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Major General William M. Matz, Jr, U.S. Army (Ret), was appointed as the eighth Secretary of the American Battle Monuments Commission in January 2018 by President Donald Trump, a position he held until March 2021. General Matz is a highly decorated combat veteran of the United States
Army with a distinguished military career spanning four decades. As an
infantryman, he served in Korea and Panama, and as a company commander with the 9th Infantry Division in Vietnam, where he was wounded in action in the 1968 Tet offensive. He served multiple tours in the 82d and 101st Airborne Divisions and was executive secretary to two secretaries of defense, Caspar Weinberger and Frank Carlucci. During the Vietnam War, he served two years with the Navy/Marine amphibious forces in the Pacific and deployed with the 7th Infantry Division to Panama during Operation JUST CAUSE in 1989. Upon retirement from the Army in 1995, General Matz worked nine years in the defense industry. He was first employed by Raytheon Company as vice president, Army Programs; and later as general manager for Vinnell/Northrop Grumman’s Saudi Arabian National Guard Modernization Program in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, returning to the United States in June 2004. In 2005, President Bush appointed him to the Veterans Disability Benefits Commission, where he served until the commission rendered its report to the Congress in 2008. He is also past President of the National Association for Uniformed Services (NAUS), a national veteran’s organization that advocates in Congress for service members, veterans and their families. He is on the Eisenhower Institute National Advisory Council and a member of the Board of Directors of the American Armed Forces Mutual Aid Association. He is a graduate of the Infantry Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, the Airborne and Ranger Schools, the Command and General Staff College and the Army War College and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Gettysburg College and a Master of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of San Diego. He is also a graduate of Harvard University’s Program for Senior Executives in National and International Security. Among his military service awards and decorations are the Distinguished Service Cross (second highest award our nation bestows for valor on the battlefield), Silver Star, Bronze Star for Valor, Purple Heart and the Combat Infantryman Badge. General Matz was born in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania. He and his wife, Linda, reside in Naples, FL, and have three children and seven grandsons. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join host Lieutenant Colonel Sargis Sangari, U.S. Army (Ret.), and CEO of the Near East Center for Strategic Engagement, as he welcomes back Christian Briggs, founder and CEO of BMC Capital, Inc. and Hard Assets Management. In this insightful discussion, they delve into the impending shift towards digital currencies backed by gold, the strategic implications of tariffs on critical industries like steel and aluminum, and the broader economic policies shaping America's future. Briggs shares his expertise on how these developments could redefine global financial systems, bolster the U.S. economy, and restore the middle class. Don't miss this deep dive into the dynamics of modern economic strategies and their impact on both national and international stages.

Join us for an incredible conversation with Kenny Murphy, COL, US Army (Ret.) Get access to past and bonus content with exclusive guest. Please help support the podcast and veterans so we can keep making the show - patreon.com/GulfWarSideEffects ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Explore the Legacy Study: Gulf War Veteran & Family Healthhttps://sites.bu.edu/legacystudy This study seeks to understand the long-term health impacts of Gulf War service on veterans and their families, focusing on reproductive and children's health. Gulf War veterans and their adult children are invited to participate in this groundbreaking research launching in early 2024. Learn more: Legacy Study For details, call (617) 358-1345 or email gwrepro@bu.edu Life Wave Patches: https://lifewave.com/kevinsimon/store/products *Here is my recommendations on what patches to get and what has helped me. Ice Wave - this helps with my neuropathy. x39 - this helps me with brain fog and my shakes x49 - helps with bone strength Gludifion - helps get rid of toxins Merch: https://gulfwar-side-effects.myspreadshop.com/ Contact me with your questions, comments, or concerns at kevinsimon@gulfwarsideeffects.com

Join us for an incredible conversation with Kenny Murphy, COL, US Army (Ret.) Get access to past and bonus content with exclusive guest. Please help support the podcast and veterans so we can keep making the show - patreon.com/GulfWarSideEffects ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Explore the Legacy Study: Gulf War Veteran & Family Healthhttps://sites.bu.edu/legacystudy This study seeks to understand the long-term health impacts of Gulf War service on veterans and their families, focusing on reproductive and children's health. Gulf War veterans and their adult children are invited to participate in this groundbreaking research launching in early 2024. Learn more: Legacy Study For details, call (617) 358-1345 or email gwrepro@bu.edu Life Wave Patches: https://lifewave.com/kevinsimon/store/products *Here is my recommendations on what patches to get and what has helped me. Ice Wave - this helps with my neuropathy. x39 - this helps me with brain fog and my shakes x49 - helps with bone strength Gludifion - helps get rid of toxins Merch: https://gulfwar-side-effects.myspreadshop.com/ Contact me with your questions, comments, or concerns at kevinsimon@gulfwarsideeffects.com

Ep. #1156 Preparing for World War III – Are We Sleepwalking Into Global Catastrophe? The world is hurtling toward an all-domain conflict unlike anything humanity has ever seen. Are we prepared? Lt. Col. Robert Maginnis, author of Preparing for World War III: A Global Conflict That Redefines Tomorrow, joins Strange Planet to break down the chilling realities of an impending showdown between the West and a rapidly forming “axis of evil” – China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. In this gripping episode, Maginnis exposes how the deadly skirmishes in Ukraine and the Middle East are merely a prelude to a much larger and far more destructive war. He warns that while our adversaries are stockpiling terrifying, cutting-edge technologies, America remains dangerously unprepared. GUEST: Lieutenant Colonel Robert L. Maginnis U.S. Army (Ret.) is a seasoned military strategist with decades of experience in the U.S. Army and the Pentagon. Having served in key leadership roles across multiple continents, Maginnis brings unparalleled expertise to the conversation on global security. His insights on national defense and international relations have made him a sought-after commentator, regularly appearing on major outlets like Fox News and CNN. In his book, Preparing for World War III, Maginnis dives deep into the rising threats from China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea, offering a stark warning about the future of global conflict. LINK: https://www.facebook.com/RLMaginnis BOOKS: Preparing for World War III: A Global Conflict That Redefines Tomorrow Out of this World: Are UFOs Aliens, Spirits, or Pure Hokum? Kings of the East: China's Plan to Eliminate America and Impose a Communist World Order Give Me Liberty, Not Marxism Progressive Evil: How Radicals Are Redefining America's Rights, Institutions, and Ideals, Making Her Globally Irrelevant for the End Times SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!!! SHIP STICKS Skip airport stress and costly airline fees with complimentary insurance, real-time tracking, dedicated support, and on-time delivery. ShipSticks is offering our listeners 20% off your first shipment when you go to Shipskicks.com and use the code STRANGE. Go to https://www.shipsticks.com and use the code STRANGE to get 20% off your first shipment and save yourself the hassle this ski season. That's S-H-I-P-S-T-I-C-K-S.com. Make sure you use the code STRANGE so they know we sent you. HIMS - Making Healthy and Happy Easy to Achieve Sexual Health, Hair Loss, Mental Health, Weight Management START YOUR FREE ONLINE VISIT TODAY - HIMS dot com slash STRANGE https://www.HIMS.com/strange BECOME A PREMIUM SUBSCRIBER!!! https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm Three monthly subscriptions to choose from. Commercial Free Listening, Bonus Episodes and a Subscription to my monthly newsletter, InnerSanctum. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. By using our website and services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm/

Major General Joe Arbuckle, Major General, U.S.Army (Ret.) Major General Joe Arbuckle and I spoke about a new initiative by Flag Officers for America supporting the nomination of Pete Hegseth to be the next Secretary of Defense and why all of us should support that nomination to save our military from the wrecking operation to which it's been subjected by cultural Marxists and other enemies, foreign and domestic. Peter Mcilvenna, Heart of Oak Podcast I visited with Peter Mcilvenna about the state of freedom in the United Kingdom and the rather draconian steps being taken by the government of Prime Minister Sturmer to restrict, particularly, freedom of speech in ways seemingly very similar to the punishment of January 6th defendants in this country. We also talked about elections coming in France and Germany, as well as the prospects that the European Union itself may be a victim of rising popular nationalism and populist nationalism.  We discussed something called the Corporate Transparency Act, an instrument of repression in the United States that, fortunately, has now been stayed temporarily. Will we be spared its penalties permanently?

Accomplished Special Operations leader for 26 years with a passion for coaching and mentoring others and developing new ideas and initiatives while always maintaining the highest ethics. Brad is a highly analytical problem solver, adapt at arranging the individuals on the team for optimal success and creating opportunities for emerging leaders to develop and grow. With over 80 months of combat experience throughout Afghanistan and North-Western Africa, he has had the honor of serving with and leading the most elite people on earth. Brad Moses is a native of New Jersey. He graduated from the Virginia Military Institute in May 1995. He has served in the 82d Airborne Division, the 75th Ranger Regiment and 3rd Special Forces Group Brad resides in Holly Ridge North Carolina with his wife Stacy and their two sons, Hunter and Lucas. Brad has a Master of Science in Strategic Studies, from the United States Army War College, and a Bachelor of Arts, in English, from Virginia Military Institute

In this episode, our returning guest Rick Green walks us through the Georgian Civil War from the eyes of the first American on deck in an official capacity. Rick was a Specialist in the Russian Language and Culture. He was selected to be a U.N. Observer to keep the peace between Abkhazia and Georgia as the nation started to split. Rick was in the conflict zone in a small safehouse in Gali, a town ravaged by both forces multiple times. He details his daily battle rhythm and some of the scarier times he experienced in days past. Rick also compares what we see today, versus what we saw in the past.

Send us a textDaryl Hornbeck, a retired U.S. Army EOD 1SG, reveals the profound impact motorsport can have on veterans transitioning from military to civilian life. Daryl, a fellow veteran and leader of the After Action Racing Team, shares his evolving philosophy on training drivers. The nonprofit transformation of After Action Racing into a 501c19 organization has paved the way for bigger support networks, emphasizing teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving. It's more than just racing; it's about building a support system that lifts veterans, fostering a nurturing environment where they can thrive.Support the showMake sure to check out Jason on IG @drjasonpiccolo

Army Emergency Relief, the official nonprofit of the United States Army, has been Supporting Soldiers and their Families Since 1942 through grants, interest-free loans, and scholarships. Learn more about the important work that AER does to support our Army Family on this week's all new #SoldierForLifePodcast as we talk with Tony Grinston, the Chief Executive Officer of AER and the 16th Sergeant Major of the Army (Ret.). Get more information and donate to AER at https://www.armyemergencyrelief.org.

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Welcome to the American Railroading Podcast! In this episode our host Don Walsh is joined by guest Joseph “Sepp” Scanlin – Museum Director for the U.S. Army Transportation Museum. Together they discuss the long relationship between the U.S. Army Transportation Corps and the American railroad industry going back to pre-Civil War days, as well as the U.S. Army's use of railroading all over the world. Tune in to this episode to gain valuable insights and broaden your understanding of American Railroading. You can find the episode on the American Railroading Podcast's official website at www.AmericanRailroading.net . Welcome aboard!KEY POINTS: The American Railroading Podcast remains in the Top 10% of all podcasts globally!There is a New Gold Sponsor aboard!“Sepp” is a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel with 21 years of service to his country, prior to becoming the Museum Director of the U.S. Army Transportation Museum.The U.S. Army Transportation Corps is involved with 5 other areas of transportation in addition to railroading.West Point was created as an engineering school, and many went into the railroad industry after serving their country, as they still do today.During World War II, it was common for the U.S. Army to utilize railroad shops for manufacturing and training purposes to assist with the war effort, including hospital trains.The U.S. Army Transportation Corps has transported all kinds of modes of transportation, including elephants.More recently, as with the war in Afghanistan, the U.S. Army Transportation Corps has become advisors versus operators.The U.S. Army Transportation Museum has over 7,000 artifacts and exhibits. The annual Honor our Heroes Award is back for 2024, so please submit all nominations by 09/13/24. Details of how to nominate a veteran for the award are included in the episode.Stay tuned for our next episode!LINKS MENTIONED: https://www.americanrailroading.nethttps://www.therevolutionrailgroup.com https://www.youtube.com/@americanrailroadingpodcast https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dwalshX https://www.aldonco.comhttps://transportation.army.mil https://transportation.army.mil/museum/index.html

Last week, we began sharing the story of Col. Frank Cohn, U.S. Army (Ret.). He told us about growing up in a Jewish family in Nazi Germany, how his family fled to the U.S. after Kristallnacht in 1938, and how he was drafted into the Army after turning 18 years old in 1943.In this edition of "Veterans Chronicles," Cohn continues his story of service, including his Army training and the issue that delayed him from deploying with the rest of the 87th Infantry Division. He also tells us how he was transferred to interrogating Nazi prisoners of war and his service at the Battle of the Bulge.Now nearly 99 years old, Cohn also tells us about his many years of ongoing work with the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C., and his relentless quest to make sure that nothing like the Holocaust never happens again.

“All Canadians Are Americans” ~ US Army (ret) Major General Paul Valley… As the Façade of Canada Crown Corporation registered in DC is now widely known, with NO PLACE TO HIDE among mountains of evidence of the regime's War Crimes, MG Valley & Norman Traversy share how they've just served all of Canada's Deep State Tyrants across Executive, Judicial and Legislative Branches a 3rd & Final Quo Warranto!   Are public JAG Arrests for the regime's heinous Crimes Against Humanity Next?!   Cutoff by the CHINAda government from his disability pay, refused his pension, Donate to Minted National Canadian Hero Fire Fighter, Norman Traversy whom has only $0.61 (cents) in his bank account! Please Give to help him keep up the fight https://www.givesendgo.com/werisetheyfall    Order Chairman of Stand Up America US, Ret. Army Major General Paul Vallely's books & subscribe to their substack at http://www.StandUpAmericaUS.org  .

LTC Clark is working on achieving election integrity in Virginia. The Mission is focused on two main lines of effort. The first, preventing election certification with voter rolls that exceed legally allowable error rates. Second, achieving hand paper counts in all future primaries and elections. LTC Clark's military service was in the active Army, Army Reserve, and Virginia National Guard. His last duty position was Chief Logistics Officer at CENTCOM, providing all combat and non-combat supplies throughout the entire Middle East Area of Operations (AOR). He was deployed on four combat tours which include two in Afghanistan and is the recipient of the Bronze Star. LTC Clark has served in several branches within the Army to include Armor Cavalry, Infantry, Combat Engineers, Artillery, and Logistics. He is a graduate of the Virginia Military Institute with a bachelors degree in history and has a masters in business administration from Embry & Riddle Aeronautical University. https://rumble.com/v4xl5e5-ltc-clark-on-the-patriot-cause.html

Lt. Colonel Michael Aquino Joined the program, for a rare & insightful interview. Michael A. Aquino is a Lt. Colonel, Psychological Operations, U.S. Army (Ret.). He is a graduate of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, National Defense University; Defense Intelligence College, Defense Intelligence Agency; Foreign Service Institute, Department of State; U.S. Army Special Warfare Center (Special Forces (“Green Beret”)/Psychological Operations/Civil Affairs/Foreign Area Officer); U.S. Army Command & General Staff College; U.S. Army Intelligence School, and U.S. Army Space Institute.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michaeldecon/support

General David H. Petraeus is a retired United States Army general and a prominent commentator on contemporary security issues, military developments and global affairs, widely respected as a leading warrior intellectual. The General graduated with distinction from the US Military Academy and earned a PhD from Princeton University. He served in the US Army for thirty-seven years, concluding his time in uniform with six consecutive commands as general officer, five of which were in combat, including command of the Surge in Iraq, US Central Command, and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan. He then served as the director of the CIA.  The General has held academic appointments at six universities and is a senior fellow and lecturer at Yale University. He is currently a partner in a major investment firm and chairs that firm's Global Institute. The General is also a brilliant author. His latest book, Conflict: The Evolution of Warfare from 1945 to Ukraine released at the end of 2023 and is a must read. He co-wrote it with noted biographer and historian Andrew Roberts. It's published by Harper, an imprint of Harper Collins. You can pick up a copy wherever you like to buy your books. On this episode, General Petraeus discusses: Israel's war against Hamas and why Gaza poses a challenging situation more so than any other urban operation since the end of 1945 The release of Israeli hostages The four tasks of strategic leadership How lessons of war are institutionalized The danger of lack of Western resolve on the world stage How what happens in one part of the world reverberates in another (e.g., if you have a red line in Syria over use of chemical weapons and it turns out not be a red line, that undermines deterrence in the Indo-Pacific) The importance of soldier morale Warfare of the future and the technology he's following. As for the General's very creative answer to where he'd go if given a one way ticket, please listen to our interview with him on episode 268 from August 2022.    

Welcome to the "Unleash Your Inner Legend" podcast! In this episode, get ready to be inspired by a remarkable individual, Major Ed Pulido. Major Pulido, U.S. Army (Ret.), is the Founder and CEO of the John Daly - Major Ed Heart of a Lion Foundation, dedicated to providing mental, physical, and wellness support to our nation's children and America's Veterans. With a wealth of experience, Major Ed has served as the Senior Vice President of the Folds of Honor Foundation, a charity supporting the educational needs of spouses and children of fallen and wounded veterans. He is also a founding member of the Warriors for Freedom Foundation, focused on providing mental, physical, and wellness support to wounded Veterans and their families. As the spokesperson for AROGA Health, Major Ed continues to advocate for health and well-being. Furthermore, he is the Founder of Warrior Nation, a movement advocating for liberty, freedom, and patriotism. His autobiography, "Warrior for Freedom: Challenge, Triumph and Change, the Major Ed Pulido Story," dives into his journey and mission. Join us as Major Ed Pulido shares his insights, experiences, and unwavering dedication to supporting and empowering those around him. Tune in for an episode filled with inspiration and resilience!

PREVIEW: #GAZA: #HAMAS: #IDF: Conversation with Colonel Richard Kemp. Royal Army (ret.) and a Times colmnist, re the Rafah Operation.  After six months observing alongside the IDF in Gaza, the Colonel is blunt.  More detail later tonight. 1857 Gaza

Today we dove deep with Oak McCulloch LTC, U.S. Army (Ret) on leading with conviction, even under fire. Oak shared a gripping tale from a Kosovo checkpoint, a life-or-death decision shaped by courage, and the importance of effective communication across language barriers. Leadership isn't just in titles—it's in actions. Oak reminds us that investing in people, mentorship, and professional development isn't just good practice—it's essential for sustained success. His experiences, challenges, and unwavering commitment to servant leadership are a masterclass for anyone at the helm.  "I don't care how high up in the organization you get, never, ever turned on a chance to go get your own cup of coffee." ~ Oak   You can discover Oak's proven strategies in his book, "Your Leadership Legacy: Becoming the Leader You Were Meant to Be” (Order: Click here).   Also be sure to checkout and connect with him on his website: https://www.ltcoakmcculloch.com

This week's guest is retired Army Captain Joshua Hearns. He has had a multitude of different experiences in life and in service. I first met Josh in San Antonio, TX during a stay in an in-patient therapy facility called Laurel Ridge. During the 30 days I was in therapy, Josh and I talked a good bit and jammed out with guitars in the evenings. In this episode, we talk about his childhood, and his experiences in Iraq as the XO for Alpha Company 177. We discuss leadership, combat in Iraq., and transition back to society. This was a special episode for me because it was the first conversation between Josh and me in a long time. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did.

This week's guest is retired Army Captain Joshua Hearns. He has had a multitude of different experiences in life and in service. I first met Josh in San Antonio, TX during a stay in an in-patient therapy facility called Laurel Ridge. During the 30 days I was in therapy, Josh and I talked a good bit and jammed out with guitars in the evenings. In this episode, we talk about his childhood, and his experiences in Iraq as the XO for Alpha Company 177. We discuss leadership, combat in Iraq., and transition back to society. This was a special episode for me because it was the first conversation between Josh and me in a long time. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did.

To give to the Behind Greatness podcast, please visit here: https://behindgreatness.org. As a charity, tax receipts are issued to donors.  Thanks for joining us again at Behind greatness. We are tuned in today with Paul Smith. Paul is a retired major in the US Army. He is most known as being a key member in the US government's secret Psychic Espionage Program, Star Gate, during the 1980s and 90s. He is a leading expert on ESP, Remote Viewing and applied consciousness. He was only part of a handful of people trained by the father of remote viewing: Ingo Swann and he in turn became one of the few trainers in the unit of other remote viewers. Paul brings us through the Men in Black scenario of his recruitment at Fort Meade … to his time in the unit and the stories of his remote viewing exercises … to unofficially using his skills when he served in Desert Storm … and to his wife figuring out about his psychic military duties. We discuss non-local consciousness and the difficulties that main stream scientists still have with non-physical realities. We discuss applied intuition and ESP-informed intuition, bilocation and when Ingo Swann saved the world. We also learn about Pat Price (the country's most capable remote viewer at the time and Police Commissioner) finding 4 presumed UFO bases on the planet in the 1970s using remote viewing - and Paul's experience in remote viewing the same and his discussion of the “people” he viewed there. See other remote viewers: Russell Targ (ep 80) , Dean Radin (ep 122), Stephan Schwartz (154, 155), Lyn Buchanan (ep163), Nancy DuTetre (167). Paul, Website: www.rviewer.com/paul-h-smith/ Book: Reading the Enemy's Mind: Inside Star Gate: America's Psychic Espionage Program - https://www.amazon.com/Reading-Enemys-Mind-Americas-Espionage-ebook/dp/B00545H3K6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=28LYSLB2FTSZY&keywords=paul+smith+author+reading+the+enemy%27s+mind&qid=1706654910&sprefix=paul+smith+author+reading+the+enemy%27s+mind%2Caps%2C90&sr=8-1 Book: The Essential Guide to Remote Viewing: The Secret Military Remote Perception Skill Anyone Can Learn - https://www.amazon.com/Essential-Guide-Remote-Viewing-Perception/dp/1938815017/ref=sr_1_2?crid=28LYSLB2FTSZY&keywords=paul+smith+author+reading+the+enemy%27s+mind&qid=1706654987&sprefix=paul+smith+author+reading+the+enemy%27s+mind%2Caps%2C90&sr=8-2 Link to Ingo Swann: Ingo Swann Speech, Human Super Sensitivities, 2006: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cOEY-c7_gI An Experimental Psychic Probe of the Planet Jupiter: https://www.cia.gov/readingroom/docs/NSA-RDP96X00790R000100040010-3.pdf Documentary – Ingo Swann: A Life Gone Wild: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fedjP3EJAGQ

Colonel David Hunt, U.S. Army (Ret.), has extensive operational experience in counterterrorism, special operations, and intelligence operations.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Horns of Dilemma, Sheena Greitens moderated a panel discussion about the Russo-Ukrainian war and broader challenges to European security. The conversation featured Gen. Vince Brooks, U.S. Army ( Ret.), former Commander, United Nations Command/Combined Forces Command/United States Forces Korea; Susan Colbourn, associate director of the Program in American Grand Strategy, Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University; Simon Miles, assistant professor, Sanford School of Public Policy, Duke University; and Mark Pomar, Senior National Security Fellow, Clements Center for National Security. The group discussed the challenges the Ukrainian military faces, the risks of nuclear escalation, and the longer-term implications of the war for regional and global security.

Dealing with mental illness is a forever war, one with a ton of lessons to give if you are willing to receive them. We learn more about this profound subject with Gregg F. Martin, PhD, MG Army (Ret.), as he courageously recounts his unending battle against the relentless foe of mental illness. In this deeply introspective episode, Major General Martin shares the gripping narrative of his lifelong struggle with bipolar disorder, a condition that unknowingly propelled him to soaring highs of energy and creativity, only to plunge him into the abyss of depression. As he shares journey, we explore the vital importance of seeking professional help, the transformative impact of medication, therapy, and healthy living, and the five essential 'P's to anchor one's recovery: purpose, people, place, perseverance, and presence. Major General Martin's story underscores the pressing need to destigmatize mental health issues, encouraging open conversations and understanding, while offering hope to those who, too, wage their own eternal war against mental illness. Tune in for more!

Our special guest today is April Stopka, State Commercial Escrow Manager for First American Title. We discuss her role of supporting military veterans and first responders through assistance in the real estate purchase process, her military service as an Army reservist, the good work American First Title does in their community via "People First" initiatives and the impact of A.I. on business and society.When April is not at work, you can find her spending time with her family, lifting weights at the gym, playing golf, fulfilling her life's purpose in volunteering in charity organizations, and serving in any capacity as needed within her church community.Major Ed Pulido, U.S. Army (Ret.) is the founder of the John-Daly - Major Ed Heart of a Lion Foundation, co-founder of Warriors for Freedom Foundation, co-founder and former Sr. VP of the Folds of Honor Foundation, author of Warrior For Freedom, Challenge, Triumph, & Change. Major Ed has been awarded the Bronze Star with Valor, Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal and Joint Service Commendation and Achievement Metals during his 19-year Army career before medically retiring in 2005.Major Ed always says: "It's a great day to be an American!" Future episodes will feature celebrity guests, special friends, businessmen and women doing amazing things in their communities plus stories of trial and triumph. Major Ed tells stories of military families, community supporters and positivity from all over this great nation. https://www.majored.orghttps://www.jdme1991.orghttps://www.warriorsforfreedom.orgSponsored by First American Title: https://local.firstam.com/ok/offices/nichols-hills

On today's show, Paul Valley joins Steve to discuss the latest on the war in Israel. GUEST OVERVIEW: Paul is a Major General, U.S. Army (Ret), who was recently appointed to the "Advisory Group of National Defense Consultants."

It was our honor today to welcome General David Petraeus (US Army Retired), Partner at KKR and Chairman of the KKR Global Institute. General Petraeus' distinguished military career spans over 37 years of service, marked by six consecutive commands as a general officer including leadership of the US-led coalitions in both Iraq during the surge and Afghanistan. Following his military service, General Petraeus served as Director of the CIA during a period of significant achievements in the global war on terror before joining KKR in 2013. In addition to his roles at KKR, General Petraeus serves as a board member, strategic advisor, and lecturer. He has earned numerous honors, awards, and decorations for his outstanding service to our country. General Petraeus has also recently co-authored a new book with British historian Andrew Roberts entitled “Conflict: The Evolution of Warfare from 1945 to Ukraine.” We are thrilled to have had the opportunity to visit with General Petraeus about the book, which is set to be officially published on October 17th. Our team read advanced copies and found it to be thoroughly insightful. As you will hear in today's episode, we covered a broad range of topics. General Petraeus first shares the inspiration behind his book and the critical role of strategic leadership in both military and business contexts. As the title suggests, “Conflict” explores the evolution of conflict and General Petraeus draws on his own experiences including his studies of Vietnam and his direct involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan. As you will hear, General Petraeus refers to a strategic leadership model developed for the Belfer Center at Harvard, which can be found linked here. We touch on the changes the Army made following Vietnam and the lessons learned there, the importance of leadership during key inflection points whether it's in the oil patch or in combat, and how to create a culture that offers what General Petraeus refers to as “reasonable feedback.” We also discuss KKR's investing strategies as well as the General's experience stepping out of the normal military path to attend graduate school and the insights he was able to apply back in the military. The General walks us through geopolitical dynamics with Saudi Arabia, China, Russia, and the US, how modern technology has transformed elements of the battlefield, and the outlook for the US military today. We greatly appreciated General Petraeus' thoughtful responses and are immensely grateful to him for sharing his time with us and for his service to our country. Mike Bradley kicked us off by highlighting that 10-year bond yields have surged to 4.8% (a 16-year high) due to worries that the FOMC will be holding interest rates higher and for longer. He flagged WTI crude oil price seems to have temporarily settled in at roughly $90/bbl., and that traders will be closely monitoring the October 4th OPEC meeting and Cushing oil inventory levels. He wrapped by noting two seminal events that occurred early last week that could have a huge and lasting impact on global energy transition goals, including NextEra Energy Partners (NEP) stock price plunge and the IEA's updated Net Zero Roadmap report. Arjun Murti built on Mike's comments on recent corrections in the new energy sector by flagging the risk associated with organizations like GFANZ pushing financial institutions, capital markets, and insurance companies to make decisions based on emissions metrics, potentially leading to unfavorable loans and policies in the new energy sector and insufficient investment in traditional energy. We hope you all enjoy the discussion as much as we did and consider adding “Conflict” to your reading list. Our best to you all! 

Gregg F. Martin, PhD, Major General, U.S. Army (Ret.) talks about his new book "Bipolar General: My Forever War with Mental Illness."

This week we sit down with a former soldier who has very much remained in the shooting community and influencing online. Ash Hess spent his service time in the Army and has been shooting ever since. I started following Ash on Instagram a while back. He works with Knights Armament and shoots professionally. I was very interested in sitting down and talking about some of the new pistol brace legislation and doing a deep dive into how we got to this point. I hope you enjoy this episode.

Gen. Petraeus served over 37 years in the U.S. military, culminating his career with six consecutive commands as a general officer, five of which were in combat, including command of the Surge in Iraq, US Central Command, and NATO/US Forces in Afghanistan. Following his military service, and after confirmation by the Senate by a vote of 94-0, Gen. Petraeus served as Director of the CIA during a period of significant achievements in the Global War on Terror. David Petraeus is a Partner in the global investment firm KKR. David is also a Visiting Fellow/Lecturer at Yale University, a speaker with the Washington Speakers Bureau, and co-author with Andrew Roberts of the forthcoming book, “Conflict: The Evolution of Warfare from 1945 to Ukraine.” #GeneralPetraeus #DavidPetraeus #nato #vilnius #ukraine #ukrainewar #russia #zelensky #putin #counteroffensive #war #hybridwarfare #foreignpolicy #communism #kyiv #ussr ---------- LINKS: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Petraeus https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidpetraeus/ https://www.kkr.com/our-firm/leadership/david-h-petraeus https://rusi.org/people/petraeus https://politics.exeter.ac.uk/research/centres/strategy/members/petraeus/ https://jackson.yale.edu/person/david-h-petraeus/ ---------- ARTICLES: https://unherd.com/thepost/david-petraeus-ukrainians-will-out-suffer-vladimir-putin/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/washington-post-live/2023/01/30/transcript-politics-war-leadership-with-gen-david-petraeus/ https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/oct/02/us-russia-putin-ukraine-war-david-petraeus https://thehill.com/policy/international/4066757-petraeus-prigozhin-lost-his-nerve-in-calling-off-rebellion/ ----------

Brad is an accomplished senior leader who enjoys a reputation for original thinking and strategic acumen coupled with an affirmative leadership approach. He holds a doctorate from Vanderbilt University and is a graduate of the National War College. Most recently Brad served as the Army's longest-tenured Senior Strategist and Chief of Plans, Brad exercised wide-ranging and global responsibilities across the Army. With his enterprise-wide authorities Brad directly advised Army executives as he led the Army's formal outreach to international military partners to fashion agreements that enhanced the readiness of the Army through better-value investment and effective basing of high demand logistics and equipment footprints. The programs Bradinitiated delivered capabilities in the form of innovative solutions that leveraged current Army force designs with emerging technologies, new concepts, and effective alignment of institutional priorities.Charged by Army leaders to “own the future” Brad built new structure models validated through scenario-driven experiments to maximize Army capabilities and operations. He refashioned planning and training methods to improve the Army's counter-WMD readiness; wrote orders for Army-wide implementation; and regularly advised senior leaders regarding emerging trends affecting national defense, international affairs, and security policy.Brad led the Pentagon's primary planning and force posture forums. He regularly consulted with senior DoD civilian and military leaders across defense organizations to build DoD's first and unique worldwide plans that integrated the DoD's crisis responses to cross-domain challenges posed by disruptive technologies and the rapid global transfer of information.In addition to his strategy and leadership experience, Brad served as a special assistant to multiple senior executives. An accomplished writer, he published capstone Army documents and has written numerous professional essays, three college instructor resource manuals, two urban warfare anthologies, and a military biography. He continues to work as a senior mentor to the Army and as an executive consultant.EPISODE NOTES:Follow NucleCast on Twitter at @NucleCastEmail comments and guest nominations to NucleCast@anwadeter.orgSubscribe to NucleCast podcastRate the show on Apple Podcasts

Several years ago, I was introduced to a living legend. Johnny Glenn (JMFG) as I came to know him, is one of the most real people on the planet. Johnny is an All-American Bad Ass. Johnny and I hit it off immediately over our passion for storytelling, pranks, and all things combat. But there is more to Johnny than storytelling and pranks. Johnny is a true friend to those close to him and an excellent mentor to those around him. Johnny encapsulates true grit, and steadfast devotion to bringing out the GOOD in all things. Johnny is one of my best friends, and he is launching his own podcast on July 4th, 2023. I am already a big-time fanboy and want all of you to give his show a listen. Johnny has a unique way of driving conversation, and the guests are sure to be top-notch. This episode is to give you a dose of what is to come with the JMFG Podcast. Please enjoy!

Paul E. Vallely, Major General, US Army (Ret) and Chairman of the Stand Up America US Foundation comes on the podcast to talk Russia/Ukraine, the Supreme Court not upholding the constitution,  governors being complicit, January 6th, his new book and much more. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE LIKE AND SHARE THIS PODCAST!!!    Video Version of show Rumble- https://rumble.com/v2v2k03-coffee-and-a-mike-podcast-with-maj.-gen.-ret.-paul-e.-vallely-talking-freed.html   Follow Major General Paul E. Vallely  Website- https://standupamericaus.org/ Newsletter- https://standupamericaus.org/newsletter/ Books- https://standupamericaus.org/standupamericaus-shop/ Email-  princenemo1@protonmail.com       Follow Me Twitter- https://twitter.com/CoffeeandaMike Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/coffeeandamike/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/CoffeeandaMike/ Truth Social- https://truthsocial.com/@coffeeandamike Gettr- https://gettr.com/user/coffeeandamike Rumble- https://rumble.com/search/all?q=coffee%20and%20a%20mike   Support My Work Venmo- https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3570365208987017385&created=1658667789.4661531&printed=1 Website- www.coffeeandamike.com Email- info@coffeeandamike.com

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GEORGE RASLEY, Editor, Conservative HQ, former White House Staff Member, Vice President Dan Quayle, former Assistant Director, National Park Service, former Director of Policy and Communication, Congressman Adam Putnam (FL-12) Ongoing negotiations over the debt ceiling within Congress The importance of items that were left out of the Durham report What is the "woke agenda" and how does it impact the southern border? CHUCK DEVORE, Vice President of National Initiatives, Texas Public Policy Foundation, Senior Contributor, The Federalist, Intelligence Officer, U.S. Army (Ret.), @ChuckDeVore A long history of Ukraine "giving Russia a hard time" What led to the deterioration of Russian military equipment? The continuing battle over Bakhmut BILL WALTON, Host, The Bill Walton Show The results of recent audits on 4 large Chinese companies A crackdown on due diligence firms in China How large U.S. finance companies are changing their tone with respect to investing in China

Lots of people make career changes, even I've made what I believe is a significant one, but no one I know has made one as drastic and impactful as my old friend Cameron Sellers. After a career in the United States Army where he rose to the rank of Colonel in the Civil Affairs Division, serving in Bosnia, Afghanistan, Iraq and Korea, he retired and yielded to a calling he felt deeply to become a Catholic priest. And if that isn't enough of a fascinating journey, there's also the part where Cameron was born in Seoul, South Korea and immediately left at an orphanage. After being adopted by his parents who raised him in Arizona, his journey of assimilation countered his questions about his cultural identity and, most importantly, his purpose. But at every step of that journey he took opportunities to look at his life differently and, most importantly, trust his instincts and his guides to lead him where he knows he needs to be. Anyone making a significant change, in their career or their personal life, could do worse than to listen to Cameron on this episode of FLIP IT ON ITS HEAD. The show that brought Cameron and I together, BATTLESTAR GALACTICA streams on Peacock. https://www.peacocktv.com/watch-online/tv/battlestar-galactica/8522076936060621112

This week's episode of the Concierge Coaches Show sees Bruce and Wayne have special guest Eddie Vargas. He is a retired Major of the United States Army, he is also a close friend to Wayne. Toward the beginning of the program, Major Vargas discusses his humble upbringing in Columbia and how through his faith and his father he moved to the United States and joined the army. He credits his success to the work of God and his own personal hard work, dedication, and discipline. Vargas then goes over his time in the military and the lessons/hardships he went through to get to where he is at now. Leadership is an important topic he discusses how he became a leader in the military. Later he dives into his sales background and the incredible story of how he got a job selling cars and working with a former military operative. Over time and hard work, Major Vargas was able to move up in position and eventually become a financial manager for Chevrolet. Bruce asks about his medal collection and which ones mean the most to him. Major Vargas discusses a few of them and the work he had to put in to receive these distinguished medals. Later Major Vargas talks about how he met his wife and her military career and eventual retirement. Towards the end of the program, all three men talk about moving up in the world and some of their work upbringings. This episode is a great listen and is a great example of the American dream and how people can advance/define themselves through hard work and relationships. Bruce can be found at https://conciergecoach.net/ and by phone (214) 431-2032 Wayne can be reached through email at wayne_515@yahoo.com More episodes can be watched on the website https://www.latalkradio.com/content/concierge-coaches-show

Rick joins us as a US Army trained Russian-Eurasian expert to discuss the Russian invasion of Ukraine, one year after. Rick is a former Army Colonel and served at US Embassy Moscow from 2000-2007 leading counterterror, counter-proliferation, and threat reduction cooperation efforts with Russian Ministries, including the Ministry of Defense. He was a Harvard University National Security Fellow in 2003, and served in Germany 1996-1999 assigned as an Arms Control Inspector. He led on-site and international inspection teams throughout Eastern and Central Europe and the Former Soviet Union, monitoring treaties and agreements like the Dayton Accords in the Former Republic of Yugoslavia, Conventional Forces in Europe, Intermediate Nuclear Forces, and Biological and Chemical Weapons Conventions. Rick, a senior paratrooper and jumpmaster, was assigned in his basic branch, Military Police, to Fort Bragg (Airborne), NC, Fort Drum (Light Infantry), NY and Fort Hood (Armor), Tx before his overseas assignments. He spent six months in 1994, in Georgia, monitoring and reporting progress and ceasefire violations for the United Nations during Georgian-Abkhaz-Russian civil war. In 1998, just prior to the NATO air campaign to expel Serbian forces from Kosovo, Rick was assigned to the Organization of Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) as part of the multinational Kosovo Diplomatic Observers' Mission (KDOM). He has work, travel and living experience in over 50 countries including 6yrs in Germany, 6 in Russia and ~3 in Iraq. Rick is a fluent Russian-speaker with varying degrees of aptitude in Ukrainian, Bulgarian, Czech, Arabic, German, Spanish and Serbian. Active Duty hostile fire zones include Grenada, Georgia, Former Yugoslavia, Kosovo, and Iraq and Afghanistan after he retired. He has supported DoD missions and initiatives for over 40 years.

General David H. Petraeus (US Army, Ret.) joins Patrick this week to discuss a framework that leaders at every level can use to develop, refine, and improve. In addition, they discuss how to effectively develop leaders by combining academic and hands-on experiences with role models and inspiration. Patrick reflects on a time some twenty years when then Colonel Petraeus had a direct impact on a young Captain Leddin. Learn more about the leadership framework discussed in this episode at  Harvard's Belfer Center https://www.belfercenter.org/publication/david-petraeus-strategic-leadership General Petraeus Bio General Petraeus is a Partner at KKR and Chairman of the KKR Global Institute, which he established in May 2013. He is also a member of the boards of directors of Optiv and OneStream, a Strategic Advisor for Sempra, a venture investor in more than 25 startups, and engaged in a variety of academic endeavors. Prior to joining KKR, General Petraeus served over 37 years in the U.S. military, culminating his career with six consecutive commands as a general officer, five of which were in combat, including command of the Surge in Iraq, command of U.S. Central Command, and command of coalition forces in Afghanistan. Following retirement from the military and after Senate confirmation by a vote of 94-0, he served as Director of the CIA during a period of significant achievements in the global war on terror, the establishment of important Agency digital initiatives, and substantial investments in the Agency's most important asset, its human capital. General Petraeus graduated with distinction from the U.S. Military Academy and is the only person in Army history to be the top graduate of both the demanding U.S. Army Ranger School and the U.S. Army's Command and General Staff College. He also earned a Ph.D. from Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs. General Petraeus taught international relations and economics at the U.S. Military Academy in the mid-1980s, he was a Visiting Professor of Public Policy at the Honors College of the City University of New York from 2013 through 2016, and he was for 6 years a Judge Widney Professor at the University of Southern California and a Senior Fellow at Harvard University's Belfer Center. He is currently a Visiting Fellow and Lecturer at Yale University's Jackson Institute, Co-Chairman of the Global Advisory Council of the Woodrow Wilson Center for International Scholars, Senior Vice President of the Royal United Services Institute, and a Member of the Trilateral Commission, Council on Foreign Relations, and the Aspen Strategy Group, as well as a member of the boards of the Atlantic Council, the Institute for the Study of War, and over a dozen veterans service organizations. He is also (to his amazement) a LinkedIn Top Voice. Over the past 20 years, General Petraeus was named one of America's 25 Best Leaders by U.S. News and World Report, a runner-up for Time magazine's Person of the Year, the Daily Telegraph man of the year, a Time 100 selectee, Princeton University's Madison Medalist, and one of Foreign Policy magazine's top 100 public intellectuals in three different years. General Petraeus has earned numerous honors, awards, and decorations, including four Defense Distinguished Service Medals, the Bronze Star Medal for Valor, two NATO Meritorious Service Medals, the Combat Action Badge, the Ranger Tab, and Master Parachutist and Air Assault Badges. He has also been decorated by 14 foreign countries and he is believed to be the only person who, while in uniform, threw out the first pitch of a World Series game and did the coin toss for a Super Bowl.

GEORGE RASLEY, Editor, Conservative HQ, former White House Staff Member, Vice President Dan Quayle, former Assistant Director, National Park Service, former Director of Policy and Communication, Congressman Adam Putnam (FL-12) Is the Speaker of the House debate good for democracy? The final report from the January 6 Committee Ray Epps' role in January 6 CHUCK DEVORE, Vice President of National Initiatives, Texas Public Policy Foundation, Senior Contributor, The Federalist, Intelligence Officer, U.S. Army (Ret.), @ChuckDeVore Financial aid the U.S. has given Ukraine over the past couple years Analyzing Ukraine's performance against Russia in this war Assessing the likelihood of Putin using nuclear weapons KEVIN FREEMAN, Host, Economic War Room, Senior Fellow, Center for Security Policy, Author, “Game Plan: How to Protect Yourself from the Coming Cyber-Economic Attack” and “Secret Weapon: How Economic Terrorism Brought Down the U.S. Stock Market and Why It Can Happen Again,” Founder, Globaleconomiwarfare.com, @SecretWeaponUSA: What is Sequoia Capital? Is Kevin McCarthy trying to protect other interests of his in the House? The connection between the Chinese Communist Party and ESG investing

Twitter majority owner and CEO Elon Musk, working with some of the web's most respected independent journalists, has released a flood of new information with regards to the company's internal content moderation policies, revealing for the first time the true extent of employee efforts to suppress speech it deemed inappropriate to the platform. Special guests John D. Trudel & retired Major General Paul E. Vallely join the program to talk about the first series of releases and how Twitter's manipulation of the info stream -- from so-called "shadow banning" to outright deletion of tweets & accounts -- influenced the 2020 election cycle, violated the rights of end-users, and restricted major media outlets from being able to connect with their audience. LINKS TO THE TWITTER FILES: Part 1 via Matt Taibbi: https://twitter.com/mtaibbi/status/1601352083617505281 Part 2 via Bari Weiss: https://twitter.com/bariweiss/status/1601007575633305600 Part 3 via Matt Taibbi: https://twitter.com/mtaibbi/status/1601352083617505281 Part 4 via Michael Shellenberger: https://twitter.com/shellenbergermd/status/1601720455005511680 Part 5 via Bari Weiss: https://twitter.com/bariweiss/status/1602364197194432515 ***** MORE INFO VictoriaTaft.com Victoria Taft @ PJ Media --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/victoria-taft/support

SAM FADDIS, Former Clandestine Operations Officer, CIA, Former Congressional Candidate, Editor, ANDMagazine.com, Author, “Beyond Repair: The Decline and Fall of the CIA,” @RealSamFaddis CHUCK DEVORE, Vice President of Public Policy, Texas Public Policy Foundation, Senior Contributor, The Federalist, Intelligence Officer, U.S. Army (Ret.), @ChuckDeVore

Ali Velshi is joined by Ruth Ben-Ghiat, NYU Professor, Maya King, New York Times Reporter, Maj. John Spencer, U.S. Army (Ret.), Amy Watson, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Professor, Sonia Pruitt, Retired Captain with the Montgomery County Police Department, Sen. Tammy Baldwin, (D) Wisconsin, Jennifer Rubin, Washington Post Opinion Writer, Toomas Ilves, Former President of Estonia, Karen Attiah, Washington Post Columnist, and Brandy Zadrozny,NBC  Senior Reporter

CHUCK DEVORE, Vice President of Public Policy, Texas Public Policy Foundation, Senior Contributor, The Federalist, Intelligence Officer, U.S. Army (Ret.), @ChuckDeVore Assessing the state of the U.S. military What branch of the military is keeping up with their recruitment numbers? Demoralization of U.S. border patrol CHRISTINE DOUGLASS-WILLIAMS, Nine-time international award-winning journalist and television producer, Former federally appointed Director, Canadian Race Relations Foundation, Former Appointee, Office of Religious Freedom in Foreign Affairs, Author, “The Challenge of Modernizing Islam” The CCP's continued attempts to control their citizens, even outside of China Justin Trudeau's admiration of China Does Canada have a strong relationship with Turkey? BRADLEY THAYER, Director of China Policy, Center for Security Policy, Author, How China Sees the World  The importance of the upcoming 20th Party Congress in China Will Xi Jinping become more powerful after this meeting? China's targeting of dissidents around the world

SAM FADDIS, Former Clandestine Operations Officer, CIA, Former Congressional Candidate, Editor, ANDMagazine.com, Author, “Beyond Repair: The Decline and Fall of the CIA,” @RealSamFaddis Faddis' personal experience around September 11th Current threats facing the United States in the aftermath of 9/11 A new reality in the United States with respect to political opposition CHUCK DEVORE, Vice President of Public Policy, Texas Public Policy Foundation, Senior Contributor, The Federalist, Intelligence Officer, U.S. Army (Ret.), @ChuckDeVore An over-reliance on renewable energy in Texas and California DeVore gives an update on the Russia-Ukraine conflict How successful has the Ukrainian counter-offensive been thus far? BRADLEY THAYER, Director of China Policy, Center for Security Policy, Author, How China Sees the World  Is there a real risk of kinetic war between the U.S. and China? Xi Jinping's "window of opportunity" with the Biden administration

DR. HAROLD RHODE, Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Gatestone Institute, Former Turkish Desk Officer at the US Department of Defense, Author of Modern Islamic Warfare: An Ancient Doctrine Marches On (2017): An update on the Iran Nuclear Deal What are the Palestinian Authority's ambitions in the Middle East? PETER HUESSY, Senior fellow at Hudson Institute Do the United States' enemies believe a nuclear war is doable? Assessing the U.S. nuclear arsenal Would Russia start a nuclear war with the U.S.? CHUCK DEVORE, Vice President of Public Policy, Texas Public Policy Foundation, Senior Contributor, The Federalist, Intelligence Officer, U.S. Army (Ret.), @ChuckDeVore The recent student loan forgiveness program by the Biden administration How will this plan affect future college students?

General David H. Petraeus, US Army (Ret.), is a Partner with the global investment firm KKR and the Chairman of the KKR Global Institute, which he established in June 2013. He is also a personal venture capitalist and serves on the boards of KKR companies OneStream and Optiv.  Before joining KKR, he served in government for 38-1/2 years, culminating his 37-year military career with six consecutive commands as a general officer, five of which were in combat – including the Surge in Iraq, US Central Command, and US/Coalition Forces in Afghanistan – and then serving as Director of the CIA, following Senate confirmation by a vote of 94-0.  General Petraeus graduated with distinction from the US Military Academy in 1974 and later earned a Ph.D. at Princeton University.  He has held academic appointments at USMA, the City University of New York's Macaulay Honors College, Harvard's Belfer Center, and the University of Southern California.  He is currently a Senior Fellow and Lecturer at Yale's Jackson Institute for Global Affairs, Co-Chairman of the Woodrow Wilson Center's Global Advisory Council, Senior Vice President of the Royal United Services Institute, and a member of the Trilateral Commission, Council on Foreign Relations, and Aspen Strategy Group.  His many awards include four Defense Distinguished Service Medals, the Secretary of State's Distinguished Service Award, the Bronze Star Medal for Valor, two NATO Meritorious Service Medals, the Combat Action Badge, the Ranger tab, and master parachutist wings. He has also been decorated by 13 foreign countries and is believed to be the only person who, while in uniform, threw out the first pitch of a World Series game and did the coin toss for a Super Bowl. He was also runner-up for Time Person of the Year in 2007, when Russia's President Vladimir Putin garnered that honor. On this episode, General Petraeus shares his journey to the late 19th century for a dinner at the Lotus Club in New York City with then former President and retired General Ulysses S. Grant. He puts forward why and how the conversation would unfold. During our interview, General Petraeus also provides perspective on cybersecurity, why Iran may be the next big crisis, managing China, the war in Ukraine, and our commitment to Afghan partners and refugees. Plus, he offers what he never travels without, why exercise and reading are critical diversions during grinding experiences, and why social media is another war zone. General Petraeus is just one of the exceptional individuals featured on the podcast where Host Steven Shalowitz explores with his guests where they would go if given a one way ticket, no coming back. Their destinations may be in the past, present, future, real, imaginary or a state of mind. Steven's guests have included: Nobel Peace Prize Winner, President Jose Ramos-Horta; Legendary Talk Show Host, Dick Cavett; Law Professor, Alan Dershowitz; Fashion Expert, Tim Gunn; Broadcast Legend, Charles Osgood; International Rescue Committee President & CEO, David Miliband; Former United States Senator, Joseph I. Lieberman; Playwright, David Henry Hwang; Journalist-Humorist-Actor, Mo Rocca; SkyBridge Capital Founder & Co-Managing Partner, Anthony Scaramucci; Abercrombie & Kent Founder, Geoffrey Kent; Travel Expert, Pauline Frommer, as well as leading photographers, artists, chefs, writers, intellectuals, etc.