The Socialist Program with Brian Becker The Human and Economic Toll of the War Is Mounting [Preview]
Mar 20, 2026
A look at mounting human tolls: casualty counts, children killed, and mass displacement. Discussion of widespread disruptions from fuel rationing to canceled flights and closed schools. Examination of rising Pentagon costs and a proposed $200 billion funding request. Questions raised about the lack of an endgame and long-term consequences.
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New War Echoes The Iraq Playbook
- The new Middle East war repeats the Iraq playbook of lies and massive costs.
- Brian Becker highlights 23 years since the 2003 invasion and says Operation Epic Fury mirrors those same tactics and consequences.
Regional Disruptions Close Hormuz And Ration Fuel
- The war's regional effects include major disruptions to commerce and daily life across Asia.
- Brian Becker notes the Strait of Hormuz is effectively closed, fuel rationing, canceled flights, and school closures to conserve energy.
Push For Systemic Change Not Short Term Fixes
- Demand systemic change rather than incremental fixes amid ongoing war.
- Leanne Fulahan urges building a new system and society, calling it an imperative previously thought impossible.