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Oct 30, 2019

Burn the Boats is a podcast about big decisions, those we face when failure is not an option. Decisions like Alexander the Great made when he landed his troops on the shores of Persia and ordered his men to burn their boats. Listen as Ken Harbaugh interviews political leaders, influencers, and other history makers about the tough choices they've made, starting with columnist Michael Gerson on November 20.

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Rep. Jason Crow: Accountability and the Aftermath of January 6

Burn the Boats May 5, 2021 | S:1 E:39

Rep. Jason Crow, former Army Ranger and congressman from Colorado’s 6th district, talks about the January 6th insurrection and the importance of truth and accountability.

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Dr. Kathleen Belew: The History of the White Power Movement and Paramilitary America

Burn the Boats Apr 22, 2021 | S:1 E:38

Dr. Kathleen Belew, historian and author of Bring the War Home, talks about the white power movement and the role of veterans in the movement’s history.

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Jon Soltz: Giving Veterans a Voice

Burn the Boats Apr 7, 2021 | S:1 E:37

Jon Soltz, founder of VoteVets, talks about the organization's origins and priorities and what it means to give a voice to veterans.

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Jon Heavey: On the Front Lines

Burn the Boats Mar 24, 2021 | S:1 E:36

Dr. Jon Heavey talks about serving on the front lines - both as a battalion surgeon in Iraq and as an emergency room physician during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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