WCPT 820 Interview: Mike Bedenbaugh

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. Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/driving-it-home).   Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820 Heartland Signal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeartlandSignal Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlandsignal  Heartland Signal X: https://x.com/HeartlandSignal WCPT 820 X: https://x.com/WCPT820 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartlandsignal Threads: threads.com/@heartlandsignal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heartlandsignalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.