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The Washington Post's Presidential podcast explores how each former American president reached office, made decisions, handled crises and redefined the role of commander-in-chief. It was released leading up to up to Election Day 2016, starting with George Washington in week one and ending on week 44 with the president-elect. New special episodes in the countdown to the 2020 presidential election highlight other stories from U.S. presidential history that can help illuminate our current momen ...
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Peaches and Active Duty CCT, MSgt Dan torch the myth of “fair” awards in the military. This one’s not a feel-good story—it’s a reality check. From Manda Bay to the Pentagon, the boys call out the clown show where some people collect medals for surviving the wifi going out while others who actually fought for their lives get nothing. Dan drops receipts straight from the battlefield, naming the hypocrisy, inflated hero worship, and bureaucratic nonsense that’s poisoning the ranks. Peaches brings the heat, asking what integrity really means when ribbons matter more than reality. If you’ve ever wondered why the system feels rigged, buckle up. This one’s a gut punch.
⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 – “That didn’t happen.” Dan calls out false war stories.
04:00 – The Manda Bay attack that never should’ve happened.
09:00 – The medal inflation problem: Valor vs. participation trophies.
14:00 – Security Forces myths get shredded.
19:00 – When leadership rewards fiction over facts.
27:00 – Silver Stars for drone kills? Come on.
33:00 – Angel on the battlefield... or PR stunt?
40:00 – Leadership gaslighting and the politics of awards.
47:00 – Peaches drops the hammer: Integrity first, or nothing.
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