# The U.S.-Iran Showdown, Hegseth’s Capitol Hill Test, Sleep Health & the Story Behind Empire of Ink

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Podcast: [America At Night with McGraw Milhaven](https://stenobird.com/podcast/america-at-night-with-mcgraw-milhaven-5928753)
Published: 2026-07-22T04:44:00+00:00
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Tonight on America At Night with McGraw Milhaven, retired U.S. Marine Corps Intelligence Officer and former Deputy Director for Intelligence Mark Chandler breaks down the latest developments between Iran and the United States, along with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s appearance on Capitol Hill and what it could mean for U.S. national security. Dr. Beth Malow, Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, explains why standard time may be better for your health than daylight saving time, including the impact of clock changes on sleep and the body’s natural rhythms. Plus, author Alex Wright joins McGraw Milhaven to discuss his book, Empire of Ink. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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