Why does it feel like something is deeply wrong in America?

On this episode of The David Rutherford Show, Rut breaks down the psychological and societal impact of deception in modern culture. From Covid policy contradictions to censorship, corruption, and elite manipulation, we explore why trust in institutions is collapsing—and what that means for the future of our nation.

Drawing from Dr. M. Scott Peck’s book People of the Lie, Rut examines the difference between mental illness and evil, the psychology of willful deception, and the small percentage of prolific liars who can destabilize entire systems.

If truth is the foundation of freedom, what happens when lies become normalized?

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Why does it feel like something is deeply wrong in America?
On this episode of The David Rutherford Show, Rut breaks down the psychological and societal impact of deception in modern culture. From Covid policy contradictions to censorship, corruption, and elite manipulation, we explore why trust in institutions is collapsing&mdash;and what that means for the future of our nation.
Drawing from Dr. M. Scott Peck&rsquo;s book People of the Lie, Rut examines the difference between mental illness and evil, the psychology of willful deception, and the small percentage of prolific liars who can destabilize entire systems.
If truth is the foundation of freedom, what happens when lies become normalized?
Next Steps:
<ul>
<li>🏫 Get coaching by David Rutherford: <a href="https://www.froglogicinstitute.com/">https://www.froglogicinstitute.com/</a></li>
<li>📕 Get David's novel, The Poet Warrior: <a href="https://www.ballastbooks.com/ballast-bookstore/the-poet-warrior">https://www.ballastbooks.com/ballast-bookstore/the-poet-warrior</a></li>
<li>📰 Sign up for David's weekly newsletter for free coaching tips, updates, and more: <a href="https://davidrutherfordletter.substack.com/">https://davidrutherfordletter.substack.com/</a></li>
</ul>

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.

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David Rutherford Show: Why Is Everything A Lie?

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Navy SEAL David Rutherford marks America's 250th birthday by going back to the source: the actual words of the men who built, defended, and warned us about this republic. David reads from the Declaration of Independence, John Adams' speech to the Continental Congress, Washington's Farewell Address, Andrew Jackson's bank veto, the Gettysburg Address, Eisenhower's military-industrial complex warning, and JFK's 1963 peace speech — then connects each directly to what's happening right now: nuclear threats between Russia and NATO, the Israel-Iran conflict, the corruption of the financial elite, and the question of what being an American actually demands of you. You'll learn what Washington and Eisenhower both predicted — and why JFK's assassination 6 months after his peace speech might not be a coincidence. You'll understand why the battle for America's next 250 years isn't fought on a battlefield — it's fought in your own sense of who you are and what you're willing to do about it.

Navy SEAL David Rutherford marks America's 250th birthday by going back to the source: the actual words of the men who built, defended, and warned us about this republic. David reads from the Declaration of Independence, John Adams' speech to the Continental Congress, Washington's Farewell Address, Andrew Jackson's bank veto, the Gettysburg Address, Eisenhower's military-industrial complex warning, and JFK's 1963 peace speech &mdash; then connects each directly to what's happening right now: nuclear threats between Russia and NATO, the Israel-Iran conflict, the corruption of the financial elite, and the question of what being an American actually demands of you. You'll learn what Washington and Eisenhower both predicted &mdash; and why JFK's assassination 6 months after his peace speech might not be a coincidence. You'll understand why the battle for America's next 250 years isn't fought on a battlefield &mdash; it's fought in your own sense of who you are and what you're willing to do about it.

David Rutherford Show: If You Listen To This, You'll Remember What It Means To Be American

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David Rutherford — former Navy SEAL and CIA-trained intelligence officer — sits down with Major Mike Reynolds, one of the only official US Marine Corps Combat Artists, a munitions officer who documented four combat deployments with a sketchbook in one hand and a rifle in the other.

You'll learn why the Marine Corps has sent artists into combat since 1942, the difference between art that informs and propaganda that persuades, and the survival skill hiding inside every great painting — the same eye that spots a hidden bomb is the eye that makes a great artist.

David and Mike break down why combat is "99% boredom, 1% exhilaration," why Hollywood gets it backwards, and how a single sketchbook page can bring a whole deployment — and the friends you lost — roaring back to life. Mike Reynolds is an active-duty Marine officer with 24+ years of service and four combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, now serving as a Marine Corps Combat Artist for the Corps' History Division.

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🕘 Timestamps:

00:00 - Preview

01:34 - What Is A Combat Artist?

08:13 - Propaganda vs. Art

11:35 - Growing Up & Discovering Art

26:19 - George Washington Crossing The Delaware

31:06 - Capturing The Relatable Moments of Combat

38:13 - Marines Should Be Creative

45:52 - Celebrating America

David Rutherford &mdash; former Navy SEAL and CIA-trained intelligence officer &mdash; sits down with Major Mike Reynolds, one of the only official US Marine Corps Combat Artists, a munitions officer who documented four combat deployments with a sketchbook in one hand and a rifle in the other.
You'll learn why the Marine Corps has sent artists into combat since 1942, the difference between art that informs and propaganda that persuades, and the survival skill hiding inside every great painting &mdash; the same eye that spots a hidden bomb is the eye that makes a great artist.
David and Mike break down why combat is "99% boredom, 1% exhilaration," why Hollywood gets it backwards, and how a single sketchbook page can bring a whole deployment &mdash; and the friends you lost &mdash; roaring back to life. Mike Reynolds is an active-duty Marine officer with 24+ years of service and four combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, now serving as a Marine Corps Combat Artist for the Corps' History Division.
Sponsors: ☕ Black Rifle Coffee: https://www.blackriflecoffee.com/ 🏫 Get coaching by David Rutherford: <a href="https://www.froglogicinstitute.com/">https://www.froglogicinstitute.com/</a>
🕘 Timestamps:
00:00 - Preview
01:34 - What Is A Combat Artist?
08:13 - Propaganda vs. Art
11:35 - Growing Up &amp; Discovering Art
26:19 - George Washington Crossing The Delaware
31:06 - Capturing The Relatable Moments of Combat
38:13 - Marines Should Be Creative
45:52 - Celebrating America

David Rutherford Show: Marine Combat Artist On Capturing Life During War | Forty Mike Mike

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Navy SEAL's Iran Update: I'm recording this the morning after we restarted major strikes on Iran, six days out from our nation's 250th anniversary — and I've got a lot on my heart. Today's also the 21st anniversary of Operation Red Wings, and I can't talk about putting young Americans in harm's way without thinking about the men we lost that day. So this one's part briefing, part gut check.

In this episode: David walks through the two-night Centcom strike campaign and the tanker attacks that triggered it David breaks down Iran's retaliation against US bases in the Gulf and where the MOU stands now David runs the number nobody on cable runs — roughly 17 years of peace in 250 years — and asks who actually benefits from endless war David explains what 40-50,000 American servicemembers are doing in the region, and whether it's worth it.

David makes his case for a five-year stretch of peace going into the 250th David Rutherford is a former Navy SEAL, CIA-trained intelligence officer, and performance coach. The David Rutherford Show covers national security, geopolitics, and leadership under pressure.

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Navy SEAL's Iran Update: I'm recording this the morning after we restarted major strikes on Iran, six days out from our nation's 250th anniversary &mdash; and I've got a lot on my heart. Today's also the 21st anniversary of Operation Red Wings, and I can't talk about putting young Americans in harm's way without thinking about the men we lost that day. So this one's part briefing, part gut check.
In this episode: David walks through the two-night Centcom strike campaign and the tanker attacks that triggered it David breaks down Iran's retaliation against US bases in the Gulf and where the MOU stands now David runs the number nobody on cable runs &mdash; roughly 17 years of peace in 250 years &mdash; and asks who actually benefits from endless war David explains what 40-50,000 American servicemembers are doing in the region, and whether it's worth it.
David makes his case for a five-year stretch of peace going into the 250th David Rutherford is a former Navy SEAL, CIA-trained intelligence officer, and performance coach. The David Rutherford Show covers national security, geopolitics, and leadership under pressure.
Sponsors: ☕ Black Rifle Coffee: https://www.blackriflecoffee.com/ 🏫 Get coaching by David Rutherford: <a href="https://www.froglogicinstitute.com/">https://www.froglogicinstitute.com/</a>
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David Rutherford Show: Iran Strikes, MOU Collapse & Why America Is Still At War

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David Rutherford Show: Why Is Everything A Lie?

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