Bonus: Death, Sex and Money - What Military Service During “Peacetime” is Really Like

We want to share with you this special episode of Death, Sex & Money , a Slate podcast. Ray joins host Anna Sale to share why he enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1978, what it was like serving in the years between major conflicts, and the challenges he faced leaving military life behind. He reflects on the trauma he carried, his time as a paratrooper and drill sergeant, and how he eventually found his way into academia and storytelling. The conversation continues what Anna does best: exploring the hard questions and hidden struggles that shape our lives. You can find Death, Sex and Money wherever you get your podcasts.

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Bonus: Death, Sex and Money - What Military Service During “Peacetime” is Really Like is an episode from What's Ray Saying? by Ray Christian.

This episode is 52:04 long.

This episode was published on Aug 20, 2025.

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