Topic: Stealth Technology

Pierre Sprey, designer of the A-10 and F-15, criticizes the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter as a "turkey" that fails in ground attack, dogfighting, and stealth capabilities. Sprey argues that the F-35's stealth is a "scam" easily defeated by long-wavelength Russian radar technology dating back to World War II. The continued funding of the trillion-dollar program is described as a wealth transfer to Lockheed Martin rather than a strategic military necessity.

The conversation shifts to recent military posturing toward North Korea, specifically the use of B-2 and B-52 flyovers. A clip discusses the "blunt message" sent to Pyongyang regarding U.S. military options and stealth capabilities. The hosts note how North Korean rhetoric quieted down following these maneuvers, though domestic media remained focused on the threat until the Boston events occurred.