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Podcast: The Gist
Episode: David Ignatius on Space Wars, Skepticism, and His Father's Legacy
Description: Mike Pesca revisits his conversation with Washington Post columnist and novelist David Ignatius, recorded before the recent passing of Ignatius's father, former Navy Secretary Paul Ignatius. They discuss the future of warfare in space, why the U.S. Space Force deserves more credit than it gets, and how a century of Pentagon experience shaped a lifelong skepticism toward military overconfidence. Plus, a Spiel on a government shutdown that achieved very little beyond irritating everyone involved. Produced by Corey Wara Email us at [email protected] To advertise on the show, contact [email protected] o...