As War Expands, Talk of Bringing Back the Draft is Resurfacing 3/9/26

As conflicts expand and U.S. troop demands grow, a question many Americans thought was settled decades ago is suddenly back in the conversation: could the military draft return? While the U.S. currently relies on an all-volunteer force, rising global tensions, recruitment shortfalls, and the widening war have revived debate in Washington about manpower and the Selective Service system.Also, water crisis in Middle East, oil flow disruption and Trump at the dignified transfer ceremony for fallen troopsiHeart political analyst Gary Dietrich will stop by to discuss the latest developments. Author, investigative journalist and scholar Sarah Kendzior takes a look at Trump’s precarious political position as he issues more threats against Iran and sets his sights on Cuba. Skye Perryman, President & CEO of Democracy Forward will join us to talk aout standing up for what is right. The Mark Thompson Show 3/9/26Patreon subscribers are the backbone of the show! If you’d like to help, here’s our Patreon Link:https://www.patreon.com/themarkthompsonshowMaybe you’re more into PayPal.  https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=PVBS3R7KJXV24And you’ll find everything on our website: https://www.themarkthompsonshow.comThe Mark Thompson Show has an official new Facebook page.  Please join! Here's the link: https://m.facebook.com/TheMarkThompsonShow/Show sponsors:coachellavalleycoffee.com  - use code MarkT at check out to save 10%Zelmins.com - use code MarkT to save a 15% off your first orderSuite106bakery.com use code MarkT to save 15%