In this Q&A episode of Shoot Me Straight, Eddie (@eddie_gallagher) and Dave (@davidfields22) tackle some of the most pressing and controversial questions sent in by listeners—covering politics, media manipulation, ICE operations in Minneapolis, the rapid rise of artificial intelligence, faith, fitness, marriage, leadership, and personal responsibility.

The conversation begins with a broader look at whether Americans are truly political or emotionally manipulated by media and social platforms, before shifting into a hard, unfiltered discussion on ICE operations and recent civilian deaths in Minneapolis.

Eddie breaks down why these situations are far more complex than headlines suggest, pointing to training deficiencies, escalation failures, and the danger of allowing politics to override accountability and common sense.

From there, the episode moves into technology and AI—whether it’s making people smarter or more dependent, how fast it’s advancing, and what that means for future jobs, intelligence, and human connection.

The second half of the episode turns inward and personal.

Eddie and Dave discuss the habits that still shape their lives today, the role of faith and discipline, lessons learned from marriage, leadership inside the home, and what it truly means to mature as a man.

Eddie also reflects on physical fitness as a lifelong non-negotiable and why preparation—mentally, physically, and spiritually—matters long after military service ends.

This episode is a wide-ranging, honest conversation about responsibility, discernment, growth, and finding peace in a culture addicted to chaos.

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In this episode of Shoot Me Straight, Eddie (@eddie_gallagher) and Dave (@davidfields22) sit down with Dennis Price, a retired Marine Force Recon Scout Sniper, Ranger, and founder of Heroes for Humanity, to talk about combat, faith, transition, trauma, and turning pain into purpose.Dennis shares his journey from growing up under the poverty line in Pennsylvania to serving nearly two decades in Marine special operations, including Force Recon, Scout Sniper, multiple combat deployments, and Ranger School. But this conversation goes far beyond military achievements.After a series of life-altering events, including being pulled from a Tier One unit, the birth of his daughter with rare medical conditions, a forced transition out of the military, and facing the darkest moment of his life, Dennis reached a breaking point. What followed was a radical transformation rooted in faith, responsibility, and service.That transformation led to the founding of Heroes for Humanity, a nonprofit organization conducting precision rescue missions, humanitarian aid, disaster response, and anti-human-trafficking operations around the world, while also helping veterans rediscover purpose after service.This is a raw, unfiltered conversation about leadership under pressure, losing identity after the uniform comes off, faith in the darkest moments, veteran suicide, and why service does not end with a DD-214.Content warning: This episode includes discussion of combat, war, suicide, trauma, and veteran transition challenges.Guest linksInstagram: @heroes.4.humanityWebsite: [https://TheHeroesForHumanity.org](https://TheHeroesForHumanity.org)Follow Shoot Me StraightInstagram: @shootmestraightAvailable on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple PodcastsSponsorsElevated SilenceFirecracker FarmAqua Vitae IV

In this episode of Shoot Me Straight, Eddie (@eddie_gallagher) and Dave (@davidfields22) sit down with Sam Brasfield(@droppedbomb), a retired Navy EOD officer with over 36 years of service, to talk about combat, leadership, transition, and finding purpose after the uniform comes off.Sam shares his journey from enlisted sailor to EOD officer, multiple combat deployments in Iraq, defusing hundreds of IEDs, and leading teams in some of the most dangerous environments in the world. But this conversation goes far beyond war stories.After retiring from the Navy, Sam hiked the Appalachian Trail as a way to decompress, reflect, and reset — a transition that reshaped how he views service, identity, and life after the military. That journey ultimately led him to his current mission: helping build Veterans Lodge, a first-of-its-kind campus focused on healing veterans and their families — mentally, physically, and spiritually.This is an honest, grounded conversation about leadership, purpose, faith, burnout, transition struggles, and why so many veterans feel lost after service — and what can actually help.⚠️ Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of combat, war, suicide, and veteran transition challenges.Watch. Listen. Decide for yourself.

Links: https://www.veteranslodge.com/https://www.facebook.com/share/1CpsCysymn/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://irp.cdn-website.com/f44b5a0d/files/uploaded/Veterans+Lodge+Brochure+Download.pdfhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-brasfield?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app📌 TOPICS COVERED• Navy EOD & combat deployments• Defusing IEDs and car bombs in Iraq• Leadership and responsibility under pressure• Transitioning out of the military• Hiking the Appalachian Trail after retirement• Loss of identity, purpose, and direction• Veteran suicide & mental health• Faith, reflection, and personal growth• Veterans Lodge & helping veterans heal with their families📲 Follow Shoot Me StraightInstagram: @shootmestraightAvailable on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts