A political scientist walks us through the holdups in Congress that have left national defense leadership positions with interim leadership. Then, we talk to the author of a new book highlighting the threat of extreme heat from climate change.
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How Sen. Tommy Tuberville's hold on military positions is affecting national defense
Since February, Alabama Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville has held up promotions and confirmations of hundreds of military members, going up to the Chiefs of Staff, because of his disagreement with the Defense Department’s policy to support members traveling to states where they can access abortion medical care. We talk with a political scientist about how this compares to previous holds in Congress, and how the standoff is affecting the state of U.S. armed forces.
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We talk to the author of a book about the extreme heat that is the new norm, why it is so deadly, and why our current methods of dealing with it — like air conditioning — are part of the problem.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Trina La Susa Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Tim Peterson Producer
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Peter Feaver Guest
- Jeff Goodell Guest
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