Nancy Youssef, a national security writer for The Atlantic, Phil Stewart, a Reuters correspondent specializing in military affairs, and Colonel David LaPan, a former Pentagon spokesman, delve into the challenges facing press freedom at the Pentagon. They discuss new restrictive policies, the departure of major media outlets, and the implications of a predominantly right-wing press corps. The conversation highlights the chilling effect on accountability, the importance of independent reporting, and the potential erosion of trust in military narratives.