This week, the main stories are Alex being one-shotted by The Fort Bragg Cartel, a new book out detailing the use of Special Forces "Night Raids" in the Middle East and the never-ending ripple-effect that has come as a result. Separately, the latest Brewers hot streak has led him to attempt writing a novel/screenplay about the team.

If those things don't interest you (the Special Forces one should at least), don't worry, we also cover other things, including but not limited to:

• The weather
• The Little League World Series
• Trump’s tariffs and takeover of DC
• Alex trying to play baseball again after 10 years

We also finish with a lovely hypothetical that leads to some radical places that tie right in with the theme of the Fort Bragg story.

Podcast coverage of Seth Harp's Fort Bragg reporting:

What a Hell of a Way to Die (now Dad) - May 2021

Not mentioned, but early reporting worth listening:

TrueAnon - June 2021

TrueAnon (about Ukraine, with Seth Harp) - July 2021

⁠Military Matters Pt. 1⁠ & ⁠Military Matters Pt. 2⁠ - March 2023

⁠TrueAnon (Live Show)⁠ - August 13, 2025

The Tucker Carlson Show - August 15, 2025

Chapo Trap House - August 18, 2025