Topic: Jack Keane

Retired General Jack Keane argues that the massive U.S. military budget increase for 2018-2019 is the primary factor pressuring Vladimir Putin, drawing parallels to the Reagan era. The hosts mock the NATO-assigned name "Satan 2" for Russia's new ballistic missile, calling it a marketing tactic. They also discuss the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Russia and the potential for political boycotts.

Secretary of State John Kerry has reportedly been "huddling" with retired generals David Petraeus and Jack Keane to discuss military options in Syria. Petraeus, now a consultant for private equity firm KKR, was an architect of the Iraq surge. The hosts express concern that this "cabal" of officials is pushing for intervention despite the military's reluctance.