After discussing Brat Fest in Madison, Wisconsin, John Boland and Timothy Cordes consider mandatory national service in the military or elsewhere. Tim offers benefits from the plan. John gives statistics on how many countries have some form of compulsory national service. The Buddies debate the value of service for its own sake. Tim values the idea of building a service culture but chafes at another government mandate.
Both highlight Americans who have served in Congress as heroes this week.
Referred to:
85 Countries with Required Military Service (2026 List)
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