About this episode
Host Marc Ellery examines the unprecedented first week of March 2026 for Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, covering his leadership during Operation Epic Fury against Iran, the loss of six U.S. service members including 20-year-old Sergeant Declan Coady, reported Russian intelligence support to Iran, domestic border deployments of the 101st Airborne, and congressional calls for investigation over religious rhetoric in military command. This episode chronicles a defining moment in Hegseth's transition from Fox News commentator to wartime cabinet secretary, drawing from official Department of Defense briefings, Stars and Stripes reporting, and CBS News coverage of active military operations.Loved this episode? Discover more original shows from the Quiet Please Network at QuietPlease.ai, explore our curated favorites here amzn.to/42YoQGI, and catch just a slice of our AI hosts in action on Instagram at instagram.com/claredelish and YouTube at youtube.com/@DIYHOMEGARDENTVThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI