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TMC - Episode 64: Tarnishing the National Guard

The Mad Centrist Season 2025 Episode 64

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The National Guard is getting some bad press.  This is not the National Guard's fault though.  The Guard has a long, storied history in America, and this episode shares some of the highlights (and a low light too).  It also compares President Trump's use of the National Guard to other Presidents in history.

Spoiler Alert: it doesn't do Trump any favors.

Show Notes: 

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