Patel on the Rocks and the Pentagon’s Midnight Special

About this episode

Stephanie Miller discusses surreal government issues and military leadership with guests Dr. Redlener and Dana Goldberg.

If you thought the government couldn't get any more surreal, think again. Stephanie Miller unpacks the legal gymnastics of Cash Patel as he faces down "excessive drinking" allegations with a quarter-billion-dollar lawsuit that The Atlantic seems more than happy to fight. But the real "magic" is happening at the Navy. Why was Secretary John Phelan escorted out under the cover of darkness? And is the incoming Hung Cho really bringing hexes to a gunfight? Stephanie navigates the crumbling structure of U.S. military leadership and the ongoing volatile situation in the Middle East with the cynicism and wit the moment deserves. It’s the news you need, minus the boring bits. With guests Dr. Redlener & Dana Goldberg! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

People in this episode

Host: Stephanie Miller

Guests: Dr. Redlener, Dana Goldberg

Topics covered

• government
• military leadership
• Middle East
• legal issues
• comedy
• news

Keywords

• Cash Patel
• John Phelan
• Navy
• excessive drinking
• lawsuit
• Middle East
• military leadership
• comedy news

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Atlantic

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