GRP 164-The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing: A conversation with a 26-year veteran of the CIA.

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GRP 163-With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility: A Conversation with Senator Marco Rubio

June 1, 2022

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GRP 163-With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility: A Conversation with Senator Marco Rubio

For this week's podcast, joining me is the Senior United States Senator from Florida, Marco Rubio. Senator Rubio came on to discuss veterans who have been exposed to toxic burn pits while serving overseas. Many of these veterans are diagnosed with cancer and other rare illnesses at an alarming rate. An issue Senator Rubio is passionate about tackling is human trafficking. We discussed how to protect schools in the wake of a deadly shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Tune in.

Main Takeaways

Veterans exposed to toxic burn pits
Hunter Seven Foundation
Fixing the VA
Human Trafficking
Utilizing the national threat assessment center to protect schools
Calling out the hypocrisy of the NBA when it comes to China

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GRP 162-The Last Train to Kyiv: Insight From a Ukrainian Special Forces Soldier

May 3, 2022

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GRP 162-The Last Train to Kyiv: Insight From a Ukrainian Special Forces Soldier

Joining me for this week's podcast is Mikko. Mikko is an active-duty Ukrainian Special Forces Soldier who has been fighting the Russians since the 2022 invasion began. Mikko saw combat in 2016 as a breacher in Eastern Ukraine, working for a Law Enforcement unit in the Special Operations Group. He transferred into a specialized role sending him overseas, where he was in charge of a K-9 section.

When the Russians invaded Ukraine, he was in Istanbul on his way home. It was a surreal experience as everyone was heading west out of Kyiv, and he was racing east before the Russians could encircle Kyiv. Mikko was in Bucha, a city in Ukraine when the Russians were executing civilians and witnessed the horrific aftermath. We discussed the cultural nuances between Ukrainians and Russians, President Zelenskiy, the Azov Battalion, etc. Tune in!

Main Takeaways

Apprehending criminals in the lawless eastern regions of Ukraine
President Zelensky
Serving in A Special Recconassiance Unit
Witnessing Russians Execute Civilians
The Azov Battalion
Russia Underestimating Ukraine
Mariupol

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GRP 161-Don't Rush To Your Death: A Conversation with An American Tier 1 Operator

April 8, 2022

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GRP 161-Don't Rush To Your Death: A Conversation with An American Tier 1 Operator

Joining me for this week's podcast is retired Special Missions Operator Fred Fusco. I did a podcast with Fred five years ago. Fred spent most of his career in Special Operations, serving as a Green Beret Medic before joining the Army Special Missions Unit, where he served as an Assaulter and a Sniper. We talked about some of Fred's experiences in combat, including dealing with suicide bombers on target, conducting hostage rescue operations, and working with allied Special Operators, including the British SAS, Australian SASR, and Polish GROM. Tune in!

Main Episode Takeaways

18 Delta Special Forces Medic
Poor leadership in combat
Joining the Army's Special Missions Unit
Dealing with suicide bombers while assaulting targets
Hostage Rescue
Dealing with Traumatic Brain Injury

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