Pod Save the World Is Pete Hegseth a War Criminal?
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Dec 3, 2025 Julia Loktev is a filmmaker known for her work on 'My Undesirable Friends', while Ksenia Mironova is a Russian independent journalist from TV Rain. They discuss the challenges faced by independent journalists in Russia amid severe crackdowns. Ksenia shares her personal experiences, including the arrest of her partner, shedding light on the tactics used to silence the press. They also reflect on the decision to continue their work in exile and draw parallels between media suppression in Russia and trends emerging in the U.S.
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Double-Tap Strike Shows Legal And Moral Collapse
- The Post reports a U.S. strike showed a "double tap" that likely killed defenseless survivors, raising war-crime questions.
- Ben Rhodes argues such strikes undermine law of war, troop safety, and U.S. legitimacy.
No Legal Basis For Maritime Drone Strikes
- Rhodes explains there is no domestic legal authorization to attack drug-trafficking boats with lethal force.
- He warns normalizing such policy erodes protections that protect U.S. troops later.
Hegseth Bragged, Then Shifted Blame
- Tommy and Ben recount Hegseth's public bragging about watching the strike live and then distancing himself.
- They say the administration is now pointing fingers at JSOC commanders like Admiral Bradley.
