The Megyn Kelly Show

Robert O'Neill on Killing Bin Laden, Life Lessons from SEAL Training, and American Unity | Ep. 109

May 31, 2021

In a gripping conversation, Robert O'Neill, a retired Navy SEAL and author of 'The Operator,' shares his firsthand account of the mission that killed Osama bin Laden. He recounts the intense planning and emotional toll of such operations while emphasizing teamwork and camaraderie. O'Neill also touches on life lessons learned from SEAL training, reflections on American unity post-9/11, and the significance of gratitude, especially on Memorial Day, showcasing the profound impact of military service on personal identity and societal perceptions.

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Intro

3min

Nostalgia and Resilience in Butte

8min

From Taco Pizzas to SEAL Training

17min

The Emotional Toll of Duty and the Heroism of Flight 93

3min

Courage and Camaraderie: A Journey Through Crisis

14min

Sharks and SEALs: Tales of Misconceptions and Missions

21min

Mission Geronimo: Inside the Hunt for Bin Laden

10min

The Mission: Confronting History

13min

Military Identity and Political Perception

17min

10.

Navigating Life After the Military: Teamwork, Transition, and Mental Health

2min

11.

Reflections on the Impact of Killing Bin Laden

3min

12.

Reflecting on Sacrifice and Gratitude on Memorial Day

3min

Megyn Kelly is joined by Robert O'Neill, Navy SEAL veteran and author of "The Operator: Firing the Shots that Killed Osama bin Laden and My Years as a SEAL Team Warrior," to talk about the inside details of the bin Laden raid and O'Neill killing bin Laden, what led up to that famous raid, working with "Maya, the CIA analyst who found bin Laden, being on the SEAL team that rescued Captain Phillips and Marcus Luttrell the "Lone Survivor," the power of Flight 93, life lessons from SEAL training, American unity, and more.

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