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ResourceJocko Willink: “Pulling Out of Iraq Was Disgraceful — Everyone on the Ground Knew What Would Happen"
Jocko Willink, a former Navy SEAL, discusses his deployment to Ramadi, Iraq, where he lost three men. He reflects on the U.S. …
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ResourceThe Reality of Killing in Combat — Mike Ritland Opens Up
In this episode, Mike Ritland reflects on the psychological and moral dimensions of combat, discussing how active-duty service …
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ResourceAndy Stumpf Warns: Venezuela Could Become Iraq 2.0
Andy Stumpf and Mike Ritland discuss U.S. military engagement in Venezuela and the domestic use of National Guard troops. Stumpf …
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ResourceThe Shadow Wars Behind Charlie Kirk's Ass*ssination EXPOSED by Andrew Bustamante | Ep. 258
Ritland hosts former CIA intelligence officer Andy Bamante to discuss his book Shadow Cell and current geopolitical events. Bamante …
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ResourceWhy IRAN Got STRONGER After We “Won” in Iraq
The speakers discuss whether the Iraq War was a strategic mistake, arguing that removing Saddam Hussein destabilized the region and …
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ResourceAftermath of the Afghanistan Withdrawal
A guest veteran who served extensively in Afghanistan describes his perspective on the U.S. withdrawal from the country. He recounts …
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ResourceShould the U.S. Pull Out of NATO?
Mike Ritland and his guest discuss whether the U.S. should withdraw from NATO in light of tensions with Russia and Ukraine and the …
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ResourceIsrael's Fierce Battle Against Hamas: The Fight for the Future
The guest, an Israeli, discusses what he believes is necessary to end the conflict with Hamas and other terrorist groups. He …
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ResourceThe #1 Problem with the U.S. Afghanistan Withdrawal with SEAL OIC Sean Glass | Mike Drop Ep. 211
Ritland reflects on the 20-year U.S. presence in Afghanistan and the 2021 withdrawal. He argues the original strategy of targeted …
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ResourceHeroes & Horses Ret. Navy SEAL Micah Fink - Part 2 | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 137
Retired Navy SEAL Micah Fink discusses his experiences serving in SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV) teams, describing covert undersea …
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ResourceGuns, God, & AMTAC Knives | Mike Drop CLIPS - Episode 68
A former special operations operator recounts a challenging mission in southern Afghanistan involving a long infill, intense …
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Resource017 James Mitchell Mike Drop Clip
The speaker recounts a conversation with KSM (Khalid Sheikh Mohammed) about how he defines 'peace' and 'truce' according to his …
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