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Former 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 Murphy

Patrick 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 Timestamps
00:00 – “Why Are You Special?” Patrick Murphy’s Answer
03:00 – Growing Up Working-Class in Philadelphia
05:55 – How He Is Inspired
09:10 – The Iraq War
13:05 – Running For Congress
16:55 – The Severity Of Our National Debt
20:05 – A Silver Tsunami Is Coming
24:00 – How To Fix The National Debt
27:40 – United We Stand, Divided we Fall
31:55 – How Are So Many In Congress Rich
36:10 – Principles Over Politics
39:30 – Meritocracy
43:05 – Playing Basketball With President Obama
46:40 – Loyalty Above All Else Is A Honor

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