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What do you do when you are stuck working under poor leadership, facing overwhelming panic, or struggling to maintain personal discipline? In Episode 156 of the JP Dinnell Podcast, JP and Lucas break down tactical leadership strategies for leading up the chain of command, detaching when stress peaks, and applying the hardest leadership lessons where they matter most—at home. Whether you're dealing with workplace friction or looking to break out of complacency, this episode delivers practical, no-nonsense insights to help you take ownership and stay in control.

Alex discusses JD Vance's political evolution, focusing on his transformation from a vocal Trump critic to a prominent MAGA figure and current vice president. He examines new reporting about Vance's attempts to advise Hillary Clinton's 2016 campaign, including his recommendations to focus on Midwestern swing states and address the Iraq War. Alex also reflects on how Vance's experiences with political and cultural elites may have shaped his worldview and considers what his evolution could mean for a potential 2028 presidential campaign.

On this afternoon's episode of The Rush Hour, Dave Neal breaks down the fallout from Macklemore's removal from Ed Sheeran's tour and the debate over politics, music, and speaking out. Plus, updates on the war in Iraq as a looming oil crisis raises questions about gas prices and the global economy. Catch up with Dave's sharp commentary and a little comic relief.

In our 47th episode of This F*cking Guy, What A Day's Jane Coaston joins Erin to relive the destruction caused by the witless war criminal, George W. Bush. From his early years of drunken antics, relying on his dad's help to trip upwards, to leaving MANY children behind as Governor of Texas, to squandering his 9/11 approval ratings by invading Iraq and permitting war crimes, to gaslighting the media about his preparedness for Hurricane Katrina, this may be our most moronic man-child guy, yet.You can request a transcript by emailing transcripts@crooked.com. Include the podcast name, episode title, and air date. Please allow 48 hours for delivery.Bush reacts to latest Middle East violence (AP Archive)George W. Bush after rehearsing a speech, 2001 (Reddit)George W. 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Bush says America didn't overreact after 9/11. We don't let that pass. Kyle Anzalone sits down with Scott Horton to walk through what Washington knew before the attacks, what it chose to ignore, and how a moment that demanded focused justice became an open-ended Global War on Terror. If you've ever wondered whether there was a serious middle ground between “do nothing” and “invade half the world,” this talk lays it out in plain terms. We dig into the intelligence warnings that piled up, the political incentives to widen the fight, and al-Qaeda's strategy of baiting the United States into a costly overreaction. Then we get specific about Afghanistan: Taliban frustrations with bin Laden, reported offers to try or transfer him if the US provided evidence, and why negotiation was dismissed even when it could have put the actual perpetrators in custody. We also revisit Tora Bora and the argument that bin Laden's escape wasn't inevitable, raising hard questions about priorities in late 2001. From there, we trace the aftershocks: the Iraq War's weak connection to 9/11, the 2001 AUMF as a permanent blank check, drone-war blowback, and the “redirection” era that helped empower extremist factions in conflicts from Syria and Libya to Yemen. We end by talking about realistic security: stopping support for violent proxies, avoiding new wars, and focusing on keeping attackers off US soil. Subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review with the biggest claim you agreed or disagreed with.

The Peter Boyles Show - September 12, 2026 HR 1: On the (day after) 25th anniversary of 9/11, Peter Boyles begins the hour with Jonathan and Deborah Flora, creators of 9/11 Remembered: 25 Years Later, discussing why they made the film, the firsthand stories of firefighters, first responders and Flight 93 passengers, and the importance of remembering the unity Americans experienced in the days after the attacks. The conversation then turns to what happened to that “9/12 spirit,” with Peter questioning the Bush administration’s explanation of the attacks, the Iraq War and the weapons-of-mass-destruction claims, while examining Osama bin Laden’s stated motives and the role of Saudi Arabia. Peter also discusses the 9/11 families’ continuing efforts to uncover information about possible Saudi connections to the hijackers, the classified 28 pages, newly discussed evidence and ongoing lawsuits. Callers weigh in on the wars that followed 9/11, bin Laden, the government’s response and the continuing debate over why the attacks happened and what America should remember 25 years later.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Peter Boyles Show - September 12, 2026 HR 4: Peter Boyles opens the phones for a wide-ranging hour centered on the lingering questions surrounding 9/11, Osama bin Laden, Saudi Arabia and the wars that followed. Peter and callers debate what motivated the attacks, whether Americans have ever been told the full truth, and the controversial decisions surrounding Saddam Hussein and bin Laden. The conversation also digs into George W. Bush, Dick Cheney, the Iraq War and the loss of the national unity that followed 9/11.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, Brad breaks down Donald Trump's false claims about his experience that day, Rudy Giuliani's attacks on Mayor Zohran Mamdani for attending the memorial as a Muslim, and newly released documents showing NYC officials knew Ground Zero air was toxic but told the public otherwise.Then Brad welcomes former CIA officer Holly Berkley Fletcher to unpack how the "national malaise" of the 1990s — after the Cold War ended and the country turned inward — set the stage for 9/11 to be reframed not as a fight against a terrorist group, but as a civilizational battle against Islam itself. They trace how that shift accelerated Christian nationalism, fractured America's foreign policy consensus, and set the country on a path that runs through the Iraq War, January 6th, and the rise of MAGA Christianity today.

JP Dinnell was at bootcamp during 9/11 and saw how things changed in the SEAL teams in real time as the Global War on Terror was unfolding.  Relive Health: https://link.relivehealth.com/widget/booking/hRIiQQVgZ4OfOAPiaOWb?am_id=jpdinnell2478 Get your free training from First In Nutrition: https://www.firstinnutrition.com/jppod More from JP Dinnell: https://www.jpdinnell.com/ Therapeutic Recreation Group: https://www.therapeuticrg.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapeutic_rec_group/ Echelon Front Leadership Assessment: https://tinyurl.com/y3v22car Join the conversation on instagram JP Dinnell: http://instagram.com/jpdinnell/ Lucas Pinckard: https://www.instagram.com/lucaspinckard Bruiser Arms: https://www.instagram.com/bruiserarms Echelon Front: https://echelonfront.com/ Little Cattle Co: http://littlecattle.co On The Path Printing: https://www.instagram.com/onthepathprinting JP Dinnell is a former U.S. Navy SEAL and now a Leadership Instructor, Speaker and Strategic Advisor with Echelon Front, where he serves as Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs. J.P. is also a pro team athlete and spokesperson for Origin Maine and Jocko Fuel, an American clothing and supplement company. J.P. has a signature Energy Drink flavor "Sour Apple Sniper" with Jocko Fuel. Jeremiah spent nearly a decade in the SEAL Teams with three combat deployments. Sent to the violent terrorist stronghold of Ar Ramadi, Iraq in 2006 with SEAL Team Three's Task Unit Bruiser, J.P. served as point man, machine gunner, and lead sniper for Delta Platoon opposite the American Sniper, Chris Kyle, who was in Charlie Platoon. For his leadership and courage under fire, JP was awarded a Silver Star, 2 Bronze Stars with Valor and the Army Commendation Medal with Valor helping Task Unit Bruiser to become the most highly decorated special operations unit of the Iraq War. He worked closely with SEAL Officers Jocko Willink, his Task Unit Commander, and Leif Babin, and was the driving force on many of the daring combat operations Jocko and Leif wrote about in Extreme Ownership. Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today. J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser.

This is the first half of historian David Starkey's conversation with spiked's Fraser Myers. On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, they discuss the religious roots of Islamic extremism, the insanity of the Iraq War and how the West gave up on its civilisation. The second half is coming soon.  Become a spiked supporter to access all of spiked's exclusive content, and enjoy a whole host of other perks: https://www.spiked-online.com/support/  Or become a member of our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@spiked/join  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Was 9/11 an Inside Job? A Combat Veteran Examines the Evidence with Korey Rowe Was 9/11 an inside job? Combat veteran Korey Rowe examines the evidence, government warnings, intelligence failures, WTC 7, Loose Change, and the unanswered questions surrounding September 11. Rather than reducing the story to a simple conspiracy claim, this conversation examines what is documented, what remains disputed, and what we can learn from 9/11. 9/11 evidence, 9/11 investigation, WTC 7, Loose Change, Korey Rowe, 9/11 unanswered questions, government accountability, Iraq War In this episode of Eyes Wide Open with Nick Thompson, Nick sits down with Korey Row, a U.S. Army veteran who served in Afghanistan and Iraq and later became the creator and producer of the documentary Loose Change and author of The Soldier That Left: The Untold Story of Loose Change. The conversation explores 9/11, the Iraq War, government warnings, intelligence failures, unanswered questions, media narratives, accountability, and the long-term impact of war. Korey shares his personal journey from joining the Army before 9/11 to being deployed to Afghanistan, later serving in Iraq, questioning the intelligence behind the Iraq invasion, going AWOL, and eventually working with Dylan Avery on Loose Change. The conversation also examines: • What Korey experienced after 9/11 • Why his perspective changed during the Iraq War • Government warnings before 9/11 • Intelligence and accountability after 9/11 • Why the phrase "inside job" may be too simplistic • The unanswered questions surrounding 9/11 • Building 7 and the continuing debate surrounding the official explanation • The history and impact of Loose Change • How media narratives shape public opinion • Political polarization and confirmation bias • Free speech and censorship • What society can learn from 9/11 • Education, critical thinking and teaching the next generation • The lessons Korey believes we should carry forward Korey argues that the important question is not simply whether someone accepts a particular 9/11 theory, but whether people are willing to examine the available record, documented failures and unanswered questions. He also discusses the broader lesson he took from the experience: that ordinary people can influence major conversations when they have enough passion, persistence and conviction. This episode is a conversation about 9/11, war, government accountability, media, critical thinking and the importance of asking difficult questions. Watch the full conversation and decide for yourself. Our Guest  Korey Rowe is a US Army combat veteran of the 101st Airborne Division, serving tours in both Afghanistan and Iraq. He is an entrepreneur, author, and the filmmaker behind the historic documentary Loose Change. His new memoir, The Soldier That Left: The Untold Story of Loose Change, chronicles his military journey, the anti-war movement, and institutional deception.   Our Mission Eyes Wide Open is a space for honest communication. Our goal is to remove the stigmas around mental health, holistic lifestyles, culture, and free speech so you can show up as your authentic self with your eyes wide open. By having real conversations about difficult truths, we move toward collective healing. Chapters: 0:00 - Twenty-Five Years After 9/11: Reflections on Truth 3:06 - Saying Yes to Everything: The Rebuilding Journey 7:00 - Stepping Back and Empowering Others in Business 11:26 - Enlisting Pre-9/11 and Deploying to Afghanistan 16:22 - The Shift to Iraq and Questioning the War 21:58 - Stop-Loss, Moral Conviction, and Going AWOL 27:22 - Producing Loose Change While Traveling the Country 32:23 - Political Polarization, Distraction, and Media Narratives 38:00 - Educational Reform and Teaching Future Generations 47:06 - Examining the Documented Record: WTC 7 and Loose Change 54:21 - Systemic Ineptitude, Public Trust, and Corporate Governance 1:07:35 - Seeing Each Other as Human Beings First   Find Korey Rowe here:   Website: www.KoreyRowe.com The Soldier That Left Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H2K8B8QL?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback  Watch the documentary: www.LooseChange911.com   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KoreyRowe        Additional Links:  www.OtsegoMedia.com  www.DoshaFarms.com  www.FilmOtsego.org    Find Nick Thompson here:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nthompson513/ |  https://www.instagram.com/the_ucan_foundation/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EyesWideOpenContent  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickthompson13/    UCAN Foundation: https://theucanfoundation.org/  Website: https://www.engagewithnick.com/   

Learn what happened on September 11, 2021. Discover how and why America was attacked, including the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and Washington, D.C. Review the motivations of Osama bin Laden and al-Qaeda.Explore how 9/11 altered the course of history in America and globally, including its psychological and intangible toll. Listen to news coverage of the terrorist attacks as they unfolded, interviews, and speeches by then President George W. Bush. Appreciate the sacrifices of the first responders and the courageous passengers and crew of United 93 who fought back. The legacies of those who died that day should never be forgotten — especially the heroes of United 93 and the first responders. As the anchor date of Patriot Week, we commemorate this important anniversary with reverence to the heroes we lost that day.We should not be so naive as to think that we are a Fortress America that cannot be attacked, and we must know and be prepared for those who hate us because of what we stand for.Highlights include the flashbulb effect, plane hijackers, al Qaeda, 9/11 Commission Report, American Airlines Flight 11, United Airlines Flight 175, American Airlines Flight 77, United Airlines Flight 93, Dulles International Airport, Computer Assisted Prescreening System (CAPPS), box cutters, Boeing 767, cockpit takeover, World Trade Center Attack (1 World Trade Center and 2 World Trade Center), truck bombing of World Trade Center, Barbara Olson, Pentagon, War of 1812, Federal Aviation Agency Herndon Command Center, Todd Beamer, Let's Roll, Lisa Jefferson, Cynthia Bowers, Shanksville Pennsylvania, N. J. Burkett, New York City Police, New York Port Authority officers, New York Fire Department, Stephen Siller, Stephen Siller Foundation National Tunnel to Towers, Michigan Remembers 9-11 Fund, Brooklyn Battery Tunnel, St. Francis of Assisi (Franciscans), Jay Price, President George W. Bush, Vice President Dick Cheney, 9-11 President Bush Address, September 14 Comments by President George W. Bush at Ground Zero a/k/a The Bullhorn Speech (I can hear you! The rest of the world hears you. And the people who knocked the buildings will hear all of us soon),  Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan, jihad, Usama bin Laden (a/k/a Osama bin Laden a/k/a Usama bin Ladin), Sunni branch of Islam, Prophet Mohammed, Shia branch of Islam, the Caliphate, Sharia Law, Sayyid Qutb, Egyptian Brotherhood, Saudi Arabia military bases, Battle of Mogadishu a/k/a Somalia Blackhawk Down, Beirut bombing of US Marines, Ayman al Zawahiri, fatwa, World Islamic Front, War on Terror, 9-11 compensation fund, Afghanistan War a/k/a Operation Enduring Freedom, Iraq War a/k/a Operation Iraqi Freedom a/k/a Operation New Dawn, Guantanamo Bay Cuba, Patriot Act, Freedom Tower, Islamic State a/k/a Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant a/k/a the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) a/k/a Arabic acronym Da'ish, and more.To learn more about American History & Patriot Week, visit www.PatriotWeek.org. Our resources include videos, a TV series, blogs, lesson plans, and more.Check out Judge Michael Warren's book, The Revolutionary Words that Forged America - The Definitive Guide to the Declaration of Independence (Republic Books 2026) at The Revolutionary Words that Forged America: The Definitive Guide to the Declaration of Independence: Warren, Judge Michael: 9781645721208: Amazon.com: Books.

Key TopicsNicholas Burns recounts being the new U.S. ambassador to NATO when the attacks happened and describes the urgent push to invoke Article V for the first time in NATO history.Meghan L. O'Sullivan explains how 9/11 helped push a generation of foreign policy professionals into government and public service, including her own move from Brookings to the State Department.Juliette Kayyem recalls being on maternity leave and on an Amtrak train to New York when the attacks unfolded.The group discusses how 9/11 changed the American national security mindset from treating terrorism as a niche issue to making it a central organizing concern.O'Sullivan breaks down the evolution of the phrases “you're with us or against us” and “the war on terror,” arguing that both became more problematic over time than they were at the moment they were first used.Burns emphasizes that NATO allies were unified immediately after the attacks and that Canada was the first country to raise the idea of invoking Article V.The guests contrast the diplomatic and alliance-based response to 9/11 with the later turn toward preemption, especially in Afghanistan and Iraq.O'Sullivan explains why the Iraq invasion cannot be understood apart from the post-9/11 atmosphere, even if the Iraq-9/11 connection itself was not proven.Kayyem describes the creation of homeland security as a major structural shift, from fragmented local and federal systems to a more centralized architecture with FEMA, the FBI, state homeland security advisors, and fusion-style coordination.The panel argues that domestic terrorism, political violence, technology, and radicalization now pose different challenges than the international terrorism focus that dominated the years after 9/11.Burns warns that the State Department and broader foreign policy bureaucracy have been weakened, arguing that America needs experienced diplomats and allies more than ever.The conversation closes with a shared lesson: America is strongest when it relies on friends, coordinates across institutions, and resists making the military the sole organizing principle of foreign policy.LinksJuliette Kayyem - https://www.hks.harvard.edu/faculty/juliette-kayyemMeghan L. O'Sullivan - https://www.hks.harvard.edu/faculty/meghan-osullivanNicholas Burns - https://www.hks.harvard.edu/faculty/nicholas-burnsIvo Daalder - https://www.ivodaalder.com/Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs — belfercenter.orgWorld Review with Ivo Daalder — belfercenter.org/world-review-ivo-daalder

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What happens when the biggest battle isn't happening around you—it's happening inside your head? On this episode of Super U, Erik Qualman sits down with retired U.S. Navy Captain, engineer, leadership expert, author, and speaker Dr. Jenn Donahue. During her 27-year military career, Jenn built a bridge across the Euphrates during the Iraq War, commanded an 800-person battalion in Afghanistan, and survived an assassination plot. Yet she reveals that one of her toughest battles wasn't enemy fire—it was self-doubt. Jenn shares how a toxic boss nearly broke her confidence, why you shouldn't let your "head win," and how to recognize the inner voices that keep us stuck, including her "mean little voice" and "sneaky little bastard." She also explains why everyone needs a "battle buddy," how great leaders see the individual rather than just the organization, and why the best leaders focus on making their people better. This is a powerful conversation about resilience, leadership, self-awareness, trusting your team, and finding the courage to become who you're meant to be. Get your copy of Jenn Donahue's quote book here: https://www.daretorise.co/quotes Five-time #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 60 countries and reached over 60 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind the Harry Potter series. Have Erik speak at your conference: eq@equalman.com Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.

More than three decades after publishing The End of History and the Last Man, political scientist Francis Fukuyama is looking back on the ideas that made him famous, and asking whether democracy can still withstand the forces reshaping the world.In this episode of Ways to Change the World, Krishnan Guru-Murthy talks to Fukuyama about Donald Trump, the rise of populism, why young men are driving political upheaval across the West, and whether social media has destroyed our shared sense of reality. Through the lens of his new book, In the Realm of the Last Man, they discuss why people are drawn to extreme causes, what Europe should do in a world where America can no longer be relied upon, and whether liberal democracy is entering a period of dangerous turbulence.Fukuyama also reflects on changing his mind about the Iraq War and free-market economics, the intellectual friendships he lost along the way, and why he believes good thinkers must be willing to abandon ideas when the facts change.

How did we arrive at an age of global instability, conflict and political distrust, and can democracy renew itself? On Radio 4's weekly discussion programme, Tom Sutcliffe is joined by three guests to examine the pressures facing the international order and the ideas that might help sustain it.Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown discusses his new book The Future Starts With Us, which argues that the erosion of civic life and the fracturing of the rules-based international system are deeply connected. Drawing on global research and decades of political experience, he makes the case for renewed civic engagement as the foundation for a more equitable and sustainable future.Political scientist Francis Fukuyama became one of the most influential thinkers of the post-Cold War era after the publication of ‘The End of History and the Last Man' in 1992. In his new memoir, In the Realm of the Last Man, he reflects on the events and ideas that shaped that argument, his subsequent break with neoconservatism after the Iraq War, and his reassessment of the strengths and vulnerabilities of liberal democracy in today's multipolar world. Bronwen Maddox, Director and Chief Executive of Chatham House, brings her perspective on a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape. From the war in Ukraine and European security to debates about democracy, power and America's constitutional future as the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, she assesses the challenges facing the West and the international order.Producer: Katy Hickman Assistant Producer: Natalia Fernandez

Laurie Fitz invites international law scholars Fionnuala Ní Aoláin and Philippe Sands to Connections Radio to untangle the complexities of protecting human rights during global crises. The discussion bridges major geopolitical events, from the fallout of the Iraq War to the Chagos Islands dispute, with the grassroots resilience of everyday citizens protesting right here in…

Marine veteran Peter Caro joined the U.S. Marine Corps expecting to become a mechanic. Instead, he was sent to Iraq as a Motor Transport operator during a time when IEDs were killing drivers across the battlefield.In this Urban Valor interview, Peter shares what it was like serving in Fallujah, driving dangerous roads in Iraq, surviving IED attacks, taking enemy fire, and dealing with the PTSD and survivor's guilt that followed him home.Peter served in the Marines from 2004 to 2013 and completed multiple deployments to Iraq. During his service, he transported personnel and equipment, trained Iraqi police and military forces, and operated outside the wire in some of the most dangerous conditions of the Iraq War.He also opens up about the moments that stayed with him most — seeing Marines he knew listed as killed in action, watching a vehicle in front of him hit an IED, and struggling with the belief that other Marines deserved to come home more than he did.After leaving active duty, Peter began dealing with hypervigilance, panic attacks, isolation, drinking, and survivor's guilt. His path to understanding PTSD eventually led him back to school, where he studied psychology and social work.Today, Peter works as a therapist helping other veterans navigate trauma, PTSD, depression, and the difficult transition from military to civilian life.Chapters: 00:00 Marine Boot Camp & Surviving an IED Attack01:00 Peter Caro's Marine Corps Story01:50 Growing Up in a Mexican-American Family06:34 Why Pete Wanted to Become a Marine08:34 Watching 9/11 Change Everything11:31 Feeling Lost Before Joining the Marines13:44 Walking Into the Marine Recruiter's Office16:33 The Reality of Marine Corps Boot Camp18:32 Choosing to Push Through19:01 A Recruit Tries to Escape Boot Camp23:39 The Reality of the Boot Camp Bathroom25:13 Pete's Infamous Boot Camp Story27:00 Marine Corps Graduation & His Father's Reaction31:51 Returning Home After Boot Camp32:59 Getting in Trouble on Recruiting Duty36:00 The Marine Corps Job He Didn't Expect37:30 Joining 9th Communication Battalion40:02 When Pete's Roommate Went UA43:55 Preparing to Deploy to Iraq45:31 “Dude, You're Going to Die”47:00 Training for His First Iraq Deployment48:47 Accidentally Taking Night Vision Goggles Home51:58 Deploying to Fallujah, Iraq53:07 Training Marines & Iraqi Security Forces54:04 Carrying Iraqi Money Into a Combat Zone55:53 His First Experience Taking Enemy Fire56:41 Tracer Fire Over a Marine Convoy59:24 Becoming Desensitized to Combat1:00:50 Seeing Marines He Knew on the KIA Wall1:03:19 The Beginning of Survivor's Guilt1:04:28 Secretly Getting Married Before Deployment1:08:55 Training Iraqi Police & Army1:10:25 Ambushed During a Convoy Mission1:15:43 Coming Home From Iraq1:18:35 Pete's Second Iraq Deployment1:20:29 The “Code Brown” Convoy Story1:24:32 Incoming Fire Nearly Kills Pete1:28:12 The Mission That Changed Everything1:31:24 The Truck in Front of Him Hits an IED1:32:49 Thinking His Marines Were Dead1:35:00 Guilt After the IED Explosion1:36:45 Why Pete Decided to Leave Active Duty1:40:48 Life in the Marine Corps Reserve1:43:43 Being Reenlisted by R. Lee Ermey1:45:21 Returning to College After the Marines1:46:50 “I Hate the Fact That I Came Back Alive”1:48:46 How Combat Changed Him at Home1:50:54 Drinking, Isolation & Emotional Numbness1:51:32 Learning About PTSD in Psychology Class1:54:50 Refusing to Accept He Had PTSD1:56:11 The Panic Attack That Changed Everything1:57:44 His First Experience Seeking Help1:58:53 The Vietnam Veteran Who Changed His Life1:59:56 Finding a New Mission Through Social Work2:00:49 Becoming a Therapist for Veterans2:02:08 Why Transitioning Out Can Be So Difficult2:03:18 Why Pete Almost Didn't Tell His Story2:05:54 What He Would Tell His Younger Self2:06:43 “You Are Enough”

Show Theme: No Excuses Show Title: By Stepping Forward With No Excuses, You Can Live Full OutEpisode: 2026.12.36The Living Full Out Show with Nancy Solari encourages you to hold on to your dreams and constantly evaluate what in your life is serving you. Maybe you've faced roommate conflicts and been afraid to set boundaries due to personal feelings. Perhaps you've felt beaten down by your life circumstances and are unmotivated at work. Join Nancy as she discusses the importance of making goals and looking optimistically to the future, rather than being afraid.Our first caller, Daejea, asks how to navigate modern-day dating while continuing to protect her peace. Nancy advises Daejea to look for a partner who is encouraging and lets her be herself. She recommends “The 5 Love Languages” so Daejea can determine hers and look for someone with compatible traits. Tune in to discover how asking yourself if you are ready for something can help you accomplish it.Our inspirational guest, Noah Galloway, knows the importance of optimism, as it has made him the person he is today. He was born into a complicated home life, with his dad an alcoholic and his mom incredibly stern. Noah enlisted in the Army after 9/11 and suffered devastating injuries from an explosion in the Iraq War. After losing half of his leg, he had to relearn how to walk by watching other patients in the hospital. Noah is now an inspiration to others, but it took time and hard work. Tune in to discover the mantra Noah told himself to move forward after heartbreaking situations in his life.Perhaps you're going through a rough patch in your relationship, or you're facing issues at your current job. Try to remember that you are the one in control of your life, and make sure to move forward with your priorities in mind. By pushing back in uncertainty and staying calm under pressure, you can truly Live Full Out.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/living-full-out-show--1474350/support.

We're coming up on the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, and it had us thinking about an episode we produced in 2014. It's the story of one sentence, written in the hours after September 11th, 2001, that has led to the longest war in U.S. history. We examine how just 60 words of legal language have blurred the line between war and peace. In the hours after the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, a lawyer sat down in front of a computer and started writing a legal justification for taking action against those responsible. The language that he drafted and that President George W. Bush signed into law—called the Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF)—has at its heart one single sentence, 60 words long. Over the last decade, those 60 words have become the legal foundation for the "war on terror." In this collaboration with BuzzFeed, reporter Gregory Johnsen tells us the story of how this has come to be one of the most important, confusing, troubling sentences of the last two decades. We go into the meetings that took place in the chaotic days just after 9/11, speak with Congresswoman Barbara Lee and former Congressman Ron Dellums about the vote on the AUMF. We hear from former White House and State Department lawyers John Bellinger & Harold Koh. We learn how this legal language unleashed Guantanamo, Navy Seal raids and drone strikes. And we speak with journalist Daniel Klaidman, legal expert Benjamin Wittes and Virginia Senator Tim Kaine about how these words came to be interpreted, and what they mean for the future of war and peace. LATERAL CUTS -Really anything from our sister show, More PerfectEPISODE CREDITS: Reported by - Kelsey Padgettwith help from - Matt KieltyProduced by - Matt Kieltywith help from - Kelsey PadgettSign up for our newsletter!! It includes short essays, recommendations, and details about other ways to interact with the show. Signup (https://radiolab.org/newsletter)!Radiolab is supported by listeners like you. Support Radiolab by becoming a member of The Lab (https://members.radiolab.org/) today.Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @radiolab, and share your thoughts with us by emailing radiolab@wnyc.org.Leadership support for Radiolab's science programming is provided by the Simons Foundation and the John Templeton Foundation. Foundational support for Radiolab was provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

JP Dinnell and Lucas discuss how parents can teach discipline, consistency, and resilience without taking away their children's joy. They cover Lucas' son's first jiu-jitsu class, handling resistance, avoiding comparison, building ownership, letting coaches coach, competition readiness, and raising children to become capable individuals rather than copies of their parents. Relive Health: https://link.relivehealth.com/widget/booking/hRIiQQVgZ4OfOAPiaOWb?am_id=jpdinnell2478 Get your free training from First In Nutrition: https://www.firstinnutrition.com/jppod More from JP Dinnell: https://www.jpdinnell.com/ Therapeutic Recreation Group: https://www.therapeuticrg.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapeutic_rec_group/ Echelon Front Leadership Assessment: https://tinyurl.com/y3v22car Join the conversation on instagram JP Dinnell: http://instagram.com/jpdinnell/ Lucas Pinckard: https://www.instagram.com/lucaspinckard Bruiser Arms: https://www.instagram.com/bruiserarms Echelon Front: https://echelonfront.com/ Little Cattle Co: http://littlecattle.co On The Path Printing: https://www.instagram.com/onthepathprinting JP Dinnell is a former U.S. Navy SEAL and now a Leadership Instructor, Speaker and Strategic Advisor with Echelon Front, where he serves as Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs. J.P. is also a pro team athlete and spokesperson for Origin Maine and Jocko Fuel, an American clothing and supplement company. J.P. has a signature Energy Drink flavor "Sour Apple Sniper" with Jocko Fuel. Jeremiah spent nearly a decade in the SEAL Teams with three combat deployments. Sent to the violent terrorist stronghold of Ar Ramadi, Iraq in 2006 with SEAL Team Three's Task Unit Bruiser, J.P. served as point man, machine gunner, and lead sniper for Delta Platoon opposite the American Sniper, Chris Kyle, who was in Charlie Platoon. For his leadership and courage under fire, JP was awarded a Silver Star, 2 Bronze Stars with Valor and the Army Commendation Medal with Valor helping Task Unit Bruiser to become the most highly decorated special operations unit of the Iraq War. He worked closely with SEAL Officers Jocko Willink, his Task Unit Commander, and Leif Babin, and was the driving force on many of the daring combat operations Jocko and Leif wrote about in Extreme Ownership. Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today. J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser. 00:00 Introduction to Jiu Jitsu Community and Events 03:01 Parenting and Jiu Jitsu: A Personal Journey 05:55 Encouraging Kids in Jiu Jitsu 08:50 Setting Realistic Expectations for Kids 12:00 The Importance of Hard Work and Discipline 24:02 Building Confidence Through Hard Work 31:31 The Role of Coaches in Youth Sports 32:02 When to Introduce Competition 39:04 The Value of Immersion Camp 47:29 Choosing Joy in Training and Life

Joe De Sena opens this Labor Day episode with a direct question: what does it actually look like to show up every day, year after year, with no days off?   Six-time Ironman World Champion Mark Allen, now 67, explains why consistency beats intensity at every age and how to stop competing with your younger self.   Olympic strength coach Dane Miller breaks down the ESSE framework for matching training to any goal and names the three lifts most athletes avoid because they are hard: front squat, pull-up, and snatch. Iron   Cowboy James Lawrence shares a pen-and-paper method for getting unstuck: write down everything in your head, cross out what you cannot control, and focus on what remains.   Navy SEAL Leif Babin explains why actual combat was harder than Hell Week and how extreme ownership turns failure into the foundation for resilience.   This episode delivers four direct perspectives on the same principle: daily work is the only strategy that compounds.   Things You Will Learn: Why consistency matters more than volume, speed, or intensity, especially after 40. The three resistance training movements that transfer to every sport and why most people avoid them. A pen-and-paper method for breaking through fear-based paralysis when you feel stuck. Tools & Frameworks Covered: ESSE Framework: Evaluate every training goal through four lenses: Endurance, Strength, Speed, Explosiveness. Adjust gym time based on which lens your sport or life demands most. Pen-and-Paper Reset: When stuck, write down every thought. Cross out what you cannot control. Focus only on what remains. Repeat daily. Accountability Anchor: Find one simple, daily accountability tool and use it to remove the decision of whether to train.   If this episode moved you, do not just listen. Do something about it. Sign up. Show up. Do the work. Spartan.com. No more excuses.   Chapters: 0:00 Intro - Joe De Sena on Labor Day and the people who do the work 1:55 Mark Allen - Consistency, accountability, and why it is the only variable that matters at 67 6:59 Dane Miller - The ESSE framework, cyclical fitness trends, and the three lifts that stand the test of time 13:43 James Lawrence - Entrepreneurship as Sisyphus, letting go of control, and the pen-and-paper method for getting unstuck 17:00 Leif Babin - Why combat was harder than Hell Week, extreme ownership, and hanging on a little longer 20:07 Closing - Barry Hearns on why the gift of labor is the gift of life   Mark Allen is a six-time Ironman World Champion and one of the most dominant endurance athletes in triathlon history. His 1989 battle with Dave Scott at Kona is considered the race that launched the modern era of Ironman. Now 67, Mark coaches triathletes and remains an active surfer, cyclist, and functional fitness practitioner in Santa Cruz, California.   Dane Miller is a master strength coach specializing in Olympic weightlifting and athletic performance. He has coached athletes to Olympic medals, world championships, and national titles across weightlifting, wrestling, and throwing events. He operates Garage Strength out of southeastern Pennsylvania and runs the Peak Strength training app.    James Lawrence, known as the Iron Cowboy, completed 50 Ironman-distance triathlons in 50 consecutive days across all 50 U.S. states, then followed it with 100 consecutive Ironmans during the Conquer 100 challenge. A bike crash on day 59 left him with multiple concussions and a cracked L5 vertebra. He spent three years in brain clinics rewiring neurological pathways before returning to competition. His latest book, Iron Hope, and the Emmy-nominated Conquer 100 documentary are both available now.    Leif Babin is a former Navy SEAL officer who led SEAL platoons in the Battle of Ramadi during some of the most intense urban combat of the Iraq War. He co-founded Echelon Front with Jocko Willink to bring battlefield leadership principles to business and civilian life. He also co-authored the bestseller Extreme Ownership.

Gulf War Side Effects, Kevin Simon and Wade sit down with William Brooks, an Iraq War veteran and bilateral above-the-knee amputee whose remarkable story of survival, recovery, and veteran advocacy puts a human face on the fight for the Major Richard Star Act.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▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Fill out the Form

Hey everyone,   Quick update regarding Parallax Views. Due to recent widespread backend analytics and reporting issues on Podbean, we are hitting pause on our regular schedule to let things stabilize. In the meantime, we are dropping a special replay of a favorite episode for you to enjoy. Thank you so much for your patience, your understanding, and your continued support while we sort through the tech hiccups behind the scenes. New episodes will be back on track shortly!   Recorded 3-18-26

Day Break | America Fights Back: Trade Wars, Radicalism & the Battle for Freedom --- 00:00 - Monologue 28:16 – Dr. Peter A. McCullough, Chief Scientific Officer at The Wellness Company. Dr. McCullough discusses a new TWC study examining a potential connection between certain vaccines and alpha-gal syndrome, a condition commonly associated with tick bites. He explains alpha-gal, discusses the study's findings and prevention of tick-borne illnesses, and addresses whether additional research is warranted. He also reflects on TWC's previous research involving ivermectin and cancer and the importance of investigating unconventional medical questions. 38:30 - Monologue Featuring Ivey Gruber 47:36 – Don Palmer, Senior Legal Fellow for Election Integrity at The Heritage Foundation. Palmer discusses new mail-in ballot rules being implemented just weeks before Election Day, examining whether the changes come too late in the election cycle or represent necessary reforms to strengthen election administration and security. 57:47 – Tom Kenniff, attorney who defended Daniel Penny, retired Army National Guard JAG major, Iraq War veteran, and founding partner at Raiser, Kenniff & Lonstein. Kenniff looks back at the Daniel Penny trial and explains New York's self-defense laws and the legal arguments that shaped the case. He also discusses the constitutional and criminal-law questions surrounding whether a sitting or former president can face criminal charges. 1:06:43 – David A. Kallman, Senior Partner with Kallman Legal Group. In The Kallman Legal Report, Kallman discusses a Michigan voter ID ballot proposal that narrowly failed to qualify for the ballot and the likelihood of a lawsuit challenging that outcome. He examines the legal process and what could happen next. 1:16:52 - Monologue 1:25:51 – Ron Rademacher, travel writer, author, speaker, storyteller, and host of Around Michigan. As summer begins winding down, Rademacher highlights events, attractions, festivals, and unique destinations worth checking out across Michigan. 1:36:04 – State Rep. Joe Aragona, Republican representing Michigan's 60th House District in Macomb County. Aragona discusses newly introduced legislation addressing parents' access to their children's medical records, including the debate over parental rights, patient privacy, and what information parents should be entitled to see. 1:44:52 – Ivey Gruber, President of the Michigan Talk Network. Gruber joins Steve for a wide-ranging conversation beginning with the origins of the sweet treat known as “fat balls” and their favorite indulgent foods. They also discuss a devastating flash flood in Nepal and the discovery of an extraordinary prehistoric shark graveyard containing remains from ancient species. --- Check out our brand new podcast, 'Forgotten America'... Episode 24 is live NOW at Steve Gruber on YouTube! Link below: https://youtu.be/UrGZQdE62jA  

  What happens to your leadership when the pressure rises, the plan stops working, and you have to make a decision without perfect information? In this episode of the Profitable Christian Business Podcast, Doug Greathouse sits down with leadership, growth, and performance coach Jon Sheldon to explore what combat, entrepreneurship, sales leadership, coaching, marriage, and faith have taught him about performing when the stakes are high. Jon served as a Marine infantry leader during the Iraq War before building a career in finance, Fortune 500 sales leadership, and eventually coaching business owners, sales leaders, and high performers. But some of the most powerful lessons in this conversation aren't about tactics. They're about love, purpose, authenticity, ego, clarity, resilience, and community. Jon shares why combat taught him a kind of love and commitment that is difficult to describe unless you've experienced it—and how that same commitment influences the way he serves clients today. He explains that strong leadership requires wanting the people around you to win, sometimes even more than you want to win yourself. We also unpack Jon's framework for making decisions under pressure: Clarity → Condition → Cost → Align → Act → Adapt Instead of waiting until chaos arrives, Jon argues that leaders need an internal operating system they've practiced enough that good decision-making becomes almost second nature. In this episode: What combat taught Jon about pressure, sacrifice, love, and leadership Why great leaders want their people to win Why work-life "balance" is better understood as counterbalance How to define purpose without talking about your career Why your actions—not your words—prove your authenticity How ego prevents leaders from adapting quickly Why humility increases trust Jon's internal operating system for making decisions under pressure Why clarity must come before action The four parts of Jon's Personal Performance Blueprint Why motivation still matters How accepting the cost of a decision creates confidence Why saying no protects your purpose Why entrepreneurs need coaches, mentors, systems, and community Why successful men need permission to admit they aren't always okay Jon closes with an important reminder: It's okay not to be okay all the time. Strong leaders don't have to carry every stone themselves. Connect with Jon Sheldon Website: https://www.belleauwood.coach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belleauwood_coaching/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-sheldon-82760a51/ Ready to turn clarity into execution? The Goal Getting App helps entrepreneurs turn one important goal into a focused 90-day execution plan—with clear needle movers, consistent action, and accountability. https://goalgetting.app

A controversial Meadowdale Elementary principal in Lynnwood has been given a new contract. Veteran who served 3 tours in Iraq War faces possible deportation -- but here’s what the headline leaves out. A pedestrian bridge elevator in Everett will be out of service for months. // LongForm: GUEST: Paulina works in Seattle's Belltown neightborhood and was allegedly concussed off Third and Blanchard by a homeless person while she was walking home. // Quick Hit: Updates on the situation in Iran.

Episode 1016 puts Tone Policing on trial, tracing the long history of the powerful lecturing the powerless about civility while dodging the actual substance of their protests — from abolitionists to MLK to anti-war marchers, memory-holed by CNN in 2005. Driftglass and Blue Gal revisit David Brooks' unhinged 2005 meltdown over Harry Reid daring to question the Iraq War intelligence, proving that the Tone Police always overreact hardest exactly when someone hits a nerve. That pattern plays out live this week when Jon Ossoff makes one factually accurate remark about Trump's laziness and his aide, Natalie Harp, triggering a Fox News meltdown, a Newt Gingrich tantrum, and a media firestorm that made "Natalie Harp" the most-searched name in Washington. The episode's verdict is simple: until Democrats are out from under MAGA fascism, f**k Courtesy Class.Links for this episode: The Guardian:  https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/19/trump-white-house-attacks2005 NBC Transcript:  https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna9438988The Hill: https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/6036115-ossoff-calls-trump-crook/Stay in Touch! Email: proleftpodcast@gmail.com Website: proleftpod.com Support via Patreon: patreon.com/proleftpod or Donate in the Venmo App @proleftpodMail: The Professional Left, PO Box 9133, Springfield, Illinois, 62791Support the show

Being fit isn't enough—you need to be capable. JP Dinnell explains why men should embrace discomfort, build resilience, prioritize recovery, become capable for their families, and lead by example. Relive Health: https://link.relivehealth.com/widget/booking/hRIiQQVgZ4OfOAPiaOWb?am_id=jpdinnell2478 Get your free training from First In Nutrition: https://www.firstinnutrition.com/jppod More from JP Dinnell: https://www.jpdinnell.com/ Therapeutic Recreation Group: https://www.therapeuticrg.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapeutic_rec_group/ Echelon Front Leadership Assessment: https://tinyurl.com/y3v22car Join the conversation on instagram JP Dinnell: http://instagram.com/jpdinnell/ Lucas Pinckard: https://www.instagram.com/lucaspinckard Bruiser Arms: https://www.instagram.com/bruiserarms Echelon Front: https://echelonfront.com/ Little Cattle Co: http://littlecattle.co On The Path Printing: https://www.instagram.com/onthepathprinting JP Dinnell is a former U.S. Navy SEAL and now a Leadership Instructor, Speaker and Strategic Advisor with Echelon Front, where he serves as Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs. J.P. is also a pro team athlete and spokesperson for Origin Maine and Jocko Fuel, an American clothing and supplement company. J.P. has a signature Energy Drink flavor "Sour Apple Sniper" with Jocko Fuel. Jeremiah spent nearly a decade in the SEAL Teams with three combat deployments. Sent to the violent terrorist stronghold of Ar Ramadi, Iraq in 2006 with SEAL Team Three's Task Unit Bruiser, J.P. served as point man, machine gunner, and lead sniper for Delta Platoon opposite the American Sniper, Chris Kyle, who was in Charlie Platoon. For his leadership and courage under fire, JP was awarded a Silver Star, 2 Bronze Stars with Valor and the Army Commendation Medal with Valor helping Task Unit Bruiser to become the most highly decorated special operations unit of the Iraq War. He worked closely with SEAL Officers Jocko Willink, his Task Unit Commander, and Leif Babin, and was the driving force on many of the daring combat operations Jocko and Leif wrote about in Extreme Ownership. Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today. J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser. 00:00 The Power of Community and Shared Suffering 03:01 Building Resilience Through Adversity 05:54 Creating a Culture of Hardship in Organizations 08:54 The Importance of Balance in Physical Challenges 12:13 Making Hard Things Fun 15:08 The Role of Recovery and Rest in Training 18:05 The Warrior Mindset and Discipline 20:59 Next Steps for Personal Growth and Safety 27:56 The Importance of Physical Capability 29:15 Faith, Fitness, and Leadership 33:37 Setting an Example for Family 34:28 Starting Your Fitness Journey 39:07 Establishing Personal Fitness Standards 48:33 The Duty to Set High Standards

You Will Never Care What People Think Of You | David GogginsThis episode was created by analyzing David Goggins's tips and tools that made him the best version of himself. We hope these tools, tips, and secrets will help you to become the best version of yourselves.David Goggins is an American ultramarathon runner, ultra-distance cyclist, triathlete, motivational speaker, and author. He is a retired United States Navy SEAL and former United States Air Force Tactical Air Control Party member who served in the Iraq War. His self-help memoir, Can't Hurt Me, was released in 2018. ►Credits:Speaker Credits: David GogginsInstagram- Daily_motivationsorgFacebook- @daily_motivationsorgSupport us PayPal

In Part 2, former Army Ranger Tony Mayne takes us deep into the objective and execution of the Haditha Dam mission—one of the most heavily defended objectives of the early Iraq War. Tony details the harrowing overnight drive through the desert, the ambush that nearly cost his team everything, and the unique cooperation between Rangers and Delta Force on the ground. From there, the conversation follows his path from enlisted squad leader to commissioned officer, the personal cost of extended deployments to Ramadi, the loss of a close friend to an IED, and a career-altering hearing waiver that nearly ended his time in uniform. It's a candid look at leadership, sacrifice, and the toll of nearly two decades at war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our featured Archive Hour is from May 2004. Its the time of the Iraq War. Dean Wheeler groped some women at his yoga sessions but asked, why is that such a big deal considering what is happening in Iraq.Sign up for a Backstage Pass and enjoy Hours of exclusive content, Phil's new podcast, Classic podcasts, Bobbie Dooley's podcasts, special live streaming events and shows, and oh so very much more…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third episode of Mostly Wise, we explore: If Matt and Jeff could survive Navy SEAL selection, training and hazing. Whether the Navy actually has trained animals like killer assassin kamikaze dolphins. How the guys deal with their own versions of sobriety. Why Love on The Spectrum is potentially problematic. What it was like for Jocko to be in the Military on 9/11. The story of the gun no manufacturer dared to make after testing it. And much more... Guests Jocko Willink is a retired United States Navy officer in SEAL Team 3, an author and a podcaster. Matt McCusker is a comedian, writer, author and podcaster. Jeff Dye is a comedian, actor, television host and podcaster. Sponsors: See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/deals⁠ Get 35% off your first subscription on the best supplements from Momentous at https://livemomentous.com/modernwisdom Get up to $350 off the Eight Sleep Pod 5 at https://eightsleep.com/modernwisdom Get a free bottle of D3K2, an AG1 Welcome Kit, and more when you first subscribe at https://ag1.info/modernwisdom Get 160+ lab tests for just $365 and save an extra $25 at https://functionhealth.com/modernwisdom Get ChatGPT to explore ideas, solve problems, and learn faster at ⁠https://chatgpt.com Timestamps: (00:00) Can You Be Openly Gay in the Military? (02:26) Are Women's Sports as Good as Men's? (08:19) What It Really Takes to Become a Navy SEAL (20:17) The Most Uncontrollable Navy SEALs (24:35) Do Dolphins Work for the Navy SEALs? (37:08) Could You Run a Marathon in Wheelies? (38:34) Is Climbing Everest a Good Idea? (44:32) The Privacy Problem With High-Rise Living (51:14) How Embarrassment Pushed Jeff Into Sobriety (01:01:12) Why Men Can't Win During Labour (01:05:32) Why Jocko Didn't Have a Batchelor Party (01:07:39) Is Sober Dating Like Love on the Spectrum? (01:17:47) Do Single Guys Go Crazy After 7pm? (01:23:00) Why Social Dating Is Too Complicated (01:30:27) Are Women Trying to Reset Their Body Count? (01:34:22) Why Weed Affects Everyone Differently (01:46:23) Why a 25mm Sniper Rifle Should Never Exist (01:52:46) The Best Perks of Being a Veteran (01:58:31) The Reality of Waking Up to the Iraq War (02:01:07) How 9/11 Changed the World Forever (02:10:00) Why War Never Goes to Plan (02:12:48) How the Russia/Ukraine Conflict Changed Modern Warfare (02:20:27) Is the Military Already Enhancing Soldiers? (02:27:40) Would Veterans Do One More Tour? (02:31:59) Where to Find the Guys Extra Stuff: Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/books⁠ Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: ⁠https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom⁠ Episodes You Might Enjoy: #577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠ #712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠ #700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠ - Get In Touch: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast⁠ Email: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/contact⁠ - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Coaching Call, Sifu Rafael welcomes Dr. Jenn Donahue, a powerhouse of leadership, courage, and resilience whose career spans military command, civil engineering, entrepreneurship, and global speaking.Jenn Donahue, PhD, is an author, retired U.S. Navy Captain, and former Commodore who commanded a regiment of 1,800 personnel. During her remarkable 27-year military career, she built a bridge across the Euphrates River during the Iraq War, led an 800-person battalion in Afghanistan, and constructed combat outposts in some of the world's most challenging environments.Today, as founder of JL Donahue Engineering, Inc. and Dare to Rise, Jenn brings lessons from the battlefield into the boardroom, helping leaders overcome the mental and emotional barriers standing between them and their potential. She lectures at UC Berkeley, UCLA, and Cal Poly and inspires audiences around the world as an international keynote speaker on leadership and mindset.Join us for a powerful conversation about leading under pressure, developing resilience, overcoming self-doubt, and having the courage to rise when circumstances demand more from you.Watch on YouTube and subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/@sifurafaeltv?sub_confirmation=1Sifu Rafael is a master instructor and founder of Speaking Prowess, combining communication and leadership to help people unlock their potential with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose.This episode is brought to you by Sifu's Mind Body Method, a lifestyle transformation blending movement, mindset, nutrition, hydration, fasting, journaling, and faith. Learn more at sifumethod.comThat's where connecting with Sifu Rafael matters.Through Speaking Prowess and Sifu's Mind Body Method, Sifu Rafael helps leaders, entrepreneurs, and experts refine their message, command a room, and step onto more stages with clarity and confidence. From podcasts and live shows to keynote stages and curated experiences, he helps people get seen, heard, and positioned as trusted voices in their industry.If you know you're meant to speak, lead, and impact at a higher level, this conversation is your invitation.Visit sifurafael.com to connect, explore speaking opportunities, and start positioning yourself for more stages, stronger presence, and real influence.#coachingcall #sifurafael #jenndonahue #daretorise #leadership #resilience #militaryleadership #womeninleadership

DL makes the case he's been building for 20 years: Radiohead's Hail to the Thief is not just underrated — it's their best album.Released in 2003, Hail to the Thief arrived after Kid A and Amnesiac pushed Radiohead to abandon the guitar entirely. What happened when Jonny Greenwood picked it back up? He came back to the instrument with a completely new harmonic vocabulary — modal, ambiguous, non-resolving — and the result is the synthesis that makes this album extraordinary.DL breaks down what makes this 14-track, 46-minute record a perfect listen: the political fury of "2+2=5" (an Orwell reference recorded in two weeks at Hensall Studios LA), the unsettling harmonic stasis of "Myxomatosis," the warmth buried inside the Kid A-style production of "Backdrifts," and why Thom Yorke writing "Sail to the Moon" for his infant son while watching the Iraq War unfold is one of the most devastating things in Radiohead's catalog.Plus: the Nigel Godrich production approach, why the leak three weeks before release didn't matter, why critics were wrong about it being overstuffed, a full track-by-track ranking, and a 10/10 score.Part of Verse Chorus Verse's complete Radiohead album-by-album series. Previous episodes covered Pablo Honey, The Bends, OK Computer, Kid A, and Amnesiac.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Hail to the Thief11:53 The Context of Hail to the Thief22:56 The Argument for Hail to the Thief28:27 The Guitar in Hail to the Thief38:23 The Directness of Hail to the Thief44:18 The Accumulation of Emotion55:26 The Influence and Canonical Credit01:15:02 The Synthesis and Importance of the AlbumRadiohead,Hail to the Thief,Thom Yorke,Jonny Greenwood,Nigel Godrich,album review,music deep dive,indie rock,British rock,2003 albums,OK Computer,Kid A

Yascha Mounk and Francis Fukuyama delve into 9/11, the hubris of humanitarian intervention, and the letter he regretted signing. Francis Fukuyama is the Olivier Nomellini Senior Fellow at Stanford University. His latest book is In the Realm of the Last Man. He is also the author of the “Frankly Fukuyama” column at Persuasion.  In this week's conversation, Yascha Mounk and Francis Fukuyama discuss why Fukuyama initially supported the Iraq War and what changed his mind, how the neoconservative movement's experience of Eastern Europe shaped its disastrous assumptions about the Middle East, and what his break with former colleagues cost him personally and professionally. Enjoying this discussion? In an event exclusively for readers of American Purpose and Persuasion, Yascha Mounk will be interviewing Francis Fukuyama about his life and thought at 5pm on Sunday, September 6 at The Abbey Centre, London. Find out more and get tickets here. Paying subscribers of Persuasion and American Purpose can access a code for a free ticket here. We're delighted to feature this conversation as part of our series on Liberal Virtues and Values. This series, made possible with the generous support of the John Templeton Foundation, features content making the case that liberalism has its own distinctive set of virtues and values that are capable not only of responding to the dissatisfaction that drives authoritarianism, but also of restoring faith in liberalism as an ideology worth believing in—and defending—on its own terms. If you have not yet signed up for our podcast, please do so now by following ⁠⁠this link on your phone⁠⁠. Email: leonora.barclay@persuasion.community Podcast production by Jack Shields and Leonora Barclay. Connect with us! ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠@Yascha_Mounk⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠@JoinPersuasion⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠Yascha Mounk⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Persuasion⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠Persuasion Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JP Dinnell and Lucas talk about the 31 mile Extortion 17 Remembrance Ruck Relive Health: https://link.relivehealth.com/widget/booking/hRIiQQVgZ4OfOAPiaOWb?am_id=jpdinnell2478 Get your free training from First In Nutrition: https://www.firstinnutrition.com/jppod More from JP Dinnell: https://www.jpdinnell.com/ Therapeutic Recreation Group: https://www.therapeuticrg.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapeutic_rec_group/ Echelon Front Leadership Assessment: https://tinyurl.com/y3v22car Join the conversation on instagram JP Dinnell: http://instagram.com/jpdinnell/ Lucas Pinckard: https://www.instagram.com/lucaspinckard Bruiser Arms: https://www.instagram.com/bruiserarms Echelon Front: https://echelonfront.com/ Little Cattle Co: http://littlecattle.co On The Path Printing: https://www.instagram.com/onthepathprinting JP Dinnell is a former U.S. Navy SEAL and now a Leadership Instructor, Speaker and Strategic Advisor with Echelon Front, where he serves as Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs. J.P. is also a pro team athlete and spokesperson for Origin Maine and Jocko Fuel, an American clothing and supplement company. J.P. has a signature Energy Drink flavor "Sour Apple Sniper" with Jocko Fuel. Jeremiah spent nearly a decade in the SEAL Teams with three combat deployments. Sent to the violent terrorist stronghold of Ar Ramadi, Iraq in 2006 with SEAL Team Three's Task Unit Bruiser, J.P. served as point man, machine gunner, and lead sniper for Delta Platoon opposite the American Sniper, Chris Kyle, who was in Charlie Platoon. For his leadership and courage under fire, JP was awarded a Silver Star, 2 Bronze Stars with Valor and the Army Commendation Medal with Valor helping Task Unit Bruiser to become the most highly decorated special operations unit of the Iraq War. He worked closely with SEAL Officers Jocko Willink, his Task Unit Commander, and Leif Babin, and was the driving force on many of the daring combat operations Jocko and Leif wrote about in Extreme Ownership. Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today. J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser.

Part 2 of this conversation with Mike Sarraille picks up inside the deployments that followed Ramadi, including the chaotic quick-reaction mission into Sadr City alongside a hastily assembled team from two different SEAL platoons. Mike breaks down the brotherhood built with Army infantry on the ground, the Sunni Awakening, and why he believes the Iraq War was ultimately a policy mistake despite the valor shown by the troops who fought it. He also opens up about the line he drew when ordered to move his men into an unnecessary risk, his transition to DEVGRU, the reality of Green Team versus BUD/S, the night Adam Brown was killed in Afghanistan, and the devastating loss of Extortion 17—including the brutal process of notifying the families left behind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Discipline Equals Freedom - is a carefully curated, long-form Jocko Willink experience designed to strip away excuses, kill weakness, and rebuild your mindset around ownership, action, and self-control. No hype. No shortcuts. No motivation tricks. Just discipline, responsibility, and real freedom earned through action.This episode features powerful insights from Jocko Willink's talks, interviews, and speeches, centered on:Extreme ownershipDiscipline over motivationAction as the cure for fearBuilding freedom through structureBecoming the person you said you wanted to beWho is Jocko Willink?Jocko Willink is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL officer who served for over 20 years and commanded one of the most highly decorated special operations units during the Iraq War. In combat, he learned that success and failure always come down to ownership, discipline, and leadership - not excuses. Those battlefield lessons became the foundation of his life philosophy: if something in your life isn't working, the responsibility is yours to fix.Instagram- Daily_motivationsorgFacebook- @daily_motivationsorgSupport us PayPal

On this part 2, following up on a July episode of the show, Ryan and cohost Jack sit down to expand on their discussion of military propaganda and war. Is questioning the justifications for endless wars, not blindly supporting troops, and pointing out the exploitation of the dead really worse than selling weapons to the stated enemy, lying about WMDs or denying a country's capabilities, sending soldiers to die for no good cause, taking away military benefits, denying medical care, etc.? Is it worse than the Pentagon removing the names of dead soldiers from the Iran death counter after initially exploiting their deaths? Are those people even real? With Washington federalizing draft registration and the Selective Service System asking vendors to create computer simulations for a draft, is one being prepared for the war in Iran?The show overview includes discussions on:  Has the Pentagon really been asking AI how “to create a war”? The US has finally acknowledged we have depleted our long range missile capabilities and interceptors systems. Is over engineering or greed responsible for the fact that Iran uses $20,000 missiles while the US uses $2-million dollar ones.  Why does the public get more concerned over animal abuse than double-tapping schools in Iran or dropping 2,000 pound bombs on civilian homes? Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, the head of U.S. European Command, sent written notification to senior Pentagon officials saying that without another Navy destroyer he will be forced to choose defense of the United States “homeland” over that of Israel. Doesn't that mean we were already prioritizing Israel over the homeland? Why has the first reaction of many soldiers to trauma historically involved raping women and killing children - an attempt to feel in control? But what about drone operators, pilots, and helicopter gunners who happily murder without trauma?Soldiers can disobey illegal orders but of course there are consequences. Look at what was done to Bradley Manning, or in other cases Julian Assange, Edward Snowden, and John Kiriakou.  The explosion of the US Constitution (Article I, Section 8) and the abuse of the War Powers Resolution. https://archive.is/3AKKX#selection-439.0-468.0https://archive.is/m861X#selection-8383.217-8383.384https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/exclusive-us-used-virtually-long-100839538.htmlhttps://edition.cnn.com/2026/08/04/politics/us-iran-key-missile-interceptors-low?Date=20260804&Profile=CNN+International&utm_content=1785874804&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebookhttps://www.newsweek.com/pentagon-photo-shows-ai-agent-being-asked-to-help-create-a-war-12258627?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawTXnXFwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMUJUTnRnYTlGdTM3UjNSNWNzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEep-zXJD_8MMXS73QvJ6X0VeG0JsAHvavY9mpPz2WlaT08CapT713TrLT9GI8_aem_17CCDqpG7Xml3TnHIM5sgw#Echobox=1785322386https://edition.cnn.com/2026/08/03/politics/us-military-iran-war-troops-punishhttps://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/79175b05c6384836a3f595961f9c7406/viewhttps://valoannetwork.com/military-age-restrictions-are-you-too-old/https://abc7chicago.com/post/us-draft-2026-automatic-military-registration-takes-effect-december-trump-administration-heres-how-would-work/18863198/https://abc7chicago.com/post/iran-casualties-pentagons-official-war-death-toll-no-longer-lists-4-us-troops-killed-during-renewed-fighting/19581069/*The is the FREE archive, which includes advertisements. If you want an ad-free experience, subscribe below. 

Tonight on Veritas our special guest is Dean Kinzer. He's an ancient coin expert and a decorated Iraq War veteran. What he's discovered might fundamentally shift how you understand power and collapse.When currency was invented around 650 BC, counterfeiting started immediately. That's civilization: trust breaking down the moment systems are created. Dean Kinzer holds that truth in his hands. He's holding 2,000-year-old coins that document empires rising and falling.In the Roman Empire, you can see collapse in metal composition. A denarius under Augustus was 90-95 percent silver. Under Gallienus 250 years later? Bronze with silver plating. Worthless. The economic decline is visible in your hand. Evidence of systemic failure, tangible. And Dean argues that pattern is repeating now.During the Crisis of the Third Century, 26 emperors ruled in 50 years. Rome fractured. Plague killed 20 percent of the population. Emperor Valerian was captured by the Persians, the first Roman emperor taken alive. Aurelian reunified the empire in five years, then was assassinated by his own subordinates. What happens when individual leadership tries to fix a corrupt system?Dean inherited his father's collection: an ordained minister's tribute pennies and widow's mites. Coins from the time of Christ. The Pontius Pilate Prutah. His father never had anyone to share that with. So Dean built that expertise.Dean walks us through 2,700 years of coins and collapse cycles. Why Constantine's decision extended an empire by 1,100 years. Why Diocletian's Tetrarchy might have been genius. And why the coins people are burying right now might be the most honest thing they do about what's coming.Prophecy through history.This is Part 1. Part 2, and all 886 interviews going back to 2008, are at https://veritas7.com/subscribeveritasplus.php

Mike Sarraille served 20 years in special operations as a Recon Marine, scout sniper, Navy SEAL, and troop commander in Delta Force. He graduated number one out of three hundred in Marine boot camp, fought in some of the worst firefights of the Iraq War, and broke four world records skydiving across seven continents in under seven days. Then he started a company.   Joe De Sena sits down with Mike to hear why he says building a business with no budget and no guaranteed resources is harder than anything he faced in combat, how he scaled a data center staffing company from fifty employees to five hundred in eighteen months, and what the tier-one military teaches about team performance that most corporate leaders get wrong. Things You Will Learn: Why a Delta Force troop commander says entrepreneurship tested him more than combat, and what specific skills transferred and which did not. The difference between warfighters and warriors, and why combining both creates the leaders people actually follow. Why productive conflict inside a high-performing team is the system itself, not a sign that something is broken. Tools & Frameworks Covered: Shared Hardship Bonding: Psychology shows that teams bonded through shared adversity build trust that cannot be replicated through offsites or team dinners. Find controlled hardship your team can experience together. Iron Sharpens Iron Selection: Always find a group where you are the underperformer. Clear the bar they hold as the standard. Then find the next group above that. Conflict as Operating System: High-performing teams fight over ideas constantly. The mission prevails, not individual egos. If everyone agrees all the time, the team is underperforming.   If this episode moved you, do not just listen. Do something about it. Sign up. Show up. Do the work. Spartan.com. No more excuses. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:38 Twenty years of special operations and what came after 3:00 Sports that built the foundation 3:52 The kid who was impossible to wrangle and the quick end to college 5:08 His dad's reaction to enlisting and how graduating number one changed everything 5:53 Would one year of mandatory service change the country overnight 7:13 Why hard work and perspective are the only paths to gratitude 8:05 Shared hardship builds bonds that cannot be broken 9:54 Marines vs. SEALs vs. Delta 11:54 Why his medals are buried in a box he cannot find 13:52 Iron sharpens iron: tell me who your friends are, and I will tell you who you are 15:13 From military to data centers 16:12 I would rather go back to war ten times than start another company 17:22 The military does not have the monopoly on the warrior mindset 18:14 The worst feeling in business: doing a reduction in force because you failed 19:00 How to find Mike 19:26 Three books: The Talent War, The Everyday Warrior, and Teams 20:30 Conflict is the system, not a failure of it 21:50 Skydiving seven continents in six days, four world records   Mike Sarraille spent twenty years in special operations: first as a Recon Marine and scout sniper, then as a Navy SEAL officer, and finally as a troop commander at Delta Force. He graduated number one out of three hundred in Marine boot camp, deployed multiple times to Iraq, and led the Triple Seven Expedition, skydiving across all seven continents in six days, six hours, and six minutes to break four world records. After leaving the military, he built and sold an executive search firm, wrote three books, The Talent War, The Everyday Warrior, and Teams, and now serves as Chief Talent Officer at Overwatch, a data center staffing company he scaled from fifty to five hundred employees in under eighteen months. He ranked number three globally for leadership speaking.   Connect to Michael: Website: https://mikesarraille.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr.sarraille/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelsarraille

What happens after a young person returns home from wilderness therapy or residential treatment and begins to struggle? In this episode, Will sits down with Charles Elias, founder of PRN for Families, to explore an innovative model that brings mental health treatment directly into the home. Drawing on more than four decades in behavioral healthcare, Charles explains why lasting change requires working with the entire family, how home-based wraparound services strengthen the transition from higher levels of care, and why family preservation may represent the future of behavioral healthcare. Charles also shares his remarkable journey from England to Colorado, his years as a wilderness therapist at SUWS, his service as a U.S. Navy Corpsman during the Iraq War, and how those experiences shaped his approach to helping families in crisis. Together, Will and Charles discuss the evolution of wilderness therapy, the power of family systems, resilience, and why innovation in behavioral healthcare increasingly means helping families heal where they live. This podcast is supported by the White Mountain Adventure Institute (WMAI.org), where Dr. Will White helps individuals, leaders, and organizations navigate growth, change, and life transitions through coaching, consulting, and retreats.  

When no one seems to be listening, how far do you go to be heard? In December 2008, George W. Bush made a surprise visit to Baghdad for a press conference. And at the very end of his remarks, a shoe came flying past his head.  It was “the shoe heard around the world,” and countless jokes and memes ensued.  But in the pandemonium, many missed the story of the man at the center: Muntadhar Al-Zaidi, a weary journalist trying to get the world to see the Iraq War in a different light. Even fewer people know what happened to him after.  Nearly two decades later, Radiolab reporter Sarah Qari tracked Al-Zaidi down to learn the story of his life. What she found was a story about grief, anger, and the line where journalism ends and protest begins. Special thanks to Azmat Khan and Mustafa Salim. EPISODE CREDITS: Reported by - Sarah Qari, with help from Mariam Dwedar Translation by - Mais Al-Bayaa and Mariam Dwedar Produced by - Sarah Qari Sound design contributed by - Sarah Qari  Mixed by - Jeremy Bloom Fact-checking by - Emily Krieger and Heba ElorbanyLATERAL CUTS: If you liked this episode and want to hear more fascinating deep dives we've done on The War on Terror, check out our episode: 60 Words (https://radiolab.org/podcast/60-words), or our series The Other Latif (https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/other-latif) EPISODE CITATIONS:Collaborator's Work -  Mariam Dwedar  Made in Palestine (https://zpr.io/JBAuqi5zyZMT) - a documentary short @mariamdwedar - Instagram handle Mais Al-Bayaa Iraq Uncovered (https://zpr.io/ebuUcjSFcUJp) - documentary Iraq's Secret Sex Trade (https://zpr.io/u9HnCWmnQggG) - documentary Go Back to Where You Came From (https://zpr.io/J8rxafGCCgUA) - documentary @maisalbayaa - Instagram Journal Articles _ The Art of Shoe-Throwing: Shoes as a Symbol of Protest and Popular Imagination (https://zpr.io/6gmuuavLWuHu),  by Yasmin Ibrahim Films -  The President's Cake (https://zpr.io/bjFeNa2qFYvD) - The story of life in Iraq under sanctions during the 1990s. Inspired by the shoe throw -  Photos of shoe protests around the world (https://zpr.io/QsMGyWeK8MRR) This music video (https://zpr.io/Xi5XhHYmWFHv) This Halloween costume (https://zpr.io/fH97iB4fjL9U) This play (https://zpr.io/Naj7vWaYfzpv) If you want more fun facts that didn't make it into the story, follow Sarah at @bysarahqari on Instagram, where she'll be sharing more in the coming weeks. Sign up for our newsletter!! It includes short essays, recommendations, and details about other ways to interact with the show. Signup (https://radiolab.org/newsletter)! Radiolab is supported by listeners like you. Support Radiolab by becoming a member of The Lab (https://members.radiolab.org/) today. Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @radiolab, and share your thoughts with us by emailing radiolab@wnyc.org.Leadership support for Radiolab's science programming is provided by the Simons Foundation and the John Templeton Foundation. Foundational support for Radiolab was provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

John's monologue focuses on the recent turmoil at CBS News, detailing how corporate greed and mismanagement have led to the decline of a once-great journalistic institution. He reflects on the importance of integrity in journalism and the consequences of prioritizing profit over truth. Then, John welcomes the brilliant Bob Cesca, host of the Bob Cesca Show, who brings his sharp wit and insight to the table. Together, they dissect the negligence of the Trump administration regarding public health, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. They discuss how Trump's decisions, including the infamous suggestion to slow down testing, have had devastating consequences for Americans. They also also explore the absurdity of RFK Jr.'s new cooking show amidst a backdrop of health crises, highlighting the dangers of elevating misinformation in the realm of public health. Next, John speaks with Tim Whitaker, founder of the New Evangelicals and host of the New Evangelicals podcast. Tim shares his journey from the depths of evangelicalism to advocating for a more inclusive and socially conscious faith. They discuss Tim's compelling essay, "Dear Evangelicals, You're on the Wrong Side of Everything," where he candidly reflects on the historical missteps of white evangelicalism, from slavery to the Iraq War, and how political power has overshadowed the teachings of Jesus. Then lastly, John interviews the inspiring Elizabeth Dempsey Beggs, a 29-year-old Army veteran and first-time candidate for Congress in Virginia's First District. Elizabeth shares her remarkable journey from a successful corporate career to running for office, fueled by a deep commitment to her community and a desire to serve. As one of the first women to serve as an Army officer after the combat exclusion policy was lifted, she discusses the challenges she faced in a male-dominated field and how her experiences shaped her leadership style.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

60 Minutes announced a batch of new hires to replace a number of staffers fired by CBS network commissar Bari Weiss, with the most prominent addition being longtime conservative New York Times columnist Ross Douthat (Washington Post, 7/28/26). 60 Minutes executive producer Nick Bilton—brought in by Weiss from Vanity Fair—called Douthat “one of the preeminent public intellectuals in America today, a thinker of uncommon rigor and a journalist of deep empathy.” FAIR has been chronicling Douthat for a while now. Here’s some of the outstanding examples we’ve catalogued of his “empathy” and “rigor.” That Silly Commentariat Ross Douthat was far from alone (Extra!, 6/16) in his confidence that “Donald Trump isn't going to be the Republican nominee” in 2016, as he declared in the (New York Times (1/7/16). Douthat was a bit more confident than most in the accuracy of his crystal ball: “The entire commentariat is going to feel a little silly when Marco Rubio wins every Republican primary,” he predicted on Twitter (9/25/15). Defending ‘Juan Crow’ ICE agents killing Alex Pretti (Texas Public Radio, 2/1/26). Ross Douthat (5/2/10) criticized those who were “impugning the motives” of an Arizona immigration law that has been denounced as a “Nazi” or “near-fascist” law, a “police state” intervention, an imitation of “apartheid,” a “Juan Crow” regime that only a bigot could possibly support. But the Arizona law, Douthat argued, was just a response to the federal government's failure to “regain…control of its southern border. There is a widespread pretense that this has been tried and found to be impossible, when really it's been found difficult and left untried.” Real “control,” he suggested, would involve “enforcement measures that will inevitably be criticized as draconian: some kind of tamper-proof Social Security card, most likely, and then more physical walls along our southern border.” As FAIR noted at the time, actually trying to purge some 11 million residents from the country would involve measures that would be draconian by any standard. Douthat wrote that his vision of “control” would require “shared sacrifice from Americans accustomed to benefiting from cheap labor”—an acknowledgement that forcing millions of workers out of our economy would be serious hardship for those who remain. “You can see why our leaders would rather duck the problem.” Douthat wrote. As FAIR (5/3/10) responded at the time, “Yes, you can see why politicians don't want to destroy the lives of millions of people in order to worsen the economic condition of hundreds of millions.” We Need More Babies—No, Not Those Babies Ross Douthat (New York Times, 3/27/21). Ross Douthat has long been obsessed with the so-called “baby bust” (FAIR.org, 2/7/23). The columnist (1/21/23) argued that those worried about climate change are naively missing the real threat: a “population bust” that will result in “a zero-sum struggle between a swollen retired population and the overburdened young.” It's highly debatable that a population bust is even an economic problem—and it's certainly not an unsolvable one (CEPR, 1/17/23). But assuming the primacy of a population crisis allows Douthat to upsell his conservative wishlist: namely, reducing entitlements for the aging and ending abortion (New York Times, 1/21/23, 12/14/22). The global population is actually expected to continue growing for at least another 25 to 50 years, as Douthat acknowledged when he noted that the population of Africa could triple by the end of the century. But Douthat sees Black and brown people not as solutions, but as part of the problem. If “even a fraction of this population” migrates, he warned, the balance between successful assimilation on the one hand, and destabilization and backlash on the other, will help decide whether the age of demographic decline ends in revitalization or collapse. His baby bust obsession is clearly grounded in xenophobia and white nationalist anxieties.  In Europe, he argued (10/1/22): The preferred centrist solution to both economic stagnation and demographic diminishment, mass immigration, has contributed to Balkanization, crime and native backlash—even in a progressive bastion like Sweden. He was even more blunt in a column (10/20/18) headlined “Fear of a Black Continent”—subtitled “Why European elites are worrying about African babies.” In it, Douthat warned of the dangers of increasing African migration to Europe, but said that  attempts to slow the African birthrate would be “cruel”—so, instead, anyone who hopes for something other than destabilization and disaster from the Eurafrican encounter should hope for a countervailing trend, in which Europeans themselves begin to have more children. If that sounds like eugenics, that’s because it is. Pelosi’s World—and Ours “Pondering what [Democratic House Speaker] Nancy Pelosi and her compatriots are rejecting gives us a pretty good sense of what they're for,” Ross Douthat (11/14/10) wrote. Part of that nightmare vision was “a world where the Social Security retirement age never budges, no matter how high average life expectancy climbs.” Douthat seemed unaware that the “retirement age” had already been rising when he wrote that for seven years; since 2003, every year-long cohort of retirees has had to wait two more months  to reach what’s called “full retirement age.” These “budges” continued until 2026, with the “full” retirement age now 67 (FAIR.org, 11/15/10). Get the Iraq War Wrong the Right Way Matt Damon in Green Zone. Offering a critique of the Iraq War drama Green Zone, Ross Douthat (3/14/10) offered a “narrative of the Iraq invasion, properly told,” that ended with: And you had Saddam Hussein himself, the dictator in his labyrinth, apparently convinced that pretending to have WMD was the best way to keep his grip on power. This was based on the popular but evidence-free notion that Saddam Hussein fooled the US into thinking he still had chemical and biological weapons (Extra!, 1–2/04, 5–6/04). As FAIR (3/15/10) wrote, “Needless to say, when you're complaining that a fictional film isn't factual enough, you want to make sure that your facts aren't fictional.” (As a college student, Douthat was also wrong about the Iraq invasion in real time, writing in the Harvard Salient—2/14/02—that Saddam Hussein “is busy trying to acquire a nuclear bomb, to supplement his extensive collection of biological and chemical weaponry.”) Repeal Roe and We’ll Stop Killing Doctors Dr. George Tiller Ross Douthat (6/8/09) blamed the murder of Dr. George Tiller, an abortion provider, on Roe v. Wade: “By enshrining a near-absolute right to abortion in the Constitution, the pro-choice side has ensured that the hard cases are more controversial than they otherwise would be,” he wrote: One reason there's so much fierce argument about the latest of late-term abortions—Should there be a health exemption? A fetal deformity exemption? How broad should those exemptions be? —is that Americans aren't permitted to debate anything else. Douthat offered what he presented as a compromise: “If abortion were returned to the democratic process, this landscape would change dramatically,” because arguments about whether and how to restrict abortions in the second trimester—as many advanced democracies already do—would replace protests over the scope of third-trimester medical exemptions. What would women gain from losing their bodily autonomy? The result would be laws with more respect for human life, a culture less inflamed by a small number of tragic cases—and a political debate, God willing, unmarred by crimes like George Tiller's murder. As FAIR (6/12/09) noted, Douthat’s compromise was: Allow states to criminalize abortion, and anti-abortion fanatics will stop murdering doctors. ‘A Little More State Regulation’ KFF (4/27/26) Ross Douthat (4/2/21) maintained that “abortion foes actually have good reason to feel unsettled and uncertain rather than triumphant” about the  6–3 majority Republicans had installed for them on the Supreme Court: It's extremely easy to imagine the end of Roe leading to a little more state regulation over all (mostly limitations in the second trimester, along the lines of many European countries), but then for the few states that go further to find themselves boycotted and besieged, leaving the goal of ending abortion nationwide as far away as ever. When Douthat wrote that, ten states had trigger laws that would ban abortion the moment Roe was overturned (FAIR.org, 5/19/21). As of 2026, 17 states have near-total bans on abortion. Homophobia Not a ‘Structural System of Oppression’ xkcd (10/8/14) In a column urging the courts to stay out of the “difficult and personal” decision as to whether or not to discriminate against gay couples, Douthat dismissed the obvious parallel to discrimination against interracial marriage (New York Times, 4/4/15): This isn't a structural system of oppression, a society-wide conspiracy like Jim Crow; we're talking about a handful of shops across the country. It seems possible, and reasonable, to live and let live. Not a “structural system of oppression”? Same-sex sexual activity was illegal in every state until 1962, and the Supreme Court upheld such bans in 1986 as reflecting “millennia of moral teaching.” When the Supreme Court struck down the criminalization of gay sexuality in 2003, 13 states still had anti-“sodomy” laws on the books. During the Cold War, the US government purged thousands of gay men and lesbians from the military and other government posts because, as a 1950 Senate report had it, “those who engage in overt acts of perversion lack the emotional stability of normal persons.” Only in 2011 could gays and lesbians begin to serve openly in the armed forces.This is what FAIR (4/6/15) described as “a concerted, structural, systemic effort going back generations to marginalize and punish homosexuality”—brushed aside by Douthat as “a handful of shops across the country.” Pope Benedict ‘Looking Good’ While Covering Up Child Abuse Pope Benedict Ross Douthat (4/11/10) cited the reporting of Jason Berry (National Catholic Reporter, 4/6/10), who criticized Pope John Paul II for his support of Marcial Maciel Degollado, a child molester who founded the influential Legion of Christ. But Douthat spun it as a positive story about John Paul’s successor: Only one churchman comes out of Berry's story looking good: Joseph Ratzinger. Berry recounts how Ratzinger lectured to a group of Legionary priests, and was subsequently handed an envelope of money “for his charitable use.” The cardinal “was tough as nails in a very cordial way,” a witness said, and turned the money down…. It was Ratzinger who re-opened the long-dormant investigation into Maciel's conduct in 2004, just days after John Paul II had honored the Legionaries in a Vatican ceremony. It was Ratzinger, as Pope Benedict, who banished Maciel to a monastery and ordered a comprehensive inquiry into his order. The problem with this testimonial is that Ratzinger was first informed about Maciel's pattern of abuse in 1994. The cardinal’s reported response: Maciel’s case was a “touchy problem” due to the “benefits” he had brought to the Vatican. “One can't put on trial such a close friend of the pope as Marcial Maciel,” Ratzinger was later quoted. “It was Ratzinger who persuaded John Paul, in 2001, to centralize the church's haphazard system for handling sex abuse allegations in his office,” Douthat wrote, offering this as evidence of Ratzinger’s zeal to persecute child-abusing priests. Unmentioned was the letter Ratzinger wrote in 2001 threatening to excommunicate any bishop who discussed abuse cases outside of the church's legal system (Extra!, 7–8/08; FAIR.org, 5/13/08). Nor did Douthat cite Ratzinger’s assertion that attention to clerical molestation amounted to a conspiracy against the Catholic Church (Zenit, 12/3/02): “I am personally convinced that the constant presence in the press of the sins of Catholic priests, especially in the United States, is a planned campaign.”

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