Welcome to How to Talk to Conservatives and Veterans About Dissent. Sebastian Junger is a journalist, filmmaker, and bestselling author of The Perfect Storm, War, Tribe, Freedom, and In My Time of Dying. His deep connection to veterans stems from years spent covering war zones, including his time embedded with U.S. troops in Afghanistan’s Korengal Valley—a story captured in the Oscar-nominated documentary Restrepo. Junger’s work explores the human cost of conflict and the longing for belonging, themes that resonate with many veterans today. In The Perfect Storm, he chronicled a natural disaster; now, he helps us navigate the cultural storm of division and anger that threatens democracy. His rare ability to speak across divides—especially to those shaped by service and sacrifice—makes him a vital voice in conversations about dissent and unity.
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