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Plus a new recurring segment, a German spy scandal, and much more on this week’s super-sized show: 2:00: Jackassery of the Week 14:52: Annals of Corruption 20:36: A Dark & Immoral Spectacle 25:52: Burn After Reading 29:28: France’s Student Fracas 35:39: War in Ukraine Update 39:37: Middle East Wars Update 45:02: Ethiopia Continues to Spiral --- 49:15: Discussing THE STRATEGIST: How to Think About War & Politics Paid Shield of the Republic subscribers can take 30% off when ordering THE STRATEGIST from Princeton University Press!https://www.shieldoftherepublic.com/p/special-offer-30-off-eliots-upcoming The Strategist: How to Think About War & Politicshttps://a.co/d/06Omof4b This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.shieldoftherepublic.com/subscribe

Eric and Eliot react to Trump announcing the U.S. purchase of Russian diesel in a special emergency episode This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.shieldoftherepublic.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.shieldoftherepublic.com Eric and Eliot return for another round of your questions! What would convince Putin he’s losing his war? Did the U.S. have any alternative to invading Afghanistan? That and more in this month's mailbag! As a reminder, for just $5 a month, paid subscribers gain access to mailbags, hot takes, book reviews, and more!

Plus jackassery of the week, the U.S. withdraws from Iraq, and more! 1:20: Jackassery of the Week 19:35: New Operation Rough Rider Details Emerge 26:23: Saudi Offensive in Yemen 38:12: U.S. Withdrawal from Iraq 52:58: Ethiopian Conflict Update This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.shieldoftherepublic.com/subscribe

Eric and Eliot react to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s second-ever “State of the Force” address at Marine Corps Base Quantico today This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.shieldoftherepublic.com/subscribe