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Mar 13, 2026 Conversations jump from Iran and the risks of outdated intelligence to debates about a possible draft and mandatory service. Legal limits on presidential military power and who benefits from perpetual wars come up. Snowden and the surveillance state are questioned alongside AI deepfakes and emotional chatbots. A bizarre story about someone arrested for smuggling 2,200 ants adds a surreal twist.
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How AUMF Enabled Endless Wars
- They highlight how the post‑9/11 Authorized Use of Military Force has been repeatedly stretched to permit long wars without formal declarations.
- This legal workaround enabled Iraq/Afghanistan wars and permits rapid strikes without congressional war votes.
Own Intelligence Failures Immediately
- When strikes kill civilians due to bad or outdated intelligence, own the mistake publicly rather than obfuscate.
- The hosts argue honest admission reduces harm to credibility after tragic errors like the school strike.
Civilian Harm Is An Inevitable Risk Of Strikes
- Military action always carries unavoidable civilian risk and decision makers must weigh that against the threat prevented.
- The hosts stress need-to-know intel and clear end states to justify lethal strikes.