217. The Secret Pentagon Leak That Terrifies Trump
Summary
Hosts Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci discuss internal military dissent over the prolonged conflict with Iran, citing a leaked report warning of overstretched forces and munitions shortages. They also analyze the escalating trade war with Canada, triggered by Trump’s renaming of Lake Ontario, and argue that this diplomatic blunder risks alienating swing states ahead of the midterms. The episode concludes with a preview of a members-only discussion on Roy Cohn’s biography.
Topics discussed
Intro: Iran war anniversary, Lake Ontario feud, and sponsors
Military dissent: Generals warn Pentagon on Iran war overstretch
Hegseth's incompetence and the 'forever war' dilemma
Purging generals, munitions shortages, and economic risks
Munitions drawdown, NATO allies, and Trump's blame game
Trump renames Lake Ontario to 'Lake America'
Canadian reaction and the economic impact of tariffs
Canada's strategy to diversify trade and military ties
Mark Carney's stance and the likelihood of a trade deal
Political fallout, Rubio's silence, and Roy Cohn bio teaser
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