Episode #2230
Evan Hafer
Books mentioned
The Kite Runner
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The Strange Death of Europe
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Hidden War
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Evan Hafer, a Special Forces veteran and founder of Black Rifle Coffee Company, joins the show. The conversation covers his combat experiences in Afghanistan and Iraq, his criticism of U.S. military and political leadership, and his advocacy for psychedelic therapy to address veteran suicide. They also discuss political corruption, media narratives, hunting ethics, and broader cultural and historical topics.
What they talked about
- Man-on-man buggery in Afghanistan
- Bacha Bazi and Bacha Posh practices
- Ibogaine and psychedelics for trauma
- Stoicism and emotional control in combat
- Iraq War and Rumsfeld's decisions
- Corruption in the military-industrial complex
- JFK assassination and the Zapruder film
- Bow hunting gear and techniques
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