United We Stand, Divided We Fall | Patrick Murphy Interview | Episode 15

Send us Fan MailFormer U.S. Congressman, Acting Secretary of the Army and Iraq War veteran, and Patrick Murphy joins Not Special for a wide-ranging, no-BS conversation about leadership, unity, national debt, military service, and why moral courage—not party loyalty—is what America desperately needs right now.From growing up in a row house in Northeast Philadelphia to teaching at West Point, serving in combat, writing the Post-9/11 GI Bill, repealing Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, and running the U.S. Army, Murphy shares what shaped his character—and why “United we stand, divided we fall” is more than a slogan.This episode cuts through political noise and focuses on service, accountability, and solving real problems.📌 About Patrick MurphyPatrick Murphy is an Iraq War veteran, former U.S. Congressman, constitutional law professor at West Point, and former Acting Secretary of the Army. He helped author the Post-9/11 GI Bill, led the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, and now works as a veteran investor, educator, and media contributor focused on leadership, service, and national unity.⏱️ Clickable Chapter Timestamps00:00 – “Why Are You Special?” Patrick Murphy’s Answer03:00 – Growing Up Working-Class in Philadelphia05:55 – How He Is Inspired09:10 – The Iraq War13:05 – Running For Congress16:55 – The Severity Of Our National Debt 20:05 – A Silver Tsunami Is Coming24:00 – How To Fix The National Debt27:40 – United We Stand, Divided we Fall31:55 – How Are So Many In Congress Rich36:10 – Principles Over Politics39:30 – Meritocracy43:05 – Playing Basketball With President Obama46:40 – Loyalty Above All Else Is A HonorConnect with Liberty Speaks: 🌐 Website: www.libertyspeaks.com 🔗 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_ownyourjourney_ Support those that support us: Fire Department Coffee https://alnk.to/74xixOf 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share if you found this conversation valuable. Your support helps us bring more stories of resilience, leadership, and freedom to light.#congress  #Veteran #LeadershipMatters