3 chapters across the catalog
Predictions suggest the war in Ukraine could last at least five more years as Vladimir Putin bets on Western fatigue. Meanwhile, defense contractors like Lockheed Martin report record profits and production goals driven by the success of systems like HIMARS on the battlefield.
Long War Doctrine, Pentagon Strategic Planning
The "Long War Doctrine," formulated by the Pentagon around 2004, outlines a multi-decade conflict against Muslim extremism spanning up to 80 years. This strategy, discussed by Andrew Bacevich and Tom Hayden, suggests a timeline involving 15 presidencies and trillions of dollars. The logic mirrors the Cold War, focusing on defeating an ideological enemy across numerous global battlefields over several generations.
Train Conductors, Public Mental Health Crisis
Sir Michael Allen, a Long Island Railway conductor, shares stories of dealing with erratic passengers, including a woman throwing feces and a man threatening to blow up a train over a lost iPod. These anecdotes lead to a broader discussion on the perceived decline of public sanity, attributed to media-induced stress. One host mentions his wife's anxiety regarding the potential for a global conflict triggered by the situation in Ukraine.
