Topic: Dakota Meyer

4 chapters across the catalog

Episode 557 2:24:02 - 2:30:21

557: Kalemia

William Swenson, Medal of Honor and Pentagon Bureaucracy

Captain William Swenson was awarded the Medal of Honor four years after the Battle of Ganjgal, following allegations that his nomination was delayed because he criticized his superiors. The Pentagon claimed his paperwork was "lost," but an investigation suggested his name was intentionally deleted from the database. The hosts describe the ceremony as "creepy" and note Swenson's apparent bitterness toward the military bureaucracy.

Hats of State
Episode 367 2:28:34 - 2:30:56

367: Hats of State

Dakota Meyer Lawsuit, Banker Plane Crash

Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer dropped his lawsuit against BAE Systems, which had alleged the company sold restricted equipment to Pakistan. In other news, a plane crash involving an executive from Greenhill & Co. is under scrutiny. While the crash may have been caused by icing, the executive's involvement in high-level Department of Energy loan deals has led to speculation about potential foul play or "knowing too much."

Fools & Knaves
Episode 366 2:28:18 - 2:30:40

366: Fools & Knaves

Dakota Meyer and the Medal of Honor Controversy

Marine Dakota Meyer, a Medal of Honor recipient, is facing a "hit job" in the media after filing a whistleblower lawsuit against defense contractor BAE Systems. The Washington Post has published reports questioning the accuracy of the actions that led to his medal. The hosts argue that the government and defense contractors are attempting to discredit Meyer because he opposed a weapons sale to Pakistan.

The Fact of the Bladder
Episode 361 2:23:44 - 2:25:11

361: The Fact of the Bladder

Dakota Meyer BAE Systems Whistleblower Lawsuit

Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer filed a lawsuit against his former employer, BAE Systems, alleging the defense contractor retaliated against him for whistleblowing. Meyer claims the company blocked his employment opportunities by falsely labeling him as having mental health and drinking issues. The conflict reportedly began after Meyer questioned the company's sale of sensitive equipment to Pakistan.