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The Junto Podcast

The Junto Podcast serves as a voice for entrepreneurs, artists, working-class, professionals, and anyone else in pursuit of personal growth and community elevation. Inspired by its 1727 namesake, the podcast promotes the exchange of impactful insights, meaningful discussions across diverse subject matter, and the practical application of critical thinking in our daily lives. Our ethos is to enable and embolden our listeners to thrive in their private lives and business endeavors while fostering

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E53: From Spec-Ops to Business - 6 Principles of Success

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2026/04/11

In this episode, Edgar Mills explains Admiral William McRaven’s "relative superiority" framework, six principles drawn from special operations (simplicity, security, repetition, surprise, speed, purpose), and maps them onto John C. Maxwell’s leadership laws.He shows how small, focused teams using simple plans, rehearsed execution, and strong leadership can outmaneuver larger organizations in business settings, and gives practical takeaways for leaders and teams to test on their next project.

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59:23

E52: AI vs Mid-Management: Who Will Survive the Great...

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2026/04/04

Edgar Mills examines how AI is accelerating change across industries, threatening mid-level managerial roles while creating new demands for AI-literate leaders.He highlights sectors likely to be disrupted, jobs that remain human‑centric, and urges leaders to adapt by mastering AI tools and doubling down on empathy, mentorship, and ethical decision‑making.

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75:51

E51: 2TG - Building Formidable Leaders and...

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2026/03/28

Hello, America. Edgar Mills introduces 2 Team Guys (2TG) hands-on, scenario-based courses that build individual resilience, leadership skills, and team cohesion through immersive, time-tested training.From land navigation and search-and-rescue mountaineering to situational awareness, long-range evasion, small-unit missions, and surviving captivity, each course emphasizes accountability, clear communication, decision-making under pressure, and practical application of John C. Maxwell’s 21

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42:14

E50: When Compassion Becomes Control - Canada's MAiD...

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2026/03/21

Host Edgar Mills examines Canada’s medical assistance in dying (MAiD) program, tracing its expansion from terminal cases to chronic conditions and potential inclusion of mental illness.He argues that state involvement in death risks coercion, devalues human life, and creates a dangerous precedent for governmental control, urging listeners to defend individual autonomy. Abortion Sources: Consensus on Biological Life Beginning at Fertilization PubMed article on "The Scientific Consensus on When a

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56:38

E49: Climb On - The Goodness Of Rock Climbing

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2026/03/14

Host Edgar Mills explores rock climbing as both a sport and a lifestyle, covering disciplines like bouldering, sport climbing, trad, and ice climbing. He highlights the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits, the basics of gear and safety, and the strong, supportive climbing community.The episode also emphasizes indoor climbing gyms as welcoming community hubs or "third spaces," their appeal to college students, veterans, and everyday people, and encourages listeners to try climbing and get

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49:52

E48: Who Decides What Art Is? Taxpayer Funding, NEA,...

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2026/03/07

This episode, Edgar Mills explores the role of government funding for the arts, tracing constitutional roots, controversies (like Mapplethorpe and "Piss Christ"), and arguments for and against National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) subsidies from a libertarian perspective.Edgar weighs economic, educational, and community benefits against coercion, censorship risks, and market alternatives, and explores voluntary, private support for artistic freedom.

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E47: Shoresy, Grit, and Glory - Hockey Lessons in...

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2026/02/28

Edgar Mills welcomes listeners reflect on Team USA's recent Olympic hockey triumphs and the surge of national pride they inspired.He then dives into the Canadian series "Shoresy," showing how its crude humor conceals deep themes of loyalty, accountability, mentorship, and authentic masculinity that build strong teams. Mills pulls leadership lessons from the show, strongly recommends Season 5, Episode 1 (“Keep It Simple”), and invites listeners to visit thejuntopodcast.com for more on

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E46: 'The Law' vs. Big Government - Legal Plunder

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2026/02/22

Host Edgar Mills compares Frederick Bastiat’s 1850 pamphlet 'The Law' to modern U.S. politics, arguing that government coercion and endless spending have turned modern law into "legal plunder." He explains Bastiat’s principles on natural rights, critiques federal overreach (taxes, the Fed, Social Security, public schooling), and proposes "clean bill" reforms like voluntary taxation, audits, and restoring enumerated powers. He encourages every listener to read 'The Law'. Find it here 'The Law'

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E45: When Booze Breaks the Family - Confronting...

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2026/02/15

Edgar Mills tackles the realities of alcoholism—its causes, its effects on young families and first responders, and his own experiences with alcohol-related harm.He outlines how to spot problems, practical steps for intervention, and why honesty, empathy, and asking for help are essential to recovery. The episode urges listeners to protect their families, set boundaries, and pursue freedom from addiction through support and commitment.

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E44: Art and Rebellion - Guarding Creativity in a...

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2026/02/07

In episode 44, Edgar Mills examines classic dystopian stories and their parallels with today’s surveillance culture and social media, arguing that suppressing creativity crushes individuality and the soul.He explains how literature, music, and fine art stir personal emotion and free thought, contrasts authentic creation with AI and disposable digital content, and warns that conformity—whether by a regime or by screens—threatens our liberties. Edgar urges listeners to reclaim time for real art,

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E43: Non‑Aggression Principle - From Philosophy to...

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2026/02/01

Edgar Mills breaks down the non-aggression principle—its historical roots, connections to libertarian thought, and how it shapes views on taxes, law enforcement, privatized policing, and protests.He emphasizes individual responsibility, consistent ethical standards for both citizens and authorities, and practical examples of applying non-aggression in business, community, and personal defense.

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E42: Harmonious Dissent - De-escalation, ICE, and the...

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2026/01/25

Host Edgar Mills examines today’s polarized public discourse and urges a return to critical thinking, empathy, and de‑escalation. He analyzes recent ICE operations in Minneapolis and two shootings (Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti), discusses legal and tactical complexities, and evaluates unintended consequences of extreme tactics. The episode argues for enforcing immigration law with accountability, engaging in civil debate using facts and active listening, and rebuilding local civic

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E41: Liberals With Guns? Why the Left Is Arming Up

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2026/01/18

Edgar Mills explores the rising trend of gun ownership among liberals and what it reveals about universal needs for safety, autonomy, and self-defense. He examines NPR interviews, personal anecdotes, and a libertarian perspective to argue the Second Amendment transcends partisan lines as a backstop against tyranny and individual threats. The episode also touches on training, responsible ownership, hypocrisy in political reactions to violence, and local Libertarian Party activities and outreach in

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E40: Don't Expect Hard Things Not To Be Hard

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2026/01/11

Edgar Mills explores the idea "don't expect hard things not to be hard," sharing personal stories from Special Forces Selection, Stoic wisdom, and the difference between motivation and discipline.He applies those lessons to entrepreneurship—planning a firearms training range—covering realistic expectations, contingency (PACE) planning, compromise, and the need to persevere; the episode ends with practical calls to support and a Floyd County hearing, to approve or deny the range plan, on

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E39: 'The Rape of the Mind' A Look at Psychological...

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2025/12/27

In episode 39 Edgar Mills examines the book by Joost Meerloo, The Rape of the Mind, explaining menticide, interrogation and re‑education techniques, and how they scale from individual torture to mass propaganda.He connects historical brainwashing methods to modern tools like media, technology, and institutional conditioning, and offers practical advice on building mental resilience, critical thinking, and guarding individual liberty. 'Rape of the Mind: The Psychology of Thought Control, Menticide,

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E38: All In - A Conversation with Nathan Hicks

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2025/12/18

Edgar Mills and Nathan Hicks sit down for an unscripted conversation about what it means to be "all in." They explore commitment, family priorities, career demands, faith, and the myths of social-media success.The episode ends with practical guidance — four simple questions to test big decisions — and honest stories about balance, sacrifice, and pursuing purpose in real life. Everyday Grit Podcast Nathan on IG Higher Ground on IG Higher Ground Website

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E37: Navigating the Wild - Map, Compass & Self-Discovery

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2025/12/09

Hello America—Edgar Mills walks listeners through his recent 2 Team Guys 3-Day Land Navigation course drawn from military method. He explains the intensive classroom training, the 24‑hour overnighter in Talladega National Forest, and the mix of technical skill-building and personal growth that emerges when teams or solo students face cold, darkness, and problem‑solving. He discusses leadership, teamwork, resilience, and how navigating the wild can reveal more than just map

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E36: Punk, Politics, and the Ethos of Nonconformity

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2025/12/01

Host Edgar Mills explores whether punk rock’s rebellious spirit can coexist with conservative and libertarian politics. He defines conservatism as common-sense values—personal responsibility, free markets, and individual liberty—and argues that modern leftist conformity often contradicts punk’s ethos.The episode traces punk history, highlights punk artists who lean right, condemns extremist factions that distort the movement, and suggests Libertarianism as the most genuinely punk political stance:

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E35: Therapy Part Deux - When Therapy Is the Answer

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2025/11/26

Host Edgar Mills revisits his skepticism about traditional therapy and makes a balanced case for cognitive behavioral therapy, showing how practical techniques can help action-oriented, Type A people — from executives to athletes to veterans — regain control of their thoughts and performance.The episode also highlights faith-based alternatives and nonprofit resources like Warrior’s Heart and Wounded Warrior Project, emphasizing community, physical fitness, and spiritual support as complementary

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E34 REDUX: Working Man's Way - When Therapy Isn't the...

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2025/11/24

Host Edgar Mills redoes episode 34 to explore why traditional therapy often clashes with the realities of lower-middle and working-class men. Drawing from a corrective officer’s observations, personal experience, and Jungian ideas, he questions whether emotional processing can sometimes become a crutch and argues that action, accountability, and trusted friendships may better serve many men under financial and time pressure. The episode contrasts therapy’s reflective approach with a pragmatic,

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