Pentagon
Place
The headquarters of the United States Department of Defense in Arlington, Virginia, and a major center of U.S. military planning and administration.
6 episodes featuring Pentagon
Up First from NPR
Global conflict tests diplomacy and presidential power
The episode connects a war-shadowed U.N. gathering with disputes over executive authority, national security, and press freedom in Washington.
Sep 21, 2026 · 16 min
Up First from NPR
9/11 remembrance meets a pivotal fight over political power
The episode connects the enduring human toll of 9/11 with battles over Republican strategy and congressional representation.
Sep 11, 2026 · 16 min
Up First from NPR
Court lets Trump ballroom rise as Pentagon tensions deepen
The episode connects an unresolved constitutional fight, a senior military resignation, and global economic anxiety over the Iran conflict.
Sep 1, 2026 · 15 min
The Bulwark Daily
Trump’s inner circle reveals the costs of political devotion
The discussion connects personal loyalty around Donald Trump to broader concerns about fiscal policy, politicized justice, and election integrity.
Aug 21, 2026 · 1h 7m
The Daily
Hegseth replaces Navy chief with ideological ally
The leadership change tests whether military promotions will prioritize political loyalty over professional qualifications and candid advice.
Aug 20, 2026 · 35 min
The Shawn Ryan Show
SEAL operator turns combat trauma into a mission of recovery
Alex West connects elite military service, combat loss, suicidal crisis, and sobriety to his later work helping veterans and first responders heal.
Aug 20, 2026 · 4h 35m