A single phrase can reshape accountability: when Pete Hegseth invoked the “fog of war,” headlines turned a defense into a national debate. This condensed version (original 10 minutes → 2 minutes) from Breaking Points with Krystal Ball and Saagar Enjeti breaks down what Hegseth actually said, how outlets framed it, and why wording like “lethal kinetic strike” versus “kill everybody” matters for legal and political consequences. You’ll get the key takeaways about media literacy, misinformation, current events, and leadership and decision-making—plus how Pentagon press access and partisan optics are changing oversight. Listen now to get the key ideas in minutes.
