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On this episode of Drop A Pin, we’re diving into the wildest times Mother Nature called the shots in war. First up, Napoleon thought he could just waltz into Russia in 1812 like, "Cool, we’ll wrap …

Embark on an extraordinary journey with Theodore Roosevelt as he ventures into the uncharted depths of the Amazon after his 1912 election defeat. River of Doubt takes readers on a harrowing expeditio…

In this gripping two-part podcast series, we delve into the unexpected and strange overlap of history and modernity. In Round 1, we explore how the United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) use…

In a tragic incident in Lebanon, at least eight individuals lost their lives, and 2,750 others, including Hezbollah fighters, medics, and Iran's envoy to Beirut, were wounded due to explosions from c…

Main Highlights: Submarine Lay-dees: A shoutout to the Navy’s newest sub, USS New Jersey, featuring new gender-integration designs. We dig into why submariner women are making waves in the deep blue…

🚨 Round 1: The STINKY Scandal 🚨 Ever wondered what happens when the rules go out the window? In this episode, we dive into the shocking secret Wi-Fi network scandal aboard the Navy’s littoral combat …

In this episode, we dive deep into two significant yet vastly different events that have shaped recent history. First, we explore the U.S.-Taliban Agreement of February 2020, which was intended to en…

Explore the chilling rise of Charles Manson, from his first burglary at age 12 to the formation of the infamous Manson Family. This gripping narrative delves into Manson's escalating criminal activit…

In a situation reminiscent of the 2004 attacks on John Kerry, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, the Democratic vice-presidential nominee, is facing Republican criticism over his military service. The Trum…

Join us as we explore the inspiring journey of Tim Walz, the current Governor of Minnesota. In this episode, we dive deep into his multifaceted career, from his humble beginnings in rural Nebraska to…

From conducting 103 counterinsurgency combat missions to identifying and neutralizing numerous improvised explosive devices (IEDs), Corporal Cothron and his loyal military working dog, Psycho, played…

Round 1: President Biden’s Decision to Step Aside President Biden has made the monumental decision to step aside from his bid for a second term. At his Rehoboth, Delaware beach house, a place of refl…

First, we'll cover the national anthem performance at the Home Run Derby by country singer Ingrid Andress, which went hilariously off the rails. Hear the exclusive insights from Fred Mascherino of Ta…

Russia Strikes Children's Hospital In a tragic event, Russian missiles targeted Ukrainian cities, resulting in the deaths of at least 36 people and injuring over 149. Among the damaged buildings was…

"The Devil's Chessboard" by David Talbot is a gripping exposé that delves into the dark underbelly of American power during the Cold War. This meticulously researched book focuses on the career of Al…

The Pentagon on Friday stood by its decision to conduct a clandestine disinformation campaign in the Philippines in 2020 that aimed to sow doubt about China's COVID-19 vaccine during the height of th…

Chaps and Kate are joined by their good buddy White Sox Dave who recently traveled to Europe and went on a WW2 battle site tour. The squad also talks about a new device that will detect TBI in less t…

A US Army veteran turned foreign volunteer fighter has lost his bid to avoid extradition from Ukraine on murder and robbery charges. Craig Austin Lang, 34, will appear in a Florida court on Monday in…

This Memorial Day hit the squad differently. After being so involved in a public way, sometimes taking a small step back and bring about some real introspection

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Three weeks after U.S. troops were told they could face disciplinary action if their official .mil email addresses were found among those hacked from the adultery website Ashley Madison, the services…