The Cold War is long gone, but the United States still stations troops in nearly a thousand locations around the world. Our guest makes the case that these costly bases make us less safe in the long run. Then we hear an argument that Madison lawmakers are the reason the city of Milwaukee has struggled economically since World War II.
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American Military Bases Around The Globe: More Harm Than Good?
The United States has more than 800 active military installations in foreign countries–but a guest makes the case that these bases can do more harm than good to the nation’s reputation and security.
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Economic Disparities Between Madison And Milwaukee
According to our guest, since World War II Madison has flourished while Milwaukee floundered. He shares the reasons for the economic disparity, and tells us how he’d fix it.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Rob Ferrett Producer
- Matt Oleson Producer
- David Vine Guest
- Tom Hefty Guest
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