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  • Military Matters Series Finale

    September 28, 2023 · 9 min

    Final episode of Military Matters. Its been an amazing couple of years and I can't thank you enough, the listener, for your support and listernship. Hopefully we'll meet again!  Rod out. ______ This episode is brought to you by Homes…

  • Quantum Leaps and Bounds

    September 19, 2023 · 38 min

    You've probably heard the term "quantum" now at some point in your life from the dizzying numbers of film, television, and podcasts describing worm holes, multi-verses, and time travel. But there is REAL work happening right now at the…

  • Fast Take — Legacy of Vanessa Guillen

    September 12, 2023 · 14 min

    Rod Rodriguez explores the aftermath of Vanessa Guillen's murder, such as the legal changes to a commander's involvement in sexual assault/harrassment investigations, the Fort Hood independent report, and "cover up" culture in the…

  • The murder of Vanessa Guillén, revisited

    September 5, 2023 · 43 min

    In light of recent developments in the Vanessa Guillén case, we're revisiting our Season 2 episode. Host Rod Rodriguez talks with Natalie Khawam, the lawyer for Vanessa Guillén's family, and Stars and Stripes reporter Rose Thayer, who had…

  • Fast Take — Farewell to Jack, we barely knew him

    August 29, 2023 · 11 min

    Rod Rodriguez talks bidding farewell to Jack Murphy, the end of the season, and potentially the end of the show! ______ This episode is brought to you by Homes For Our Troops, a nonprofit helping build and donate homes to injured post…

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  • Jack Murphy — SOF veteran, author, journalist and podcaster

    August 22, 2023 · 1 hr 4 min

    As we wrap up this season of Military Matters we bid a fond farewell to my co-host Jack Murphy. In this episode I sit down with Jack and talk about his career in Special Operations, his journey into journalism, and what's next for Jack…

  • Fast Take — SOF LARPing with Jack Murphy and AI vs the world

    August 15, 2023 · 32 min

    Rod Rodriguez and Jack Murphy discuss last week's interview with Dr. Paul Scharre about the world of defense and artificial intelligence. We also discuss Jack Murphy's foray into showing civilians the SOF side of life as well as our…

  • The risks and rewards of artificial intelligence

    August 8, 2023 · 43 min

    Artificial intelligence is now a tool millions of people are using every day. What does this mean for not only our military but for the militaries of our adversaries and allies? Dr. Paul Scharre, former U.S. Army recon Ranger and now the…

  • Fast Take — Task Force Dagger, PTSD treatment, and getting the story right

    August 1, 2023 · 18 min

    Rod Rodriguez and Jack Murphy talk about last week's episode with the folks at Task Force Dagger. We talk charities, PTSD treatment, and you can listen to Rod get 'mythbusted' by Jack in real time! All that and more on this Fast Take!…

  • Task Force Dagger — changing lives of SOF veterans

    July 25, 2023 · 35 min

    Task Force Dagger Special Operations Foundation provides assistance to wounded, ill or injured U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) members and their families. They respond to urgent needs, conduct rehabilitative adaptive events (RAE)…

  • Fast Take — Dishonorable discharges, agendas, and DADT

    July 18, 2023 · 29 min

    Rod Rodriguez and Jack Murphy discuss last week's episode on the CBS News coverage of veterans seeking discharge upgrades from the "don't ask, don't tell" era. They talk military attitudes toward LGBTQ+ service members, witch hunts…

  • Dishonorably Discharged — The legacy of 'don't ask, don't tell'

    July 11, 2023 · 48 min

    CBS Chief Investigative Correspondent Jim Axelrod and his CBS Producer Jessica Kegu have been covering the story of veterans who were separated from service with dishonorable discharges during the 'don't ask, don't tell era' and are now…

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Military Veterans and hosts Rod Rodriguez and Jack Murphy bring you stories and topics affecting our military, servicemembers, and veterans. Listen to the stories that matter, this is Military Matters.