Hostile Dysfunction
by Joe Edgar, Ethan Krok
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Veterans, Custody & the Border: A Marine’s Reform Agenda
Veterans, Custody & the Border: A Marine’s Reform Agenda
About this podcast
About Hostile Dysfunction
Population decline is reshaping the world, from politics to economics. Hostile Dysfunction dives into this and other pressing issues, delivering unfiltered insights with a dose of humor. Join co-hosts Joseph “Joe” Edgar and Ethan “Krokie” Krok as they unpack current events and share compelling perspectives through dynamic discussions and interviews.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 69 episodes
- Veterans, Custody & the Border: A Marine’s Reform Agenda · 58 min · Season 2 Episode 30In this episode, Joseph Edgar and Ethan Krok sit down with Keith Barton — a 20-year Marine veteran, author, and congressional candidate in Texas. After more than 16 years…
- The Sandwich Generation: What Dementia Care Really Looks Like · 1 h 0 min · Season 2 Episode 29In this conversation, Joe and Ethan sit down with Lisa Berlanga, author of Dementia in the Raw: Confessions of a Caregiver Uncensored. The discussion covers the sandwich…
- Politicians Ignore You: Can Tech Fix America’s Broken Politics? · 57 min · Season 2 Episode 28In this thought-provoking episode, Joe and Ethan sit down with Ramon Perez, a former US Air Force intelligence officer and NSA veteran. Roman breaks down his transition from…
- Aging Population Shift: When Seniors Outnumber Kids · 50 min · Season 2 Episode 27In this episode, Joe and Ethan dig into what that demographic tipping point actually means. They look at life expectancy gaps between the US and other developed countries, the…
- Constitution vs Woke Ideology: Why a Lifelong Democrat Walked Away · 1 h 0 min · Season 2 Episode 26In this episode, Joe and Ethan talk with Joel Rakow, a lifelong Democrat for over 50 years, who walked away and explains exactly why. Joel shares what he witnessed inside…
- When Love Becomes Control: Surviving Toxic Relationships · 1 h 3 min · Season 2 Episode 25Join hosts Joe Edgar and Ethan Krok for a conversation with Justin Smith, founder of the dating safety app Cray. This episode digs into the reality of toxic relationships and…
- Delayed Kids, Expensive Homes: A Real Estate Reality Check · 1 h 6 min · Season 2 Episode 24Joe and Ethan talk with Kevin Stoffman — real estate technology investor, former C-level executive, and father of three — about the growing gap between housing costs and the…
- From Genocide to Freedom: A Khmer Rouge Survivor on Fear and Hope · 1 h 6 min · Season 2 Episode 23In this powerful episode, Joe and Ethan talk with Sara Im, a survivor of the Khmer Rouge genocide in Cambodia and author of How I Survived the Killing Fields. Sara spent four…
- Profit Off Panic: Modern Pandemics and the Business of Fear · 59 min · Season 2 Episode 22In this episode, Joe and Ethan dive into unconventional productivity habits, break down the recent news surrounding virus outbreaks in the DRC, and discuss how the wealthy profit…
- The Other Side of Adoption: Identity Loss, Sealed Records & Lasting Trauma · 60 min · Season 2 Episode 21In this episode Joe and Ethan talk with Jean Kelly Widner, adoptee and author of The Adoption Paradox, about the parts of adoption that rarely get discussed. From sealed birth…
- Censored Speech, Manufactured Reality: The Death of Trust in News · 56 min · Season 2 Episode 20In this episode Joe and Ethan dig into media power, censorship, and the collapse of public trust. They break down the decision by major networks not to air Trump’s speech, the…
- Met Saddam, Survived Iraq: Why the Middle East Still Burns · 57 min · Season 2 Episode 19In this episode, Joe and Ethan talk with Amjad M. Tadros — veteran Middle East journalist and former CBS News producer — about his three decades as a fixer in some of the…
- Beyond Heart Failure: Reclaiming Intimacy After a Near-Death Experience · 1 h 16 min · Season 2 Episode 18In this honest and humorous episode, Joe and Ethan sit down with Gaylen Wilson — heart transplant survivor, 20-years-sober former alcoholic, relationship author, erectile…
- The Unfiltered FBI Story: From Saving Souls to Chasing Criminals · 56 min · Season 2 Episode 17In this raw and insightful episode, Joe and Ethan sit down with Eric Robinson — a retired FBI Special Agent with 24 years of high-stakes experience. They dive deep into the…
- From Homeless Runaway at 13 to AI Pioneer: Surviving the Coming Tsunami · 59 min · Season 2 Episode 16In this inspiring episode, Joe and Ethan welcome Guy Morris — multiple award-winning author, tech pioneer, and AI visionary. They dive deep into his incredible life story, the…
- NASA’s Lost UFO Archive: The Mysterious Gemini 11 Photo Revealed · 59 min · Season 2 Episode 15In this episode, Joe and Ethan speak with Ed Wilson — UFO historian, author, and NASA archive researcher — about one of the most compelling cases in early space history. Ed dives…
- AI vs Human Corruption: Can Algorithms Replace Political Slogans? · 54 min · Season 2 Episode 14In this episode, Joe and Ethan dive deep into the frustrations of modern government, bureaucracy, and why everything feels so broken. From building a house and getting hit with…
- Dyslexia Exposed: Why We Mistake Savants for a Learning Disability · 56 min · Season 2 Episode 13In this episode, Joe and Ethan talk with Russell Van Brocklen — a dyslexia researcher and founder of DyslexiaClasses.com — about one of the most misunderstood learning challenges…
- USAID: Why Dictators Like Putin Want It Destroyed · 1 h 1 min · Season 2 Episode 12In this eye-opening episode, Joe and Ethan talk with Clifford Brown, a former USAID Mission Director with 27 years of experience across Latin America, Central Asia, and Africa…
- Rebranding Climate Change: How Fear-Based Marketing is Fueling Population Decline · 54 min · Season 2 Episode 11In this episode, Joe talks with Charlie Sheppard right after Charlie finished a 4-day fast. They explore why so many young people today are hesitant or choosing not to have…
