Danger Close with Brian O'Leary
A retired Marine colonel offers insights on American politics, culture, and history, current events, national security, foreign affairs, and more.
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- Sep 22, 2026
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- Jul 5, 2026
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“Providence, or Some Good Honest Fellow” (opens the original)
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The Greatest Man in the World (opens the original)
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More Perfect (opens the original)
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Why We Fight (opens the original)
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They Can Keep That F***ing Job (opens the original)
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