Retired US Navy Seal John “Jocko” Willink joins Adam for this week’s episode of Take A Knee. Adam opens the show asking Jocko about his numerous accolades while fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan over the years. Then Adam and John talk in-depth about the past, present, and future of the Middle East conflict and what America’s involvement should be in that region going forward. After that, John talks about what true leadership really means and the skills required to achieve it. Before they wrap, they discuss the pussification of our future generation of young adults, as well as going out and making a future for yourself rather than sitting around and waiting for it to happen.
Overstock CEO Patrick Byrne joins Adam for this week's episode of Take A Knee. Adam opens the show asking Patrick about the recent presidential election outcome. This leads to a conversation about Patrick's new documentary 'Rigged'. Then Adam asks Patrick about his upbringing and getting mentored by Warren Buffet. Later, Adam and Patrick talk about how raising taxes on corporations incentivizes them to move to other states or even countries. Before they wrap, Adam asks Patrick if he will continue to make documentaries.