Foreign aid is a topic which is often raised by members of the Foreign Policy Horseshoe - NatCons on the right and progressives on the left - in an attempt to claim that this money would be better spent at home on American citizens. This understanding of foreign aid is not only totally wrong, it runs counter to history and American interests abroad. Foreign aid is a critical aspect of a strong, deterrent foreign policy; in this sense, it prevents war far more than the supposed "anti-war" members of the Foreign Policy Horseshoe. Listen in to hear some of the major misconceptions about foreign aid debunked, learn about its usefulness in advancing American goals, and understand how best it can be defended.