Michael Wood

Michael Wood, a Marine veteran and insightful Substack writer, joins Bill Kristol to discuss alarming trends in U.S. governance. They explore Wood's provocative essay on the possible twilight of Pax Americana against a backdrop of rising national debt and military cuts. The duo debates the dangers of elite complacency versus public awareness and the political precedents set by Trump. They also examine grassroots movements that could counter authoritarianism and express concerns about political violence and military integrity in contemporary America.