Make It Make Sense with Grant Hermes
The political world is fast paced, chaotic and often it's just too much to keep up with. That's where Grant Hermes comes in. Grant has been a journalist over a decade on the ground covering the biggest US political stories, scandals and elections. Twice a week, he'll break down the biggest political news you need to know. It's never been more important to stay informed and sometimes all it takes is a little help to Make It Make Sense.
Make It Make Sense with Grant Hermes
The Department of (Culture) War
President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth address hundreds of military generals and admirals at an extraordinary assembly to talk about the future of the US Military. Almost all of it from Pete Hegseth was about waging a culture war on members of the military, dragging it back to the end of the Cold War.
In his speech, Trump talked about using the military against his political enemies and American citizens, in a stunning address that made it clear about how he thinks about how he's allowed to use the men and women in uniform.
PLUS: The countdown to the government shutdown. A shutdown looks inevitable at this point. What does that mean going forward?
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