPISODE · Jul 29, 2026 · 38 MIN
Does the U.S. need a $1.5 trillion defense budget?
from On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti · host WBUR
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is asking Congress for a record amount of money, $1.5 trillion, as the U.S.-Israel war with Iran continues. What do those taxpayer dollars pay for? *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint
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