# Florent Groberg

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A Strategy of Prioritization?

Chris, Melanie, and Zack discuss Jennifer Lind and Daryl Press's recent article on strategies of prioritization. They examine the challenges of executing such a strategy and debate whether the Trump administration is actually implementing this approach in practice. Chris commends Emma Ashford for h…

The Congressional Medal of Honor Society Celebration in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Last week the Congressional Medal of Honor Society celebrated the Medal of Honor and all of the Medal's recipients in a historic and unforgettable weekend in Chattanooga, Tennessee. In this episode, we look back on the week and hear from Medal of Honor recipients General Pat Brady and Captain Flore…

Florent Groberg: Medal of Honor Recipient | MTNPOD #146

Medal of Honor recipient Florent “Flo” Groberg shares the raw story of how his uncle’s brutal beheading by terrorists at age 12 flipped a switch that drove him to hunt evil, join the Army, survive tackling a suicide bomber in Afghanistan (losing 4 brothers), and battle survivor’s guilt. From Ranger…

82. Chuck Hagel. The Former Sec. of Defense on Trump, His Relationship with Biden, American Leadership in Crisis, the Future of Independent Politics, the Debate, and Epic Halloween Costumes. From Wounded Army Private in Vietnam to Leading the Pentagon.

“We are solvers of problems--as Americans.” -Chuck Hagel.  These are tough times in America. And it’s time to listen to our toughest leaders. Leaders like Chuck Hagel.  Chuck Hagel [13:26] is a true American success story--and has been an independent voice of reason on our political landscape for a…

Rewind: Voices Of Chattanooga’s Medal Of Honor Celebration

(Charles H. Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center) (Aired Tues 1/06/26) Chattanooga is the birthplace of the Medal of Honor, this nation’s highest military award for valor. Last fall, this city for the first time hosted the National Medal of Honor Celebration Convention, in partnership …

The Weight of the Medal

Ever wondered what it takes to face the impossible in a split-second choice? Medal of Honor recipient Captain Florent Groberg recounts his experience serving in Afghanistan, where he was forced to make a life-altering decision in a high-stakes moment. Following the attack, Captain Groberg discuss…

Introducing Season Three

What turns an ordinary person into a legend? Host and Army veteran J.R. Martinez returns with stories of split-second decisions that changed the course of history.  Hear about harrowing escapes from prisoner-of-war-camps, daring flights to the farthest reaches of the globe, miraculous rescues, and…

Eight Seconds in Afghanistan: The Quick Heroism of Florent Groberg

If you saw a suicide bomber moving toward your friends, would you have the courage to run toward him? That is the choice Florent “Flo” Groberg made on a dusty road in Afghanistan. In just eight seconds, he identified the threat, tackled the bomber, and saved countless lives. And yet, Flo says he st…

Captain Florent Groberg: Stopping Suicide Bombers in Afghanistan

During a patrol with several high ranking commanders, Captain Groberg noticed a suspicious individual following his group. Groberg realized the individual was a suicide bomber and pushed him away. After three years recovering from the blast, Groberg was awarded the Medal of Honor. Learn more abou…