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The war in Ukraine has rapidly reshaped how strategists think about the modern battlefield, especially the use of drones, cyber, social media, and the importance of electronic warfare. Looking at a potential conflict with China, what would a military confrontation over Taiwan look like in this new technological era?On this episode of “Hot Wash,” host John Sorensen speaks with Retired Australian Army Major General Mick Ryan. Ryan is a frequent commentator on the transformation of warfare.  He served in Iraq and Afghanistan. He is a graduate of the US Marine Corps Command and Staff College, the USMC School of Advanced Warfare, and is an adjunct fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. He is also the author of the nonfiction book “War Transformed,” and most recently the author of a new fiction book, “White Sun War: The Campaign for Taiwan.”"Follow Hot Wash on Twitter @hotwashrcdEmail comments and story suggestions to editors@realcleardefense.comSubscribe to the RealClearDefense Podcast "Hot Wash"Subscribe to the Morning Recon newsletterfor a daily roundup of news and opinion on the issues that matter for military, defense, veteran affairs, and national security.

On today's Takeaway: RealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan joins RCP Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon to discuss GOP presidential candidates heading to the Iowa State Fair in a presidential primary rite of passage, Gov DeSantis stuck in a negative media cycle, and the political fallout from a missed penalty kick in Women's World Cup soccer.Join us each week on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday as RealClear’s journalists discuss the issues of the day. Stay informed with context and perspective on the RealClearPolitics Takeaway. Be sure to rate and recommend the podcast on iTunes or wherever you listen.Subscribe to Carl Cannon's Morning NoteFind podcasts and more on RealClearPolitics.comGet the latest polling averages on today's racesSubscribe on iTunes to catch every episode

RealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan, Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon and White House correspondent Phil Wegmann join moderator Andrew Walworth on today's RealClearPolitics Takeaway podcast.

On today’s “Hot Wash,” CNN’s Jake Tapper talks about his new fiction thriller “All the Demons Are Here” about an AWOL US Marine back from the Vietnam War and lost in the chaos of the 1970’s. We also discuss his nonfiction book, “The Outpost” about the heroism and tragedy of one of the deadliest battles in the Afghanistan War, and the coverage of the current Russian war against Ukraine.Subscribe to the RealClearDefense Podcast "Hot Wash"Ukraine for in depth conversations about military, defense, and national security. "Follow Hot Wash on Twitter @hotwashrcdEmail comments and story suggestions to editors@realcleardefense.comSubscribe to the Morning Recon newsletterfor a daily roundup of news and opinion on the issues that matter for military, defense, veteran affairs, and national security.

Devon Archer, friend and former business partner of Hunter Biden, reportedly testified Monday in a closed door session that then-Vice President Joe Biden joined calls by speakerphone at least 20 times while Hunter met with business partners, alleging that Joe Biden was put on the phone to sell "the brand." RealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan and Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon discuss how various media outlets have reported the story. Archer, a former business associate and longtime friend of Hunter Biden, testified for hours before the House Oversight Committee Monday.

RealClearPolitics president and co-founder Tom Bevan, Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon and Culture Editor of the Federalist Emily Jashinsky join Andrew Walworth on today's RealClearPolitics Takeaway podcast.

Welcome to the first episode of BLUF: Bottom Line Up Front, presented by Real Clear Defense, in which we ask a member of Congress 7 questions that cut to the chase of what they’re doing and why they’re doing it. Today we hear from Republican Congressman Mark Green of Tennessee, who graduated from West Point, served as an infantry officer in the U.S. Army, and later became an army physician serving in Afghanistan and Iraq. Today, he chairs the House Committee on Homeland Security and sits on the Committee on Foreign Affairs."Follow Hot Wash on Twitter @hotwashrcdEmail comments and story suggestions to editors@realcleardefense.comSubscribe to the RealClearDefense Podcast "Hot Wash"Subscribe to the Morning Recon newsletterfor a daily roundup of news and opinion on the issues that matter for military, defense, veteran affairs, and national security. 

On today's Takeaway: RealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan joins RCP Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon to discuss Vice President Kamala Harris' heads to Florida to respond to state educational standards on history of slavery, Donald Trump awaits notification of his third indictment, and former Hunter Biden business partner Devon Archer expected to testify that Hunter put then VP Biden on speaker phone with business associates including executives of Burisma, at least two dozen times.Join us each week on Tuesday and Thursday, and Friday as RealClear’s journalists discuss the issues of the day. Stay informed with context and perspective on the RealClearPolitics Takeaway. Be sure to rate and recommend the podcast on iTunes.The New York Post article on Devon Archer's Expected TestimonySubscribe to Carl Cannon's Morning NoteFind podcasts and more on RealClearPolitics.comGet the latest polling averages on today's racesSubscribe on iTunes to catch every episode

This week's Takeaway news roundup looks at Trump's potential indictment in the false electors case, Sen Tommy Tuberville's hold on choosing a new Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, and a new poll from RealClearOpinion Research and Emerson College Polling revealing public attitudes toward NATO, China, Russia, and funding for the military. Host John Sorensen is joined by Tom Bevan, co-founder and president of RCP, Carl Cannon, Washington Bureau Chief, and Spencer Kimball, Executive Director of Polling at Emerson College Polling. Read a summary of the new RCOR survey here.Subscribe to Carl Cannon's Morning NoteFind podcasts and more on RealClearPolitics.comGet the latest polling averages on today's racesSubscribe on iTunes to catch every episode

Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated film “Oppenheimer” opens this weekend. For the story behind one of America’s most consequential and controversial scientific minds in his own words, listen to a mini-audio documentary about Robert Oppenheimer: his connections to the Communist party, his troubled relationship with President Truman, and the legacy of his work on the most devastating invention of the 20th century. This episode of the RealClearDefense podcast "Hot Wash" is sponsored by Pratt & Whitney. Pratt & Whitney’s F135 Engine Core Upgrade leverages the expertise and capabilities of RTX while saving taxpayers $40B—it’s the smart decision for the F-35."Follow Hot Wash on Twitter @hotwashrcdEmail comments and story suggestions to editors@realcleardefense.comSubscribe to the RealClearDefense Podcast "Hot Wash"Subscribe to the Morning Recon newsletterfor a daily roundup of news and opinion on the issues that matter for military, defense, veteran affairs, and national security.