
The Brian Lehrer Show Special Coverage: Pete Hegseth's Confirmation Hearing
Jan 14, 2025
Join Susan Glasser, a New Yorker staff writer and co-host of "The Political Scene," as she discusses the pivotal confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's nominee for defense secretary. They dive into Hegseth’s controversial views, including his Christian nationalist beliefs and their implications for military effectiveness. The conversation highlights tensions over military policies, diversity initiatives, and the impact of personal convictions on military leadership. Plus, concerns about transparency in the confirmation process take center stage.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
Examining the Jack Smith Report and Trump's Legal Challenges
04:16 • 2min
Confirmation Hearing Dynamics
06:34 • 24min
Procedural Requests in a Congressional Confirmation Hearing
30:42 • 1min
Concerns Over FBI Background Investigation and Committee Transparency
32:11 • 2min
Contentious Military Confirmation Hearing
33:49 • 18min
Confirmation Hearing Tensions
51:43 • 13min
Debating Military Performance and DEI Policies
01:04:32 • 3min






