Topic: War Fighting

4 chapters across the catalog

Stick Fight
Episode 1762 35:17 - 39:17

1762: Stick Fight

Himalayan Border Disputes, Stick Fights and War Reporting

A discussion of the unconventional "stick fights" used by Indian and Pakistani soldiers to settle border disputes in the Himalayas. The hosts critique mainstream media coverage of the Kashmir conflict, specifically questioning the accuracy of reports coming from journalists based far from the actual conflict zones.

Boiling Ocean
Episode 1522 1:26:38 - 1:28:53

1522: Boiling Ocean

Pentagon Wars, Bradley Fighting Vehicle History

The hosts recommend the 1998 film *The Pentagon Wars*, which satirizes the dysfunctional development of the Bradley Fighting Vehicle. They draw parallels between the film's depiction of military-industrial complex waste and the current shipment of older Bradley units to Ukraine. The vehicle, originally a troop carrier, became a "white elephant" due to conflicting design requirements and cost overruns.

Healthscare System
Episode 1521 2:41:07 - 2:45:50

1521: Healthscare System

Bradley Fighting Vehicles, Ukraine Training Challenges

The U.S. is preparing to send Bradley Fighting Vehicles (BFVs) to Ukraine, though an armor officer warns that training crews to proficiency takes at least six months. The variants being sent are likely older M2A2 models from the Desert Storm era, which run on outdated operating systems like Windows 95. While the BFV is a capable "tank buster," it offers limited protection for crews against modern Russian anti-tank systems.

Pseudo-Addiction
Episode 1045 2:29:41 - 2:34:02

1045: Pseudo-Addiction

Trump Space Force and Military Cadence

President Trump's proposal for a "Space Force" as a sixth branch of the military is analyzed. A listener provides historical context, noting that Air Force recruits have used "space power" cadences since 2001, suggesting the concept of space as a war-fighting domain is well-established within the military.