In this episode, John Bruni & David Olney discuss the appointment of General Mattis as US Secretary of Defense. Also discussed are some of the problems with military command today.
Topics covered:

> The idea of speaking truth to power when in uniform.

> Mattis as 'rebel'?

> Civil-military relations within the context of command.

> Other potential military contenders for cabinet in the Trump
administration & likely outcomes.

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