Peter Van Buren is a former State Department employee, who blew the whistle on malfeasance and corruption related to reconstruction efforts in Iraq. He also is a writer and fiction book author. He joins the show to discuss his new book, "Hooper's War." "" is a raw novel, caustic in tone and sober in its treatment of war and the forever rot that war creates within us. During the interview, Van Buren highlights what influenced his story. We delve into the concept of moral injury. We discuss myths about wars that are told, particularly how those who served in World War II were the "Greatest Generation." Later, Van Buren addresses endless war and what the book's main character, Hooper, might think about this current era, given that he is WWII veteran. If you would like to support the show and help keep us going strong, please become a subscriber on .