Sean Parnell (@officialseanparnell) welcomes Pete Hegseth (@petehegseth) to the Battleground Podcast.  Hegseth shares lessons learned throughout his career, from his time in the military, serving veterans through Concerned Vets for America, to his current position as host of Fox and Friends. They also talk about Hegseth's recent book, Battle for the American Mind. Pete discusses his decision to join the military and his experiences in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Guantanamo Bay. After attending Princeton, Hegseth joined the military in 2001. The September 11th attacks motivated him to serve in the infantry. Hegseth describes his own experiences in combat and reflects on how they have changed his perspective. Other topics include: The transition from military to civilian life The importance of family and legacy in the military The importance of teaching children about freedom and America in today's society. The Importance of Being a Culture Warrior The future of America The Impact of Trump's Foreign Policy on the international order The dangers of a proxy war Pete’s new Fox Nation Documentary on the Life of Jesus Christ   Subscribe to Sean Parnell's channel on YouTube.Follow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.