Missiles or Medicine: Rethinking Our National Priorities

When everyday budgets are stretched thin, where should our collective resources go? In this episode, Ray Calabrese examines the stark contrast between the millions spent on military interceptor missiles and the cost of providing comprehensive healthcare to thousands of citizens. Reflecting on a poignant personal experience confronting institutional bias as a university department chair, Ray challenges us to reconsider how our governing institutions set priorities. It’s a compelling call to ensure people always come before profit, power, or bureaucracy—and a reminder of the change we can create when we stand together.

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