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Adm. William McRaven reflects on American spirit in new book

Season 2026 Episode 86 | 9m 01s

Retired Navy Adm. William McRaven served for nearly four decades in a highly decorated career, from Navy SEAL to commander of the Joint Special Operations Command. He is also widely known for his 2014 speech, “Make Your Bed.” More of his speeches are collected in “Duty, Honor, Country & Life: A Tribute to the American Spirit." McRaven joined Amna Nawaz to discuss the new book.

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