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On Brand with Donny Deutsch

Martha Raddatz on "The Hero Next Door": Military Service, Patriotism & Purpose in a Divided America

On Brand with Donny Deutsch

Donny Deutsch Podcast Admin

News, Entertainment News, News Commentary, Arts

4.6896 Ratings

🗓️ 28 May 2026

⏱️ 31 minutes

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Summary

ABC News chief global affairs correspondent and co-anchor of This Week, Martha Raddatz, joins Donny to discuss her powerful new book, The Hero Next Door: Stories of Patriotism and Purpose — and why America's post-9/11 generation of veterans deserves to be called the next "Greatest Generation." From flying 10-hour combat missions in Afghanistan to embedding with troops in Iraq, Martha has spent decades on the front lines building deep relationships with the men and women who serve. In this conversation, she shares unforgettable stories from the book — including Marine Derek Herrera, who was paralyzed in battle and went on to revolutionize medical care for other wounded veterans; Kevin Schaefer and Steve Workman, who survived the Pentagon on 9/11; and Medal of Honor recipient Sal Giunta, whose quiet heroism brought a Korean War veteran to tears at Arlington Cemetery. Martha and Donny talk about: Why service members volunteer — and what drives them when they come home The hidden battle with PTSD after the war ends The devastating exit from Afghanistan and its toll on veterans How these heroes can unite a divided country Why Martha says knowing these people has made her a better journalist — and a better human being Whether you're a military family, a history buff, or simply someone hungry for stories of real American courage, this episode will restore your faith in humanity. 📚 The Hero Next Door is available now wherever books are sold. Be sure to check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠On Brand with Donny Deutsch YouTube page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We'd like to thank our sponsor ⁠Strawberry.me⁠ Go to ⁠Strawberry.me/DONNY⁠ and start with a coaching trial today. For our listeners, tell them it was the On Brand with Donny Deutsch Podcast that sent you and get 50% off your first session. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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