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All Things NegotiationJake Harriman: Building Trust Across Political Lines at More Perfect UnionIn this compelling episode, Jake Harriman, founder of More Perfect Union, discusses his mission to bridge America's partisan divide through community service, civics, and social gatherings. Harriman, a former Marine with extensive combat experience in Iraq, shares how his military background and a transformational encounter in Southern Iraq pushed him to address extreme poverty in Africa through the nonprofit Nuru International. He later transitioned to More Perfect Union, inspired by the growing political divide in America. The conversation covers Harriman's active efforts in various communities, from rural Texas to urban Washington D.C., to unite people across political lines...
2025-11-0456 min
The Main Thing PodcastEp. 131 - Marine Cmdr. Jake Harriman Shares Unifying WisdomFrom Combat Zones to Community Hubs: Jake Harriman's Journey of Servant Leadership I first heard about Jake Harriman by way of his guest appearance on The Jocko Willink Podcast. Immediately I was drawn to his mission, heart and bias for action. Jake Harriman is a former US Marine Commander who spent more than a decade abroad defending our nation from enemies, terrorism and other global threats. But when Jake retired from active military duty and returned to America, in his words, he no longer recognized the nation he had spent so many years defending. Jake quickly saw...
2025-08-2233 min
Combat StoryLife Changing Moment in Combat | Leads to Life of Service | Force Recon | Non-Profit Founder | Jake HarrimanToday we have a fascinating Combat Story with Jake Harriman who is one of those guys who makes you feel incredibly lazy for not helping hungry people in Africa (seriously) and helping to heal the divide in America, one person at a time. It's no surprise that Jake served alongside Todd Opalski (who long time fans of the show will know as the enlisted Marine Sniper who became a Marine officer, Force Recon leader, and was then invited to serve in the most elite unit in the US Military). You can't help but do great things if you worked...
2025-04-261h 34
Career Sessions, Career LessonsBringing America Together Through Localized Civic Service With Garrett Cathcart And Jake HarrimanWhat happens when a Marine who battled Al-Qaeda in Iraq returns home to find his biggest enemy isn't a foreign power, but the division within his own country? And what if he teams up with an Army Cavalry officer who dodged IEDs in Baghdad to fight that enemy? This isn't a Tom Clancy thriller; this is the real-life story of Jake Harriman and Garrett Cathcart, the founders of +More Perfect Union. They're on a mission to bridge the political divide tearing America apart, one community at a time. Join us as we delve into their incredible journeys from combat zones...
2025-02-1943 min
The Optimistic AmericanRebuilding America Brick by BrickJoin host Paul Johnson on The Optimistic American as he engages in an inspiring discussion with Jake Harriman and Garrett Cathcart, co-founders of More Perfect Union. This veteran-led organization works tirelessly to bridge political divides, empower communities, and restore civic unity across the United States. Harriman and Cathcart share their remarkable journeys from military service to building a movement that fosters trust, collaboration, and the shared
American identity.
Topics Discussed in the Video:
- The Origins of More Perfect Union: Jake Harriman and Garrett Cathcart recount their military experiences and how witnessing divisions b...
2025-01-2256 min
Jocko Podcast474: Building More United Communities. With Force Recon Marine, Jake Harriman>Join Jocko Underground
2025-01-222h 25
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2025-01-144h 01
Career Sessions, Career LessonsBringing America Together Through Localized Civic Service With Garrett Cathcart And Jake HarrimanWhat happens when a Marine who battled Al-Qaeda in Iraq returns home to find his biggest enemy isn't a foreign power, but the division within his own country? And what if he teams up with an Army Cavalry officer who dodged IEDs in Baghdad to fight that enemy? This isn't a Tom Clancy thriller; this is the real-life story of Jake Harriman and Garrett Cathcart, the founders of +More Perfect Union. They're on a mission to bridge the political divide tearing America apart, one community at a time. Join us as we delve into their incredible journeys from combat...
2025-01-0643 min
Cleared Hot - Powered By BRCCJake Harriman and Garrett Cathcart - A More Perfect UnionJake Harriman and Garrett Cathcart are both distinguished Iraq War veterans that have turned their focus inward, tackling one of the most pressing battles on American soil: political divisiveness. They share the compelling story behind +More Perfect Union, a nonprofit dedicated to breaking down barriers and promoting unity across communities in a time of unprecedented polarization. Jake, a Marine Force Recon Platoon Commander and recipient of honors like the Unsung Hero of Compassion award from the Dalai Lama, and Garrett, a U.S. Army Cavalry Officer awarded three Bronze Stars for his service, reveal how their shared...
2024-10-142h 13
S.O.S. (Stories of Service) - Ordinary people who do extraordinary workBuilding bridges, healing divides | Jake Harriman - S.O.S. #158Send a textWhat can be do to stop the spread of divisiveness? How can we understand one another and seek to empathize with people who don’t look like us, act like us, or even think like us? I believe this understanding is vital. One amazing veteran has founded an organization that’s on the front lines of healing our fractured communities through coffee, conversation and advocacy. Join us on the S.O.S. podcast as we kick off season 3 with what this show has always represented - our service to others by tal...
2024-10-1154 min
The Ty Brady WayResilience and Real Estate with Clint Allred | Ty Brady Way PodcastIn this episode of The Ty Brady Way, host Ty Brady sits down with Clint Allred, a high school lacrosse player turned resilient leukemia survivor and successful real estate agent. Clint, recommended by a previous guest, Jake Lewis, shares his inspiring journey from playing high school lacrosse in Harriman to facing multiple bouts of leukemia. The conversation kicks off with Clint reminiscing about his high school lacrosse days and the state championship win, highlighting his passion for the sport and his transition from football to lacrosse.
As the discussion deepens, Clint opens up about his unexpected leukemia...
2024-07-1223 min
I Don't Know Anything with Paige Harriman13: I Don't Know Why You Would Play Dungeons & Dragons in New York City with My So-Called Friend Jake HarrisonJake Harrison, my co-founder of Climate Detectives: Open for Business®, loves to play live-action role-playing games, like Dungeons & Dragons. He also lives in NYC! The Big Apple! Why would anyone play pretend fantasy games here? You already see wizards, sprites, and other magical creatures on the subway.In this episode, Jake teaches me how to play Dungeons & Dragons, tells me about the 80s Satanic Panic, and explains some reasons why New Yorkers might seek escapism within a fantasy game.
2024-01-1439 min
The Jedburgh Podcast#104: Building America's Next Courageous Leaders - +More Perfect Union Founder Jake Harriman (Sandlot Jax & GORUCK Games 2023 Series)America’s leadership is more politically divided and divisive than almost anytime in our nation’s history. We sit at a generational and societal crossroad that will require leaders of courage, unity and vision to emerge and take charge in the best interest of the country; not for their own fame and fortune. +More Perfect Union Founder and CEO Jake Harriman spent years abroad solving world hunger and the effects of violent extremism, only to return home to a divided America; something this US Marine has vowed to change. Jake joins Fran Racioppi in the b...
2023-06-2846 min
"What's Next?" with Joel KrogmanEpisode 3 - Jake HarrimanJake Harriman served in the U.S. Marine Corps as a Platoon Commander in both the Infantry and Force Recon. Since then he’s founded two innovative nonprofits, and has continued dedicating his life to making the world a better place. Jake was a 2015 Presidential Leadership Scholar, a 2014 White House Champion of Change, a 2015 Goldman-Sachs Top 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs, and is the recipient of the Unsung Hero of Compassion award from the Dalai Lama.
2023-01-1757 min
Hazard GroundJake Harriman (U.S. Marines / More Perfect Union)Jake Harriman graduated with distinction from the United States Naval Academy and served seven and a half years in the U.S. Marine Corps as a Platoon Commander in both the Infantry and Force Recon. During his military service, Jake led four operational deployments, including two combat tours in Iraq. Following his service, Jake enrolled at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, founded Nuru International, and founded More Perfect Union where he also serves as the CEO.www.mpu.usSupport the podcast by supporting our sponsors at www.h...
2022-05-311h 48
FORWARD with Derek Herrera"Best lessons I had in humility..." With Jake HarrimanIn this week’s episode I had the pleasure of talking to Jake, former U.S. marine and current non-profit leader, entrepreneur, and a truly inspirational human being who is working tirelessly to create change for all of us. We talk about Jake's time as a marine and how what he witnessed on the battfield propelled him to set out on a mission to eradicate extreme poverty around the world. This led him to found his non-profit organization, Nuru International where he spent almost a decade developing the situation and delivering results in places like Kenya, Ethiopia, and other pl...
2021-11-1936 min
The Tennessee ConservativeTony Vitolo: How One Tennessean Fought Back Against "New Racism" and Won!Imagine you're a Republican business owner who was almost put out of business by your own Governor's lock-down policies.Now imagine your government offers you money for the damage they caused... only to tell you that you don't qualify when you apply... because you are WHITE!Well, that's EXACTLY what happened to Tony, the owner of Jake's Bar and Grill in Harriman Tennessee. But, it's not where this story ends.Tony talks about how he fought back against "New Racism" and how the more the government "helps" Tennesseans, the more it actually hurts...
2021-09-3029 min
In the Arena with Colorado ConcernBuilding a +More Perfect UnionOur guest this week is Jake Harriman, founder and CEO of a +More Perfect Union, a citizen-led movement working to heal the divide in our nation and make our government work for the people. Join us in a rich discussion about how to cultivate a new, and deeply necessary, form of patriotism. More at: https://www.mpu.us/
2021-08-2048 min
No Turning BackJake Harriman on building a More Perfect UnionThis week, Stan and Chris speak with Jake Harriman, the Founder and CEO of More Perfect Union and former Infantry and Force Recon Platoon Commander in the Marine Corps. Jake has lived a life in service to others, focusing on international poverty, as well as the dangers of political extremism in the United States. After spending his childhood in West Virginia, Jake matriculated to the United States Naval Academy – and upon graduating, went on to serve in the Marine Corps as an Infantry and Force Recon Platoon Commander. He left the Marine Corps after seven an...
2021-06-2949 min
Northwest FCS Leadership InsightsBuilding Trust & Getting Results with Jake HarrimanObjectives: - Discuss elements leadership, building trust, and getting results- Explore how is leadership is lived out in a professional environment- Inspire listeners to take steps toward greater trust and greater resultsParticipant Bios:- Jake Harriman is the founder and CEO of Nuru International, a US-based social venture that empowers individuals living in remote and rural areas to combat extreme poverty in their communities.Jake was inspired to found Nuru after being faced with the effects of extreme poverty in war-torn regions of the...
2020-07-2200 min
Dastardly Cleverness in the Service of GoodJake Harriman: Fight Terrorism By Ending Extreme Poverty For more than seven years, Jake Harriman was a US Marine, serving as a platoon commander in the Infantry and in a Special Operations unit. He was deployed in Southwest and Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, and served two combat tours in Iraq. During the second tour, he earned the Bronze Star. Jake believed whole-heartedly in the mission of fighting terrorism. But in Iraq he started to question how that should be done. He came to see the greater enemy as extreme poverty: while terrorist leaders may be evil or insane, their foot...
2019-11-1246 min
Live Inspired Podcast with John O'LearyFor America on Monday MomentsJoin me every Monday for a quick burst of inspiration on our "Monday Moments" segments. Today, in honor of Memorial Day, I share a story I seldom share that continues to have a powerful effect on my life today. For America by Jack Buck Since this nation was founded under God, More than 200 years ago, We've been the bastion of freedom, The light which keeps the free world aglow. We do not covet the possessions of others, We are blessed with the bounty we share. We h...
2019-05-2706 min
Live Inspired Podcast with John O'LearyHow to Selflessly ServeWars cannot be won only on the battlefield. Jake Harriman realized this truth while completing 4 tours as a Marine. During his service in the Middle East, Africa + Asia, he saw how extreme poverty caused desperation which directly fueled the growth of terrorist groups. After completing his service, Jake started NURU International to address the extreme poverty in war-torn countries -- and in doing so, combat terrorist groups. Jake has been honored as the Unsung Hero of Compassion by the Dali Lama, the White House Champion of Change + named one of the top 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs...
2018-11-2955 min
Eagle Nation PodcastEP106 - Combating extremism by fighting poverty with Jake Harriman from Nuru International Jake Harriman is a former Force Recon Marine who started Nuru International during his time at Stanford. His experiences deployed led him to see the devastating effects of extreme poverty, and how it was affecting the war on terror - and inspired him to start an organization to break the cycle. In this episode we discuss: The nexus of security and rural development His belief that only kinetic action will not win the war on terror The importance of removing isolation How to help yourself by helping others
2018-08-2043 min
No Fluff Just StuffLeadership with Jake Harriman of Nuru InternationalThe NFJS tour series has supported Nuru International for many years. This week I sit down with founder Jake Harriman and talk about his journey to start Nuru, what they're doing and discuss leadership lessons that can be learned.
2016-11-3015 min
Inside Social InnovationFrom the Marine Corps to Kenya: Ending Extreme PovertyAfter he witnessed the War on Terror, Jake was overcome with the initiative. He wanted to combat what he saw as the largest source of terrorism, insurgency, and global instability: extreme poverty. While deployed in Iraq as an Infantry and Special Operations Platoon Commander in the Marine Corps, Jake Harriman was troubled by the inability of many civilians to direct their lives, due to extremely oppressive governments. To address this, Jake returned to business school and took on the challenge to alleviate extreme poverty. From this effort, Nuru was launched in 2008, aiming to implement an innovative sustainable and scalable...
2014-10-2312 min
Inside Social InnovationNew Models to End Extreme Poverty“Poverty is not just about an economic challenge. Extreme poverty is a condition where families cannot make meaningful choices to determine their own future.” The role of Nuru is to put those choices back on the table. In this audio interview, Jonathan Chang speaks with Jake Harriman, Founder and CEO of Nuru International. Nuru works to raise awareness of poverty in the developed world. At the same time they foster self-sufficiency in remote rural communities in East Africa. From combat operations in Iraq to Stanford Business to rural Ethiopia, Harriman traces his personal path towards sustainable solutions to poverty. This...
2013-07-1142 min