Jim Mattis
Person
Retired U.S. Marine Corps general who served as secretary of defense from 2017 to 2019. He is known for senior command roles in the Middle East and Indo-Pacific.
2 episodes featuring Jim Mattis
The Bulwark Daily
Trump’s inner government remains largely hidden from public view
The episode argues that secrecy, intimidation, and limited reporting obscure consequential decisions about war, technology, money, and succession.
Sep 15, 2026 · 58 min
The Bulwark Daily
Carpenter maps the case for auditing Trump’s power network
The discussion connects alleged foreign influence, cryptocurrency investments, election administration, and government spectacle to the question of how democratic institutions can impose accountability.
Aug 11, 2026 · 58 min