Episode 138 | "What Did You Do Last Week?"

Permission To Speak Freely

Damon and Damo are back with another packed episode, diving into some of the biggest stories making waves. They kick things off with a moment of respect for Angie Stone before jumping into the controversial outcome of Gervonta “Tank” Davis’ latest fight. Was it really a loss? The guys break down the fight, the backlash, and what it means for Tank’s future—especially with retirement talk already in the mix. On the military front, leadership transparency takes center stage. Are top military officials failing to communicate the reasons behind major decisions? The guys discuss why clear communication is critical for service members and how secrecy can impact morale. The episode also explores reports that China is developing “super soldiers”, raising concerns about the future of warfare and whether enhanced soldiers could become a reality. The transgender military ban is back in the news as policy changes continue to impact service members. Meanwhile, the guys question how long military podcasts and social media content will be allowed, with increasing restrictions on active-duty personnel sharing their perspectives online. They also dive into leadership culture, discussing whether calling someone “boss” is a term of respect or just reinforcing unnecessary hierarchy. These topics and more are covered in this episode of Permission To Speak Freely.

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Links and more from this episode:

What Did You Do Last Week Emails https://www.cbsnews.com/news/second-what-did-you-do-last-week-goes-out-some-federal-workers/

Trump Zelensky Oval Office Clash https://time.com/7263376/trump-zelensky-oval-office-clash-us-lawmakers-react/

DoD Social Media Scrub https://defensescoop.com/2025/02/27/dod-memo-scrub-dei-content-across-websites-social-media-sean-parnell/

Transgender Troops Prepare for Military Ban https://www.newsweek.com/transgender-military-trump-hegseth-pentagon-defense-ban-2037930

LDO/CWO Results https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Portals/55/Messages/NAVADMIN/NAV2025/NAV25041.txt?ver=RRmMbnSX7Cx8T2VylUNBhw%3d%3d

Gene Hackman RIP https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/02/us/gene-hackman-betsy-arakawa-santa-fe/index.html

Healthcare Flexible Spending Account https://www.healthcare.gov/have-job-based-coverage/flexible-spending-accounts/

Angie Stone RIP https://apnews.com/article/angie-stone-singer-tributes-d5df19e384b03f1fd4094e11321ff4ed

Gervonta “Tank” Davis Fight Controversy Gervonta Davis vs. Lamont Roach Fight Ends in Controversy

China’s Development of “Super Soldiers” China Conducts Tests to Create Enhanced Soldiers

🎶 Additional Credits: PTSF “Theme Music” – Produced by Lim0

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