Mark Hertling and Ruben Gallego: A Rush to War
The podcast examines the chaotic U.S. military response to the Iran conflict, highlighting poor planning, mixed messaging, and lack of strategic clarity, while also exploring the human cost of war through personal reflections from military veterans and the political fallout for Democrats.
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