The Hugh Hewitt Show: Highly Concentrated DHS shakeup and an update on War in Iran
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Mar 6, 2026 Guest
Sen Dan Sullivan
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Seth Mandel
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Jim Talent
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Behnam Ben Taleblu
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Jonathan Schanzer
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Jim Geraghty
Sen. Dan Sullivan, Alaska lawmaker focused on defense readiness. Seth Mandel, political commentator tracking public opinion. Jim Talent, former senator on strategic deterrence. Behnam Ben Taleblu and Jonathan Schanzer, analysts on Iranian missile capabilities. Jim Geraghty, political writer on military and politics. They discuss missile strikes, launcher losses, munitions resupply, regional escalation, and DHS leadership and readiness.
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Younger Americans See This War As Distant And Everyday Life Continues
- Jim Geraghty describes how younger Americans treat the Iran war as remote, noting most have no close military ties and continue daily life.
- He points out only six U.S. casualties so far, which limits public engagement.
Iron Beam Exists But Isn't Prime Time Yet
- Jonathan Schanzer says Iron Beam directed-energy system is usable but not yet reliable, so Israel still relies on tested systems like Iron Dome and Arrow 3.
- He flags Iron Beam as an emerging tech to watch for future air defense.
Massive Targeting Pace Means Rapid Munition Replenishment
- Jonathan Schanzer reports Israel hit an estimated 5,500 targets in six days, driving urgent Israeli need to restock ordinance.
- He warns of a likely simultaneous fight with Hezbollah requiring U.S. replenishment support.