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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