Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling

Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, retired 38-year Army leader and author of If I Don't Return, shares wartime journals and hard-earned lessons. He recounts a 50% casualty briefing, moral injury from close combat, why people join the military, and what real leadership and presidential responsibility should look like. He also warns about rushed decisions, the need for curiosity and diversity, and when leaders must refuse unlawful orders.

Ret. Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, a retired U.S. Army lieutenant general and expert in military strategy, discusses the nuances of Trump’s new National Security Strategy. He raises ethical concerns over military strikes on drug boats and the lack of congressional oversight. Hertling critiques the administration's values-free approach, emphasizing the need for clearer legal boundaries and accountability. He also debates the relevance of the Monroe Doctrine today and shares insights from his upcoming book, focusing on leadership lessons for future generations.

Retired Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, a U.S. Army veteran and MSNBC military analyst, shares his insights on the recent government shutdown and its implications. He criticizes Trump's call for military training in American cities, emphasizing that such actions violate legal and ethical standards. Hertling also discusses the embarrassment felt by veterans over the political exploitation of military events and stresses the importance of maintaining military professionalism and integrity amidst rising tensions.

Jake Ward, tech journalist and author who explains the Anthropic–administration AI clash. Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, retired commander offering military analysis and warnings about U.S. force risks. Peter Goodman, NYT economics correspondent on supply chains, fertilizer and food-price fallout. They discuss mixed presidential messaging on the Iran war, oil and market shocks, strategic risks, and global ripple effects.

Peter Baker, Chief White House correspondent for The New York Times, shares his insights on Susie Wiles’ revealing Vanity Fair interview that suggests tensions within Trump's administration. He discusses implications of her comments about cabinet dynamics. Retired Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling provides legal analysis on Trump's recent blockade of Venezuelan tankers, addressing international law and potential military actions. The conversation weaves through economic concerns as unemployment rates rise and the political fallout unfolds.