Patti Vasquez is joined by Mike Bedenbaugh, Navy veteran, historic preservationist, and author of “Reviving Our Republic: 95 Theses for the Future of America.”

Military Leadership and Sailor Welfare
- Bedenbaugh criticizes the Trump administration for failing to care for service members on the USS Abraham Lincoln.
- He argues that military leaders are being treated as tools for political agendas rather than valued human beings.

Lessons from Naval Service
- Bedenbaugh shares his personal experience steering a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier during flight operations in the Eastern Mediterranean.
- He recounts a specific mission involving a potential rescue operation following the 1985 TWA hijacking near Lebanon.
- He emphasizes that a sense of purposeful mission is essential for commanders to honor those willing to put their lives on the line.

Strategic Failures in Foreign Policy
- Bedenbaugh suggests that instead of bombing Iranian civilian infrastructure, the U.S. should have utilized containment and communication similar to the approach used with the Soviet Union during the Cold War.
- He warns that aggressive military actions against Iran empower radical elements and create long-term resentment across generations.

The Reviving Our Republic App
- Bedenbaugh introduces his new project, an app designed to analyze news and executive orders based on constitutional standards and the Federalist Papers.
- The app aims to provide users with a score indicating whether government actions align with democratic values or principles found in his book.
- Interested individuals can visit revivingourepublic.com to stay updated on the app's beta testing progress and official release through Apple's app store.

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