The Nightmare on the USS Lincoln
Summary
Host Lizzie O'Leary and Slate’s Ian Prasad-Philbrick discuss the dire conditions aboard the USS Lincoln, including supply shortages and mental health crises, after a nine-month deployment supporting the war in Iran. The episode covers the Navy’s replacement of the carrier, the political optics for Congress, and the strategic shift away from Asia. They also examine the broader implications of prolonged, open-ended military engagements on service members.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: TD Bank and Lexus
Intro: USS Abraham Lincoln conditions and political optics
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Sponsor: CarGurus
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Timeline of the USS Lincoln deployment and rerouting
Living conditions, supply shortages, and mental health crisis
Broader Navy issues and lack of clear war end date
Strategic shift from Asia pivot to Middle East focus
Human impact, administration response, and media reporting
Congressional reaction and show credits
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