Hour 1: Epic Fury’s Unraveling & Iran Fallout | Owen Marcus on Masculine Emotional Intelligence
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Monday, March 9, 2026
Episode 87 examines how the administration’s case for Operation Epic Fury collapsed under scrutiny, contrasting claims of an imminent threat with a strike campaign that targeted Iran’s leadership, military infrastructure, and political core. It shows how polling, legal gaps, expert skepticism, and the scale of the assault exposed a justification built on myth rather than evidence, even as the region ignited in real time. The hour concludes with an interview featuring Owen Marcus, a leading figure in men’s emotional development and founder of MELD, whose latest book Grow Up: A Man’s Guide to Masculine Emotional Intelligence offers a practical framework for cultivating deeper connection, resilience, and authentic maturity.
