Traditional Q and A to round out the week, answering only the most demanding questions facing our society. I'm not sure they were actually that serious, but it sounds good. I did actually cover:

-What is my "Line in the Sand" to step up and "protect" Democracy

-National Guard Deployments to US Cities

-How do you know who to trust in the Veteran Community?

-What type of person was I as a young man?

Enjoy

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-The new series continues!

Michael and I sat down today and discussed a few topics through the lens of experience in different decades of life. For those of you familiar with the show, you know that often on Friday I answer Q and A. Today is no different, except that Michael is joining me to give his perspective from a younger generation:

-Violence and Gun Kata's

-3.5 Year BJJ Black Belts

-Tesla Cybertrucks being defeated by puddles

-Uncontrollable Healthcare costs

And much more......

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Born at Fort Benning, Georgia, Steve brings nearly 18 years of law enforcement experience to the table and a remarkable 11 years dedicated to serving as a dog handler. His expertise extends to 10 years on the SWAT team, where he has excelled as a team leader for 5 of those years. Throughout his career, Steve has handled a total of four dogs, including two that were fully integrated into SWAT. He has played a pivotal role in establishing his department's SWAT dog program and is committed to continuously enhancing the capabilities of these animals. Steve holds a Master's Degree in Education and a Bachelor's in Criminal Justice.

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Traditional Q and A to round out the week, answering only the most demanding questions facing our society. I'm not sure they were actually that serious, but it sounds good. I did actually cover:

-Physical readiness in military roles

-My job is killing me. Thoughts on what to do next

-How to deal with negativity

Enjoy

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Michael Montoya is a veteran with over 15 years of experience in the military and security sectors, specializing in EOD/IEDD/CIED/HMA operations. Michael's extensive experience has seen him providing training and operational support across the globe, from the volatile terrains of Iraq and Kurdistan to the challenging environments of Africa and Pakistan. As an independent contractor, his work under the U.S. State Department's AFRICAP and GPOI initiatives has empowered over 600 trainees.

Michael is now focusing his efforts on Invictus Global Response, a nonprofit organization dedicated to mine action, capacity building, and humanitarian aid in conflict-affected regions. During a recent clearance operation in Ukraine, he tragically lost his foot to a landmine and is now home rehabbing and preparing for continued operations with IGR.

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Traditional Q and A to round out the week, answering only the most demanding questions facing our society. I'm not sure they were actually that serious, but it sounds good. I did actually cover:

-Advice for someone who has started skydiving but does not enjoy freefall

-How do you get over the emotional hangover of conflict

-TRT thoughts after 1.5 years. No BS pros and cons

Enjoy

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David was a career fireman for the City of Seattle. In the fall of 2021, he and approximately 70 of his colleagues were suspended from duty and ultimately fired or forced to resign (in lieu of termination) for refusing the City's COVID-19 shot mandate. Even though the 'mandate' was lifted in Feb of 2023, they have not returned them to duty. At the time of his termination, he was one month shy of 22 years, and the senior driver of Ladder Company 5.

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Katarina Szulc is an investigative journalist and the host of Borderland: Dispatches, a show delivering raw, on-the-ground reporting from the front lines of Mexico's cartel war. With a sharp lens on organized crime, corruption, and cross-border conflict, she brings listeners real-time snapshots of a rapidly evolving crisis that's reshaping both Mexico and the United States. Reporting from across North America—Mexico, the U.S., and Canada—she's known for her fearless fieldwork, unflinching interviews, and a relentless drive to uncover the stories that others won't touch.

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Ryan Duey was born and raised in Northern California. He attended Cal Poly University, where he spent a semester abroad in Barcelona. The experience was so impactful that after graduation, Ryan returned to Spain and spent the next two years living and working in Madrid. After Madrid, Ryan returned to the States and began working in the front office of the San Jose Earthquakes. Soon after, Ryan had what he calls his "greatest gift": a head-on motorcycle accident in Thailand. This near-death experience catapulted Ryan into a journey of self-inquiry, leading him to the jungles of the Amazon, the inside of a float tank, and a commitment to entrepreneurship in the Health and Wellness industry.

Ryan is now the CEO of Plunge, the makers of cutting-edge cold plunge tubs and saunas.

Plunge: https://plunge.com/⁠

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