Dec 11th Podcast: Dysfunction In Washington
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“From a topic Melanie raised in this podcast as a US general public natsec nerd, I heartily agree with her point that the US public needs more explaining on the Pentagon budget and primary contractors. For a Robert Gates "Let's have the Pentagon do more and smarter" push, the US public needs to know the justifications for expenditures, especially the proportionality of the big items in the news, and the success/setbacks of expenditures. A sizable share of the American public has little trust in the Pentagon budget.
I follow 30 DC procurement experts on Twitter, but no think tank, journalist, or Substacker is writing about this for the public.
Do any US think tanks like CNAS publish infographics, or have dynamic graphs on their website, showing the total armaments and fires expenditures at an 80,000 level?
One example of the public education's importance is the Ukraine debate. The public is alarmed by $65B, but as you know, there is little proportionality awareness.
Can you do a show(s) explaining the proportions of the defense expenditures, highlighting a couple of points?
Or, some procurement expert could do a Substack on this, and make some good money.”Read full review »
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United States of America ·
12/12/23
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“I just finished listening to the Better Burden Sharing with Allies episode, and I have to say Melanie deserves a lot of praise. Her insights and honesty are refreshing. I appreciate that she speaks her mind and isn’t afraid to tell it like it is… but overall another great episode from everyone.”
travelguy912 via Apple Podcasts ·
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05/11/23
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“A civil clash of ideas on American power abroad, spanning academic and practical viewpoints. Looking forward to the next shows.”
Braga4life via Apple Podcasts ·
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10/11/18
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“As a retired Navy guy, I thank you for the thoughtful discourse. I don’t always agree and am not immersed in the policy dialogue and dissemination anymore but love the mind expansion the discussion offers this listener.
And, with a Kevin Bacon , six-degree affiliation with two of the hosts, I...”Read full review »
dcrydre via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/17/19
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