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Gordon Adams discusses his book, "The Iron Triangle: The Politics of Defense Contracting"

BROADCAST: Nov. 1, 1981 | DURATION: 00:54:51

Synopsis

Gordon Adams, political scientist, discusses his book, "The Iron Triangle: The Politics of Defense Contracting." He explores the military budget how it is a drain on the taxpayer's money. Adams explains how private contractors, such as Rockwell Corporation, enter into defense contracts and make money off the government's dependence on the military weapons.

Details

Broadcast Date
Nov. 1, 1981

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 54.42 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
54 minutes, 51 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

American History & Politics Working, Labor, Economy Cold War

People

Authors, Writers Government Business People

Tags

Adams, Gordon, 1941---Interviews Adams, Gordon, 1941- Iron Triangle. Defense industries--United States. Lobbying--United States. Campaign funds--United States. United States--Armed Forces--Procurement. Audiotapes. Radio programs. Adams, Gordon, WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Reagan, Ronald Department of Defense American military American military weapons Boeing Company Secretary of Defense Taxpayer money Budget Defense contracts The Council on Economic Priorities The Pentagon Congress Economy

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