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Congress Criticized for Defense Spending and Corporate Subsidies
25:59 - 35:24 (09:25)
Comedian Jon Stewart criticized Congress for prioritizing defense spending over necessary programs, and for allowing corporate subsidies instead of closing tax loopholes to fund programs for veterans, education, and healthcare.
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Wes Moore discusses the importance of using platforms to amplify the voices of veterans who were exposed to burn pits during their service, and the flaws in the system that prevents these veterans from receiving proper care and recognition for their sacrifice.
25:59 - 28:56 (02:57)
Summary
Wes Moore discusses the importance of using platforms to amplify the voices of veterans who were exposed to burn pits during their service, and the flaws in the system that prevents these veterans from receiving proper care and recognition for their sacrifice.
ChapterCongress Criticized for Defense Spending and Corporate Subsidies
EpisodeThe Problem With War: Veterans Day Episode
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
Jon Stewart speaks passionately about the indifference of Congress regarding the 9/11 healthcare bills, as he testifies alongside Louis Alvarez, a man spending his last days fighting for the cause.
28:57 - 31:02 (02:05)
Summary
Jon Stewart speaks passionately about the indifference of Congress regarding the 9/11 healthcare bills, as he testifies alongside Louis Alvarez, a man spending his last days fighting for the cause.
ChapterCongress Criticized for Defense Spending and Corporate Subsidies
EpisodeThe Problem With War: Veterans Day Episode
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
This podcast discusses the idea of closing corporate tax loopholes to fund various government programs such as veteran care, free college, and healthcare.
31:02 - 35:24 (04:21)
Summary
This podcast discusses the idea of closing corporate tax loopholes to fund various government programs such as veteran care, free college, and healthcare. The speaker argues that the defense budget, which recently received a bump in funding, should remain untouched while corporate subsidies are cut to fund governmental programs.