On this week's episode we have a special guest that details his ascent from an Iraqi refugee, to an interpreter for the U.S. military, to playing an integral role in capturing Saddam Hussein.

0:00 - Intro

3:39 - Background of the manhunt for Saddam Hussein

5:04 - What was it like growing up in Iraq?

9:04 - Highschoolers watching defectors be shot

13:13 - Watching the U.S. invade Iraq

22:41 - Escaping Iraq

27:36 - Time as a refugee in Saudi Arabia

35:26 - Finally getting his name called to go to the U.S.

38:17 - How did Samir get to St. Louis?

54:30 - Samir tries joining the U.S. military

1:05:30 - Getting introduced to the delta force

1:09:25 - How Samir's team got info on Saddam

1:13:27 - Going to Saddam's bunker

1:22:54 - Speaking with Saddam Hussein

1:39:33 - Samir's appreciation for America

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