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Todd's Podcast
Is It Safe to Fly in the US? General-ly Speaking #4 with Congressman Franklin and General Polumbo
In the fourth installment of General-ly Speaking on Todd’s Podcast, Todd welcomes Navy veteran and Congressman Scott Franklin alongside Air Force veteran Major General H.D. “Jake” Polumbo for an in-depth conversation on the evolving landscape of American defense and political leadership. The episode opens with a frank discussion on the state of civility and bipartisanship in Congress, drawing from Congressman Franklin’s firsthand experience in Washington. The conversation then shifts to the safety and brittleness of the US aviation system, following recent FAA concerns and airline disruptions.
Todd and his guests examine a troubling series of incidents aboard the USS Harry S. Truman, including the loss of multiple F/A-18 fighter jets, raising questions about readiness, maintenance, and the realities of carrier-based combat operations. The discussion expands into the broader strategic threats posed by low-cost drone warfare and the growing conflicts in the Middle East and across the globe. Congressman Franklin and General Polumbo offer perspective on the Department of Defense's acquisition challenges, the shifting balance of military resources, the influence of disruptor leadership within the Pentagon, and much more.
Learn more about General Polumbo at TwoBlueAces.com.
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