The Uncertain HourI've always wondered ...Econ Extra Credit with David BrancaccioRace and EconomyMake Me Smart Daily

Loading...

0:00
0% played
What have you always wondered about the economy? Tell us
Stories Tagged as

Defense spending

New Pentagon head to push NATO on military spending

by Scott Tong
Jun 24, 2019
Mark Esper will tell NATO partners to keep boosting defense spending.
A car drives past graffiti reading "Thank you NATO" and featuring the U.S. flag near the village of Stagovo, Kosovo, on March 24.
ARMEND NIMANI/AFP/Getty Images
ListenLISTEN
HTML EMBED:
COPY
EMBED EMBED
Share Now on:
SHARE

Mixed response to Trump’s call for NATO members to boost defense spending

by Sally Herships
Apr 12, 2017
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg is wrapping up a two-day visit to the U.S. Later today, he’ll hold a joint press conference with President Trump in Washington. The U.S. is the main contributor to the military alliance. Trump, like many presidents before him, has repeatedly called on the other 27 NATO members to spend more on defense. […]
ListenLISTEN
HTML EMBED:
COPY
EMBED EMBED
Share Now on:
SHARE
Subscribe Using:
SUBSCRIBE SUBSCRIBE
Politics Inside Out

What's the big deal about Goldman Sachs?

by Kai Ryssdal and Andrea Seabrook
Dec 12, 2016
Plus, Trump targets Lockheed Martin and F-35 fighter jet costs.
Gary Cohn, president and chief operating officer at Goldman Sachs, talks on his phone as he arrives at Trump Tower, November 29, 2016 in New York City.
Drew Angerer/Getty Images
ListenLISTEN
HTML EMBED:
COPY
EMBED EMBED
Share Now on:
SHARE

U.S. allies ponder Trump comments on defense spending

by Stephen Beard
Nov 16, 2016
The president-elect says allies must pay more towards defense costs.
A U.S. Navy veteran participates in an opening prayer during a campaign event for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump September 6, 2016 in Virginia Beach, Virginia.   
Alex Wong/Getty Images
ListenLISTEN
HTML EMBED:
COPY
EMBED EMBED
Share Now on:
SHARE
Subscribe Using:
SUBSCRIBE SUBSCRIBE

The dark territory of Cyberwarfare

by Kai Ryssdal
Mar 15, 2016
What do Reagan, a sci-fi movie, and a train station master all have in common?
ListenLISTEN
HTML EMBED:
COPY
EMBED EMBED
Share Now on:
SHARE
Subscribe Using:
SUBSCRIBE SUBSCRIBE

Despite solid numbers, analysts cautious about Boeing

by Kimberly Adams
Oct 21, 2015
A slowdown in the defense sector is offset by commercial sales, for now.
ListenLISTEN
HTML EMBED:
COPY
EMBED EMBED
Share Now on:
SHARE
Subscribe Using:
SUBSCRIBE SUBSCRIBE

Fun fact Friday: A lot of business buzz

by Gina Martinez
Mar 6, 2015
We traveled the world to bring you the best in business news this week.
ListenLISTEN
HTML EMBED:
COPY
EMBED EMBED
Share Now on:
SHARE
Subscribe Using:
SUBSCRIBE SUBSCRIBE

Help us do the numbers.

Donations from you are the most important part of Marketplace's budget. Chip in today.

Invest in marketplace