School of War

The Free Press

In School of War, CBS News National Security Analyst and Free Press columnist Aaron MacLean sits down with secretaries of state, top military historians, war planners, and key political decision-makers to help understand the lessons of war. Tune in as School of War takes you to the front lines. Aaron MacLean is a senior fellow at Hudson Institute. He has worked as a foreign policy advisor and legislative director to Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas and spent seven years in the U.S. Marine Corps. Visit our Substack for episode transcripts Follow along on Instagram

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School of War

Episodes (290)

Monday Are We About to Send the Marines Into Iran? With Rich Goldberg and Garrett Exner
Friday Did Trump Miscalculate on Iran? with Niall Ferguson
Tue Mar 17th Can Trump Beat China by Winning In Iran? with Zineb Riboua

School of War

Mar 23, 2026
58½ minutes
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Rich Goldberg, senior advisor at FDD, and Garrett Exner, adjunct fellow at Hudson Institute, break down what’s really happening behind the headlines — from covert strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites to the fragile possibility of reopening the Strait of Hormuz. How are the U.S., Israel, and Iran navigating the negotiations, and are there any operational knock-on effects? What are the realities and complexities of potential ground invasions, targeted raids, and covert operations that could shape the next phase of conflict? What are the risks of seizing Kharg Island or launching strikes on Iran’s underground nuclear facilities? How does...

School of War

Are We About to Send the Marines Into Iran? With Rich Goldberg and Garrett Exner

The Free Press

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