The Jack Carr Channel

In today’s episode, I am joined by bestselling author Simon Sebag Montefiore to discuss his latest work of nonfiction, THE CAULDRON - THE MAKING OF THE MODERN MIDDLE EAST, my October selection for the Jack Carr Book Club.  THE CAULDRON tackles one of the most complex regions in the world, providing historical context to present-day events.   I can’t recommend this book highly enough and...

Today on the Danger Close Podcast, Jack is joined by investigative journalist and two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning author Joby Warrick to discuss his new book, THE JACKAL. Joby and Jack first connected through the Fox Nation special JACK CARR INVESTIGATES: CARLOS THE JACKAL. This conversation explores Joby’s path into journalism, his prison interview with Ilich Ramírez Sánchez, better known as...

Today on the Danger Close Podcast, Jack is joined by Pulitzer Prize finalist and New York Times bestselling author Annie Jacobsen. Her latest book, BIOLOGICAL WAR, is the September 2026 Jack Carr Book Club selection.  In this episode, they discuss biological warfare, how quickly an invisible threat can spread, and what it could mean for civilization and our democratic...

In this episode of the Danger Close Podcast, I sit down with Ben Macintyre to discuss his latest book, REDWOOD, a true Cold War story of Soviet, Iranian and British intrigue, espionage, and a double agent who changed the course of history. REDWOOD is on shelves now. Buy REDWOOD on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3TzqU6D

In this special episode of the Danger Close Podcast, I sit down with national security expert and New York Times bestselling author Peter Bergen.  We discuss Peter's interview with Osama bin Laden in Afghanistan in 1997, his visit to the compound where the leader of al-Qaeda met his fate in Abbottabad, Pakistan in 2011, the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan 2021, and what that has transpired o...

David McCloskey is a former CIA analyst, bestselling author, and co-host of top-rated The Rest Is Classified podcast. Before turning to fiction, David worked in CIA field stations across the Middle East and in the Counterterrorism Center, where he focused on Syria and Iraq. He is the author of DAMASCUS STATION, MOSCOW X, THE SEVENTH FLOOR, THE PERSIAN, and the upcoming LONDON STATION. In this epis...

“Cry ‘Havoc!,’ and let slip the frogs of war” Buy the audiobook, https://bit.ly/CryHavocAudio  CRY HAVOC is now available in trade paperback. Order your copy: https://www.officialjackcarr.com/books/cry-havoc/  Copyright: Audio excerpt courtesy of Simon & Schuster Audio from CRY HAVOC by Jack Carr, read by Ray Porter. Copyright © 2025 by Tomahawk Creative, Inc. Used with permission of Sim...

“Cry ‘Havoc!,’ and let slip the frogs of war” Buy the audiobook, https://bit.ly/CryHavocAudio  CRY HAVOC is now available in trade paperback. Order your copy: https://www.officialjackcarr.com/books/cry-havoc/  Copyright: Audio excerpt courtesy of Simon & Schuster Audio from CRY HAVOC by Jack Carr, read by Ray Porter. Copyright © 2025 by Tomahawk Creative, Inc. Used with permission of Sim...

In this special Danger Close episode, I sit down with Glenn Beck to talk about the importance of books and reading, preserving American history, the dangers of social media and AI, and why understanding the past is essential to navigating the future. We discuss physical media, audiobooks, the changing publishing landscape, critical thinking, America at 250, and how to get the next generation excit...

The JACK CARR Book Club August 2026 selection is EMPIRE OF ASHES by James M. Scott. The final months of World War II. Truman and Hirohito. Hiroshima, Nagasaki, and the decision that changed the world. In this episode, we discuss the firebombing of Tokyo, the politics behind Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan’s surrender, and the lessons history still holds for us today. We also look ahead to our next c...

The Jack Carr Book Club July 2026 selection is SKYRING WATER by Louis L’Amour and Beau L’Amour. A Cold War thriller, a secret that could change the world, and a deadly race to control it. In this episode, I sit down with Beau L’Amour to talk about his father’s life, his path to writing, the stories behind classics like LAST OF THE BREED and THE HAUNTED MESA, and the newly released SKYRING WATER. F...

Today on DANGER CLOSE: THE FOURTH OPTION, I’m joined by Greg Lapin. Greg is a former police officer and contractor, Jiu-Jitsu black belt, and tactical instructor with more than two decades of hard-earned experience. In this episode, we get into Hurricane Katrina, undercover narcotics, human trafficking, SWAT selection, explosive breaching, K9s, Jiu-Jitsu, everyday carry, preparedness, and the mind...

The Jack Carr Book Club June 2026 selection is THE LOST EMPIRE OF EMANUEL NOBEL by New York Times bestselling author Douglas Brunt. With the exception of the tsar, Emanuel Nobel was likely the wealthiest man in early 20th-century Russia, and one of the wealthiest in the world. Over three generations, he and his family grew the Russian petroleum industry into a behemoth that surpassed even John D....

Today on DANGER CLOSE: THE FOURTH OPTION, I’m joined by Gerald Posner. Gerald is an investigative journalist, attorney, Pulitzer Prize finalist, and the author of thirteen books including CASE CLOSED, WHY AMERICA SLEPT, GOD’S BANKERS, and PHARMA. In this episode, we get into the pharmaceutical industry, the opioid crisis, the Sackler family, the JFK assassination and the conspiracy industry that g...

Today on DANGER CLOSE: THE FOURTH OPTION, I’m joined by Peter Santenello. Peter is an independent filmmaker and storyteller who goes deep into places most people only know through headlines. From the southern border and forgotten corners of America to communities shaped by poverty, culture, politics, and pressure, Peter captures the human terrain with a small camera, honest questions, and a willin...

Today on DANGER CLOSE: THE FOURTH OPTION, I’m joined by Derek Benner, CEO of OUR Rescue and a veteran of nearly three decades in federal law enforcement. Derek served with Homeland Security Investigations, helped lead the creation of the DHS Center for Countering Human Trafficking, and now continues that mission through OUR Rescue’s work combating sex trafficking and child exploitation. We get int...

Today on DANGER CLOSE: THE FOURTH OPTION, I’m joined by my former Navy SEAL Teammate John Devine of Devine K9s and the Rescue 22 Foundation. John brings decades of experience working with elite K9s, from the SEAL Teams to personal protection dogs and service dogs for veterans. We discuss the selection and training of SEAL K9s, the bond between handler and dog, how these dogs operate in combat, and...

Today on DANGER CLOSE: THE FOURTH OPTION, I’m joined by Ben and Jessica Owen, founders of We Fight Monsters, an organization dedicated to confronting trafficking and addiction with a lawful, boots-on-the-ground response. Ben and Jessica share their own battles with addiction, homelessness, and life inside trap houses in South Memphis, and how recovery led to restoration and a calling to go back fo...

Today on DANGER CLOSE: THE FOURTH OPTION, I’m joined by Ed Calderon, a former Mexican counter-narcotics officer with firsthand experience fighting organized crime on the front lines. We get into the evolution of Mexican cartels from smuggling organizations into paramilitary forces, the rise of CJNG, drones, corruption, tradecraft, operational security, and why the security challenges facing Mexico...

Today on DANGER CLOSE: THE FOURTH OPTION, I’m joined by Steve Murphy and Javier Peña — the real DEA agents behind Netflix’s Narcos. Straight from the agents who were there: working undercover in jeans and a polo with a target on their backs, Escobar’s self-built prison, treason charges, and the order that changed everything — “We’re not here to seize dope. We’re here to kill Pablo Escobar.”This is...

Today, Jack is joined by Taylor Kitsch who plays Ben Edwards in The Terminal List: Dark Wolf on Prime Video for the final installment of this Danger Close Dark Wolf podcast series. Jack and Taylor walk through the origin of Ben Edwards in The Terminal List, every episode of Dark Wolf, the moments that defined Ben’s character, and stories from behind the scenes covering what it took to bring Ben's...

Get an early start on THE FOURTH OPTION. Listen to Prologue, Part 2, narrated by Ray Porter. The audiobook drops along with the hardcover and eBook on May 12. Pre-order today: https://bit.ly/TheFourthOptionAudioAudio excerpt courtesy of Simon & Schuster Audio from THE FOURTH OPTION by Jack Carr and M.P. Woodward, read by Ray Porter. Copyright © 2026 by Tomahawk Creative, Inc. Used with permission...

Get an early start on THE FOURTH OPTION. Listen to Prologue, Part 1, narrated by Ray Porter. The audiobook drops along with the hardcover and eBook on May 12. Pre-order today: https://bit.ly/TheFourthOptionAudioAudio excerpt courtesy of Simon & Schuster Audio from THE FOURTH OPTION by Jack Carr and M.P. Woodward, read by Ray Porter. Copyright © 2026 by Tomahawk Creative, Inc. Used with permission...

Today, Jack is joined by Dar Salim in Dar’s first ever podcast appearance! Dar plays Mohammed “Mo” Farooq in The Terminal List: Dark Wolf on Prime Video.  In this episode, Jack and Dar cover the physicality of the character, the moral grey zone he operates in, and the subtle nuance that makes his decisions resonate with audiences. They explore the relationships that define the story, the scale and...

Today, Jack is joined by Luke Hemsworth, who plays Jules Landry in The Terminal List: Dark Wolf. In this episode, Luke and Jack discuss what it takes to portray a character who is likable but unsettling at the same time, Luke’s ability to bring Landry's dynamic with Ben, Tal, Eliza, and Raife to life, the tension beneath the surface and the fine line between charm and menace that defines the Jules...