This week, Courtney and Alex discuss the news stories from around the world that caught their attention.

First, they get into how American arms companies are profiting off of the push for regime change in Venezuela and the military buildup in the Carribean.

Next, they unpack the Pentagon's "acquisition reform" — a terrible idea that will make it easier for the military-industrial complex to build and profit off of dysfunctional weapons (this time, with even less oversight!)

Finally, they discuss the confusing messages coming from top Israeli officials. While some say they're seeking a new, 20 year memorandum of understanding that would lock in U.S. aid to Israel for a generation, others seem to be pushing to end U.S. aid so that Israel has more "freedom of action." Either way, pro-Israel voices seem to be responding to real, growing opposition in the US to providing more aid to Israel after its genocide in Gaza.

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Why is America seemingly always at war? Join the Quincy Institute’s Courtney Rawlings and Alex Jordan as they expose the monied interests, outdated ideologies, and entrenched powers that have driven the U.S. to wage nearly 400 wars and interventions.

Each episode, they’ll be joined by journalists, advocates, and experts to uncover who profits from America’s endless conflicts, and to imagine how we can build a better, more peaceful U.S. foreign policy.

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Show art by Justin Hantz

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