Season 3 - The 2% and The Fight Against Imposter Syndrome

In the last podcast of 2024 for Stars Forever, Cliff and Ryan dive into what it means to be a University of Kentucky fan...the ups, downs, and everything in between! Don't miss it! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starsforever/support

Cliff and Ryan break down the numbers between the US and other adversaries like China, along with what those numbers mean for a future conflict. Plus, check out Cliff and Ryan's answer to a listener question from last episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starsforever/support

Cliff and Ryan return to break down the latest news coming out of the new administration's policy and personnel decisions, and what these mean for the future of the military and DHS. They also explain the Constitution's legal mandate for Congress to establish national security, and what we need to see from the legislative branch moving forward. Let us know, what do you think? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starsforever/support

*WE DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THIS INTERVIEW* Tune in to Shawn Ryan interviewing the Secretary of Defense Nominee Pete Hegseth on his podcast! Cliff and Ryan will be reacting to this and more news from the new presidential administration next week! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starsforever/support

Cliff and Ryan open up following the Nov 5 election to give their takes on the top 5 things the new administration needs to address immediately to get the military back on track! Do you agree with what they suggest? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starsforever/support

Ryan and Cliff first discuss the Air Force's new concept of the Agile Combat Environment and how it relates to what they brought up last episode! But, the biggest story of this episode is Ryan and Cliff's discussion of what does and does not make an effective leader, and how the need for effective leaders will determine the future of the US! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starsforever/support

Tune in to Ryan and Cliff as they discuss their keys to reinvigorating the military and fixing funding/recruiting shortfalls. Is combining training bases and restructuring for mission effectiveness the answer? Do you agree with what they have to say? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starsforever/support

Tune in to Cliff and Ryan breaking down the ugliness of how NIL has affected college sports for the worse. A lack of regulation has made it the wild west, but what else do Ryan and Cliff have to say? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starsforever/support

Take a listen as Ryan and Cliff discuss a very important topic: veteran mental health and suicide rate. Ryan and Cliff try to offer their support and advice, as well as resources available to those struggling or those who know someone struggling. Groups such as Mission 22 and phone numbers like 988 are important to know and talk about! Help us end the 22 a day and save veteran's lives. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starsforever/support

Check out Ryan and Cliff discussing the Navy sidelining 17 ships, just as the two recommended for the Coast Guard. But, the real part of this episode is Ryan and Cliff's plan for how the military can fix their training school backup and reinvigorate new recruits to stay engaged with the military. Check it out and let us know what you think! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starsforever/support