Episode

Are We at War With Iran Again?

Podcast: To The Contrary with Charlie Sykes
Published: Jul 8, 2026
Duration seconds: 2542
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Retired Lieutenant General Mark Hertling served as commanding general of the U.S. Army in Europe during the Obama administration. He's also the author of “If I Don’t Return: A Father’s Wartime Journal.” In this episode, he and Charlie discuss the conflict with Iran, Trump insulting our NATO allies, Ukraine's struggles, and Pete Hegseth's unusual leadership style. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.