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Jan 2024
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128. A POW Spy Ring in Vietnam with Jim ...

Justin Black
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This week Justin's guest is James B. Stockdale II. Jim has worked in public education for many years, including as an independent school headmaster, public school district superintendent, and as a distinguished educator for the Pennsylvania Department of Education. He's also the son of U. S. Navy aviator, Admiral James B. Stockdale. Admiral Stockdale was sho ... Show More
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