Original Recording Date: 2026APR22.
Co-host John Simpson
Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.
Views and opinions of the participants are their own.
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Guests:
Dr. Chase Spears – a former U.S. Army public affairs officer with over 20 years of service and a tour in Afghanistan. Dr. Spears is now a writer, public intellectual, and host of the Finding Your Spine podcast at the Herzog Foundation.
Topics:
- Inside the Machine – A rare view from deep within one of the world’s largest and most powerful institutions: the U.S. Army.
- Taking the Hit – Standing firm in an era of pressure, censorship, and calculated silence.
- Finding a Spine – Leadership, conviction, and principled decision-making when the cost is real.
References & Resources:
- Finding Your Spine Podcast is on all podcast platforms: https://chasespears.com/finding-your-spine-podcast/
- Dr. Spears website: https://chasespears.com/
- John Simpson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-simpson-b6114b59/
- John Simpson’s books are available below!
Foundations of Patrol Rifle Marksmanship
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G2T629L6
https://blue360media.com/products/foundations-of-patrol-rifle-marksmanship
Foundations of Sniper Marksmanship
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G2T1QN2X
https://blue360media.com/products/foundations-of-sniper-marksmanship
Snipers Notebook
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