What We Leave
Claim This Podcastby Robert Jacobson
Podcast Overview
<p>The United States spends more on defense than the next ten countries combined. What if even a fraction of that went toward clean energy, infrastructure, or debt reduction instead?</p><p>"What We Leave" is a micro podcast exploring the peace economy. The idea is that we can convert defense-dependent industries and communities toward civilian, sustainable purposes. </p><p>Drawing on the work of economist Seymour Melman and contemporary movements like the Peace Economy Project, each 3-5 minute episode examines one piece of this puzzle: the policy levers, the economic logic, and the human stakes.</p><p>This isn't about being anti-military. </p><p>It's about asking a harder question: what kind of economy do we want to leave behind?</p>
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3/27/2026
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Recent Episodes
May 8, 2026
Why Your Neighbor Seems Crazy
<p><span>What if the people on the other side of the political divide aren't as extreme as we think they are?</span></p><p><span>Research from More in Common found that Americans imagine almost twice as many of their political opponents hold extreme views than actually do. The people with the most distorted perceptions aren't the ones tuned out. They're the ones most tuned in. Robert explores how engagement-based algorithms amplify division, why we're disagreeing with fictional versions of each other, and what this means for anyone trying to find common ground. You can't have a peace economy if you can't even talk to each other.</span></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Topics:</strong><span> perception gap, polarization, social media algorithms, Center for Humane Technology, attention economy, common ground, media literacy</span></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
March 28, 2026
Episode 5: Who's Actually Talking?
<p>When we make decisions as a country, whose voice actually carries weight?</p><p>The 2024 election cycle cost about $20 billion and most of that didn't come from ordinary people. </p><p>About 80% of Americans, across party lines, say money in politics threatens our elections. The Supreme Court decisions tied lawmakers' hands. </p><p>Robert explores the For Our Freedom Amendment, a constitutional amendment effort that's gained support from 24 states; red and blue alike to restore the ability of Congress and states to set reasonable limits on political spending.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Topics:</strong> money in politics, Citizens United, For Our Freedom Amendment, American Promise, campaign finance, constitutional amendment, democracy</p>
March 28, 2026
Episode 4: Strange Bedfellows
<p>Something's happening in Congress that doesn't fit the usual headlines. People who disagree about almost everything are starting to agree on one thing.</p><p>Robert looks at the unlikely coalitions forming around War Powers and military spending. Tim Kaine and Rand Paul in the Senate, Thomas Massie and progressive Democrats in the House. </p><p>They're arriving at similar questions from very different starting points. These coalitions aren't winning yet, but the conversation is changing. Change usually starts with unlikely alliances.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Topics:</strong> War Powers, bipartisan coalition, Tim Kaine, Rand Paul, Thomas Massie, congressional oversight, military authorization</p>
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- What is What We Leave?
<p>The United States spends more on defense than the next ten countries combined. What if even a fraction of that went toward clean energy, infrastructure, or debt reduction instead?</p><p>"What We Leave" is a micro podcast exploring the peace economy. The idea is that we can convert defense-dependent industries and communities toward civilian, sustainable purposes. </p><p>Drawing on the work of economist Seymour Melman and contemporary movements like the Peace Economy Project, each 3-5 minute episode examines one piece of this puzzle: the policy levers, the economic logic, and the human stakes.</p><p>This isn't about being anti-military. </p><p>It's about asking a harder question: what kind of economy do we want to leave behind?</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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