

The Other Side of Rob Riggle: Marines, 9/11 & Forever Wars, Vax Mandates, and Taking on Woke Culture
12 snips Sep 4, 2025
In this engaging conversation, comedian and former U.S. Marine Rob Riggle shares his unique experiences from 9/11 to military deployments. He reflects on the challenges of balancing comedy with societal issues like vaccine mandates and cancel culture. Riggle argues that humor plays a crucial role in navigating crises, emphasizing the importance of personal autonomy amidst public health debates. With raw honesty, he discusses the emotional toll of military duty and the evolving nature of patriotism in contemporary society.
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Evacuating Monrovia Under Fire
- Rob Riggle describes evacuating the U.S. Embassy in Monrovia during Liberia's 1996 civil war and protecting evacuees.
- Marines flew people to ships and onward to Sierra Leone, repeating evacuations until the city stabilized.
Building Camps For Kosovo Refugees
- Rob recounts building refugee camps in Albania for ethnic Albanians driven out of Kosovo and negotiating to separate women and children for safety.
- Marines provided shelters, sanitation, food, and medical care while men stayed with their possessions on the border.
Cancel Culture As Modern McCarthyism
- Rob compares modern cancel culture to McCarthyism and the witch trials as a fear-based attempt to silence people.
- He argues many are refusing to be silenced and will keep attending shows despite cancel attempts.