
The Anatomy of Threat: Inside a Face-to-Face Mass Shooter Encounter
Published: July 20, 2026
Duration: 44:34
This episode examines the profound psychological dynamics of facing an active mass killer through the firsthand account of Navy Airman Ryan Blackwell. We analyze the acute stress response, the cognitive processing that occurs during immediate life-and-death trauma, and the psychological aftermath of surviving a targeted attack. Discover how the brain navigates terror in the critical seconds when an offender chooses their next target.