LISTEN: Is Trump going to war with U.S. defense industry primes?

/ January 9, 2026

Ben and Guy break down the fallout from the U.S. military raid that captured former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and they discuss President Trump’s attempt to rein in defense company CEO pay and stock buybacks.

Then, Peter Newell, former director of the Army’s Rapid Equipping Force and co-founder of BMNT, joins the show to talk about Pentagon acquisition and procurement reform, the future of the defense industry primes, and much more.

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Get today’s top stories in under five minutes Listen to the Front Page Podcast

WATCH: Is a 4-year college degree worth $100,000? Zachary Marschall joins Kelly Sadler

WATCH: Midterms could dictate fate of MAHA Dr. Shannon Kroner joins Bold and Blunt

LISTEN: Is Trump going to war with U.S. defense industry primes?

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