Chapter

Epiphany on Race Issues
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23:53 - 31:43 (07:49)

The speaker had an epiphany on race issues at 14 when his dad's friend George shook his head when he saw him running behind him and the school staff did nothing to stop that. He realized then that no one was going to hold his hand to fix things if he couldn't do it himself.

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As part of a freshman swimmer initiation, the guest was wearing Speedos over his clothes when he and his brother were jumped in the school locker room.
23:53 - 24:47 (00:54)
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High School
Summary

As part of a freshman swimmer initiation, the guest was wearing Speedos over his clothes when he and his brother were jumped in the school locker room.

Chapter
Epiphany on Race Issues
Episode
#5 Mike Ritland - Navy SEAL / K9 Dog Trainer (Part 1)
Podcast
Shawn Ryan Show
A man recounts running through a school while a group of black students were attacking white students and vandalizing the building.
24:47 - 26:59 (02:12)
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Racism
Summary

A man recounts running through a school while a group of black students were attacking white students and vandalizing the building.

Chapter
Epiphany on Race Issues
Episode
#5 Mike Ritland - Navy SEAL / K9 Dog Trainer (Part 1)
Podcast
Shawn Ryan Show
A 14-year-old realizes that nobody will hold their hand to make sure things are right and questions why administration and staff did nothing to stop racist behavior in school.
26:59 - 29:18 (02:19)
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Racism
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A 14-year-old realizes that nobody will hold their hand to make sure things are right and questions why administration and staff did nothing to stop racist behavior in school.

Chapter
Epiphany on Race Issues
Episode
#5 Mike Ritland - Navy SEAL / K9 Dog Trainer (Part 1)
Podcast
Shawn Ryan Show
The speaker shares how being a competitive athlete and having family members who served in the military influenced his decision to join.
29:18 - 31:43 (02:24)
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Sports, Military
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The speaker shares how being a competitive athlete and having family members who served in the military influenced his decision to join. He talks about his laser focus on training and preparation during his high school years.

Chapter
Epiphany on Race Issues
Episode
#5 Mike Ritland - Navy SEAL / K9 Dog Trainer (Part 1)
Podcast
Shawn Ryan Show