Defense Policy
Discover key takeaways from 6 podcast episodes about this topic.
Ending the War Will Require Force | Shield of the Republic
This episode dissects the complexities of US foreign policy, from media integrity and defense mismanagement to strategic approaches for Iran, China, and Cuba, emphasizing the need for robust leadership and public understanding.
The Great Battleship Debate | John Konrad of gCaptain and Zach Cooper of AEI
A heated debate unpacks the US Navy's controversial proposal for a new 'Trump class' battleship, examining its strategic role, cost-effectiveness, and political viability against modern threats and shipbuilding challenges.
Can Iran Take More Pain Than Us? | Shield of the Republic
This episode dissects the US-Iran war's stalemate, revealing a dangerous mutual incomprehension between leaders and deep dysfunction within the US defense establishment and its alliances.
Trump BLINDSIDED as IRAN REJECTS CEASEFIRE!!
The Trump administration's narrative of military dominance in Iran faces severe challenges as Iran rejects a ceasefire, US aircraft are shot down, and top Pentagon officials are abruptly dismissed amidst escalating conflict.
Trump’s War Is Worse Than the Market Thinks (w/ Jeffrey Goldberg & Joe Weisenthal) | Bulwark Podcast
The ongoing Iran conflict exposes critical flaws in US leadership and strategy, while global markets dangerously underestimate its long-term economic fallout, from surging commodity prices to a potential weakening of the dollar's reserve status.
A Coast Guard Search Mission Cut Short—For Politics
The podcast exposes how political interference undermines military professionalism, from stalled promotions based on loyalty tests to a Coast Guard search mission halted for political optics, and misrepresents the strategic value of US military presence in Europe.