Joe Kent just resigned as America's top counterterrorism director — and two Special Forces veterans are saying what Washington won't. Former Green Beret and author Clay Martin joins David Rutherford (Navy SEAL, CIA officer) for an unfiltered operator-to-operator breakdown of the resignation that's shaking the national security world. 

Timestamps:

00:00 - Preview

00:56 - First Reaction To Joe Kent Resignation

02:46 - What Makes a Green Beret's Intelligence Different

07:44 - Joe Kent's Insane Career & What It Took

14:46 - Clay On What Actually Happened In Iraq

18:11 - Did Iran Actually Target Americans? 

20:43 - The SMU Tier and What Kent's Clearance Level Actually Means

26:11 - Why Trump Wanted Kent in That Role (and What It Says About Tulsi)

27:32 - Does Joe Kent Understand Iran? 

30:45 - What Advice Would You Give To Joe Now? 

35:45 - When Wars Are Justified & The Logic of Who We Fight

38:59 - Clay's Advice To The Trump Admin Now

40:55 - Final Word: Joe Kent Did Not "Quit On The Starting Line" 

Joe Kent just resigned as America's top counterterrorism director &mdash; and two Special Forces veterans are saying what Washington won't. Former Green Beret and author Clay Martin joins David Rutherford (Navy SEAL, CIA officer) for an unfiltered operator-to-operator breakdown of the resignation that's shaking the national security world.&nbsp;
Timestamps:
00:00 - Preview
00:56 - First Reaction To Joe Kent Resignation
02:46 - What Makes a Green Beret's Intelligence Different
07:44 - Joe Kent's Insane Career &amp; What It Took
14:46 - Clay On What Actually Happened In Iraq
18:11 - Did Iran Actually Target Americans?&nbsp;
20:43 - The SMU Tier and What Kent's Clearance Level Actually Means
26:11 - Why Trump Wanted Kent in That Role (and What It Says About Tulsi)
27:32 - Does Joe Kent Understand Iran?&nbsp;
30:45 - What Advice Would You Give To Joe Now?&nbsp;
35:45 - When Wars Are Justified &amp; The Logic of Who We Fight
38:59 - Clay's Advice To The Trump Admin Now
40:55 - Final Word: Joe Kent Did Not "Quit On The Starting Line"&nbsp;

The David Rutherford Show represents the highest form of the emerging new media landscape. As a former Navy SEAL, CIA contractor, and world championship performance coach, David has been exploring the human condition for the past 30 years in his epic quest to understand how individuals and teams can defeat the negative insurgency. In his new show David will give experienced analysis to most pressing topics of our time. His mission is to consolidate the battlefield of information and provide unique context to most important issues of the day. Don’t miss this exciting show and allow David to be your flash bang of truth. 

The David Rutherford Show represents the highest form of the emerging new media landscape. As a former Navy SEAL, CIA contractor, and world championship performance coach, David has been exploring the human condition for the past 30 years in his epic quest to understand how individuals and teams can defeat the negative insurgency. In his new show David will give experienced analysis to most pressing topics of our time. His mission is to consolidate the battlefield of information and provide unique context to most important issues of the day. Don&rsquo;t miss this exciting show and allow David to be your flash bang of truth.&nbsp;

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The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis, to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with fun and entertaining conversations and opinions.

The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis, to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with fun and entertaining conversations and opinions.

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David Rutherford Show: Green Beret On Joe Kent Fallout, Iran War, and The MAGA Reaction 

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📍Will Iran collapse your portfolio? Anthony Pompliano joins Navy SEAL and intelligence veteran David Rutherford for a wartime economic briefing — what's really happening with Iran, oil, Bitcoin, and your portfolio right now. Pompliano has been ahead of consensus on tariffs, inflation, and Bitcoin. In this conversation, he breaks down why most people are reading the economy wrong, what "wartime Bitcoin" actually means, and what every serious investor needs to do right now.

00:00 - Preview
00:57 – Bitcoin's evolution: from fringe to wartime asset

06:13 – Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, and the oil price risk

10:24 – The CPI is lying to you — here's the real inflation number

16:51 – Why tariffs AND AI are actually deflationary

22:12 – The $3–4 trillion private credit time bomb

27:47 – The $80 trillion wealth transfer — and how Gen Z is allocating it differently

33:29 – Bitcoin vs. gold: the 40% divergence and what comes next

37:37 – AI is the new Bitcoin — don't miss it again

44:04 – What Trump must do in the next 30 days to stabilize markets

Anthony Pompliano is one of the most widely followed voices in Bitcoin, macro investing, and entrepreneurship. He writes the Pomp Letter newsletter (pompLetter.com) and co-founded CFO Silvia, an AI-powered financial intelligence tool (CFOSilvia.com).

David Rutherford is a former Navy SEAL, CIA-trained operator, and championship performance coach. His show brings elite military and intelligence perspective to the decisions that shape men's lives.

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📍Will Iran collapse your portfolio? Anthony Pompliano joins Navy SEAL and intelligence veteran David Rutherford for a wartime economic briefing &mdash; what's really happening with Iran, oil, Bitcoin, and your portfolio right now. Pompliano has been ahead of consensus on tariffs, inflation, and Bitcoin. In this conversation, he breaks down why most people are reading the economy wrong, what "wartime Bitcoin" actually means, and what every serious investor needs to do right now. 00:00 - Preview 00:57 &ndash; Bitcoin's evolution: from fringe to wartime asset
06:13 &ndash; Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, and the oil price risk
10:24 &ndash; The CPI is lying to you &mdash; here's the real inflation number
16:51 &ndash; Why tariffs AND AI are actually deflationary
22:12 &ndash; The $3&ndash;4 trillion private credit time bomb
27:47 &ndash; The $80 trillion wealth transfer &mdash; and how Gen Z is allocating it differently
33:29 &ndash; Bitcoin vs. gold: the 40% divergence and what comes next
37:37 &ndash; AI is the new Bitcoin &mdash; don't miss it again
44:04 &ndash; What Trump must do in the next 30 days to stabilize markets Anthony Pompliano is one of the most widely followed voices in Bitcoin, macro investing, and entrepreneurship. He writes the Pomp Letter newsletter (pompLetter.com) and co-founded CFO Silvia, an AI-powered financial intelligence tool (CFOSilvia.com).
David Rutherford is a former Navy SEAL, CIA-trained operator, and championship performance coach. His show brings elite military and intelligence perspective to the decisions that shape men's lives. Sponsor:&nbsp; Black Rifle Coffee: <a href="https://www.blackriflecoffee.com/">https://www.blackriflecoffee.com/</a>
🔔 Subscribe &mdash; new episodes weekly.
📩 Pomp Newsletter: pompLetter.com
💼 CFO Sylvia AI Tool: <a href="https://www.cfosilvia.com/">CFOSilvia.com </a>
🎓 Froglogic Institute: davidrutherford.com

David Rutherford Show: "Buckle Up!" — Anthony Pompliano On Bitcoin, Oil, and How Iran Could Collapse The Markets

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From rising tensions in the Middle East to shocking developments in artificial intelligence, the conversation dives into the geopolitical, technological, and political forces shaping the future.

Rut covers the latest Iran conflict developments and oil market volatility, a controversial claim that advanced AI may be approaching sentience, and the civil lawsuit in the Netherlands alleging COVID-19 vaccine injuries involving major global figures.

He also examines the SAVE Act, a major legislative proposal aimed at tightening voter registration requirements and election security in the United States.

Plus — a lighter moment at the end celebrating the historic dominance of Penn State wrestling in the Big Ten.

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From rising tensions in the Middle East to shocking developments in artificial intelligence, the conversation dives into the geopolitical, technological, and political forces shaping the future.
Rut covers the latest Iran conflict developments and oil market volatility, a controversial claim that advanced AI may be approaching sentience, and the civil lawsuit in the Netherlands alleging COVID-19 vaccine injuries involving major global figures.
He also examines the SAVE Act, a major legislative proposal aimed at tightening voter registration requirements and election security in the United States.
Plus &mdash; a lighter moment at the end celebrating the historic dominance of Penn State wrestling in the Big Ten. Sponsor: Revival Nutrition: <a href="https://revivalnutrition.com/collections/rutherford">https://revivalnutrition.com/collections/rutherford</a>
Use promo code DAVID for 20% off&nbsp;
Next Steps: - 🏫 Get coaching by David Rutherford: https://www.froglogicinstitute.com/ - 📕 Get David's novel, The Poet Warrior: https://www.ballastbooks.com/ballast-bookstore/the-poet-warrior - 📰 Sign up for David's weekly newsletter for free coaching tips, updates, and more: https://davidrutherfordletter.substack.com/

David Rutherford Show: Iran War Escalation, AI “Sentience,” the Dutch Vaccine Trial & the Fight Over Voter ID

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David sits down with Georgia State Senator Greg Dolezal to discuss the political battle over election integrity, voting systems, and the future of American democracy.

Dolezal shares his journey from managing tours for Christian artist Chris Tomlin to serving in the Georgia State Senate, where he has become a leading voice pushing for election reform. The conversation dives into the controversies surrounding the 2020 election, vulnerabilities in voting systems, and the legislative fights happening behind the scenes in state government.

They also explore broader questions about political courage, the role of faith in public service, and the challenges of confronting powerful institutions. Whether you’re interested in politics, public policy, or the future of American elections, this episode offers a rare look inside the front lines of state-level governance.

Sponsors: 
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Timestamps:

00:00 - From Touring With Chris Tomlin To Going Into Politics

09:39 - 2020 Election, Fraud & Cover Ups

38:31 - Sharia Law Bill

42:39 - Do You Fear For Your Life?

47:20 - Message To Georgia Voters

David sits down with Georgia State Senator Greg Dolezal to discuss the political battle over election integrity, voting systems, and the future of American democracy.
Dolezal shares his journey from managing tours for Christian artist Chris Tomlin to serving in the Georgia State Senate, where he has become a leading voice pushing for election reform. The conversation dives into the controversies surrounding the 2020 election, vulnerabilities in voting systems, and the legislative fights happening behind the scenes in state government.
They also explore broader questions about political courage, the role of faith in public service, and the challenges of confronting powerful institutions. Whether you&rsquo;re interested in politics, public policy, or the future of American elections, this episode offers a rare look inside the front lines of state-level governance.
Sponsors: Black Rifle Coffee: <a href="https://www.blackriflecoffee.com/">https://www.blackriflecoffee.com/</a>
Timestamps:
00:00 - From Touring With Chris Tomlin To Going Into Politics
09:39 - 2020 Election, Fraud &amp; Cover Ups
38:31 - Sharia Law Bill
42:39 - Do You Fear For Your Life?
47:20 - Message To Georgia Voters

David Rutherford Show: Senator Greg Dolezal on Election Integrity & the Future of American Democracy

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David Rutherford Show: Green Beret On Joe Kent Fallout, Iran War, and The MAGA Reaction

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