# Military Spending on The No Agenda Show

Military Spending comes up in 53 chapters across 53 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from February 2009 to September 2026.

- **Chapters:** 53
- **Episodes:** 53
- **Discussed:** February 2009 – September 2026
- **Related topics:** [Nato](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nato.md), [Pentagon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [Vladimir Putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [Defense Spending](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/defense-spending.md), [Gdp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gdp.md), [Germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md), [Raytheon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/raytheon.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 53

### Military-Industrial Complex and Russian Billionaire Sanctions

- **Episode:** [1907: One Shotted](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1907-one-shotted.md)
- **Published:** 2026-09-27
- **Time:** 29:57–33:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1907-one-shotted/chapter/military-industrial-complex-and-russian-billionaire-sanctions.md

European Union members are debating the renewal of Russian sanctions, with France and Luxembourg reportedly seeking exemptions for specific billionaires. Meanwhile, the U.S. continues to replenish munitions stocks depleted by foreign conflicts. Adam Curry shares an anecdote from a Syrian Uber driver who claimed the U.S. fires missiles simply because they have reached their expiration date.

Keywords: [sanctions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sanctions.md), [luxembourg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/luxembourg.md), [france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [military spending](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-spending.md)

### UK Defense Secretary John Healey Resigns

- **Episode:** [1876: Screwball](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1876-screwball.md)
- **Published:** 2026-06-11
- **Time:** 1:31:21–1:33:02
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1876-screwball/chapter/uk-defense-secretary-john-healey-resigns.md

British Defense Secretary John Healey resigned from Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government over a dispute regarding military spending. Healey argued that the funds allocated in the recent defense review were insufficient to properly equip and train the UK's armed forces to meet global challenges.

Keywords: john healey, [keir starmer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/keir-starmer.md), uk defense, [military spending](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-spending.md), [resignation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/resignation.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md)

### Canadian NDP MP Leah Gazan Criticizes Indigenous Funding Cuts

- **Episode:** [1859: Splashdown](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1859-splashdown.md)
- **Published:** 2026-04-12
- **Time:** 1:37:02–1:40:12
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1859-splashdown/chapter/canadian-ndp-mp-leah-gazan-criticizes-indigenous-funding-cuts.md

Canadian Member of Parliament Leah Gazan of the New Democrat Party (NDP) criticized Prime Minister Carney for cutting $7 billion from Indigenous Services while increasing military spending by $13 billion. Gazan highlighted the lack of funding to address the "ongoing genocide" of MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+ individuals. The discussion questioned how the requested $7 billion would practically stop violence against these communities.

Keywords: leah gazan, [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [ndp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ndp.md), indigenous services, [military spending](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-spending.md)

### NATO Relations, Donald Trump, Ukraine Funding Criticism

- **Episode:** [1852: Jell-No!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1852-jell-no.md)
- **Published:** 2026-03-19
- **Time:** 9:57–13:17
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1852-jell-no/chapter/nato-relations-donald-trump-ukraine-funding-criticism.md

President Donald Trump criticized NATO allies for failing to support the United States in the Iran conflict despite receiving trillions in American protection over the years. Trump asserted his authority to withdraw from NATO without Congressional approval, though he stated he has no current plans to do so. He further criticized the Biden administration for providing hundreds of billions of dollars in equipment to Ukraine.

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### NPR Propaganda and Public Opinion on NATO

- **Episode:** [1839: Feces Thesis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1839-feces-thesis.md)
- **Published:** 2026-02-01
- **Time:** 2:33:32–2:38:19
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1839-feces-thesis/chapter/npr-propaganda-and-public-opinion-on-nato.md

An analysis of NPR's coverage of NATO suggests the network is using "mathematical tricks" and slanted reporting to bolster support for the alliance. The report featured interviews with citizens in Pennsylvania and California to gauge opinions on military spending for Ukraine. Critics argue that NPR's presentation intentionally minimizes Republican opposition to continued foreign defense subsidies.

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### Defense Spending Increase, Raytheon and Pentagon Accountability

- **Episode:** [1832: Lincoln's Dome](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1832-lincoln-s-dome.md)
- **Published:** 2026-01-08
- **Time:** 1:58:03–2:02:06
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1832-lincoln-s-dome/chapter/defense-spending-increase-raytheon-and-pentagon-accountability.md

President Trump announced plans to increase U.S. defense spending to $1.5 trillion by 2027 to build a "dream military." He specifically criticized Raytheon and other defense contractors for prioritizing stock buybacks over manufacturing investment, threatening to cut off their government contracts. The administration aims to implement a new procurement system to ensure greater accountability and speed in arms deliveries.

Keywords: [defense budget](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/defense-budget.md), [raytheon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/raytheon.md), [lockheed martin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lockheed-martin.md), [pentagon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon.md), [military spending](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-spending.md)

### Mark Rutte NATO Appeal, European Funding for Ukraine

- **Episode:** [1822: Kohanna](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1822-kohanna.md)
- **Published:** 2025-12-04
- **Time:** 1:25:03–1:32:20
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1822-kohanna/chapter/mark-rutte-nato-appeal-european-funding-for-ukraine.md

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte appealed to European and Canadian allies to increase their financial contributions to the war in Ukraine. Rutte emphasized that while the U.S. provides critical weaponry like Patriot missiles, the financial burden must be shared by other member states. The strategy involves maintaining a steady flow of weapons to deter Russian aggression while increasing economic pressure on the Kremlin.

Keywords: [mark rutte](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-rutte.md), [nato](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nato.md), [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [air defense](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-defense.md), [military spending](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-spending.md)

### German Military Expansion, Conscription Bill

- **Episode:** [1794: Heroin Hotties](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1794-heroin-hotties.md)
- **Published:** 2025-08-28
- **Time:** 2:22:06–2:24:23
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1794-heroin-hotties/chapter/german-military-expansion-conscription-bill.md

Germany is moving to significantly expand its military, aiming for 260,000 active soldiers to become the strongest conventional army in NATO's European wing. A new bill introduces a mandatory physical exam for 18-year-old men and a national census to assess military readiness, signaling a return to conscription-like policies in response to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Keywords: [germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md), [bundeswehr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bundeswehr.md), [nato](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nato.md), [conscription](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conscription.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [military spending](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-spending.md)

### NATO Burden Sharing, Mark Rutte and Nigel Farage

- **Episode:** [1739: Hypophora](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1739-hypophora.md)
- **Published:** 2025-02-16
- **Time:** 19:35–25:13
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1739-hypophora/chapter/nato-burden-sharing-mark-rutte-and-nigel-farage.md

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has urged European nations to stop complaining and present concrete proposals for increased defense spending. Historical footage of Nigel Farage from 2015 highlights long-standing warnings that the EU intended to use territorial expansion in Ukraine as a pretext for militarization. Analysts suggest the U.S. may support a separate EU army to reduce the American financial burden and address trade deficits.

Keywords: [nato](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nato.md), [mark rutte](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-rutte.md), [nigel farage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nigel-farage.md), [defense spending](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/defense-spending.md), [military-industrial complex](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-industrial-complex.md)

### Omnibus Spending Bill, Chip Roy Floor Rant

- **Episode:** [1515: Scop Christmas](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1515-scop-christmas.md)
- **Published:** 2023-06-02
- **Time:** 19:07–23:05
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1515-scop-christmas/chapter/omnibus-spending-bill-chip-roy-floor-rant.md

Representative Chip Roy of Texas delivers a floor speech criticizing the $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill and the lack of open debate in the House since 2016. The bill includes $45 billion in emergency assistance for Ukraine and nearly $900 billion for military projects. Critics argue that the legislation was "cooked up" behind closed doors by a handful of leaders.

Keywords: [chip roy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chip-roy.md), [omnibus bill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/omnibus-bill.md), [house of representatives](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/house-of-representatives.md), [ukraine aid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine-aid.md), [military spending](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-spending.md)

### Ukraine War Negotiations, China's Diplomatic Role

- **Episode:** [1538: FedNow](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1538-fednow.md)
- **Published:** 2023-03-16
- **Time:** 29:36–32:51
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1538-fednow/chapter/ukraine-war-negotiations-china-s-diplomatic-role.md

President Xi Jinping is reportedly preparing to facilitate negotiations between Russia and Ukraine to end the ongoing conflict. This move is viewed as a strategic attempt to position China as a global peacemaker while portraying the United States as a warmonger focused on arms sales. Critics argue the U.S. military-industrial complex benefits from the continued fighting by depleting old stockpiles and justifying increased spending in the Pacific.

Keywords: [xi jinping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/xi-jinping.md), [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [military spending](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-spending.md), [diplomacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diplomacy.md)

### China Military Budget, Rubber Stamp Parliament Rhetoric

- **Episode:** [1536: Killer Clown](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1536-killer-clown.md)
- **Published:** 2023-03-09
- **Time:** 53:02–57:57
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1536-killer-clown/chapter/china-military-budget-rubber-stamp-parliament-rhetoric.md

China announced a 7.2% increase in its military budget during the National People's Congress in Beijing, bringing spending to approximately $225 billion. Western media outlets, including CBS and Deutsche Welle, have synchronized their terminology by referring to the Congress as the "world's largest rubber stamp parliament." Outgoing Premier Li Keqiang emphasized that repairing economic damage from the "Zero COVID" policy is a top priority for the coming year.

Keywords: national people's congress, [military spending](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-spending.md), [beijing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beijing.md), li keqiang, [zero covid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zero-covid.md)

### NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, Japan Defense Spending Increase

- **Episode:** [1527: Grip & Grin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1527-grip-grin.md)
- **Published:** 2023-02-05
- **Time:** 25:40–27:59
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1527-grip-grin/chapter/nato-secretary-general-jens-stoltenberg-japan-defense-spending-increase.md

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg applauded Japan's plan to double its defense spending to 2% of its GDP by 2027. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's new security strategy reflects a shift toward greater involvement in regional security. Critics view this rearmament as part of a broader trend toward global financial and military escalation.

Keywords: [jens stoltenberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jens-stoltenberg.md), [nato](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nato.md), [japan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/japan.md), [fumio kishida](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fumio-kishida.md), [gdp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gdp.md), [military spending](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-spending.md)

### Japan Military Buildup and Build Back Better Bombs

- **Episode:** [1513: Inrush](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1513-inrush.md)
- **Published:** 2022-12-18
- **Time:** 1:06:44–1:11:47
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1513-inrush/chapter/japan-military-buildup-and-build-back-better-bombs.md

Japan announced its largest military buildup since World War II, doubling its defense spending to 2% of GDP to counter threats from China and North Korea. The plan includes acquiring first-strike capabilities and long-range cruise missiles. This shift represents a significant departure from Japan's traditional self-defense-only security strategy.

Keywords: [japan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/japan.md), [fumio kishida](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fumio-kishida.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [nato](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nato.md), [military spending](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-spending.md)

### Donald Trump, Air Force One Contract

- **Episode:** [1472: Smugly](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1472-smugly.md)
- **Published:** 2022-07-28
- **Time:** 1:12:14–1:15:19
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1472-smugly/chapter/donald-trump-air-force-one-contract.md

Donald Trump is credited with negotiating a fixed-price contract for the new Air Force One, which has reportedly left Boeing with a billion-dollar deficit due to cost overruns. The discussion contrasts Trump's "salesman" approach to military spending with the traditional "cost-plus" models that favor contractors. The segment also revisits the 2001 announcement by Donald Rumsfeld regarding $2.3 trillion in unaccounted Pentagon transactions.

Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [boeing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boeing.md), [air force one](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-force-one.md), [saudi arabia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saudi-arabia.md), [military spending](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-spending.md)

### Show Sign-off, ISO Selection, End-of-Show Mix

- **Episode:** [1461: Bi-Pox](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1461-bi-pox.md)
- **Published:** 2022-06-19
- **Time:** 3:14:25–3:24:12
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1461-bi-pox/chapter/show-sign-off-iso-selection-end-of-show-mix.md

The hosts select their "ISO" (isolated audio) clips for the week, choosing between various NPR and news snippets. A final warning is given regarding the National Defense Authorization Act and its nearly $1 trillion in military spending. The show concludes with a custom music mix featuring clips of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.

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### Ukraine Aid Packages and NATO Equipment Cycles

- **Episode:** [1446: That 70's Podcast](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1446-that-70-s-podcast.md)
- **Published:** 2022-04-28
- **Time:** 1:06:07–1:10:38
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1446-that-70-s-podcast/chapter/ukraine-aid-packages-and-nato-equipment-cycles.md

Speaker Nancy Pelosi continues to promote public relations events supporting Ukraine as the U.S. prepares additional aid packages totaling hundreds of millions of dollars. Reports indicate that a significant portion of the aid is used by NATO members to replace old Soviet equipment sent to Ukraine with new American-made weaponry. This cycle of military spending occurs amidst rising domestic concerns over inflation and the border.

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### Ukraine War Funding, Military-Industrial Complex, Lend-Lease

- **Episode:** [1445: Trusted Flaggers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1445-trusted-flaggers.md)
- **Published:** 2022-04-24
- **Time:** 54:24–58:52
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1445-trusted-flaggers/chapter/ukraine-war-funding-military-industrial-complex-lend-lease.md

The conflict in Ukraine is analyzed as a profit-driven event for the military-industrial complex, specifically benefiting companies like Lockheed Martin and Raytheon. The discussion posits that the $800 million in aid is a modern "Lend-Lease" arrangement that will leave Ukraine in long-term debt to the United States.

Keywords: [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), lend-lease, [lockheed martin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lockheed-martin.md), [raytheon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/raytheon.md), [military spending](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-spending.md)

### Military Spending, Economic Growth, National Debt

- **Episode:** [1113: Axe](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1113-axe.md)
- **Published:** 2019-02-17
- **Time:** 1:38:28–1:42:59
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1113-axe/chapter/military-spending-economic-growth-national-debt.md

President Donald Trump argued that increasing military spending is a prerequisite for addressing the $22 trillion national debt, suggesting that a strong military prevents larger economic disasters. Trump claimed that economic growth, spurred by military investment and trade deficit reductions, will eventually stabilize the country's finances. Critics compare this approach to a "war economy" where manufacturing is driven by defense needs.

Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [national debt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-debt.md), [military spending](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-spending.md), [pentagon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon.md), [economic growth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-growth.md)

### Pentagon Audit Failure and War Spending Totals

- **Episode:** [1095: Yeah No](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1095-yeah-no.md)
- **Published:** 2018-12-17
- **Time:** 1:50:09–1:54:05
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1095-yeah-no/chapter/pentagon-audit-failure-and-war-spending-totals.md

The Department of Defense failed its first-ever audit, highlighting a lack of financial accountability for its $700 billion budget. Research from Boston University's Anita Crawford estimates the total cost of the War on Terror since 9/11 at $5.9 trillion, including interest on borrowing and veteran care.

Keywords: [pentagon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon.md), [audit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/audit.md), [war on terror](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/war-on-terror.md), [military spending](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-spending.md), anita crawford

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