Pentagon Reporter Warns it's Worse than we know...
Meidas Defense host Joe Plenzler sits down with New York Times national security reporter Greg Jaffe for a sobering look at the limits of American military power and the growing culture of fear inside the Pentagon. They examine the loss of senior military leadership, restrictions on press access,...
Military Legal Expert: Trump Just Crossed a Major Line...
Meidas Defense host Joe Plenzler sits down with retired Army JAG officer, law professor, and combat veteran Daniel Maurer to break down the legal limits of military power — from Operation Southern Spear and deadly maritime strikes to the removal of senior military lawyers and the growing use of t...
Trump Family Scandal Just Exploded…
On this episode of Meidas Defense, host Joe Plenzler sits down with The Atlantic’s Graeme Wood to examine what we’ve learned about Al-Qaeda 25 years after 9/11. They discuss Osama bin Laden’s real strategy behind the attacks, how the U.S. response reshaped Al-Qaeda, the current state of the organ...
Former Squadron Commander Just Gave Hegseth a Brutal Warning...
On this episode of Meidas Defense, Joe Plenzler is joined by retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Tony Carr to discuss the growing culture of fear inside the Pentagon under Pete Hegseth, the escalating war with Iran, and the consequences of silencing dissent within the military. Carr also breaks ...
Russia's Army Just Hit a Breaking Point...
On this episode of the Meidas Defense, Joe Plenzler speaks with Dr. Roman Sheremeta and Ken Harbaugh about the war in Ukraine, why it matters to U.S. national security, how Russian propaganda has shaped the debate, and how drones, AI, and electronic warfare are transforming modern combat. Shereme...
Trump Just Abandoned Them...
Meidas Defense host Joe Plenzler sits down with retired U.S. Army Colonel Steve Miska to discuss why abandoning the local partners who served alongside American forces isn’t just a humanitarian issue; it can directly undermine U.S. national security. Miska explains the critical role interpreters ...
Trump Critic in Air Force just got Thrown in Solitary...
In this episode of the Meidas Defense Podcast, host Joe Plenzler sits down with military defense attorney Cody Harnish to discuss the controversial prosecution of Air Force Major Jason Watson, who faces charges after publicly criticizing U.S. military operations and calling for constitutional acc...
Trump's Crypto Story just got Much Bigger...
In this episode of the Meidas Defense Podcast, host Joe Plenzler sits down with cryptocurrency researcher and journalist Molly White to expose the darker side of the crypto industry and its growing influence on American politics. White explains how cryptocurrency has become a speculative industry...
Trump Weakness Exposed at Pentagon
On this episode of Meidas Defense, host Joe Plenzler sits down with former Pentagon official and national security expert Dr. Michael Horowitz to discuss how drones, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies are transforming modern warfare. He explains why the U.S. military risks falling...
