DMC - A Rap Superhero Tells His Origin Story
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From the streets of Hollis Queens to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Darryl “DMC” McDaniels helped transform hip-hop from a neighborhood movement into a global cultural force. As one-third of the legendary Run-DMC, he broke musical and cultural boundaries, redefined fashion, and influenced generations of artists. In this episode, DMC reflects on the group's groundbreaking beginnings, the influences that paved the way for him, his lifelong passion for comic books, and his evolution into an author, entrepreneur, and advocate. We explore the stories behind the music, the lessons learned...
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Gina Osborn – FBI, Counterintelligence
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Pete A Turner welcomes back Gina Osborn to the Break It Down Show. Gina is a former Army Counterintelligence Agent. She followed up that sexy career title with FBI Agent. These two will dig into the interpersonal skills, stories and all things from the agent world. For more on Gina head to ginalosborn.com While working on the FBI’s Inspection Staff, Gina conducted more than 30 comprehensive inspections of field offices and headquarters entities, examining not simply individual performance, but how leadership, operations, accountability, and culture worked together as a system. Across...
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David Weck – Every Step Stronger
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David Weck is a prominent figure in the fitness industry, recognized for his innovative approach to movement, balance, and athletic performance. He invented the BOSU® Balance Trainer in 1999, a widely used fitness device designed to improve balance and functional strength. Here's the link to get David's Best Selling Book. Every Step Stronger https://link.amazon/B01LPNeWP Book Blub: Transform your daily movement, fix posture imbalances, and unlock lifelong physical capability—starting with the way you walk. Every step you take is training your body for strength or breakdown. In Every Step...
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Chandra Lynn - Rooted to Rise
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Chandra Lynn, M.B.A., is an award-winning author, entrepreneur, marketing strategist, and transformation coach dedicated to helping people thrive from the inside out. She is the author of the Gold Medal-winning book Root-to-Rise®: How to Love Life (even when it’s messy, hard, and uncertain) and creator of the Root-to-Rise® personal growth system, which has earned recognition from Deepak Chopra and Kirkus Reviews. Chandra Is a longtime friend of Pete A Turner. She's also a frequent guest on the Break It Down Show
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Michael White - The Islamic Republic of Iran
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Michael White fell in love with an Iranian girl. He picked romance, left for Iran and went to be with his wife. Until the government of Iran took Michael's arrival as a bad thing. He was arrested and charged with crimes, including offending the Ayatollah. Michael was convicted and sentenced to prison. He appealed that decision and was sent back to prison with more crimes! It appeared that Michael would perish in prison. Cue COVID and President Donald Trump's State Department. This experience interacting directly with the Iranian government provides us with unique insight into how the IRI...
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Amber Brittain-Hale – Marco Rubio’s European Tour
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Dr Amber Brittain-Hale returns to the Break It Down Show with Pete A Turner. Sec State Marco Rubio is having a massive impact on the reputation of the US abroad. When we're told how the US's reputation is falling around the world, it begs the question, why is the US having so much success abroad if it's going poorly. Sec Rubio's current tour is illustrative of the messaging being conducted by the US towards it allies and adversaries.
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Ray Fatahi — Causum, the fabric for safe and trustworthy AI
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Ray Fatahi makes his first appearance on the Break It Down Show to discuss AI safety, cybersecurity, and his company, Causum. Ray offers a unique blend of technical expertise, domain knowledge, and a focus on what these AI algorithms are actually generating. Ray has a PhD in Biomedical Sciences, and has worked as a researcher and in software startups for more than a decade. Ray served in the United States Marine Corps in the early 2000s. Brad Hutchings joins Pete as co-host. Brad makes private, local, humane AI that you can run on your laptop or on one of his Mmojo appliances.
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Jeff Laugen – Benicia Home Improvement, 40 Years
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Jeff Laugen founded Benicia Home Improvement in his hometown of Benicia Ca 40 years ago. Through the years, Jeff has built the kind of small town business they make movies about. This however, is a story about trust, community and love for things that people cherish the most, homes, family, lives. Pete A Turner is proud welcome Jeff Laugen to the Break It Down Show. We're celebrating Jeff and Pete's hometown beauty and charm.
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Gabe Gaines – The Philosophy of Special Operations
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Gabe Gaines is a Green Beret, long tabbed, operator in the US Special Forces. Gabe leads an ODA. In his role as team NCOIC, his task is to pass his lessons on to his younger guys. These lessons, as we find out, are not about trigger pulling. It's more about how a warrior survives the pace of combat operations. For more on Gabe check out TheGabeGaines on SubStack or X. Pete A Turner and Gabe dig in and have a chat only two combat warriors can. They dig deep into how Gabe leads, how he thinks about leading, and the fascinating elements of modern war. Pete is thrilled to present Gabe Gaines on...
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Mitch Ferguson - Joshua Rauh on Uncommon Knowledge
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Mitch Ferguson is back on the Break It Down Show with Pete A Turner. Pete reached out to Mitch after watching a recent episode of Uncommon Knowledge with guest Josuah Rauh. Peter Robinson hosts the Hoover Institute's episode that deals with today's economics. This episode is less about President Trump economic policy and more about how Joshua sees the economics of the world. youtu.be/GrTK2WShoWA
info_outlineVictor Davis Hanson makes his return to the Break It Down Show with Pete A Turner. Victor's latest book, "The Counterrevolution: The Fall and Rise of Donald Trump and the MAGA Movement." Get Counterrrevolution on Amazon at amzn.to/4d9uStf droped on 8SEP2026. Joining Victor and Pete is USC President Emeritus Max Nikias. Max and Victor are longtime friends. What makes this episode unique beyond Victor's brilliant mind is Max sitting in as the primary host on the episode.
Rather than a political book celebrating Donald Trump, VDH's work is a history and accounting of what happened, and how Pres Trump fell, then returned to power.
From his nadir post January 6, including his long legal battles, to his historic rise featuring a series of unprecedented events. A few of the improbable things that led to Pres Trump's re-election. He survived being shot during an assassination attempt in Butler, Pa. He became the first Republican in decades to win the popular vote. Trump shutting out incumbant VP and 2024 Democrat presidential nominee Kamala Harris in all the key swing states. This unlikely collection of events culminated in just the 2nd perforated presidency in US political history following Grover Cleveland's equally improbable phoenixing return to the presidency.
Victor Davis Hanson is a Senior Fellow at The Hoover Institution.
USC President Emeritus Max Nikias is the author of "American Trojan," available now on Amazon at amzn.to/4A34yuN
Thanks to Brad Hutchings for the work on the graphic