S9 Ep13: We Defy: The Lost Chapters of Special Forces History with Jack Murphy

In this episode, Matt’s joined by Jack Murphy—former Green Beret,
investigative journalist, and host of The Team House podcast.
Jack shares insights from his latest book, We Defy: The Lost
Chapters of Special Forces History, which uncovers lesser-known
missions that shaped the US special operations community, from
Cold War Berlin to nuclear contingencies reminiscent of Dr.
Strangelove. Jack delves into the untold stories of units like
Special Forces Detachment A and Blue Light, exploring the
ingenuity, adaptability, and sacrifices of the men behind these
covert operations, reflecting on the evolving role of special
operations in today’s world.

Get We Defy: The Lost Chapters of Special Forces History on
Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/We-Defy-Chapters-Special-History-ebook/dp/B0DCGC1N1N/ref=sr_1_1


Listen to Jack on The Team House:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-team-house/id1492797340


Read’s reporting for The High Side on Substack:
https://thehighside.substack.com

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