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Sep 1, 2026 · 38m

How a Teenager Found Undiagnosed Brain Injuries in the Military

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Warning: this episode contains mentions of suicide. New reporting has found that the impact of rough sea waves on rescue-boat crews in the Coast Guard can lead to long-term effects, including traumatic brain injury. Dave Philipps, who reports about veterans for The New York Times, explains the significant blind spot in the Coast Guard and talks about how a teenager helped expose this widespread danger. Guest: Dave Philipps, who reports about war, the military and veterans for The New York Times. Background reading: Rescue-boat crews show signs of brain injuries. Af...

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