hmTv at HMTC Podcasts Ep 50: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and guest Montgomery Granger P1 on hmTv
Podcast Title: The Fog of War and Humanity
Episode 50 – Part 1
Guest: Major Montgomery Granger
Host: Richard Acritelli
Platform: hmTv
Episode Description:
In this powerful 50th episode of The Fog of War and Humanity, host Richard Acritelli sits down with retired Army Major and educator Montgomery “Monty” Granger for an unflinching, deeply personal conversation about duty, history, and the unexpected paths that shape a life of service.
From his childhood in Southern California to his academic journey through Alabama and Columbia University, Granger shares the early influences that led him from the classroom to the battlefield. As a combat medic, a reservist, and later a senior officer, Granger reflects on how his passion for history, his experience in education, and his role as a husband and father all came into focus during the darkest days of 9/11.
He recounts being called up on the day of the attacks, helping to establish detainee operations at Guantanamo Bay, and the emotional and moral weight of caring for enemy combatants while his newborn son and family waited at home.
Part 1 of this two-part series offers rare insight into the intersection of war, humanity, and responsibility. It’s a story of leadership forged through adversity—and a life lived in service to both country and conscience.
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