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The Junto Podcast serves as a voice for working class entrepreneurs, artists, professionals, and anyone else in pursuit of personal growth and community service. Inspired by its 1727 namesake, the podcast promotes the exchange of impactful insights, meaningful discussions across diverse subject matter, and the practical application of critical thinking in our daily lives. Our ethos is to enable and embolden our listeners to thrive in their personal lives and business endeavors while fostering positive and transformative influence in their communities. We explore a variety of unique subjects, drawn from personal essays, current topics, and the foundational charter of the original Junto Club, from history, ethics, entrepreneurship, politics, spiritualism, world travels, the arts, and far beyond. We welcome interesting guests whose perspectives illuminate our discourse. We invite our listeners and followers to contribute topic submissions and guest suggestions. We will choose the most compelling and resonant submissions for in-depth exploration on the podcast. Welcome to The Junto Podcast, where we promote the practical applications of critical thinking and bold creativity.
Episodes

May 22, 2026
May 22, 2026
58 min
Host Edgar Mills examines data showing drunk driving is disproportionately reported among white men and compares roughly 12,000 annual DUI deaths to about 15,000 firearm homicides, arguing DUI is an under-discussed public health crisis.
He explores cultural and geographic drivers (social drinking, rural/suburban transport gaps, and soft privilege), calls for consistent application of justice, and urges personal responsibility and contingency planning to prevent needless deaths.

May 15, 2026
May 15, 2026
57 min
Host Edgar Mills examines crime and assimilation data from European countries with large Muslim immigrant populations and discusses how similar immigration patterns could affect the United States.
The episode explores differences in values, policy responses, potential strains on welfare systems in context of the Cloward-Piven strategy, and practical steps to prevent social and economic disruption as seen in European countries.

May 8, 2026
May 8, 2026
1hr 34 min
Edgar Mills sits down with Battalion Fire Chief Trey Johnson to explore practical leadership lessons from firefighting and military experience. They discuss podcast authenticity versus AI polish, the power of imagination and PACE planning, the difference between vigilance and paranoia, and the importance of after-action reviews and team development.
The conversation also touches on real-world training, transferability of leadership across careers, resisting the arrival fallacy, and how to foster resilient teams. Links and upcoming workshops mentioned at the end of the episode.

May 1, 2026
May 1, 2026
1hr 1 min
Edgar Mills explores how narcissism and false humility hide behind charm and modesty to manipulate followers, undermine teams, and destroy relationships. He explains tactics like humble-bragging, fishing for praise, two-faced behavior, and lack of empathy, showing how these traits play out in leadership, workplaces, and families.
The episode also examines possible roots of narcissistic behavior, offers red flags to spot it, and contrasts fake modesty with genuine humility, urging listeners to hold leaders accountable and reflect on their own behavior.

Apr 24, 2026
Apr 24, 2026
1hr 17 min
Host Edgar Mills challenges the term "gun violence," arguing guns are tools and that violence stems from cultural decay, broken families, and failed policies. He reviews Atlanta and Georgia crime statistics, highlights black-on-black violence, and rejects collectivist explanations that deflect personal responsibility.
Mills offers solutions focused on community action, stronger families, criminal justice reform, education and economic opportunity, and lawful self-defense, urging accountability at every level rather than broad gun bans.

Apr 17, 2026
Apr 17, 2026
53 min
In episode 54, Edgar Mills draws parallels between the seven phases of unconventional warfare and the journey of a small business, using lessons from T.E. Lawrence, Mao Zedong, and guerrilla doctrine.
The episode explains each phase: preparation, initial contact, infiltration, organization, buildup, employment, and transition and offers practical takeaways on intelligence, agility, customer support, and offensive strategies for startups aiming to capture market share and grow strategically.

Apr 11, 2026
Apr 11, 2026
1hr 1 min
In this episode, Edgar Mills explains Admiral William McRaven’s "relative superiority" framework, six principles drawn from special operations (simplicity, security, repetition, surprise, speed, purpose), and maps them onto John C. Maxwell’s leadership laws.
He shows how small, focused teams using simple plans, rehearsed execution, and strong leadership can outmaneuver larger organizations in business settings, and gives practical takeaways for leaders and teams to test on their next project.

Apr 4, 2026
Apr 4, 2026
59 min
Edgar Mills examines how AI is accelerating change across industries, threatening mid-level managerial roles while creating new demands for AI-literate leaders.
He highlights sectors likely to be disrupted, jobs that remain human‑centric, and urges leaders to adapt by mastering AI tools and doubling down on empathy, mentorship, and ethical decision‑making.
