Mark Hertling

Mentioned in 5 analyzed podcast episodes across 3 shows

Appears On

Bulwark Takes Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast The Bulwark Podcast

Episode Appearances

Bulwark Takes · Apr 22, 2026

We’re Running Low on Munitions—Just Seven Weeks Into the War

“Former general officer providing expert analysis on military readiness, logistics, and Clausewitzian theory”

Military Readiness and Unit Deployment CapabilityMunitions Shortage and Defense Industrial Base CapacityVaccine Policy and Force Health Readiness

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Bulwark Takes · Apr 1, 2026

Possible Ground Troops in Iran, Trump Speech Preview and The Slow-Motion Destruction of NATO

“Co-host providing military expertise on force planning, troop-to-task ratios, and strategic comparisons to Iraq and Ukraine.”

Iran Military Campaign StrategyGround Troop Deployment PlanningNATO Alliance Credibility and Withdrawal Threats

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Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast · Apr 1, 2026

Charlie Sykes & Josh Turek

“Military expert warning about Marines becoming sitting ducks if deployed to Carg Island in Iran conflict”

Trump's Iran Military Campaign and Middle East StrategyTariff Policy Impact on Agriculture and Rural EconomyFarm Foreclosure Crisis and Agricultural Bailouts

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Bulwark Takes · Feb 26, 2026

Does Trump Even Know What Soldiers Fight For? | Command Post

“Retired Lt. General and Bulwark contributor; co-host providing military expertise and analysis of presidential speech”

State of the Union Constitutional Purpose and DutyMilitary Medal of Honor Award Process and StandardsIran Nuclear Program and Military Strike Claims

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The Bulwark Podcast · Jan 14, 2026

Mark Hertling: The Cowards of ICE

“Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant General, former commander of 2007-2009 Iraq troop surge and U.S. Army Europe, military affairs writer”

ICE Agent Accountability and Masked OperationsConstitutional Rights and Law Enforcement PracticesIran Uprising and Regime Crackdown Response

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