We had a lot of headlines to cover before getting into our latest conversation with former Navy Under Secretary Erik Raven and Kate Käufer, both of whom served as advisers to Jon Tester when he served as Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee on Defense.
Tester wanted to host an episode related to the current defense budget and what should be considered as we look ahead. How can the U.S. government best fund our military and defense? It’s not just a political issue—it’s a national security issue.
We cover a wide range of topics— including a discussion on how our current defense budget compares to years past, the big security risks facing us as a nation, artificial intelligence, and areas of hope. Plus, we dig more into the Golden Dome project, including its projected costs and effectiveness. We also unravel some of the complications around cyber security after cuts to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and a reduction in its workforce. Can private companies fill the gap?
This episode gets into the weeds a bit on defense and spending policy, but they’re important weeds. Thanks to our guests and to all of you for the continued support of our work!
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