Topic: Women In Military

Senator Jack Reed discusses a proposal in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to make draft registration automatic and expand it to include women. Reed points to the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) as a model for gender-neutral military service, while the hosts view the move as a way to access a "vast pool of talent" for future conflicts.

The Pentagon's decision to allow women in combat positions is analyzed as a move to secure "warm bodies" for military contracts rather than a tactical necessity. The hosts criticize media coverage, specifically citing a CNN segment by Soledad O'Brien that used historical quotes to frame opposition to the policy as inherently racist.