THE EXAMINER: What The Examiner Is — And Is Not

In the first episode of The Examiner, David Burnell introduces the philosophy behind the series and explores why calm, disciplined analysis has become increasingly rare in an age driven by outrage, instant reaction, and emotional performance. Drawing from decades of experience in military service, rescue operations, leadership under pressure, and humanitarian work, this episode examines the difference between intelligence and judgment, reaction and reflection, noise and clarity. Rather than offering political outrage or simplistic answers, The Examiner focuses on consequence, human behavior, history, fear, leadership, and the realities that emerge when pressure strips away illusion. ...