Exploring the dark history of mental healthcare institutions, from inhumane treatment practices to the consequences of deinstitutionalization. Discussing the impact of 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' and societal attitudes towards suffering. Delving into the challenges of caring for individuals with mental health issues, the complexities of homelessness, and the need for positive change in how we approach mental health care.

Jocko and Darryl welcome Saagar Enjeti, co-host of Breaking Points w/Krystal Ball, discussing the influence of media on American democracy. They cover the negative repercussions of excessive talking and the impact of social media on journalism. They delve into the addictive nature of tech companies, the drawbacks of radical transparency in politics, and the disconnect between politics and everyday life. The lack of reliable intelligence in Gaza and the normalcy of relations with Israel and Ukraine are also explored. The podcast concludes with a discussion on the military and the importance of peace.

Discussions include the perspectives of Israelis and Palestinians, challenges for achieving peace, Israel's strategic goals and shift in approach towards Hamas, threats and challenges of dealing with Iran, the importance of strategic thinking and humanitarian operations, child soldiers in Gaza compared to North Korea, perspectives on Israeli and Russian conflicts, the challenges of achieving peace in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, balancing aggression and humanitarian efforts, and the influence of Hamas and the complexities of the Palestinian cause.

Jocko and Darryl discuss the recent assault by Hamas in southern Israel and the upcoming Israeli response. They explore the decentralized command and chaos creation methods of Hamas. The historical context of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) perception of Hamas is discussed, along with the current conflict between Israel and Hamas. The chapter also delves into the narrative of supporting the underdog and US influence in the Middle East.

Since Elon Musk bought Twitter, we've learned much about how thoroughly the information environment has been corrupted and manipulated by politically-motivated actors in Big Tech and the US government. Does the regime change at Twitter herald a new era, or more of the same?

As the war in Ukraine enters its eighth month, both sides are digging in for a long, hard winter. After a series of Ukrainian successes, the Russians have increased the intensity of the conflict, knocking out civilian infrastructure and calling up hundreds of thousands of reservists to throw into the mix. Jocko and Darryl discuss some of the geopolitical implications of the ongoing fight, and try to answer the question: Whose side is time on?

Columbine. Virginia Tech. Las Vegas. Parkland. Buffalo. Uvalde. America has become the land of mass shootings. Jocko & Darryl discuss what might be behind this, and what, if anything, we can do about it. Link to Atlantic Ditch Run 800 fundraiser for veterans, via the Gary Sinise Foundation: https://donate.garysinisefoundation.org/fundraiser/3881751

The war between Russia and Ukraine has slowed to a grinding pace. The lightning strikes attempted by Russia in the early days of fighting were blunted by a determined Ukrainian defense, and Russia consolidated & refocused its forces to battle the heavily-fortified Ukrainian positions in the eastern part of the country. Jocko and Darryl discuss what's happened so far, and what's coming down the pipe.

For most of history, and in much of the world today, there were no effective police, courts, prisons, or states. People and groups protected themselves according to the law of honor immortalized as the epitaph of the Roman consul Lucius Sulla: No friend ever served me, and no enemy ever wronged me, whom I have not repaid in full. Jocko and Darryl discuss honor and vengeance in societies ancient and modern.

Jocko and Darryl welcome special guest Scott Horton. Scott is the director of the Libertarian Institute, and the senior editor of antiwar.com. He's also an author of books such as Fool's Errand: Time to End the War in Afghanistan, and Enough Already: Time to End the War on Terror.