The $87.6 Billion War Bill: Who Really Pays?

War is often presented like a clean, decisive show of strength. Then the bill arrives. In this episode, Chris breaks down the White House’s request for an additional $87.6 billion for the Iran war, on top of an already massive defense budget. This is not an argument against national defense. It is an argument for asking questions before the costs become permanent. Why is accountability treated as weakness until Congress has to approve the money? And why are healthcare, housing, schools, and veterans’ benefits called too expensive, while billions for war can appear almost overnight?