Pete Hegseth’s Holy War
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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