The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government.
It is presented to members of the U.S. Armed Forces who have displayed extraordinary bravery and valor in combat, often at great personal risk and beyond the call of duty.
The Medal of Honor has a rich history dating back to the American Civil War and has undergo ... Show More
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Nuke the Moon: Project A119
Tell me your favorite episode for the 6th anniversary show! At the height of the Cold War, the United States considered a plan so audacious that it sounds like science fiction: detonating a nuclear weapon on the Moon. Known as Project A119, it was born from fear, prestige, and th ... Show More
14m 43s
Jun 10
Elephants: Nature’s Largest Land Animals
Tell me your favorite episode for the 6th anniversary show! Elephants are the largest land animals on Earth, capable of extraordinary intelligence, complex communication, and deep social bonds. For thousands of years, they have shaped ecosystems, carried armies, inspired cultures ... Show More
15m 33s
Nov 2025
Showing Up On Veterans Day
To mark Veterans Day, host J.R. Martinez sits down with producer Ryan Sweikert to talk about what he’s learned from the stories of veterans who have received the Medal of Honor, how to talk to veterans about their service, and the moments that shaped his life, both in the service ... Show More
26m 56s
Nov 2024
413: Clinton Romesha—It Doesn't Get Better
In 2009, Clint was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the battle of Kamdesh during the Afghan War, which he recalls in his book, Red Platoon: A True Story of American Valor, a New York Times bestseller. For Veterans Day, Clint shares his insights into why his outpo ... Show More
1h 27m