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Washington and Cincinnatus: Two Swords Shown – Two Swords Sheathed
A comparative analysis emphasizing the historical moment and moral clarity of two great men
Apr 14
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Eli Cain
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The Madman Theory: Is Trump a Strategist, or a Madman?
How Nixon and Trump weaponized unpredictability in U.S. foreign policy
Apr 9
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Eli Cain
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March 2025
Leading Through Fire: Jim Dobis and the 2007 Iraq Troop Surge (via The Debrief Project)
Jim Dobis reflects on the bonds, battles, and bravery that defined his 15-month deployment in Iraq
Mar 30
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Samson Cain
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Leading Through Fire: Jim Dobis and the 2007 Iraq Troop Surge (via The Debrief Project)
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February 2025
Diplomacy, Economy, and Reform: Gustav Stresemann’s Legacy in Weimar Germany
How one leader shaped the fate of a nation amidst political and economic turmoil
Feb 22
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Rachel Commissaris
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Diplomacy, Economy, and Reform: Gustav Stresemann’s Legacy in Weimar Germany
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January 2025
Bridging Worlds: The Journey from Iraq to the U.S. Military
How Mazin Mozan turned hardship into an opportunity to serve and inspire across borders.
Jan 26
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Samson Cain
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Bridging Worlds: The Journey from Iraq to the U.S. Military
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December 2024
The Call to Serve: One Marine’s Journey from Boot Camp to Civilian Life
The inspiring journey of Master Gunnery Sergeant John Escalante: 30 years of service, leadership, and sacrifice in the Marine Corps
Dec 1, 2024
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Samson Cain
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The Call to Serve: One Marine’s Journey from Boot Camp to Civilian Life
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November 2024
The Philosophy of Lifelong Leadership
Distinguished guest, Colonel Art Athens, reflects on a lifetime of service and leadership
Nov 23, 2024
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Samson Cain
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The Philosophy of Lifelong Leadership
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The Debrief Project: History and Healing
A veteran reflects on military life, brotherhood, and the mission to preserve soldiers' stories for future generations
Nov 20, 2024
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Samson Cain
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From the Battlefield to the Page: The Healing Role of Writing
The role of personal reflection and writing in navigating the anger, trauma, and transition from war to civilian life
Nov 9, 2024
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Samson Cain
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Living History: How NASA Rebuilt after the Challenger Tragedy
How NASA's Response to Tragedy Redefined Leadership and Safety in Space Exploration
Nov 7, 2024
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Samson Cain
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Living History: How NASA Rebuilt after the Challenger Tragedy
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On the Ground After 9/11: Preparing for War in a Changed World
Colonel Morris Goins reflects on the day that changed America and the military's rapid response in the wake of 9/11
Nov 4, 2024
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Samson Cain
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On the Ground After 9/11: Preparing for War in a Changed World
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October 2024
Living History: Meeting Ronald Reagan
Inside the Oval Office: the first installment from a series of interviews with Colonel Athens
Oct 31, 2024
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Samson Cain
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