Topic: Nato Mission

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced in Latvia that Canada will extend its military mission in the region for four years, adding 85 troops. While Trudeau emphasized Canada's "unflinching support" for NATO, he stated that the country has no plans to double its defense budget to meet the 2% GDP target requested by President Trump. This stance has drawn criticism for being rhetorically supportive but financially non-compliant.

Adam Curry reiterates the show's "formula" and provides instructions for listeners participating in Occupy Wall Street. He encourages protesters to use the language of the Arab Spring, specifically demanding "regime change" and a "NATO no-fly zone" to highlight the absurdity of foreign policy rhetoric when applied domestically.

General William Caldwell, commander of the NATO Training Mission in Afghanistan, details the extensive international effort to develop Afghan security forces. During a C-SPAN press conference, Caldwell reveals that the budget for this "advising and instructing" mission is just under $1 billion per month. The hosts mock Caldwell's uniform, which is heavily decorated with badges and pins, comparing him to a "hall monitor."