Hegseth takes War on Drugs to Puerto Rico, Astronaut Sonny Williams talks Space & Trump takes it to Chicago

U.S.–Venezuela Tensions and Puerto Rico’s Military Role U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Kane made an unannounced visit to Puerto Rico. The visit follows a U.S. military strike against a Venezuelan-linked cartel vessel. Puerto Rico is being discussed as a strategic hub for counter-narcotics operations, with deployments of F-35 fighter jets, warships, and Marines. The commentary suggests this signals a shift in U.S. defense strategy toward securing the Western Hemisphere rather than focusing solely on Europe or the Indo-Pacific. Puerto Rico’s location in the Caribbean transit zone is emphasized as critical for drug interdiction and military logistics. Astronaut Interview – Sonny Williams A long-form interview with NASA astronaut Sunita “Sonny” Williams. She discusses her unexpectedly extended nine-month stay in space, the physical and mental challenges of long-duration missions, and future lunar exploration plans under NASA’s Artemis program. The tone here is lighter, inspirational, and focused on space science and exploration. Trump Administration, Immigration, and Chicago Politics The podcast returns to political commentary, this time centered on Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement plans in Chicago. Discussion of tensions between Trump and Illinois officials (Governor J.B. Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson). It includes perspectives from officials, Trump himself, and residents affected by violence in Chicago. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and Verdict with Ted Cruz Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening X: https://x.com/benfergusonshow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.