In Capitol Report After Hours, Tom Dudchik and the panel discuss the CT GOP's first attack ad against Gov. Ned Lamont, kicking off 2026 with a focus on affordability and pizza. Plus, Connecticut Attorney General William Tong formally endorsed Congressman John Larson for reelection to the 1st Congressional District.

The Capitol Report team discusses whether or not U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, who is currently 80 years old, should run for another term in the Senate.

Former Delta Force operator David Nielsen speaks with David Hookstead about the reality of war, combat, religion and much more on his second appearance on the podcast.

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Check out the best stories from Delta Force and SEAL Team 6 veterans of the year! Delta Force operators - also known as The Unit - and members of DEVGRU regularly speak with David Hookstead about their experiences in combat.

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David Hookstead talks about Rob O'Neill teasing a big bombshell about the Osama Bin Laden raid.....but also revealing a problem at the same time.

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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
1:46 Bin Laden Raid Drama Continues
6:12 Rob Admits Recording Exists
9:35 Did Red Shoot The Wife?
11:10 Red Prison Tweet
11:55 Rob Trashes Me
12:52 What Will Happen?

Former Delta Force operator Brian Gilligan talks about getting attacked by a man disguised as a woman.

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Former Army Ranger Mike Burke speaks with David Hookstead about attempting to join Delta Force but failing selection.

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David Hookstead talks about Rob O'Neill's story about killing Osama bin Laden having a huge hole: who got his wife on the third floor?

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Former Army Special Operations (SMU) operator Jeremy Morton speaks with David Hookstead about the time he trolled the SAS.

Jeremy joined the Special Operations Care Fund (SOC-F) in retirement as the organizations executive director. He now dedicates his life and time to helping other veterans heal after years of heavy combat.

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Former Special Operations CST member Jaclyn "Jax" Scott talks with David Hookstead about what training is like for the Cultural Support Team. Gunfighting and much more is included.

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Former Air Force Pararescueman (PJs) Jason Sweet talks with David Hookstead about his journey from war to playing football at the University of Arizona.

Jason Sweet is also the founder of SOCOM Athlete.

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🚨 BREAKING: Russia's war with Ukraine is escalating dangerously as reports emerge of a commercial ship being struck inside NATO territorial waters near Romania. David Hookstead breaks down the latest military developments, including reports that Ukrainian forces destroyed six Russian fighter-bombers and shot down a Russian attack helicopter. Could these escalating attacks push NATO and Russia closer to a direct military confrontation?

🔥 RUSSIAN FIGHTER JETS DESTROYED: Ukrainian forces reportedly unleashed a devastating missile strike against a Russian airbase, destroying six valuable fighter-bombers. Dramatic footage also shows a Russian attack helicopter being shot down by a Ukrainian drone.

🚢 SHIP STRUCK IN NATO WATERS: Reports of a commercial vessel being attacked near Romania are raising serious questions about NATO security, Russian aggression, and the possibility of a much larger military confrontation.

💥 SABOTAGE AND DRONE INCURSIONS: New reports detail suspected sabotage targeting Starlink equipment in Bulgaria and Russian drone activity violating Moldovan airspace.

☢️ NATO NUCLEAR EXERCISES: NATO has launched its annual Steadfast Noon nuclear deterrence exercise as tensions with Moscow remain dangerously high.

🚀 RUSSIAN MILITARY MOVEMENTS: Russian submarine missile launches, warship activity near Kaliningrad, and reports of advanced Russian electronic warfare equipment being supplied to North Korea are raising additional security concerns.

🇺🇦 UKRAINE WAR UPDATE: We also examine intense combat footage, Ukrainian battlefield operations, and the latest developments in Russia's ongoing invasion.

❓ THE BIG QUESTION: If a Russian attack against a vessel inside NATO territorial waters is confirmed, should NATO consider invoking Article 5? Or would that risk triggering a much larger war?

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro
1:08 Ship Bombed In NATO Waters
3:07 Russian Fighter Jets Blown Up
4:03 Helicopter Shot Down
4:39 Energy Ceasefire Collapsing
5:26 Sabotage Operations And Airspace Violations
6:36 NATO Nuclear War Drills
7:10 Russia War Drills
8:26 New War Footage
10:13 Russia Gives North Korea New Technology
10:40 Secret Message
11:04 Reaction

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Former Army Special Mission Unit (Delta Force) operator Chili Palmer speaks with David Hookstead how feeling invincible is a mandatory mindset in war.

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