About this episode

Mike Ritland interviews retired Army Ranger Greg Anderson about America First foreign policy and various personal experiences.

In part 2 of Episode 288 on the Mike Drop Podcast, Mike Ritland sits down with retired Army Ranger Greg Anderson. They discuss America First foreign policy, skepticism toward endless wars and foreign aid, reflections on World War II and government trust, and when (if ever) the U.S. should get involved overseas. The conversation then turns to Greg’s work building community through jiu-jitsu, the five-day dry fast he completed, and his upcoming 3,100-mile Pacific rowing expedition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Mike Ritland

Guest: Greg Anderson

Topics covered

• America First foreign policy
• endless wars
• foreign aid
• World War II
• government trust
• jiu-jitsu
• dry fast
• Pacific rowing expedition

Keywords

• foreign policy
• military
• community building
• expedition

Mentioned in this episode

Products: jiu-jitsu gear, rowing equipment

Books & works: the Mike Drop Podcast

Places: Israel, Iran, U.S., Pacific

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