The John Fugelsang Podcast No Kings, No Peace: Protests, Politics, and the Pope
Mar 27, 2026
Jamie Jackson, attorney and former senior congressional aide with Pentagon experience, breaks down the collapse of bipartisan oversight and national security transparency. She discusses partisan gridlock, the need for clearer military briefings, concerns about ICE normalization at airports, and strategies for Democrats to regain leverage. Sharp, timely, and politically frank conversation.
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Court Rebukes Pentagon Over Anthropic Designation
- A federal judge ruled the Pentagon's punitive designation of Anthropic was illegal First Amendment retaliation.
- John highlights the case as a check on government overreach after Anthropic opposed military use of its AI that could authorize lethal action without human oversight.
Asymmetrical Warfare Benefits Iran Over Time
- John warns asymmetrical warfare favors Iran's strategy: the U.S. needs decisive political endgame, but Iran only needs to avoid defeat.
- He predicts prolonged conflict and economic fallout like sustained high gas prices.
Selective Accountability Rewards Political Allies
- Michael Flynn pleaded guilty twice yet seeks compensation and was later pardoned, illustrating selective accountability.
- John outlines Flynn's record: lying to the FBI, failing to register as a foreign agent, lobbying for Turkey, and receiving political reward.