In this gripping episode, we sit down with Pete Turner — U.S. Army counterintelligence veteran, host of The Break It Down Show, and a relentless truth-seeker. With over 1,500 podcast episodes under his belt and 70+ months in combat zones, Pete brings a rare perspective on everything from global conflict and mental health to national security and the soul of America.
Together, we explore:
- Why counterintelligence is more relevant than ever
- The hidden power of logistics and the plight of the American trucker
- Mental health, violence, and what society keeps getting wrong
- Israel, Ukraine, and the reality of modern warfare
- How truth gets buried under flags, ideologies, and bureaucratic noise
- What it really takes to fix the system — and why most won’t do it
This episode is a masterclass in nuance, grit, and unfiltered wisdom. Whether you agree or not, Pete Turner will challenge your assumptions, and you’ll walk away seeing the world a little differently.
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