Malcolm Nance

Malcolm Nance, a former U.S. Navy intelligence officer and counterterrorism expert, joins to discuss the unsettling implications of recent Supreme Court decisions. He critiques Trump's efforts to limit birthright citizenship and addresses the role of racial gerrymandering in undermining voting rights. Nance dives deep into military law, emphasizing the duty to refuse unlawful orders. He also challenges the administration's justification for controversial military actions, warning of the operational risks they pose to troops and the potential consequences of lawless conduct.

Is the U.S. on the brink of civil war? It's a question that has been in the air for a while now, as divisions continue to worsen. Beyond the political speeches and debates in the halls of Congress, it's something you're likely feeling in your day-to-day life. Vaccines, school curriculums, climate change, what you define as a human rights issue, even who you call a friend. Some say we've moved beyond the point of discussion. But when words fail, what comes next? In conversation with Malcolm Nance, Anne Applebaum, and Peniel Joseph, we take a deeper look at what we mean when we say civil war, how exactly the country reached this political moment, and where we go from here.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

David K. Johnston, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, critiques Trump's management style and discusses his controversial comments on Gaza. John Bolton analyzes the implications of Trump’s dealings with NATO and the Ukraine conflict, highlighting risks of his plans for foreign residency. Bill Browder praises European leadership in Ukraine support while questioning Trump's relationship with Zelensky. Scott Lucas examines the impact of Trump's tariffs on global trade, and Malcolm Nance warns of geopolitical tensions surrounding Greenland.

Malcolm Nance, a former U.S. Naval Intelligence officer and counterterrorism specialist, joins the discussion to shed light on pressing military law issues. He critiques the administration's erratic military tactics, particularly unauthorized boat strikes, and emphasizes the duty of service members to refuse illegal orders. Nance highlights the dangers of redefining combatants and warns that breaking wartime legal norms could endanger troops. The conversation also touches on the historical context of warfare and the potential repercussions of unlawful actions.

In this discussion, Malcolm Nance, an intelligence and foreign policy analyst with extensive experience in Ukraine, reveals the brutal realities of Russia's military strategies, likening their operations to a 'meat grinder.' He warns that Putin's desperation to regain control over Donbas reflects his chaotic mindset. Nance critiques the Trump team's financial motives in negotiations, suggesting a dangerous mix of real-estate interests and diplomacy. He also highlights the psychological tactics employed by Russia to manipulate public opinion and foreign policy.