Should We Reinstate the Draft?

Most Americans pass every day blissfully unaware of the impacts our military has around the world. We are insulated by a volunteer military that carries out global campaigns while we go about our lives. On this episode, Ted and Marni discuss whether a national, inclusive draft could result in increased civic engagements and fewer wars.

Resources from this episode:

• Why Bringing Back the Draft Could Stop America’s Forever Wars
• How I Learned to Love the Draft
• Should the United States Reinstate the Draft?
• Watson Institute Cost of War Map — Counterterror Locations
• CFR (Council on Foreign Relations) data on military demographics
• Countries with Mandatory Military Service, 2023
• Skin in the Game: Poor Kids and Patriots

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