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Pete Hegseth’s Holy War

March 13, 2026·43 min·3-min readconversationalpolitics
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The episode examines the rise of Pete Hegseth, a Christian nationalist now leading the U.S. Department of Defense, and how his ideology is shaping American military policy amid a war with Iran. The hosts analyze his controversial background, religious convictions, and the implications of

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Catherine Stewart

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Jane MayerSusan GlasserEvan OsnosCatherine StewartDoug WilsonDonald TrumpLindsey Graham

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Money, Lies, and Godby Catherine Stewart

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Fox News

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ChristianityGeopoliticsMiddle EastMilitary HistoryPolitical NewsUs Politics

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