Episode 884 • • 1:19:14 - 1:22:33
884: Lane Splitter
General James Mattis Reputation and Marine Corps Culture
A producer and former Marine sergeant provides a detailed defense of General James Mattis, describing him as a "warrior monk" with a cult following among troops. The note highlights Mattis's habit of checking on guards in the middle of the night and his reluctance to risk lives without clear intelligence. The producer contrasts Mattis's leadership with that of former Navy Secretary Ray Mabus.