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The Steady State Sentinel

The Steady State
The Steady State Sentinel
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    No Rules of Engagement

    13/2/2026 | 42 mins.
    Lieutenant General (Retired) Ben Hodges speaks out on the improper use of the U.S. military, its impact on U.S. defense and our allies’ growing distrust. (Recorded 12-4-2025)
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    We are Living Through a Giant Civics Lesson

    10/2/2026 | 35 mins.
    In this episode, Dr. Ruth Ben-Ghiat, an NYU professor and expert in fascism and authoritarian leaders speaks with host Jim Lawler about the threats from authoritarianism in the United States and what can be done to push back on this rising tide. (Recorded 1-27-2026)
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    Rubicon Moments

    06/2/2026 | 34 mins.
    What are the consequences for national security when experienced professionals face personal and professional costs for telling truth to power? Co-hosts Lauren Anderson, James Lawler, Peter Mina, and John Sipher discuss the personal costs of professional integrity and how those pressures, when repeated across institutions, can weaken the systems responsible for protecting national security. (recorded 2-6-2026)
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    The Most Perilous Time

    03/2/2026 | 38 mins.
    What happens when an astronaut who’s seen Earth from 250 miles up—and an Air Force fighter pilot who’s defended it from the ground—decides that American democracy is now in more danger than at any point in his lifetime? In this conversation, Terry Virts makes a blunt, urgent case for why he’s running for Congress, why service still matters, and why the country needs leaders willing to put truth over tribe before it’s too late.
    (recorded 11-14-25)
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    We’re Sitting on a Powder Keg

    30/1/2026 | 37 mins.
    Political analyst Jack Hopkins shares three red flags with The Steady State Sentinel guest host Margaret Henoch, warning that Iran, attacks on the judiciary, and targeting of U.S. citizens by the government are potentially incendiary threats to U.S. democracy and national security. (recorded 01-14-2026)

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About The Steady State Sentinel

The Steady State Sentinel is produced by The Steady State, a community of former national security professionals who spent their careers safeguarding the United States at home and abroad. Today, we continue that mission by staying true to our oaths to defend the Constitution, uphold democracy, and protect national security. Each episode features expert hosts in conversation with accomplished guests whose experience sheds light on the crises and challenges facing the nation.
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