In this episode I speak with a childhood friend who is a West Point graduate and most recently served as an Executive Officer in the US Army. We discuss a variety of topics related to his military career and the overall role of the US armed forces. See below for a rough outline of our conversation: 










– Will’s decision to join the military and his early career

– The Afghanistan withdrawal and being enlisted during COVID

– Reflecting on Will&#39;s career and view of US military role

– Partisanship &amp; the military&#39;s independence from domestic politics

– Progressive changes/accommodating transgender soldiers

– Ukraine, China and our future role in the region

– Adapting to climate change and Will’s future Army plans

With the goal of bridging the growing political divide and hopefully building consensus, I regularly discuss the most contentious and relevant issues in politics with those of opposing beliefs. Anyone who disagrees is encouraged to reach out to me via email or through a one-on-one conversation (on Zoom) in a follow-up episode. This is my solution for unloading some thoughts while also attempting to engage with those I disagree with in a constructive manner. Enjoy!