📍With Ukrainian peace talks collapsing, EU leaders openly preparing for conflict, and NATO escalating its rhetoric, the path toward a hot war with Russia is becoming increasingly undeniable.

David walks through the numbers, the agendas, and the delusions driving Europe toward a catastrophic confrontation — including the EU’s plan to seize Russian assets, NATO’s military buildup, and why Russia’s alliances with China and India change everything.

We also cover breaking U.S. news:
• The FBI finally arrests the alleged January 6th pipe bomber, after nearly five years.
• The internal shake-up that solved the case — and what it reveals about the Bureau.
• Stephen Miller’s warning that America desperately needs more lawyers for immigration and national security cases.
• Michael Burry’s chilling market message: “The market no longer thinks.”

📍With Ukrainian peace talks collapsing, EU leaders openly preparing for conflict, and NATO escalating its rhetoric, the path toward a hot war with Russia is becoming increasingly undeniable.
David walks through the numbers, the agendas, and the delusions driving Europe toward a catastrophic confrontation &mdash; including the EU&rsquo;s plan to seize Russian assets, NATO&rsquo;s military buildup, and why Russia&rsquo;s alliances with China and India change everything.
We also cover breaking U.S. news: &bull; The FBI finally arrests the alleged January 6th pipe bomber, after nearly five years. &bull; The internal shake-up that solved the case &mdash; and what it reveals about the Bureau. &bull; Stephen Miller&rsquo;s warning that America desperately needs more lawyers for immigration and national security cases. &bull; Michael Burry&rsquo;s chilling market message: &ldquo;The market no longer thinks.&rdquo;

David Rutherford Show: Europe Prepares for War? NATO & EU Push Toward a Hot Conflict With Russia

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/52e98120-26a3-4163-800f-b3aa00e405a0/transcript

📍Venezuelan boat strikes have recently divided America. What actually gives the United States government the legal right to k!ll?

Today, Navy SEAL David Rutherford breaks down the hidden architecture of America’s k!ll authority — from the 2001 AUMF to Article II powers, War Powers loopholes, drone programs, special operations raids, and how both political parties have expanded these powers for over 20 years.

This episode explains what is legal, what isn’t, and why no president has ever been held accountable for violating the War Powers Resolution. But most of all, Rut asks us to all deeply consider the morality of it all. 

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/

 

Timestamps: 

00:00 - What gives you the right to k!ll?

10:26 - Breaking Down U.S. Laws Around AUMF’s

33:38 - Attempts To Repeal AUMF’s

46:29 - What Is Illegal For The U.S. To Do?

54:32 - Rut On The Morality of AUMF’s

 

 

📍Venezuelan boat strikes have recently divided America. What actually gives the United States government the&nbsp;legal right to k!ll?
Today, Navy SEAL David Rutherford breaks down the hidden architecture of America&rsquo;s k!ll authority &mdash; from the 2001 AUMF to Article II powers, War Powers loopholes, drone programs, special operations raids, and how both political parties have expanded these powers for over 20 years.
This episode explains what is legal, what isn&rsquo;t, and why no president has ever been held accountable for violating the War Powers Resolution. But most of all, Rut asks us to all deeply consider the morality of it all.&nbsp;
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>
&nbsp;
Timestamps:&nbsp;
00:00 - What gives you the right to k!ll?
10:26 - Breaking Down U.S. Laws Around AUMF&rsquo;s
33:38 - Attempts To Repeal AUMF&rsquo;s
46:29 - What Is Illegal For The U.S. To Do?
54:32 - Rut On The Morality of AUMF&rsquo;s
&nbsp;
&nbsp;

David Rutherford Show: What Gives America the Right to K!ll? — Navy SEAL Breaks It Down

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/ed542f2e-055b-4c20-b5b7-b3a701809b04/transcript

📍Rut breaks down three of the most explosive stories in America right now:

🇺🇦 The new 28-point peace plan for Ukraine — and why it could end the war immediately.
⚠️ An Afghan refugee murders a National Guardsman in D.C. — and the growing danger inside U.S. borders.
🗳️ Election corruption & electronic voting manipulation — evidence resurfacing from intelligence veterans who claim the 2020 election was compromised.

Rut lays out the stakes clearly: if America loses election integrity, national sovereignty collapses. If peace talks break, nuclear escalation becomes possible. If immigration remains unvetted, violence rises at home.

This isn’t fear. It’s reality — and ignoring it won’t make it go away.

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/



 

Timestamps: 

00:00 - Intro, Happy Thanksgiving

07:09 - Ukraine Peace Talks

38:52 - The Attack In DC

52:16 - Election Integrity & The Fate of The World

📍Rut breaks down three of the most explosive stories in America right now:
🇺🇦 The new 28-point peace plan for Ukraine &mdash; and why it could end the war immediately. ⚠️ An Afghan refugee murders a National Guardsman in D.C. &mdash; and the growing danger inside U.S. borders. 🗳️ Election corruption &amp; electronic voting manipulation &mdash; evidence resurfacing from intelligence veterans who claim the 2020 election was compromised.
Rut lays out the stakes clearly: if America loses election integrity, national sovereignty collapses. If peace talks break, nuclear escalation becomes possible. If immigration remains unvetted, violence rises at home.
This isn&rsquo;t fear. It&rsquo;s reality &mdash; and ignoring it won&rsquo;t make it go away.
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>

&nbsp;
Timestamps:&nbsp;
00:00 - Intro, Happy Thanksgiving
07:09 - Ukraine Peace Talks
38:52 - The Attack In DC
52:16 - Election Integrity &amp; The Fate of The World

David Rutherford Show: Ukraine Peace Talks, DC Attack & New 2020 Election Bombshells | Ep. 81

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/3c1ace8c-ef0e-4854-9c5e-b3a600daba85/transcript

 

📍America hears headlines. He hears explosions. Today, David speaks with Steven Al Ebadi (Alladdin1983) — a former U.S. intelligence officer reporting from inside Ukraine, days away from drone strikes, surrounded by civilians who refuse to surrender.

Stephen shares:


Why he flew to Ukraine with no job & no safety net


The real morale of Ukrainian civilians


What weapons arrived broken — and what worked


Why identity, faith, and national pride fuel the resistance


Russian & North Korean troop presence


Whether peace is even possible


The story the mainstream won’t touch — life under daily attack

Support Steven's work: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-document-ukraines-conflict-support-needed

Steven's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@StevenAlEbadi

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/



Timestamps: 

00:00 - Intro, Steven

01:55 - Background, why he wanted to go to Ukraine

07:45 - The attitude and culture of the Ukrainian people right now

12:45 - Do Ukrainians feel ties to Russia?

18:10 - The young men of Ukraine and anti-woke attitudes

21:00 - Stories from soldiers and vets in Ukraine

23:30 - What do Ukrainians want in this war? 

27:50 - What would it take to push Russia back? 

31:10 - The fighting spirit of Ukrainians right now

34:15 - Is there a divide in the Ukrainian Government? 

36:10 - Peace process, current negotiations

40:30 - What Steven is focused on learning and reporting on

48:30 - Breaking story

 

&nbsp;
📍America hears headlines. He hears explosions. Today, David speaks with&nbsp;Steven Al Ebadi (Alladdin1983) &mdash; a former U.S. intelligence officer reporting from inside Ukraine, days away from drone strikes, surrounded by civilians who refuse to surrender.
Stephen shares:
<ul data-start="2874" data-end="3237">
<li data-start="2874" data-end="2928">
Why he flew to Ukraine with no job &amp; no safety net
</li>
<li data-start="2929" data-end="2975">
The real morale of Ukrainian civilians
</li>
<li data-start="2976" data-end="3025">
What weapons arrived broken &mdash; and what worked
</li>
<li data-start="3026" data-end="3091">
Why identity, faith, and national pride fuel the resistance
</li>
<li data-start="3092" data-end="3133">
Russian &amp; North Korean troop presence
</li>
<li data-start="3134" data-end="3168">
Whether peace is even possible
</li>
<li data-start="3169" data-end="3237">
The story the mainstream won&rsquo;t touch &mdash; life under daily attack
</li>
</ul>
Support Steven's work: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-document-ukraines-conflict-support-needed
Steven's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@StevenAlEbadi
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>

Timestamps:&nbsp;
00:00 - Intro, Steven
01:55 - Background, why he wanted to go to Ukraine
07:45 - The attitude and culture of the Ukrainian people right now
12:45 - Do Ukrainians feel ties to Russia?
18:10 - The young men of Ukraine and anti-woke attitudes
21:00 - Stories from soldiers and vets in Ukraine
23:30 - What do Ukrainians want in this war?&nbsp;
27:50 - What would it take to push Russia back?&nbsp;
31:10 - The fighting spirit of Ukrainians right now
34:15 - Is there a divide in the Ukrainian Government?&nbsp;
36:10 - Peace process, current negotiations
40:30 - What Steven is focused on learning and reporting on
48:30 - Breaking story
&nbsp;

David Rutherford Show: Live From Ukraine - American Intel Officer Reveals The Ground Truth

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📍Ultra-endurance athlete Jeff Garmire joins Navy SEAL David Rutherford to break down one of the most insane physical and mental feats ever attempted — a record-setting, unsupported 2,200-mile speed run of the Appalachian Trail in 45 days, 8 hours, and 37 minutes.

Jeff reveals:


How he quit a life path that wasn’t his


Why depression pushed him into the wilderness


What 20 hours a day of problem-solving does to the mind


How starvation, sleep deprivation, and hallucinations nearly broke him


What the AT teaches about presence, identity, and authenticity


Why suffering is the path to true freedom

This episode blends elite performance, mental health, spiritual presence, and raw survival stories — including the day Jeff ran 32 miles with only a handful of peanuts, and how he overcame brutal setbacks to secure the record.

If you’re drawn to endurance, resilience, military mindset, or the search for purpose… this conversation is a masterclass.

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/

00:00 - Intro

02:42 - Problem solving on the trail

03:55 - Why Jeff started hiking the AT

07:27 - Feeling the elation of the trail

12:13 - When did you decide to pursue this grand goal of endurance?

19:09 - Finding who you are through adversity

24:45 - Technical realities of attempting the record

29:32 - Life is suffering.

43:46 - Insane stories of challenges on the AT

59:23 - Crossing the finish line, beating the record, and the lessons learned

01:10:32 - The Trevor Project

01:14:13 - What’s next and how to follow/support Jeff



 

📍Ultra-endurance athlete Jeff Garmire joins Navy SEAL David Rutherford to break down one of the most insane physical and mental feats ever attempted &mdash; a record-setting, unsupported 2,200-mile speed run of the Appalachian Trail in 45 days, 8 hours, and 37 minutes.
Jeff reveals:
<ul data-start="3223" data-end="3564">
<li data-start="3223" data-end="3266">
How he quit a life path that wasn&rsquo;t his
</li>
<li data-start="3267" data-end="3316">
Why depression pushed him into the wilderness
</li>
<li data-start="3317" data-end="3376">
What 20 hours a day of problem-solving does to the mind
</li>
<li data-start="3377" data-end="3451">
How starvation, sleep deprivation, and hallucinations nearly broke him
</li>
<li data-start="3452" data-end="3518">
What the AT teaches about presence, identity, and authenticity
</li>
<li data-start="3519" data-end="3564">
Why suffering is the path to true freedom
</li>
</ul>
This episode blends elite performance, mental health, spiritual presence, and raw survival stories &mdash; including the day Jeff ran 32 miles with only a handful of peanuts, and how he overcame brutal setbacks to secure the record.
If you&rsquo;re drawn to endurance, resilience, military mindset, or the search for purpose&hellip; this conversation is a masterclass.
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>
00:00 - Intro
02:42 - Problem solving on the trail
03:55 - Why Jeff started hiking the AT
07:27 - Feeling the elation of the trail
12:13 - When did you decide to pursue this grand goal of endurance?
19:09 - Finding who you are through adversity
24:45 - Technical realities of attempting the record
29:32 - Life is suffering.
43:46 - Insane stories of challenges on the AT
59:23 - Crossing the finish line, beating the record, and the lessons learned
01:10:32 - The Trevor Project
01:14:13 - What&rsquo;s next and how to follow/support Jeff

&nbsp;

David Rutherford Show: Inside Jeff Garmire’s 45-Day Appalachian Trail Record: Pain, Fear, and Unbelievable Grit | Ep. 79

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/e958a5a9-cf91-44f1-9987-b39f0012419e/transcript

📍David “Rut” Rutherford breaks down the three major forces pushing America toward a breaking point: the Irish uprising, the explosive revelations around the Epstein files, and open calls for sedition from high-ranking U.S. officials.

Rut connects the dots between Europe’s political collapse, America’s immigration crisis, the intelligence community’s corruption, and why young men are reaching a point of no return.

This is one of Rut’s rawest and most unfiltered breakdowns — drawing on his years in the SEAL Teams, CIA operations, and decades of geopolitical experience. If you want clarity on where America is heading, this episode will give you the framework.

Topics Covered:
– Ireland’s political shift & rise of citizen militias
– How the Epstein cover-up exposes institutional rot
– Why the Deep State fears transparency
– Signs of a growing internal conflict in America
– Illegal immigration & cartel warfare
– Why young men are losing hope
– What history shows about collapsing nations
– Rut’s call for a new “Church Committee”
– How America can still pull back from the edge
– Why morality is the battlefield now

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

02:31 - The New Irish IRA, Warning Sign For America?

10:59 - The Epstein Files

20:35 - Speaker Mike Johnson Says Epstein Files Are A National Security Threat

28:49 - Democrats Calling For Open Sedition

36:47 - America Risks Civil War

📍David &ldquo;Rut&rdquo; Rutherford breaks down the three major forces pushing America toward a breaking point: the Irish uprising, the explosive revelations around the Epstein files, and open calls for sedition from high-ranking U.S. officials.
Rut connects the dots between Europe&rsquo;s political collapse, America&rsquo;s immigration crisis, the intelligence community&rsquo;s corruption, and why young men are reaching a point of no return.
This is one of Rut&rsquo;s rawest and most unfiltered breakdowns &mdash; drawing on his years in the SEAL Teams, CIA operations, and decades of geopolitical experience. If you want clarity on where America is heading, this episode will give you the framework.
Topics Covered: &ndash; Ireland&rsquo;s political shift &amp; rise of citizen militias &ndash; How the Epstein cover-up exposes institutional rot &ndash; Why the Deep State fears transparency &ndash; Signs of a growing internal conflict in America &ndash; Illegal immigration &amp; cartel warfare &ndash; Why young men are losing hope &ndash; What history shows about collapsing nations &ndash; Rut&rsquo;s call for a new &ldquo;Church Committee&rdquo; &ndash; How America can still pull back from the edge &ndash; Why morality is the battlefield now
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
02:31 - The New Irish IRA, Warning Sign For America?
10:59 - The Epstein Files
20:35 - Speaker Mike Johnson Says Epstein Files Are A National Security Threat
28:49 - Democrats Calling For Open Sedition
36:47 - America Risks Civil War

David Rutherford Show: “The Fuse Is Lit” – Navy SEAL Warns America Risks Civil War Without Full Epstein Transparency

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/2c19fc13-2495-4014-9f00-b39c0026ceab/transcript

📍Today on The David Rutherford Show, I’m joined by Royce White, former NBA player and 2026 America First Senate candidate from Minnesota.

We unpack what Royce calls “sacred honor” – your personal constitution – and why trading freedom for comfort and security is destroying America from the inside out. We talk about the Global War on Terror, the military-industrial complex, how mental health was weaponized, the Uniparty scam after World War II, and why the next generation of young men is primed for a very different kind of political battle.

Timestamps

00:00 - The New America First Mission Statement, Sacred Honor

04:30 - Honor, The Military, Dan Crenshawn, & The GWOT

07:40 - Royce's Viral PBD Debate

11:20 - What Vets and Pro Athletes Have In Common. 

15:50 - Man’s Fight Against Convenience

21:00 - America First vs. MAGA

29:00 - The Problems With The Traditional Conservative Movement

38:14 - Running For Senate, Corruption in Politics

41:24 - Radical Dems, The Senate & Foreign Policy

56:48 - Thoughts on Nick Fuentes & The True Battle of Our Time

📍Today on The David Rutherford Show, I&rsquo;m joined by Royce White, former NBA player and 2026 America First Senate candidate from Minnesota.
We unpack what Royce calls &ldquo;sacred honor&rdquo; &ndash; your personal constitution &ndash; and why trading freedom for comfort and security is destroying America from the inside out. We talk about the Global War on Terror, the military-industrial complex, how mental health was weaponized, the Uniparty scam after World War II, and why the next generation of young men is primed for a very different kind of political battle.
Timestamps
00:00 - The New America First Mission Statement, Sacred Honor
04:30 - Honor, The Military, Dan Crenshawn, &amp; The GWOT
07:40 - Royce's Viral PBD Debate
11:20 - What Vets and Pro Athletes Have In Common.&nbsp;
15:50 - Man&rsquo;s Fight Against Convenience
21:00 - America First vs. MAGA
29:00 - The Problems With The Traditional Conservative Movement
38:14 - Running For Senate, Corruption in Politics
41:24 - Radical Dems, The Senate &amp; Foreign Policy
56:48 - Thoughts on Nick Fuentes &amp; The True Battle of Our Time

The Future of America First — Royce White Exposes the Real Fight | Ep. 77

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📍Captain Andrew Parks — Bronze Star recipient and Marine Corps officer — joins David Rutherford to break down what truly builds warriors, leaders, and resilient men. From growing up around Vietnam veterans, to failing out of the Naval Academy, to unexpectedly becoming a Stinger missile platoon commander, and eventually deploying as an advisor during the most violent phase of the Iraq War, Parks’ story is the blueprint for courage, accountability, and leadership under fire.

He and David dive deep into OCS, TBS, mentorship, the Marine brotherhood, Iraq’s counterinsurgency fight, and the brutal lessons every young man must understand to lead others and lead himself.

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/



Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

02:44 - Why Did You Join The Marine Corps?

09:30 - Never Quit mindset, Leadership, & Discovering Who You Are

25:35 - Leaving OCS, First Assignment & Brotherhood

48:30 - Deploying to Iraq

56:50 - First Operation

01:01:00 - ROE’s, Leadership Having Your Back

01:07:20 - Leading In Combat

01:25:30 - The End of The Deployment, Coming Home, Lessons Learned

01:37:44 - Advice For Young Men

📍Captain Andrew Parks &mdash; Bronze Star recipient and Marine Corps officer &mdash; joins David Rutherford to break down what truly builds warriors, leaders, and resilient men. From growing up around Vietnam veterans, to failing out of the Naval Academy, to unexpectedly becoming a Stinger missile platoon commander, and eventually deploying as an advisor during the most violent phase of the Iraq War, Parks&rsquo; story is the blueprint for courage, accountability, and leadership under fire.
He and David dive deep into OCS, TBS, mentorship, the Marine brotherhood, Iraq&rsquo;s counterinsurgency fight, and the brutal lessons every young man must understand to lead others and lead himself.
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>

Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
02:44 - Why Did You Join The Marine Corps?
09:30 - Never Quit mindset, Leadership, &amp; Discovering Who You Are
25:35 - Leaving OCS, First Assignment &amp; Brotherhood
48:30 - Deploying to Iraq
56:50 - First Operation
01:01:00 - ROE&rsquo;s, Leadership Having Your Back
01:07:20 - Leading In Combat
01:25:30 - The End of The Deployment, Coming Home, Lessons Learned
01:37:44 - Advice For Young Men

Captain Andrew Parks On Leading Marines Through Chaos and Combat | Ep. 76

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/4eeba427-b225-4122-9eb6-b39800da1aeb/transcript

📍David Rutherford delivers a powerful warning about the ongoing war for the soul of young men. From the trenches of World War I to the digital battlegrounds of today, Rut reveals how the same forces that radicalized generations of men now use algorithms, ideology, and despair to recruit the next.

He challenges every listener—especially young men—to reclaim their sovereignty through faith, purpose, and truth. History is repeating. The question is: will we break the cycle?

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 delivers a powerful warning about the ongoing war for the soul of young men. From the trenches of World War I to the digital battlegrounds of today, Rut reveals how the same forces that radicalized generations of men now use algorithms, ideology, and despair to recruit the next.
He challenges every listener&mdash;especially young men&mdash;to reclaim their sovereignty through faith, purpose, and truth. History is repeating. The question is: will we break the cycle?
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>

Tyranny’s Temptation: The Eternal War for the Soul of the 24-Year-Old Man | Ep. 75

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📍In honor of the 250th Birthday of the United States Marine Corps, David Rutherford sits down with Sgt. Tommy James, a Marine K9 handler whose life story embodies everything the Corps has stood for — discipline, loyalty, and courage under fire.

From his humble beginnings in Arkansas to boot camp at Parris Island, from patrolling Quantico with a 130-pound Czech Shepherd to facing snipers in Afghanistan with his specialized search dog “Rona,” Sgt. James’ journey captures the Marine ethos: “The Few. The Proud.”

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Timestamps: 

00:00 - The Allure of the Marine Corps

12:57 - Boot Camp Experience and Transformation

27:59 - Military Working Dog Training and Deployment

41:13 - The Battle of Chaparral and Its Aftermath

41:44 - The Journey of a Marine: From Boot Camp to Deployment

48:50 - First Combat Deployment: The Reality of War

01:03:03 - Training and Bonding: The Special Relationship with K9s

01:06:31 - Engagement in Combat: The Challenges of ROEs

01:17:18 - Casualties and the Harsh Realities of War

01:19:34 - Entering the Compound: A Tactical Overview

01:22:06 - The Reality of Combat: Friendships and Loss

01:25:44 - Transitioning Units: Challenges and Adjustments

01:29:04 - The Aftermath of Deployment: Reflections and Regrets

01:36:36 - Life After the Marines: Adjusting to Civilian Life

01:51:01 - Lessons Learned: Integrity and Brotherhood

📍In honor of the 250th Birthday of the United States Marine Corps, David Rutherford sits down with Sgt. Tommy James, a Marine K9 handler whose life story embodies everything the Corps has stood for &mdash; discipline, loyalty, and courage under fire.
From his humble beginnings in Arkansas to boot camp at Parris Island, from patrolling Quantico with a 130-pound Czech Shepherd to facing snipers in Afghanistan with his specialized search dog &ldquo;Rona,&rdquo; Sgt. James&rsquo; journey captures the Marine ethos: &ldquo;The Few. The Proud.&rdquo;
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>
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Timestamps:&nbsp;
00:00 - The Allure of the Marine Corps
12:57 - Boot Camp Experience and Transformation
27:59 - Military Working Dog Training and Deployment
41:13 - The Battle of Chaparral and Its Aftermath
41:44 - The Journey of a Marine: From Boot Camp to Deployment
48:50 - First Combat Deployment: The Reality of War
01:03:03 - Training and Bonding: The Special Relationship with K9s
01:06:31 - Engagement in Combat: The Challenges of ROEs
01:17:18 - Casualties and the Harsh Realities of War
01:19:34 - Entering the Compound: A Tactical Overview
01:22:06 - The Reality of Combat: Friendships and Loss
01:25:44 - Transitioning Units: Challenges and Adjustments
01:29:04 - The Aftermath of Deployment: Reflections and Regrets
01:36:36 - Life After the Marines: Adjusting to Civilian Life
01:51:01 - Lessons Learned: Integrity and Brotherhood

Marine Corps 250th Birthday Special: Sgt. Tommy James and the Dogs of War | Ep. 74

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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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