Episode 383
Paul Rieckhoff
This special Thanksgiving edition brings you part two of a dynamic Independent Veterans of America Winners Circle Town Hall featuring IVA 2026 Senate candidates Ty Pinkins of Mississippi and Dan Osborn of Nebraska—two independent
The Brief
→ Four things from today’s episode
01
Why Preston calls Iran the story we’re about to lose focus on. and what happens if we do
02
The Strait of Hormuz. what Iran can still shut down even without a surface Navy
03
New reporting that up to 70% of Iran’s missile capacity is still standing. and why the drone threat matters more
04
“We want regime change. We just don’t want to use that word”. Hegseth’s own testimony on Iran’s nuclear intent
Show Notes
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