Episode 107 | "U Not Even a Brotha"

Permission To Speak Freely

No guests in this episode, so let the shenanigans ensue. Damo led his first FLDC and had an eye-opening experience. Damon is supporting local businesses. Tisha is telling men if they are men or not. Should Damo get OC sprayed for the culture? Damon reminisces all his OC horror stories. The trio revisits the idea of a 4-Day work week as the Bernie Sanders-led bill moves to Congress. Another topic is revisited as the TikTok ban is gaining steam. The CNO just unveiled ‘Culture of Excellence 2.0,’ what’s it all about? Sailors will soon have 24/7 access to Navy fitness centers throughout the world. As good as this is, let’s be responsible. Damon pulled up with facts about the Navy’s retention numbers. A ‘Women’s Initiative Team’ has been introduced. A Master Chief onboard the USS George Washington gets exposed with multiple accusations. What American Institutions do Americans trust? Damo has a message for people who defend sexual assault. Do you think the MCPON has hands? Tish compares TikTok sensation Reesa Teesa to military members who rush to get married for BAH. Should people get the day off before the advancement exam? Do Better: Damo - Laundry room etiquette in the barracks. Damon - GMTs, period. Damon asks a question about women in special operations. Damon returns to the ‘Book of the Week’ segment and reviews a familiar book. These and more topics are covered in this episode of the ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ podcast. Remember to follow the ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ podcast on TikTok, Facebook, Discord, Instagram, and Twitter, and subscribe on YouTube.

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Links and more from this episode:

Update on 4-Day Work Week: https://abcnews.go.com/amp/Business/bernie-sanders-proposed-32-hour-workweek-pass-congress/story?id=108152411

Update on Tik Tok Ban: https://www.npr.org/2024/03/14/1238435508/tiktok-ban-bill-congress-china

Culture of Excellence 2.0: https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Portals/55/Messages/NAVADMIN/NAV2024/NAV24051.txt?ver=aYWH8mhDa9OIM-O_NY5Y1A%3d%3d

COE 2.0 Fact Sheet: https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Portals/55/Messages/NAVADMIN/FACT_SHEETS/Fact_Sheet_NAV_051_24.pdf?ver=EF_FmmJRGcnQHRvDlJgu7A%3d%3d

COE 2.0 Playbook: https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Portals/55/Support/Culture%20Resilience/COE/Culture_of_Excellence2_playbook.pdf?ver=s0FpL66RJpXUjjS20flM1w%3d%3d

Navy to keep base gyms open 24/7: https://www.navy.mil/Press-Office/Press-Releases/display-pressreleases/Article/3702096/navy-base-mwr-fitness-facilities-to-offer-24-7-access/

Navy hit retention goals: https://www.navytimes.com/news/your-navy/2023/02/03/navy-surpasses-fy22-retention-goals-amid-recruitment-challenges/

Women’s Initiative Team: https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Portals/55/Messages/NAVADMIN/NAV2024/NAV24037.txt?ver=Ebh0yPTRIJ9cn2EnuHb7vw%3d%3d

MMCM Don Paredes Accusations: https://www.instagram.com/janae_perfectlyflawed/reel/C4TiRjrR59J/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/navy/comments/1bapvdh/really_love_the_navy/

Gallup Confidence List: https://news.gallup.com/poll/1597/confidence-institutions.aspx

Books of the Week:

Front Burner (Kirk Lippold) - https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/kirk-lippold/front-burner/9781610391252/?lens=publicaffairs

The Energy Bus (Jon Gordon) - https://www.theenergybus.com/

The Coffee Bean (Jon Gordon) - https://jongordon.com/book/the-coffee-bean/

Additional Credits:

PTSF “Theme Music” - Produced by Lim0