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Fast Take — Neil deGrasse Tyson, China moon, and Jack's SF workout program May 09, 2023

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It's the first Fast Take of the new season! Jack and I talk about my discussion with Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson, his pespective on tech and defense, and next week's episode!

This episode is brought to you by Homes For Our Troops, a nonprofit helping build and donate homes to injured post 9-11 veterans. Visit HFOTUSA.org for more information.

Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson — Science and Defense, the moon situation, and diplomacy in space May 02, 2023

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We're kicking off this new season of Military Matters with a conversation with the co-author of "Accessory to War: The Unspoken Alliance Between Astrophysics and the Military," Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson. We discuss the intersection between science and war, why we're racing to the moon once again except this time against China, and whether humanity has learned anything about exploring and colonizing as we venture past our own solar system.

This episode is brought to you by Homes For Our Troops, a nonprofit helping build and donate homes to injured post 9-11 veterans. Visit HFOTUSA.org for more information.

ICYMI Bowe Bergdahl, an American Cipher Apr 13, 2023

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While we're in pre-prodction for next season we're re-releasing episode from our archive, in case you missed its (ICYMI). This week we're revisiting the Bowe Bergdahl story.

Thirteen years ago Army infantryman Bowe Berghdal walked off of Observation Post Mest near the town of Yahya Kheyl in the Paktika Province of Afghanistan. He was held captive for almost five years.

Jack Murphy talks with Michael Ames, co-author of "American Cipher: Bowe Bergdahl and the U.S. Tragedy in Afghanistan." Is there more to the story of Bowe Bergdahl's capture and detention? Over a decade later, new questions are being raised and the answers aren't what you think.

Fast Take - Seth Harp, Fort Liberty and the season wrap Mar 30, 2023

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Military Matters hosts Rod Rodriguez and Jack Murphy discuss the two part interview with investigative journalist Seth Harp, new names for old forts, Chinese influence, and we recap this season, which comes to an end.

We'll be back in May with a brand new season! Send us your comments, tips, and story ideas to http://linktr.ee/militarymatters or email us directly at militarymatters@stripes.com

This is episode is sponsored by Sabio! If you're considering a career in software engineering, we recommend checking out Sabio, a coding boot camp and developer community that's trained veterans since 2013. Visit https://sabio.la/MILITARY for more information!

PART 2 Seth Harp: Drugs, death and Fort Bragg Mar 21, 2023

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Jack Murphy continues his conversation with investigative journalist Seth Harp about their shared coverage of the stories that have recently come out of Fort Bragg. In part two, Seth and Jack talk about the fentanyl crises affecting Ft. Bragg soldiers, drug smuggling, and other issues that need to be addressed.

This is part 2 of 2.

You can follow Seth Harp on Twitter @sethharpesq

PART 1 Seth Harp: Drugs, death and Fort Bragg Mar 14, 2023

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Jack Murphy talks with investigative journalist Seth Harp about their shared coverage of the stories that have recently come out of Fort Bragg. From human trafficking and drugs to mysterious deaths, these stories reveal a darker side of a fort rich in military legacy and prestige.

This is part 1 of 2.

You can follow Seth Harp on Twitter @sethharpesq

Fast Take - Your Last Breath Mar 02, 2023

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Military Matters hosts Rod Rodriguez and Jack Murphy discuss last week's interview with Dr. Richard Meehan, the military's "No Data, No Problem" issue, and Jack shares his thoughts on the the Chinese balloon crises!

Your Last Breath Feb 21, 2023

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If you think because you don't smoke and you weren't near a burn pit during your deployment that you're safe from dangerous lung diseases, think again. Dr. Richard Meehan is a rheumatologist at National Jewish Health in Denver, Colo., co-director of the Post Deployment Lung Health Center, and a U.S. Navy veteran. Meehan talks with us about hidden dangers in the air you were breathing while deployed and what you need to know about your future health. This a MUST listen for anyone at all concerned that their next breath could be their last.

Fast Take: Domestic abuse in the military, it's not about SF, and why sociopaths don't make for good soldiers Feb 14, 2023

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Jack Murphy and Rod Rodriguez discuss the two-part story about domestic abuse in the military. They also discuss why sociopaths don't make for good soldiers and how this story isn't about Special Forces but about a military problem as a whole.

What the military did and didn't do for a victim of spouse abuse Feb 03, 2023

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This is Part 2 of the story of Celina, who escaped an abusive marriage to a Special Forces service member. From victims advocates to her ex-husband's chain of command, we listen to the firsthand account of the military's actions and inactions as she struggled to stay safe. *Warning: this episode contains descriptions of domestic violence, cruelty towards children, and animal abuse. Listener discretion is advised.*

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