The Warning with Steve Schmidt Steve Schmidt, Malcolm Nance & Ken Harbaugh: Weekend Iran War Update: Day 37
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Apr 5, 2026 
Ken Harbaugh, former Navy pilot turned podcaster, and Malcolm Nance, ex-Navy senior chief and counterterrorism analyst, join to unpack escalating Iran conflict. They discuss the downed F-15 and rescue risks. They examine rescue tactics, vulnerabilities to drones, military leadership and reform, and the potential for wider U.S. ground involvement.
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F-15E Downed And CSAR Risk
- An F-15E was shot down over Iran and one crew member remains evading capture while CSAR forces search intensively.
- Ken Harbaugh described Combat Search and Rescue ops: C-130 command, Pavehawks with PJs, and the extreme risk to rescue packages under fire.
SEER Training And Modern Survival Radios
- SEER training shifts aircrew from aviator to survivor roles focused on survival, evasion, and satellite-enabled comms.
- Malcolm Nance explained PRC-112G radios send waypoints and texts to guide downed airmen to recovery points.
Removing Army Chief Harms War Effort
- Firing the Army Chief of Staff during an active war undermines morale and creates friction in command at a critical moment.
- Malcolm Nance and Ken Harbaugh tied the firing to Pete Hegseth's alleged interference with promotion boards and cultural politicization.