War & Government Contracting: What Conflict Means for Business, Budgets, and Humanity

In this powerful and timely episode, we dive deep into a topic that’s as uncomfortable as it is unavoidable: war—and its direct impact on government contracting and the U.S. economy.

From escalating conflict involving Iran and Israel to the Russia-Ukraine war, we explore how global unrest is reshaping everything from federal budgets to private sector opportunities.

Details:

25 June 2025

11:30am - 12:30pm EST

Streamyard/Online

In this episode, we unpack:

- The historical connection between war and America’s founding

- The rise of the war economy and the role of the defense industrial base

- How defense spending compares to civilian agency budgets

- What this all means for contractors, small businesses, and innovation

- Should the U.S. get involved in current conflicts—and what’s the cost either way?

- Why it's critical not to lose sight of the human impact behind the headlines

Listen now to understand the true cost—and complexity—of building a business in a time of global unrest.