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How much of your tax dollars are going to Israel and Ukraine

Mar 29, 2024 · 23m
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  • Congress and taxpayers disagree about U.S. financial support for wars in Ukraine and Gaza, with concerns about funding both military aid and civilian casualties
  • The episode attempts to calculate the average taxpayer's contribution to Israel and Ukraine aid, revealing how tax dollars fund foreign assistance
  • The analysis provides a window into U.S. weapons sales and foreign assistance policy, showing how tax dollars are allocated to international conflicts

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