Katherine Kuzminski

Dan Lamothe, a seasoned Pentagon reporter for The Washington Post, and Katherine Kuzminski, a military researcher at the Center for a New American Security, dive into the unconventional choices Donald Trump made for his national security team. They discuss the implications of appointing figures without traditional military backgrounds and the nuances of cultural wars shaping defense policies. The conversation also explores how these selections reflect shifting national security strategies, especially regarding threats from China and Russia, as well as the importance of accountability in military leadership.

Policy expert Katherine Kuzminski discusses the debate on including women in the military draft. Supreme Court delays rulings, Putin and Kim Jong Un sign a defense pact, and Louisiana mandates Ten Commandments in school. Quavo hosts a summit against gun violence.

Leo Shane III, Deputy Editor at Military Times, and Catherine Kuzminski, Director at the Center for New American Security, dive into the complexities of the Department of Defense and the VA. They discuss the staggering $2 trillion budget and the oversight challenges it faces. The conversation highlights recruitment struggles and the impact of budget cuts on veteran services. Personal accounts from veterans reveal both progress and ongoing hurdles in healthcare access, emphasizing the urgent need for digital transformation in the VA.