Adm. James Stavridis

Guests include investigative journalists, military experts, and policy analysts. Topics discussed include drug pricing negotiations, the parallels between Medicare negotiation and Costco, history of communism, white supremacist violence, war in Ukraine, rise of hate-motivated attacks, challenges in addressing domestic terrorism, Biden's prescription drug pricing win, resumption of student loan interest, and Texas politics and education inequality.

Admiral James Stavridis, former Supreme Allied Commander of NATO, discusses the themes from his novel set during World War II, particularly focusing on the Pacific War. He dives into the vital role of junior officers in shaping military leadership and the moral dilemmas they confront. Stavridis emphasizes the strategic significance of geography in naval warfare, contrasting Chinese and American naval experiences. He also highlights India's democratic vitality, technological advancements, and the importance of women's empowerment in shaping the future.

Bob King, Fmr. President of the UAW, and other guests discuss the ongoing political battle in the US causing a potential government shutdown, the impact of the UAW strike and the need for worker recouping, the danger of vaccine misinformation, implications of a gag order on the former president, congressional impasse and auto industry strikes, geopolitical dynamics and national security, and the history and influence of The Heritage Foundation's Mandate for Leadership.