Episodios

  • Power, Punishment & the Price of Leadership | The Gedunk Show

    Power, Punishment & the Price of Leadership | The Gedunk Show
    Aug 8 2025
    In this episode of The Gedunk Podcast, Dan and Bobby cover the wide terrain of what it means to lead, to govern, and to wield power—especially in a world teetering on the edge of major change. From the solvency of Social Security and the future of Medicare and Medicaid, to climate change, healthcare access, and the impact of U.S. tariffs—this episode breaks down the interconnected systems shaping our lives. Most importantly, we ask the core question: Why have power? To protect… or to punish? We unpack how that question applies not just to American leadership, but to global conflicts like Israel and Gaza, where accountability and restraint are tested daily. Follow us here: https://linktr.ee/valormedianetwork
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    29 m
  • CTE, Gun Laws & Mental Health: What the NYC Shooting Reveals

    CTE, Gun Laws & Mental Health: What the NYC Shooting Reveals
    Aug 1 2025
    In this episode of The Gedunk Podcast, Dan and Bobby dive into the recent New York City shooting involving a man who claims to suffer from CTE. We unpack the complicated intersection of mental health, gun legislation, and public safety—asking hard questions that policymakers often avoid. Before getting into the heavy topics, we kick things off on a lighter note with a look at the return of football training camps, player buzz, and early predictions.
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    29 m
  • How Sports Teams Reflect America—and Unite Us When Politics Fails

    How Sports Teams Reflect America—and Unite Us When Politics Fails
    Jul 24 2025
    In this episode of The Gedunk Podcast, Bobby and Dan dig deep into how sports teams are more than just rosters and rivalries—they’re cultural reflections of the cities and regions they represent. We explore how local values shape team identity—and how successful teams build cultures that transcend race, class, and politics. We also unpack how sports create bridges between people that politics too often tears down—and what lessons political leaders can learn from great coaches and locker rooms.
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    54 m
  • From Politics to the NFL Draft: How Conspiracy Theories Shape Our Thinking

    From Politics to the NFL Draft: How Conspiracy Theories Shape Our Thinking
    Jul 17 2025
    In this episode of The Gedunk Show, Bobby and Dan dive deep into the world of conspiracy theories — why people believe them, how they spread, and what makes them so damn addictive. From political paranoia to sports conspiracies like the NBA Draft Lottery or the NFL being rigged, we unpack famous examples, break down the psychological pull, and explain how conspiracy thinking is creeping into everyday life — even when you don’t realize it. 🔥 Why do people cling to conspiracy theories? 🏈 Is the NBA Draft really fixed? 📺 How do these beliefs distort our politics, fandoms, and trust in institutions? This episode is part breakdown, part reality check — with a few laughs along the way.
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    53 m
  • Leadership Is for the Storm—Not the Sun

    Leadership Is for the Storm—Not the Sun
    Jul 10 2025
    This week, Dan and Bobby break down what real leadership looks like—not in the easy times, but in the moments that matter. ⠀💥 Why leadership isn’t just about having authority ⚖️ Why responsibility and accountability must walk hand in hand 🧭 And why management is for peacetime—but leadership is for crisis. ⠀Too many so-called leaders crumble when things go wrong because they skipped a step
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    48 m
  • How America’s Priorities Are Failing Veterans, Fueling War, and Rewarding the Wealthy

    How America’s Priorities Are Failing Veterans, Fueling War, and Rewarding the Wealthy
    Jul 1 2025
    From the NBA Draft’s celebration of young potential… to the crushing reality of a combat-wounded American veteran deported to Korea… to U.S. airstrikes in Iran… to the devastating impact of Trump’s so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill” — Bobby and Dan pull no punches. We connect the dots between war abroad, betrayal at home, and a government more interested in tax breaks than taking care of those who serve. 🗳️ 💣 🏀 🇺🇸 If you care about veterans, justice, and truth over spin, this one’s for you. 🎧 Tune in now. 📍Starts with the NBA Draft 📍Iran conflict at 10:00 📍Veteran deportation at 28:00 📍Trump’s bill breakdown at 35:00 📍Wrap-up + where to follow us at 60:00Follow Dan and Bobby on Substack: Bobby - https://substack.com/@navshad Dan - https://substack.com/@dbarkhuff Check out VFRL and become a member: vfrl.org https://secure.everyaction.com/N3UCmjecTEWOUrrmmhF_Ug2 #Veterans #NBA #Iran #TrumpBill #OneBigBeautifulBill #Politics #NationalSecurity #GedunkShow
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    1 h
  • Too Smart to Lead: Ego, Experts, and Escalation in the Middle E

    Too Smart to Lead: Ego, Experts, and Escalation in the Middle E
    Jun 19 2025
    In this episode of The Gedunk Show, Dan and Bobby break down the dangerous cocktail of inflated egos, siloed subject matter experts, and absent leadership that’s accelerating tensions between Iran, Israel, and the United States. We explore how competence without wisdom—and knowledge without strategy—is pushing us toward a volatile tipping point. This isn’t just bad policy—it’s bad command. Listen now. #MiddleEast #ForeignPolicy #LeadershipMatters #TheGedunkShow
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    52 m
  • Crossing the Rubicon: Marines, Martial Law, and the Unraveling of the Republic

    Crossing the Rubicon: Marines, Martial Law, and the Unraveling of the Republic
    Jun 11 2025
    In this urgent episode of The Gedunk Show, Dan and Bobby dive into the explosive events unfolding in Los Angeles, where the deployment of the National Guard has now been followed by something far more alarming: the activation of United States Marines on American soil. We break down the legal, historical, and constitutional red lines being crossed — and why this isn’t just a local crisis, but a national emergency for American democracy. From the Posse Comitatus Act to the long-standing principles separating military power from domestic law enforcement, we examine how the federal government’s actions are setting a precedent that could outlast any riot. This isn’t just about LA — it’s about the future of civilian control, democratic norms, and the slow erosion of the Republic itself. Buckle up — this is the episode they don’t want you to hear.
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    45 m