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Hegseth’s hectic military - Today, Explained

Hegseth’s hectic military - Today, Explained

Update: 2025-10-02
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered top military officials to DC for a surprise lecture on the "warrior ethos." Chaos ensued. With Hegseth, it usually does.


This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru and Devan Schwartz, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Adriene Lilly, and hosted by Noel King.


Secretary Hegseth speaking to senior military leaders at Marine Corps Base Quantico. Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images.


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Hegseth’s hectic military - Today, Explained

Hegseth’s hectic military - Today, Explained