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The Smoke Pit

Who's Next? The White House's Counterterrorism Strategy and the Threat to Dissent

May 9, 2026 1h 41m Pillar I: Veterans Care, Rights, and Dignity

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The White House counterterrorism strategy names left-wing extremism alongside foreign terror threats. Tom Sidle, John Moses, Bryan Winter, and Carl Able work through what it means to criminalize an ideology, where DOD Directive 5240.01 fits, and why the Red Scare is the closest comparison anybody has.

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The Smoke Pit is a live, unscripted conversation space inspired by the military tradition of the smoke pit, an informal place where people gather, speak candidly, and connect beyond rank or title.

Each episode brings together veterans, leaders, and guests for real, no-talking-points discussions that cut through the noise and get to what people actually think, believe, and experience. Join us for honest dialogue, diverse perspectives, and a setting where respect and authenticity come first.

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