Ian Fritz

Ian Fritz, author of a memoir about coming-of-age in a lost war, explores the impact of language learning and insights gained as an Air Force cryptologic linguist in Afghanistan. The podcast also talks about the power of listening, the irony in killing certain ideas while keeping the idea of the Taliban alive, and the importance of asking for help and listening to others' stories.

Former Airborne Cryptologic Linguist Ian Fritz shares his experience learning languages at The Defense Language Institute (DLI), spying on the Taliban, and his moral dilemmas. They discuss the significance of time and missions, therapeutic writing, the importance of language immersion, and tips for language learning.