On this Veteran’s Day, guest-host Ray Christian from What’s Ray Saying? hears Brian Simpson’s “Fresh Air” story from So Say We All for the first time and gives you his hot takes. You can also watch this episode on YouTube!

This is part of our RISK! Reacts series, where we listen to a story told on another show and give our first reactions.

🎙️ Story: Fresh Air by Brian Simpson

(Content note: suicidal ideation) In 2003, Brian is a Marine stationed in Kuwait, and his battalion drills for potential biological attacks. A Trivial Pursuit game reveals a shocking statistic: 50% of their gas masks are defective. Later, facing a missile attack, Brian is haunted by this. 

keywords: Marines, Kuwait, Iraq, gas mask, Second Gulf War

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