The Star Chamber
Where history and modern governance intersect. We examine the parallels between the secretive Star Chamber of 15th-century England and today's U.S. government administrative processes — exposing how the echoes of history still punish those who serve and protect.
vincit omnia veritas — truth conquers all
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Full Episodes
Episode 44
When Frauds Are Exposed
Apr 26, 2026
1h 6m
Lt Col Dacia "Thunder" Sexton exposes what happens when excellence threatens insecure leaders, frauds get unmasked, and retaliation becomes the response.
Episode 43
The Price of Neglect
Apr 13, 2026
52m
Attorney Peter Bertling on representing families of service members lost to suicide — confronting failures in care and accountability at the VA's OIG. 17 veteran suicides per day.
Episode 42
The Unseen Enemy
Apr 6, 2026
58m
Dr. Robert Marietta — Navy-trained psychiatrist and Fleet Marine Force-qualified officer — on how legal battles, administrative systems, and command dynamics collide with mental health.
Episode 41
Unlawful Command Influence
Mar 24, 2026
54m
Attorney Robert "Butch" Bracknell exposes how even subtle leadership pressure distorts outcomes, erodes fairness, and undermines the system meant to uphold discipline.
Episode 40
Balancing the Scales
Mar 10, 2026
1h 2m
Former Army JAG and current defense attorney Joey Comley on the constant tension between good order and discipline, and ensuring justice and due process.
Mini Episodes ~10 min deep dives
Mini Episode 22
You Don’t Have Whistleblower Protections
Apr 21, 2026
9m
You've been told the law protects whistleblowers. It doesn't — especially for those in uniform. A breakdown of why there is no real path to justice.
Mini Episode 20
The Worst Thing of All
Mar 17, 2026
10m
Worse than a denied promotion. Worse than a loss of pension. Worse than dismissal from the Service. Being turned into the person you never wanted to become.