Shawn Ryan Show

AJ Pasciuti - Marine Scout Sniper on Hunting Juba, the Deadliest Enemy Sniper in Iraq | SRS #305
Former Marine Scout Sniper AJ Pasciuti recounts the untold, deeply personal story of mistakenly killing two innocent Iraqi men during his third deployment, revealing the profound moral cost of war and challenging traditional views of masculinity.

Jason Magnavice - SEAL Team 6 Red Squadron Operator | SRS #298
Jason Magnavice, a retired SEAL Team 6 Red Squadron operator, recounts his journey from a Rambo-inspired youth and Jehovah's Witness upbringing to elite special operations, detailing the personal and professional impacts of war, the evolution of combat, and the challenges of transitioning to civilian life as a pilot.

Pete Blaber - Delta Force Commander Exposes the Failures Behind Pat Tillman’s Death | SRS #294
Former Delta Force Commander Pete Blaber exposes systemic failures in military leadership, intelligence manipulation leading to the Iraq War, and the institutional cover-up surrounding Pat Tillman's death, advocating for common sense, decentralized command, and truth in leadership.

Shyam Sankar - Are We Sleepwalking Into World War 3? | SRS #288
Palantir CTO Shyam Sankar argues that AI, when wielded by American workers, is the key to re-industrializing the nation, deterring World War III, and restoring national unity by empowering frontline talent against bureaucratic drag.

Butch Wilmore - He Was Stranded in Space for 286 Days | SRS #287
Astronaut Butch Wilmore, a veteran naval aviator and test pilot, recounts his 464 days in space, including an unexpected 286-day extension on the ISS due to critical thruster failures on the Starliner spacecraft, and shares profound insights on leadership, preparation, and faith in high-stakes environments.

Nik Seetharaman - Former SpaceX's Head of Cybersecurity Critical Warning on AI Swarms | SRS #282
Former SpaceX Head of Cybersecurity, Nik Seetharaman, issues a critical warning about the rapid, autonomous evolution of AI swarms and their potential to weaponize vulnerabilities at industrial scale, posing an unprecedented threat to global cybersecurity.
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