Matt Rothschild dives into explosive allegations against Pete Hegseth and the Trump administration's war crimes in Latin America, questioning the lack of accountability. He engages with callers on the implications of these military actions and their impact on international law. Rothschild also highlights the ongoing Starbucks strike, urging listeners to support local unionized coffee shops like Collectivo. Pulitzer Prize-winner David Maraniss joins to discuss Trump’s dangerous tenure, the decline of journalism, and his upcoming book on Jack Johnson, the first black heavyweight boxing champion. The episode wraps with pet grooming insights from Serenity Pet Spa's Liz Johnston.

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