On The Line: When Trump is gone, will we still want a bigger military?

On The Line: When Trump is gone, will we still want a bigger military?

May 26, 2026 · 1h 22m

About this episode

The episode discusses the future of military spending in Canada post-Trump with insights from defence analysts.

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