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  • #356 Joe Kent - Susie Wiles, Stephen Miller, Midterms and the AIPAC Problem

    #356 Joe Kent - Susie Wiles, Stephen Miller, Midterms and the AIPAC Problem
    Nov 12 2026
    Joe Kent is a retired U.S. Army Special Forces veteran, former CIA paramilitary officer, and former Director of the National Counterterrorism Center who resigned in March 2026 over his opposition to the Iran war. An Oregon native and Norwich University graduate in Strategic Defense Analysis, he served 20 years in the Army, completed 11 combat deployments, and earned six Bronze Stars before retiring in 2018 and joining the CIA’s Special Activities Center. His military service included assignments with the 75th Ranger Regiment, Army Special Forces, and U.S. Army Special Operations Command. In 2019, his wife, Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer Shannon Kent, was killed in a suicide bombing while serving in Syria. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: Privacy Isn't Paranoia. It's Protection. Download Glacier Today - https://theglacierapp.com If you have an iPhone, go to https://ladder.fit/SRS to take a quick quiz, get matched with your coach, and get a free 7-day trial (no credit card needed) plus $10 off your first month if you join. Go to https://babbel.com/SRS to start learning a new language today and save up to 60%. Rules and restrictions may apply. For a limited time, visit https://drinkag1.com/srs to get a FREE Immune Support Bundle, including Omega-3 Fish Oil and Vitamin D3+K2, with your first subscription of AG1 Next Gen or AG1 Pro. Joe Kent Links: X - https://x.com/joekent16jan19 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 15 mins
  • #355 Captain Royce Williams - 100-Year-Old WWII Veteran & Medal of Honor Recipient

    #355 Captain Royce Williams - 100-Year-Old WWII Veteran & Medal of Honor Recipient
    Nov 9 2026
    Captain Royce Williams is a retired U.S. Navy fighter pilot, Medal of Honor recipient, and veteran of WWll, Korea and Vietnam war. During his 37-year Navy career, he flew 227 combat missions, including a remarkable 35-minute dogfight against Soviet MiG-15s over the Sea of Japan in 1952. The encounter remained classified for decades because of direct Soviet involvement. In 2026, at age 100, Williams received the Medal of Honor for his actions that day. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: Sheath. The underwear of legends. Go to https://www.sheath.com/SRS and use code SRS for 20% off. Go to https://helixsleep.com/SRS for up to 30% off. Get 50% off Sundays for Dogs with early access to the Black Friday sale at https://sundaysfordogs.com/SRS50 or use code SRS50 at checkout. Get 31% off Buoy unflavored liquid electrolytes for any drink with code SRS at https://justaddbuoy.com Try 30 days risk free. Go to https://bubsnaturals.com/srs and use code SHAWN for 20% off Collagen Peptides; on November 11th, 100% of net proceeds go to the Glen Doherty Memorial Foundation. Captain Royce Williams Links - Boy Scouts of America - https://www.scouting.org Honor Flights San Diego - https://www.honorflightsandiego.org National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation - https://mohmuseum.org Congressional Medal of Honor Society - https://www.cmohs.org/recipients/elmer-r-williams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 2 mins
  • #354 Reckless Ben - The Internet's Most Controversial Investigative YouTuber

    #354 Reckless Ben - The Internet's Most Controversial Investigative YouTuber
    Nov 5 2026
    Ben Schneider, better known as Reckless Ben, is an independent documentary creator and YouTuber known for combining undercover investigations, hidden-camera footage, and confrontational humor. His work has taken him inside Scientology, Twelve Tribes, McKamey Manor, and Provo Canyon School to examine allegations of abuse, manipulation, and exploitation. His hands-on approach often makes him part of the story, including posing as a teenage student during his Provo Canyon investigation. More recently, he brought national attention to a dispute between Bricks & Minifigs and a family over a $200,000 LEGO Star Wars collection that was allegedly never returned after being consigned to a franchise store. The series generated more than 500 million views across platforms in two months and ultimately led to a settlement with the family. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: Privacy Isn't Paranoia. Its Protection. Download Glacier - https://theglacierapp.com Upgrade your eyewear at https://roka.com and use code SRS for 20% off sitewide at checkout. Get 10% off at https://tecovas.com/SRS when you sign up for email and texts. See site for details. Buy American at https://SnakestaffSystems.com and now on Amazon. Tell your family and friends. Grab some Caldera Lab for yourself or the guy on your list who needs it—visit https://CalderaLab.com/SRS and use code SRS for 20% off your first order. Get started with Claude at https://claude.ai/srs and check out Claude Pro for access to all features mentioned in today’s episode. Reckless Ben Links: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@RecklessBen Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/recklessbenschneider Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/RecklessBen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 42 mins
  • #353 Dr. Thomas Madden - Rome Historian Reveals the 7 Warning Signs of a Dying Republic

    #353 Dr. Thomas Madden - Rome Historian Reveals the 7 Warning Signs of a Dying Republic
    Nov 2 2026
    Dr. Thomas Madden is a historian, author, and professor of history at Saint Louis University whose work focuses on the ancient and medieval worlds, the Crusades, Venice, and the history of republics. In his latest book, The Fall of Republics, he examines why republics rise, endure, and collapse, tracing lessons from Carthage, Rome, and Venice to the American Founding and the U.S. Constitution. His work explores how political division, institutional breakdown, and the erosion of civic norms can weaken republics over time. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: Privacy Isn't Paranoia. It's Protection. Download Glacier - https://theglacierapp.com Get Behind the Scenes content exclusively at https://patreon.com/vigilanceelite. Ridge’s biggest sale of the year is here! Head to https://Ridge.com/SRS to get up to 49% off, plus holiday extras like gift bags and classic cuff beanies on qualifying orders while supplies last! #Ridgepod Get 47% off your first order of kēpos, the award-winning daily gut health supplement, plus free gifts valued at $62 at https://trykepos.com/SRS Start your free trial at https://shopify.com/srs For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at https://Mengotomars.com/srs Dr. Thomas Madden Links: Website - https://www.thomasmadden.org Substack - https://maddentf.substack.com X - https://x.com/maddentf The Fall of Republics - https://www.amazon.com/dp/069119582X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 35 mins
  • #352 Cain Velasquez - UFC Champion Hunted the Man Accused of Abusing His 4-Year-Old Son

    #352 Cain Velasquez - UFC Champion Hunted the Man Accused of Abusing His 4-Year-Old Son
    Oct 29 2026
    Cain Velasquez is a former two-time UFC heavyweight champion, widely regarded as one of the best heavyweights in MMA history, who later competed in pro wrestling with AAA and WWE. After a 2022 legal case that led to time in prison, he was released in February 2026 and has since focused on rebuilding his life. Today he coaches fighters at American Kickboxing Academy in San Jose and teaches Ascension Breath, a breathwork practice he credits with helping him process trauma and move forward. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: Privacy Isn't Paranoia, It's Protection - Download Glacier: https://theglacierapp.com Join Vigilance Elite Patreon - https://patreon.com/vigilanceelite Don’t sleep on [@ultrapouches]. New customers get 15% Off with code SRS at https://takeultra.com! #UltraPouches #ad Get 31% off Buoy unflavored liquid electrolytes for any drink with code SRS at https://justaddbuoy.com Try 30 days risk free. SpotOn GPS Fence — trusted by Shawn Ryan for his dog Moose. The most reliable GPS dog fence: 100% secure from backyard to backcountry with virtual boundaries you control from your phone. No wires, no digging. Sets up in minutes, any size, any shape, anywhere. Learn more: https://spotonfence.com/srs Cain Velasquez Links: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/officialcainvelasquez Ascension Breath - https://www.instagram.com/ascensionbreath Ascension Breath Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ascensionbreath Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    3 hrs and 56 mins
  • The Space Technology That Could Change History Forever

    The Space Technology That Could Change History Forever
    Oct 27 2026
    When I had Erin Brockovich on the Shawn Ryan Show, we took a deep dive into data centers and their impact on our water supply, power grid, and ecosystems. After watching that conversation, Baiju Bhatt, my guest on episode #223, reached out with a potential solution. What if we don’t need to build data centers on Earth at all? I joined Baiju for a live conversation about his latest venture, Cowboy Space, and his plan to put AI data centers in orbit. We explored the technology behind that vision, the challenges of making it a reality, and how moving computing infrastructure into space could help meet growing demand without putting more strain on the resources we depend on here at home. Baiju Bhatt Links: Website - https://www.cowboyspace.com/ X - https://x.com/BaijuBhatt IG - https://www.instagram.com/realbaijubhatt Robinhood - https://robinhood.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr
  • #351 Chris Hansen - Hollywood’s To Catch a Predator Movie: “They Make Me Look Like a Vampire”

    #351 Chris Hansen - Hollywood’s To Catch a Predator Movie: “They Make Me Look Like a Vampire”
    Oct 26 2026
    An award-winning investigative journalist best known for NBC’s To Catch a Predator and the recipient of 10 Emmy Awards, Chris Hansen has spent more than two decades investigating everything from terrorism and aviation security to child exploitation. He has worked alongside law enforcement agencies across the country to expose online predators and today continues that work as the host of Takedown with Chris Hansen and the driving force behind TruBlu. His latest investigations focus on the evolving threats facing children online, including the dangers surrounding platforms like Roblox and the growing crisis of sextortion. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: Get $10 off your first order at https://ponchooutdoors.com/shawnryan when you enter your email. Make the switch to Sundays for Dogs and get 50% off your first order at https://sundaysfordogs.com/SRS50 or use code SRS50 at checkout. Live better longer with BUBS Naturals. Get 20% OFF on collagen, MCT creamers, and more with code SHAWN at https://bubsnaturals.com/srs Chris Hansen Links: Takedown predator stings drop - WatchTruBlu.com Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgKTJAN-IrVyX-jIJ5INEhA X - https://x.com/chrishansen Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/officialchrishansen TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@haveaseatwithchrishansen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 16 mins
  • #350 Mike Hayes - The Navy SEAL in Obama’s Situation Room During the Captain Phillips Rescue

    #350 Mike Hayes - The Navy SEAL in Obama’s Situation Room During the Captain Phillips Rescue
    Oct 22 2026
    Mike Hayes is a retired Navy SEAL commander, national security leader, and business executive. He spent 20 years in the SEALs, ultimately serving as commanding officer of SEAL Team TWO and leading a 2,000-person special operations task force in Afghanistan. He later served on the National Security Council for Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama where he worked on the START Treaty and led the White House response to the Maersk Alabama hijacking. Today, he is a Managing Director at Insight Partners and the bestselling author of Never Enough and Mission Driven. Hayes draws on his experience across combat, government, and business to speak on leadership, decision-making, and purpose. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: Privacy Isn't Paranoia. It's Protection. https://theglacierapp.com Get firearm security redesigned and save 10% off @StopBoxUSA with code SRS at https://stopboxusa.com/SRS #stopboxpod All 8 episodes of The Terminal List Season 2 are out now, exclusively on Prime Video. Go to https://drinkag1.com/SRS and for a limited time, get a free Immune Support Bundle, including a bottle of Omega-3 fish oil and a bottle of Vitamin D3K2, with your first subscription order of AG1 Next Gen or AG1 Pro. Find your forever cookware @hexclad and get 10% off at https://hexclad.com/SRS! #hexcladpartner Mike Hayes Links: Official Website - https://www.thisismikehayes.com The 1162 Foundation - https://givebutter.com/1162foundation Books: Mission Driven - https://a.co/d/09BklBVU Never Enough - https://a.co/d/0akzYknd Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thisis.mikehayes X - https://x.com/thisismikehayes LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-hayes-733688 National Medal of Honor Museum - https://mohmuseum.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    5 hrs and 34 mins