NASCAR Tragedy, Marijuana Reclassified & War Powers Explained - Dec 18 Hr 2

A NASCAR legend is killed in a tragic plane crash in North Carolina, and Joe Pags has the latest details as they come in. Then POTUS signs a major executive order to reclassify marijuana, and Pags says it’s about time — explaining why giving people a legal alternative to hard opioids matters for public health and criminal justice. Finally, Lt. Col. Jeffrey Addicott joins the show for a critical national security and constitutional breakdown. He explains why POTUS does not need congressional approval for certain military actions, while Congress alone can declare war, and whether the Commander in Chief has the authority to take out drug boats off the coast of Venezuela. Addicott also dives into war powers, rules of engagement, Taiwan receiving U.S. weaponry, and what Americans need to understand about presidential authority in real-world conflicts. A packed, high-stakes hour of breaking news and expert analysis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices