

BATTLEGROUND with Sean Parnell
Jan 31, 2024
Jack Carr interviews Sean Parnell, a retired U.S. Army Infantry captain, about his experiences in combat in Afghanistan and key leadership lessons. They also discuss Sean's unsuccessful congressional runs, frustrations with military generals, and the collapse of Afghanistan. They touch on topics like the transformative effects of war, tracking and defending against enemy fighters, and the influence of billionaires in politics.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Reflections on September 11th
01:40 • 28min
Transformative Effects of War
29:16 • 28min
Tracking and Defending Against Enemy Fighters
57:45 • 18min
Reflecting on Political Campaigns, Frustrations with Generals, and the Collapse of Afghanistan
01:15:52 • 5min
The Weight of Deploying Soldiers
01:21:08 • 7min
Machine States, Career Politicians, and Billionaire Influence
01:28:09 • 18min
Frustration and Sadness in Afghanistan
01:46:14 • 4min
Discussion about Podcast and Live Show
01:49:46 • 3min