Does the U.S. need a $1.5 trillion defense budget?
Does the U.S. need a $1.5 trillion defense budget?  
Podcast: On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti
Published On: Wed Jul 29 2026
Description: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is asking Congress for a record amount of money, $1.5 trillion, as the U.S.-Israel war with Iran continues. What do those taxpayer dollars pay for? *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint