Investigative reporter Anna Giaritelli joins David Rutherford to share her personal story of assault in Washington D.C.—and the shocking failures of the justice system that followed.

➡️ Hear how Anna was attacked in broad daylight, how her assailant was repeatedly released despite multiple arrests, and how D.C. authorities hide sex crime data from the public.

➡️ Discover the political games that protect criminals instead of victims.

➡️ Learn how Anna turned her pain into purpose, writing and speaking out to expose the truth.

This episode is a powerful conversation about courage, accountability, and the fight to protect women from violence.

Key Takeaways:

• Anna’s personal story of survival and resilience
• How crime statistics are manipulated in D.C.
• Why local authorities fail victims of sexual assault
• The broader problem of crime and corruption in U.S. cities
• What must change to truly protect women and children

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

01:07 - Anna’s Viral Story That Shocked The World

03:36 - How The Justice System Failed Her & Others

22:58 - DC Crime Stats Coverup & How Governments Are Abandoning Citizens

36:32 - Why Is Crime Exploding Across The World?

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What happens when your confidence collapses? Former Navy SEAL David Rutherford shares the exact system he built to reset, rebuild, and forge self-confidence—no matter what life throws at you.

In this high-energy episode of The David Rutherford Show, Rut and Jordy dive deep into the origin story of Froglogic and the 8 Missions for Forging Self-Confidence. From BUD/S training to Blackwater deployments, to fatherhood and mentorship, David reveals how anyone can build the resilience to keep going when everything inside you says quit.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why self-confidence collapses daily—and how to rebuild it fast.
• The Navy SEAL-inspired 8 Missions for lasting confidence.
• Stories from combat, training, and fatherhood that shaped Rut’s system.
• The power of mentorship, integrity, and living with purpose.
• How to laugh, love, and find joy—even in the hardest moments.

If you’ve ever battled fear, doubt, or the urge to quit—this episode will light a fire in your soul.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Losing my self-confidence, deployments & Froglogic origins

21:46 - What I learned about confidence in BUD/s

29:47 - Have a positive attitude

37:08 - PT and live healthy

41:03 - Motivate yourself and others

45:18 - Earn respect

49:49 - Set realistic goals

52:54 - Live with integrity

56:07 - Ask for help

57:57 - Have fun

01:03:19 - We need a system

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What if America’s greatest untold stories weren’t in Hollywood—but hidden in the swamps, deserts, and mountains all around us?

In this powerful episode of The David Rutherford Show, Navy SEAL David Rutherford sits down with Alexander “Xander” Joseph, founder of Xplorist.org, to discuss his mission of reconnecting Americans with their wild spaces. Joseph is the filmmaker behind the upcoming documentary series King of the Everglades, where he and his team track legendary crocodiles like Croczilla and spotlight the fight to preserve America’s ecosystems. He's recently partnered with Braxton McCoy and Sagebrush Institute to join the fight to preserve America's wilderness.

Key Takeaways:

How the Everglades is the only ecosystem like it in the world.

Alexander’s personal journey from loss to finding purpose in creation.

Why storytelling is the most powerful tool in the conservation fight.

The battle to protect America’s wilderness from political agendas.

Sneak peek into King of the Everglades and future projects like Beast of the Borderlands (Arizona jaguars).

The role of faith, family, and patriotism in Xander’s mission.

Links:

👉 Froglogic Courses: www.davidrutherford.com

👉 Follow David Rutherford on Socials: https://linktr.ee/davidrutherfordshow

👉 Support Alexander's mission: https://www.xplorist.org/

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - The Passion for the outdoors & God's Creation

11:15 - Falling in love with storytelling

13:20 - Filming in the Everglades

17:05 - Alex's start in storytelling

18:52 - Braxton McCoy & the Big Beautiful Bill

22:04 - Losing a friend & diving into art

33:00 - We need stories of exploration

45:26 - Conservation & The Sagebrush Institute

50:47 - Upcoming projects & how to support

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