Concerns grow as Hegseth tightens his grip over the military amid leadership loss
About this episode
The episode discusses the increasing influence of Hegseth over the military amidst a backdrop of leadership changes.
September 5, 2026; 10am: MS NOW Pentagon reporter Priya Sridhar; Former Stars and Stripes Publisher Max Lederer; Pulitzer-prize winning New York Times reporter Katie Benner; Former law enforcement advisor to DHS Secretary Eric Ballient; MS NOW Investigative reporter Marc Santia
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