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On December 8th, 1941, Japanese forces attacked Wake Island. The Americans were outmanned and out gunned, but fought hard for 15 days before surrendering. Sgt. Pearsall and his fellow Marines were taken as prisoners of war, and spent 3 ½ years at a prison camp in China during WWII.  Sergeant John Edward ‘Swede' Pearsall served in the Marines as a part of the 1st Defense Battalion, D Battery on Wake Island in 1941.  Wake Island is located 2,458 miles west of Hawaii in the Pacific Ocean. The U.S. knew a Japanese attack was coming, so men were stationed on the island to protect it.  On December 8th, 1941, the day after the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Japanese attacked Wake Island. The Battle of Wake Island lasted for a little over two weeks until American forces surrendered in order to protect civilian lives.  After the surrender, Sgt. Pearsall and his fellow Marines were almost executed before the Japanese decided to take them as prisoners. They would eventually be taken on a prison ship to Yokohama Harbor, and then transported to Wusong China, where they would spend three and a half years in a prison camp.  At the camp, conditions were brutal. They had little water to drink or bathe with, were beaten often, were not adequately fed, and were forced to do physical labor. During the interview, Pearsall had this to say about the camps: “Starvation, I found, was the toughest thing. The beatings you took. Almost daily, you took beatings from the Japanese, but you kind of became punch-drunk, so to speak. You expected them and you lived with them. But starvation you don't live with. When you're hungry, you're hungry 24 hours a day. You go to sleep hungry. You wake up during the night hungry, and you're hungry all day. Starvation is one of the toughest things we found to face. The work and labor that they made us do was tough, but the food was totally inadequate for the work and to sustain life. Myself, I went from a 200 pound Marine. When the war ended, I weighed somewhere around 85 pounds, so that when the war finally came to end, there wasn't much left of us. We couldn't have sustained life, under the food we were getting, much longer.” Finally on Easter Sunday, 1945, American forces arrived and liberated the camp, saving Sgt. Pearsall and his fellow prisoners. Upon arriving home, Pearsall was awarded the Purple Heart. To learn more about J. Edward Pearsall and the Battle of Wake Island, check out ⁠Son of Wake Island⁠. It's written by J. Edward Pearsall's son, David Pearsall, with the help of his father and the other surviving defenders of Wake island. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duty, Sacrifice, and Character: The Unshakable Resolve of LTC Daniel Gade This week's Team Never Quit guest, Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Gade, brings us a story of courage, sacrifice, and resilience that will leave you deeply inspired. A two-time Purple Heart recipient, LTC Gade served with distinction in Iraq, where he led soldiers in some of the most hostile environments and endured life-altering injuries in the line of duty. But as you'll hear, his story didn't end in combat—it began a new chapter of leadership, healing, and purpose. Born on a North Dakota farm and raised with a strong sense of patriotism, Daniel always knew he was destined to serve. After graduating from West Point, he rose through the ranks as an armored officer, company commander, and eventually a wounded warrior whose leg injury nearly claimed his life. Through a long and painful recovery, his faith, family, and unrelenting grit propelled him to become a policy expert, White House veteran, Ph.D. holder, and educator at the very academy that shaped him. This conversation goes beyond the battlefield to explore themes of honor, duty, and the character that defines true greatness. Whether you're in the military or not, Daniel's story will challenge you to reflect on your own purpose and what you're willing to sacrifice for it. In This Episode You Will Hear: • I worry about whether the wars that we fought in – were they the right thing to do? I wonder if our national leadership is courageous enough to understand that these young men and women - their blood should not be sacrificed in vain. (9:53) • I hope our generation will do a better job of deciding when and where to go to war. (10:59) • I graduated West Point in '97 (13:47) • [Marcus – On 9/11] They sat us down. They hey had all the TVs on the wall. As we were watching it, the second one [plane] hit. (18:46) • My tank was hit by a rocket-propelled grenade on November 10th, and it killed the soldier next to me and wounded me mildly. (23:35) • I remember looking at him and the next day was veteran's day. And I remember thinking: “I know he's dead, but his parents don't know he's dead yet. And they're gonna find out on Veteran's Day.” (25:53) • At 26:25 Daniel recalls the experience of being hit by an IED. • It's a miracle that I'm alive, honestly. (28:41) • I end up spending a year in the hospital. (28:57) • People ask me if I have PTSD and I don't, but when I was unconscious, I had horrible, horrible dreams. (30:55) • I went from user-level wounded warrior, just a guy in a hospital bed, to being the guy whose office is overlooking the west wing from across the street. (38:05) • The book is called “Wounding Warriors”. It's on Amazon. (43:4) • The generosity that we do have for veterans is actually too much and in the wrong direction because it incentivizes all the wrong behaviors. (44:18) • The system itself disincentivizes wellness and positivity. It causes people to quit and to disengage from society. (48:08) • The whole system is basically welfare. (50:24) • What we need to do is re-orient the system towards employment and thriving, and towards changing goals from seeing how much money people can get to seeing how good an outcome they can get. (55:06) • We ought not label someone disabled until they've gone through the full rehabilitation process. (55:28) • If you want more of something, incentivize it. If you want less of something, tax it. (56:15) There's 6million people getting disability compensation, and 3.2 million of them are getting it for Tinnitus – ringing of the ears. (58:40) • We should take care of veterans the right way. Not turn them into welfare queens. (64:41) Support Dainel   - Buy his book here ---> https://a.co/d/5XJ9UAM Support TNQ   - IG: team_neverquit , marcusluttrell , melanieluttrell , huntero13   -  https://www.patreon.com/teamneverquit Sponsors:   -  cargurus.com/TNQ    - armslist.com/TNQ   - partnersinbuilding.com - Navyfederal.org        -    - You can find Cremo's new line of antiperspirants and deodorants at Target or Target.com    - WARFARE IN THEATERS APRIL 11th Watch Trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JER0Fkyy3tw First Look Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3DWuqiAUKg&t=3s    -   - PXGapparel.com/TNQ   - bruntworkwear.com/TNQ    - Selectquote.com/TNQ    - Groundnews.com/TNQ    - You can find Cremo's new line of antiperspirants and deodorants at Target or Target.com    - shipsticks.com/TNQ    - Robinhood.com/gold    - strawberry.me/TNQ    - stopboxusa.com {TNQ}    - ghostbed.com/TNQ [TNQ]   -  kalshi.com/TNQ   -  joinbilt.com/TNQ    - Tonal.com [TNQ]   - greenlight.com/TNQ   - PDSDebt.com/TNQ   - drinkAG1.com/TNQ   - Shadyrays.com [TNQ]   - qualialife.com/TNQ [TNQ]   - Hims.com/TNQ   - Shopify.com/TNQ   - Aura.com/TNQ   - Policygenius.com   - TAKELEAN.com [TNQ]   - usejoymode.com [TNQ]

In this episode of Discover Lafayette, we shine a light on a unique community tucked away in South Louisiana: veterans who find healing, camaraderie, and fun on the ice rink. Our guests, Eric Iorio and Danielle ("Dani") Francis, share their inspiring journeys from military service to building a new mission at home — through Acadiana Veterans Hockey. “I was born here in Lafayette, Louisiana. Graduated from Teurlings back in 2008, which seems like forever ago,” Eric begins. After joining the 101st Airborne in 2013 and deploying to Afghanistan, he recounts how life changed on July 28, 2013, when his base came under attack and he took two rounds from a sniper. “I always say it could have been a lot worse. I have all my digits,” he says humbly, remembering the buddy he lost that day. Eric was the recipient of the Purple Heart in honor of his service to our country and sustaining injuries due to enemy action. For Dani, the path started in Illinois. “I actually went into the military right out of high school. I did a bunch of sports in high school and then didn't know what I wanted to do,” she shares. Inspired by her older brother, she became a military police officer, serving in Guantanamo Bay and later alongside Joint Special Operations Command in Iraq where she was one of four females selected. “It was truly incredible because it was the sense of I was actually doing something with a purpose. There was a bigger purpose at the end of that mission.” Both Eric and Dani's stories highlight the resilience and discipline they built in uniform — and how they carried that into civilian life. Now, they channel that same spirit into Acadiana Veterans Hockey — an open-arms, non-contact league for veterans of all ages and skill levels. “For us as an organization, being able to play hockey together is absolutely amazing, for physical reasons and mental health,” Eric explains. “If they didn't have hockey here… they don't know where they would be at this point.” Dani laughs about how she was pulled onto the ice by Courtney Dugas, who along with her husband, Max, are active with the team: “I said, Courtney, I've never played hockey before. She goes, it's okay, come on out. Next thing I knew, I was meeting her and the team at the rink on a Tuesday night and they were giving me all the gear.” Eric also recounted how fun it is to play with his dad, Angelo ("Pops") Iorio, who is retired from the Lafayette Police Department. "He is known as a Goon, someone that is like an enforcer. They go out and hit people on the ice. He's not meaning to do it. He just can't stop. So he uses other people to stop for him. We'll have to let the other teams know, hey, he didn't mean that, you know? It's just he's learning." More than just a game, Acadiana Veterans Hockey is a lifeline. The group connects veterans to resources, benefits, and — most importantly — each other. They help with VA ratings, build wheelchair ramps for local VFWs, and make sure no one feels alone. “We want everyone to feel included… call us at two, three in the morning if you're having something wrong and someone's going to be there,” says Eric. But ice time and equipment aren't free. The team welcomes local support — whether you can sponsor a practice, donate gear, or come cheer them on at their next scrimmage. “Hockey is very expensive, from just the ice alone to the gear involved,” Dani points out. “Any donation or sponsorship truly helps.” Save the Date:

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Join hosts Jake Holland and Stephen LaMonica on The ToosDay Crue as they welcome Douglas Greenlaw, a man whose life story reads like an action-packed novel. From the jungles of Vietnam to the executive suites of MTV Networks, Douglas's journey is filled with grit, resilience, and unmatched determination. As a highly decorated Vietnam Veteran with accolades including the Silver Star, two Bronze Stars, and two Purple Hearts, Douglas Greenlaw's courage under fire is undeniable. But his extraordinary journey didn't end on the battlefield. Rising from a lower-middle-class background, he climbed the corporate ladder to become the President of MTV Networks in NYC, revolutionizing media and entertainment in the process. He is also a passionate adventurer, having scaled daunting peaks like Kilimanjaro and Aconcagua and is now a #1 Bestselling Author on Amazon with his captivating memoir, Forged By Lightning. Inducted into the Military Hall of Fame, Douglas embodies the power of positive thinking and embracing life at any age.

Scotty Hasting is now a popular country music singer but his story of service will explain a lot about the performer you see today.Hasting grew up in the Cincinnati, Ohio-Northern Kentucky area and developed immense respect for the U.S. military from the movies and television shows he watched. He enlisted in the Army at age 21, which quickly made him the "old man" in basic training. Hasting wanted to serve in the infantry because he wanted to be in the fight. Just a few months after basic training, he was off to Afghanistan with the 4-4 Cav. In April 2011, Hasting was severely wounded after being shot 10 times by an enemy gunman.In this edition of Veterans Chronicles, Hasting takes us to the day he was wounded in great detail. He explains how his brothers in the 4-4 Cav responded to his wounds and got him evacuated. He will also share how close he came to dying shortly after everyone in Kandahar thought he was stable enough to fly to Germany. He also tells us about his recovery at Walter Reed and his determination to return to active duty with his unit despite his wounds. Hasting then describes the path that led him to music and a very unlikely career in country music where he focuses a lot on helping veterans. He even shares a powerful story about how one veteran who planned to commit suicide changed his mind after hearing one of Scotty's song. 

Send us a text     Hello and welcome to Episode 11 in our series, “Stay in His Presence,” Season 13. My name is Stephanie Wright, your host.      We are continuing in our study of the attributes of the Holy Spirit from A to Z. The title of today's podcast is “Spiritual Warfare—On the Battlefield.” This podcast will encompass spiritual warfare and military warfare from a Biblical perspective. Our guest speaker is Dr. Charles Wright, who will enhance our understanding of spiritual warfare with his expertise in military warfare. His experiences, like those of many soldiers, were unique because, on occasion, he waged spiritual and military warfare simultaneously. He will share two of those accounts today: "Wise Counsel" and "Living Among the Dead." Then we will continue this episode with a sequel, Part 2, "I'm Still Alive,"  and "Punji Pits," and "In the Trenches with the Holy Spirit." Thank you for joining us.STEPHANIE:   Welcome, Dr. Wright.CHARLES:      Thank you, Stephanie.STEPHANIE:  Before we get started on our topic of the Holy Spirit in spiritual warfare and military warfare, let's tell our listeners a little bit about you.            Charles served in the United States Army from August 3, 1966, to August 2, 1968. He was an infantry specialist medic. He served in Vietnam in 1967. He has received the Bronze Star with the "V" device for heroism and the Purple Heart for injuries he sustained in the war. He has also received the Vietnam Service Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. After his service, he graduated from college, received his master's degree from Ohio Christian University. On June 7 of this year, he received his doctorate in theology from North Carolina College of Theology. He is an ordained bishop and apostle. He is the founder of Charles George Missions, Inc. He is the father of two daughters and five grandchildren, and my husband of 52 years.CHARLES: Thank you, Stephanie.STEPHANIE: Here is a definition of spiritual warfare that I came up with recently.Spiritual warfare is the ongoing battle between God and His holy forces against Satan and his unholy forces both in the heavenly realm and on earth for control over humanity and their destiny—eternal life or everlasting damnation.Would you like to comment on that, or should we proceed directly to the encounters you had, which probably give that definition life?(The podcast continues with Dr. Wright's accounts in Vietnam.)If you want to contact us or comment on this podcast, please visit our website and select www.cgmissions.com/podcasts, where all episodes are available by category in series format. You can see the most recent video and audio podcasts at: www.youtube.com/@cgmissionsinc then select from the video or podcast"Playlist." CGM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donations may be made on our website:https://www.cgmissions.com/donate-here-general-and-wecare/

Eric Donoho is a Retired US Army Sergeant, Veteran Advocate, Entrepreneur, Licensed Real Estate Broker, Keynote Speaker and author of the book titled “Canyon of Hope: From Darkness to Dawn; Embracing the Light Within.”  Eric's military service includes receiving the Purple Heart, two Army Commendation Medals, the Operation Iraqi Freedom Campaign Medal with Star, and the Combat Infantry Badge. He is also the founder of Hand Up LLC and Hand Up Realty.   Eric's story is one of survival, resilience, and redemption. It is also a story of mental health, faith, and service. He shares his heart wrenching experiences of loss and despair after leaving the military, as well as his attempt to end his life. But something stopped him, something he can't exactly describe or understand what happened. However, that moment became the exact moment he chose to fight for his life instead of giving up. Walking through the furnace of pain, he embraced a new version of himself and learned to transform adversity into purpose, leading him to incredible journeys of healing, resilience, and advocacy.  He discovered that what he struggled with and suffered from was not only PTSD, but the pain of profound, deep moral injury. But something changed when he rediscovered faith and embraced the power of service. He explains how this combination of faith and service allowed him to confront his moral injury head-on, turning his pain into a force for good.  Eric explains that his story isn't just about survival. It is about rediscovering leadership, faith, and hope in the face of overwhelming odds. His story and his memoir “Canyon of Hope,” is not only for veterans, but also for anyone facing challenges they feel they can't overcome. It's a universal message: no matter how deep the canyon is, there is always hope and healing. His message goes beyond military life, but for anyone grappling with adversity.     Download this powerful, important, and impactful episode to hear Eric's story, discover the impact of moral injury, how it affects our moral consciousness, leading to feelings of guilt, shame, betrayal, and how we can protect ourselves from it as well as how to heal if we do experience moral injury. And most of all, that healing is always possible. Such an important message!    Connect with Eric:  https://www.facebook.com/edonoho https://x.com/ebdonoho https://www.instagram.com/ebdonoho/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebdonoho/ https://ericdonoho.com/ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DDHTCQ2Z

Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs today returned a lost Purple Heart medal to the grandson of a World War II veteran who earned it while fighting to liberate Germany. The medal earned by Private First-Class Edward Gorski Jr. was returned to his grandson, Shawn Gorski, who also served in the Army.

Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs today returned a lost Purple Heart medal to the grandson of a World War II veteran who earned it while fighting to liberate Germany. The medal earned by Private First-Class Edward Gorski Jr. was returned to his grandson, Shawn Gorski, who also served in the Army.

This is the VIC 4 VETS, Honored Veteran, during Veterans Month in America. SUBMITTED BY: Miss Laura _____________________________________________________________ Hi! I'm submitting a Veteran for your show, my Uncle Richard. Richard R. BertoniThird Battalion, Tenth Marines, Second DivisionPFC1941-1944Bronze Star, Combat "V" Medal, , Purple Heart, and many others. My grandparents immigrated to America in 1921 from Genoa and Rapallo, Italy. In 1941 my uncle lied about his age and enlisted in the Marines. He was at Tarawa on the island of Saipan. He was shot seven times trying to carry out the radio operator after he was shot. My Nonna and Nonno were sent a black edged telegram that Uncle Richard had died heroically in battle. My Nonna said "My son is not dead. If he was I'd know." She enquired as to where he would be taken if he were wounded. They told her he would be in Hammond General Hospital in Modesto, California. The next day she got on the train and went there. When she got there she asked to see the men who were brought in that had no dog tags. She went down the row of beds of men who were unconscious and found him! She stayed with him until he was able to travel and brought him home. He met and married his wife and went on to have 6 children, even though one of his testicles was shot off! True story! As soon as he was able he began volunteering at the VA hospital. As he got older he grew a wonderful curly, white beard and volunteered as Santa for many years. He even led the St. Patrick's parade as lead leprechaun for years in Ypsilanti. Whenever we were with Uncle Richard he would take one or more of us to St. Thomas church and ask us to pray with him when he lit a candle for all the boys that didn't make it home, even the Japanese soldiers. He was loved by many and was generous with his time and money. A funny story: we happened to be visiting during a heat wave. He decided we were all going to the public pool to cool off. When we got there he put on a fedora, put the towels in a violin case, lit a cigar and walked in. He loved to joke around and he never met a stranger. I found him more than once on his back patio quietly crying. He would always say that he missed his buddies from the war and hoped he lived the miracle of life God gave him well. Just thought Vic might like knowing about another Italian that was an incredible Marine. I'm the daughter of an Air force Captain, the sister to a Navy Master Chief, the mother of a Marine, and the mother of another son in the Army. I also recently found out I had a distant relative who fought for the Union in the Civil War from Missouri. I've lived in St. Louis for 8 years and I've enjoyed your show! ________________________________________________________________ This is today’s VIC 4 VETS, Honored Veteran, during Veterans Month in America on NewsTalkSTL. With support from our friends at: DG FIREARMS - PATRIOT HEATING AND COOLING - BEST BUY FLOORINGSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs today returned a lost Purple Heart medal to the grandson of a World War II veteran who earned it while fighting to liberate Germany. The medal earned by Private First-Class Edward Gorski Jr. was returned to his grandson, Shawn Gorski, who also served in the Army.

This is the VIC 4 VETS, Honored Veteran, during Veterans Month in America. SUBMITTED BY: Miss Laura _____________________________________________________________ Hi! I'm submitting a Veteran for your show, my Uncle Richard. Richard R. BertoniThird Battalion, Tenth Marines, Second DivisionPFC1941-1944Bronze Star, Combat "V" Medal, , Purple Heart, and many others. My grandparents immigrated to America in 1921 from Genoa and Rapallo, Italy. In 1941 my uncle lied about his age and enlisted in the Marines. He was at Tarawa on the island of Saipan. He was shot seven times trying to carry out the radio operator after he was shot. My Nonna and Nonno were sent a black edged telegram that Uncle Richard had died heroically in battle. My Nonna said "My son is not dead. If he was I'd know." She enquired as to where he would be taken if he were wounded. They told her he would be in Hammond General Hospital in Modesto, California. The next day she got on the train and went there. When she got there she asked to see the men who were brought in that had no dog tags. She went down the row of beds of men who were unconscious and found him! She stayed with him until he was able to travel and brought him home. He met and married his wife and went on to have 6 children, even though one of his testicles was shot off! True story! As soon as he was able he began volunteering at the VA hospital. As he got older he grew a wonderful curly, white beard and volunteered as Santa for many years. He even led the St. Patrick's parade as lead leprechaun for years in Ypsilanti. Whenever we were with Uncle Richard he would take one or more of us to St. Thomas church and ask us to pray with him when he lit a candle for all the boys that didn't make it home, even the Japanese soldiers. He was loved by many and was generous with his time and money. A funny story: we happened to be visiting during a heat wave. He decided we were all going to the public pool to cool off. When we got there he put on a fedora, put the towels in a violin case, lit a cigar and walked in. He loved to joke around and he never met a stranger. I found him more than once on his back patio quietly crying. He would always say that he missed his buddies from the war and hoped he lived the miracle of life God gave him well. Just thought Vic might like knowing about another Italian that was an incredible Marine. I'm the daughter of an Air force Captain, the sister to a Navy Master Chief, the mother of a Marine, and the mother of another son in the Army. I also recently found out I had a distant relative who fought for the Union in the Civil War from Missouri. I've lived in St. Louis for 8 years and I've enjoyed your show! ________________________________________________________________ This is today’s VIC 4 VETS, Honored Veteran, during Veterans Month in America on NewsTalkSTL. With support from our friends at: DG FIREARMS - PATRIOT HEATING AND COOLING - BEST BUY FLOORINGSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen and Jake of The ToosDay Crue welcome USMC Veteran Jon Reid, a man whose journey from the battlefield to personal rock bottom—and back again—reveals the raw truth about life after war. From pushing into Baghdad and Fallujah with 3/4 Marines to facing personal demons after service, Jon shares an unfiltered look at combat, trauma, addiction, incarceration, and recovery. This isn't just a story of survival—it's one of redemption and the quiet power of second chances.

In the latest episode of the American Experiment Podcast, Grace, Kathryn, and Bill sit down to STOP THE TAPE on the special session at the Minnesota Capitol!As Democrats wept over not being able to give illegal immigrants free, unlimited healthcare on the taxpayers' tab, one DFL Rep went so far as to claim SHE was “in this country illegally.” Spoiler alert: that wasn't even true.Later, Senator Erin Maye Quade compares her fight with the GOP to her grandfather's service in World War II—saying her voting record is her “Purple Heart.”Then, education policy fellow Catrin Wigfall sits down with Mark Kolbinger, mayor of Becker, MN, to talk about the teachers' union's death grip on education in Minnesota.Remember to LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode of the American Experiment Podcast!00:00 - Welcome Back!05:20 - MN Rep Identifies as Illegal09:18 - Senator Maye Quade's Crocodile Tears21:22 - An "Earth Right"?!24:03 - A summary of the MN budget deal36:07 - Catrin Wigfall sits down with Mark Kolbinger

When Rocky Bleier went to Vietnam he had just finished his rookie season with the Pittsburgh Steelers… wounded in action, Rocky would return to the States and begin a long and arduous rehabilitation. Doctors told him if all went well, he should be able to walk again… but Rocky was having none of that. He was determined to make it back to the NFL… He missed the entire 1970 season and made it back to the Steelers roster in 1971, eventually helping Pittsburgh win 4 Super Bowls as the team of the 70's. His time in Vietnam is chronicled in the June 9, 1975 issue of Sports Illustrated with Bleier featured on the cover. Bob Kalsu was in the same 1968 NFL Draft as Bleier, chosen by the Buffalo Bills in the 8th round after being an All-American tackle at the University of Oklahoma… and much like Bleier, he too left the NFL after his rookie season to fight in Vietnam. The difference is, Kalsu never came home. On July 21, 1970 a blast took his life and made him the only active duty NFL player to die in the Vietnam War. It also left his wife, Jan Kalsu, a widow, and a single mother of two children. A daughter, and a son, who was born two days later after the father he would never meet was killed in action. Jan gave birth to Bob, Jr. and was informed of the death of her husband while at the hospital giving birth to their son.  Bob was the Buffalo Bills rookie of the year in 1968. He was awarded a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart for his service… but at the age of 25, his life was cut short, and Jan was left on her own to raise their two children. And that's just what she did. 55 years later, Jan is still telling the story of her late husband, Bob Kalsu. How they met, how it was love at first sight, and how they planned to get married in Miami after the Orange Bowl until the head coach at the University of Oklahoma, Chuck Fairbanks, put an end to that. They did get married — after the Orange Bowl — and Bob soon went from being an only child to having 4 brothers-in-law and another 4 sisters-in-law. Jan says Bob loved being part of a big family and took to it with ease and grace. On the Past Our Prime podcast, Jan recounts how she and her 1-year old daughter Jill met with Bob in Hawaii while he was on leave and how he loved his little girl. But she also recalls how loud noises could bring him from a deep sleep back into enemy territory and for a second, understand what her giant of a husband was going through while he was away. Jan says the Bills never forgot Bob and put his number 61 in their Wall of Fame on his birthday 25 years ago. The mother of two, and grandmother of nine lives a happy life in Oklahoma and tries not to play the ‘what if' game when it comes to Bob. He made a commitment to serve, and, being a man of his word, he honored that commitment, and Jan's Catholic faith helped her deal with his decision, and the tragic results of it as best she could. It's a powerful talk with a normal woman who went through a very abnormal time and 55 years later, can talk with pride, laugh with ease, and reminisce about a man, a husband, a father, and a soldier… who just happened to also be a football player. Before there was Pat Tillman, there was Bob Kalsu… hear his story from the woman who knew him best of all… his wife, Jan Kalsu on the Past Our Prime podcast. Please give us a listen and download and share the show… and a review never hurts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textIn this episode, Richard Fleek and Farrer discuss various initiatives aimed at supporting veterans, including sporting events and scuba diving classes. They introduce Robert Olivarez Jr., the national commander of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, who shares his military background, experiences, and the mission of the organization. The conversation highlights the importance of community support for veterans and the various programs available to assist them. In this engaging conversation, Robert Olivarez Jr. shares his experiences as a Purple Heart recipient and his commitment to supporting fellow veterans. He discusses the importance of community involvement, family-friendly events, and collaboration with other veteran organizations. The conversation highlights the significance of the Purple Heart Trail, legislative advocacy, and the need for unity among veterans to ensure their voices are heard. Olivarez also reflects on personal triumphs during his military service and the ongoing efforts to honor the legacy of Vietnam veterans.Support the show

In episode 136, Garrett sits down with Florida State Senator Jay Collins, a decorated U.S. Army Green Beret and Purple Heart recipient who served over two decades in Special Forces, including five years after losing his leg in combat. Jay shares the harrowing story of nearly dying in Afghanistan, the resilience that led him back to active duty, and how his experiences on the battlefield shaped his mission to serve in public office. From leading troops in war zones to leading legislative efforts in Florida, Jay discusses the values that drive him, the lessons learned through adversity, and why he believes real leadership means putting others first. This is a powerful conversation about courage, service, and the fight to make a difference at home.0:00:00 - Introduction0:05:49 - Losing your leg0:18:17 - Operation BBQ Relief0:23:44 - Becoming a politician 1:08:46 - Transportation 1:43:14 - Property Tax

From 06/04 Hour 2: The Sports Junkies recap yesterday's Purple Heart golf tournament.

06/04 Full Show: Hour 1 - 1:00 Hour 2 - 43:00 Hour 3 - 1:24:00 Hour 4 - 2:05:00 The Sports Junkies break down the Washington Commanders supporting cast around Jayden Daniels. The guys also recap yesterday's Purple Heart Golf Tournament. Today's guest was Mike Rizzo.

06/04 Hour 2: Ranking The Washington Commanders Supporting Cast - 1:00 Purple Heart Golf Tournament Recap - 19:00 New York Knicks Fire Tom Thibodeau - 33:00

From 06/03 Hour 4: The Sports Junkies react to Mike Maher's outfit for the Purple Heart Golf Tournament.

06/03 Hour 4: Mike Maher Shows The Junks His Purple Heart Fit - 1:00 Jon Metler Joins The Junkies - 18:00 Entertainment Page - 31:00

From 06/03 Hour 2: The Sports Junkies preview today's Purple Heart Golf Tournament.

06/03 Hour 2: Jason Describes One Of The Craziest Parties Ever - 1:00 2025 Purple Heart Golf Tournament Is Today - 18:00 Saquon Barkley Will Be On The Cover Of Madden 26 - 29:00

JP and BMitch broadcast live from the purple heart open

The BMitch & Finlay Show Hour 1 features: 1.JP and BMitch Return 2.Don't Worry About NBA Finals Ratings 3.Will The Commanders Regress

The BMitch & Finlay Show Hour 1 features: 1.JP and BMitch Return 2.Don't Worry About NBA Finals Ratings 3.Will The Commanders Regress The BMitch & Finlay Show Hour 2 features: 1.Barstool Nate Joins The Show 2.Will Jayden Improve In 2025? 3.Cakes From The Junkies Joins The Show The BMitch & Finlay Show Hour 3 features: 1.Don't Assume Jayden Will Regress 2.Talking Commanders With Ben Standig 3.96 Days Till Commanders Football The BMitch & Finlay Show Hour 4 features: 1.Talking Nats With Mark Zuckerman 2.The Economic Impact Of The Super Bowl 3.Heard It Here First

Looking for something to lift your spirits? This episode is for you! This week we discuss the podcast, “Medal of Honor, Stories of Courage” Season 2, with Host, Army combat veteran, Purple Heart recipient, actor and best selling-author J.R. Martinez. Before we dove into the podcast, JR offered a closer look at his amazing life. We heard how he went from surviving an IED explosion and severe burns, to winning “Dancing with The Stars” and a role on the daytime TV drama “All My Children”. With his great sense of humor, JR also shared hilarious moments, like how he's frequently mistaken for the famous musician Seal. We also examined the inspiring stories behind recipients of the Medal of Honor as told in the podcast. From stories of valor and truth from a WWI veteran to a teacher who saved a student's life amidst a school shooting attempt, each story from the podcast will definitely lift your spirits. We also examined what makes a hero, and how we can all do it … if we just “show up” for someone else. Check out the inspiring podcast series “Medal of Honor, Stories of Courage” here: https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/medal-of-honor-stories-of-courage And check out Army combat veteran, actor, author and Master Motivator J.R. Martinez here: https://jrmartinez.com/ Connect with CBS Eye on Veterans, Host, Phil Briggs phil@connectingvets.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fred Saldana was a US Marine during the Vietnam War whose platoon saw intense combat during the Tet Offensive and other significant battles throughout the war. Wounded many times and awarded multiple Purple Hearts, Fred eventually left the Marine Corp full of bitterness, trauma, and anger. For years afterwards he searched for meaning, and ultimately encountered Christianity. In this episode, Fred tells his story of coming to Christ and eventually coming to the belief in nonresistance.Disclaimer: We want to note that there is no official confirmation from the Marine Corp that Fred Saldana is the Marine in the iconic cover photo of LIFE magazine. As Fred himself notes in this interview, in the fog of war it's impossible know for certain. We leave it up to listeners to make what they will of Fred Saldana's story and his conclusion that he is the Marine in this infamous photo. We encourage listeners to compare Fred's Marine portrait with the LIFE magazine cover and draw their own conclusions.This is the 269th episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought. Sign-up for our monthly email newsletter which contains new and featured content!Join us on Patreon or become a website partner to enjoy bonus content!Visit our YouTube channel or connect on Facebook.Read essays from our blog or listen to them on our podcast, Essays for King JesusSubscribe on your podcast provider of choiceSupport us or learn more at anabaptistperspectives.org.The views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspring Mennonite Church.

Philip Andrew Armstrong is a decorated combat veteran, elite-level medic, program manager, and resilience-driven father of four. Raised in the woods by hippies and unable to read until the age of 14, his early life was unconventional, marked by hardship, self-reliance, and grit. Those experiences became the bedrock for a path of resilience that carried him through combat, service on some of the world's most elite special operations teams, and ultimately, earning a master's degree from Harvard, proving that where you begin doesn't define how far you can go.Philip began his military journey as a U.S. Air Force Pararescueman (PJ) with the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Valor and the Purple Heart for his actions under fire in Afghanistan. He earned additional valor recognition while serving as a civilian contractor with various agencies, deploying five more times to Afghanistan and once to Libya in support of counter-terrorism operations.In 2018, Philip sustained a leg injury from an AK-47 ricochet during an overseas deployment. He officially retired from contracting in 2019 to focus on recovery, his family, and building a purpose-driven life beyond the battlefield.Today, Philip serves as a medical and operational program manager, co-owner of a real estate brokerage in Florida, and co-founder of Ambassadors of World Wildlife, a nonprofit delivering medical and conservation support in remote, high-risk environments.He holds a Bachelor of Science from Purdue University Global and a Master of Liberal Arts in Sustainability from Harvard Extension School. He is a board-certified Critical Care Flight Paramedic and has completed some of the most grueling and advanced tactical training in U.S. Special Operations. He's also a triathlete and a licensed private pilot and paraglider pilot.Philip lives in Florida with his wife—a former F-15 Strike Eagle backseater with two combat deployments—and their four young children. Together, they are embarking on the journey of homeschooling, with a focus on cultivating resilience, leadership, and adaptability in their family. Through social media, Philip shares raw, honest reflections on post-traumatic growth, high-performance living, mental health, and the challenges and triumphs of modern fatherhood.---------Follow Philip on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/operator.drama.llama/--------Timestamps:

Hans joins me to talk about what we did on Memorial Day and of course, to discuss what to do about those activist judges! You can find Hans's articles on the Federalist & the Daily Wire. Follow Hans on X: @HvonSpakovsky

Truth Be Told with Booker Scott – I explore the real meaning of Memorial Day through the voices of a Gold Star dad and his Purple Heart legacy. Karl Porfirio shares his journey, his children's book for his grandson, and the Awake Coach offers free addiction support for veterans. This episode honors sacrifice, legacy, and healing in a conversation. Join me to reflect and remember our heroes.

Commander Willy Driscoll is one of the most decorated naval flight officers alive, with awards including the Navy Cross, 2 Silver Stars, A Purple Heart, 10 Air Medals and a nomination for the Medal of Honor. He has flown 170 combat missions, accruing 3,300 hours of jet fighter flight time, 500 aircraft carrier landings and more than 5,200 jet dogfights as a former TopGun instructor. He is also a member of the navy's first and only team of jet missile aces with the shootdown of 5 enemy jet fighters in air combat. Commander Driscoll is a Navy ACE and former TopGun Instructor. His story includes dogfights flown at speeds Approaching 600 mph at altitudes below 300 feet, all while evading multiple surface-to-air missile and anti-aircraft attacks. It was an ultra-intense environment where only the best prepared and trained, survived. “SocialFlight Live!” is a live broadcast dedicated to supporting General Aviation pilots and enthusiasts during these challenging times. Register at SocialFlightLive.com to join the live broadcast every Tuesday evening at 8pm ET (be sure to join early because attendance is limited for the live broadcasts). Aspen Avionics www.aspenavionics.com Avemco Insurance www.avemco.com/socialflight Avidyne www.avidyne.com Continental Aerospace Technologies www.continental.aero EarthX Batteries www.earthxbatteries.com Hartzell Engine Technologies https://hartzell.aero Hartzell Propeller www.hartzellprop.com Lightspeed Aviation www.lightspeedaviation.com McFarlane Aviation www.mcfarlane-aviation.com Michelin Aircraft https://aircraft.michelin.com/ Phillips 66 Lubricants https://phillips66lubricants.com/industries/aviation/ Tempest Aero www.tempestaero.com Titan Aircraft www.titanaircraft.com Trio Avionics www.trioavionics.com uAvionix www.uavionix.com Wipaire www.wipaire.com

This week on RMS, we welcome retired Gunnery Sergeant Ryan “Koup” Kuperus to the show. Kuperus is a highly decorated Marine Force Recon veteran with over 17 years of service, including deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Philippines. His personal decorations include the Purple Heart and the Navy Commendation Medal with Valor. After a severe injury in 2007, Kuperus found healing through nature and now dedicates his life to helping fellow veterans and first responders through his nonprofit, The Reason Outdoors.   In Part 2:Kuperus takes us deep into the intense operations he led in Afghanistan, detailing gripping firsthand accounts of combat encounters, dangerous missions, and the relentless hunt for a Taliban Shadow Governor. He vividly recounts the challenges and stresses of operating in one of the most hostile environments, confronting constant threats from IEDs and firefights. Kuperus shares powerful insights into leadership, survival, and the realities of modern warfare that shaped him and his teammates.Support Ryan:https://thereasonoutdoors.org/our-mission/Part 1:https://open.spotify.com/episode/1KiOcOmWV65r1TkZOCi8aL?si=hgZjcCIKQd-l2-qBs1ileA⸻Related Episodes: • Inside the Elite Team Hunting Cartels in America → https://open.spotify.com/episode/0ppudHjfK9TX7kAsblwtLq?si=htDe35clQJ6quqLF-85-jQ • Former CIA Spy Exposes the Secrets of Espionage and AI Control → https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Fx6FOwNyxJpYEVtYi7wxq?si=R4zXYwF2T1ypA-X7WHKptg⸻Follow The Reed Morin Show: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/@ReedMorinShow • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/@reedmorinshow • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thereedmorinshowChapters00:00 – Intro01:00 – 2009 Deployment11:49 – Taliban Shadow Governor 27:33 – First Combat Experience 30:58 – IED Threats41:21 – Friendly Fire Incident45:19 – Machine Gun Ambush54:04 – Taliban Atrocities01:15:27 – Drug Interdiction Operations01:30:25 – IED Sniper Team Recovery01:55:24 – Post-Retirement Mission: The Reason Outdoors02:17:27 – Final Thoughts and Contact Information#marine #shawnryanshow #military #story #ReedMorinShow

Nick Lavery, an active-duty Green Beret in the US Army Special Forces, a combat-wounded warrior, an author, keynote speaker, and entrepreneur joins me on this episode. Nick's awards include the Silver Star, three Purple Hearts, two Bronze Stars, Bronze Star with “V” for valor, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, two Meritorious Service Medals, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, two Army Commendation Medals, Army Achievement Medal, the OSS Society Peter Ortiz Award, the Bruce Price Leadership Award, and the Special Operations Command Excalibur Award. Nick's list of clients includes the Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Tool, Sherwin Williams, The FBI, the Department of Veterans Affairs, Habitat for Humanity, and many others.

City of Chicago becomes a Purple Heart City. Story by Mike Krauser.

Michael Allison is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who survived a devastating VBIED (vehicle-borne improvised explosive device) attack in Iraq—but his toughest battles came after the war. In this episode of Urban Valor, Michael opens up about the trauma that followed his deployment, including PTSD, addiction, and divorce.Born in Jamaica and raised in America, Michael's life was marked by adversity from the start. After joining the Marines at just 17, he was deployed to some of the most dangerous combat zones in the Middle East. When his convoy was hit by a deadly car bomb, he was awarded the Purple Heart. But it was life after service that nearly broke him.From losing close friends in combat to battling mental illness, alcoholism, and the collapse of his marriage, Michael faced rock bottom. In this episode, he shares the raw truth of what it's like to come home broken—and how he rebuilt his life, remarried his wife, reconnected with his children, and found healing through therapy and purpose.

All this week we are talking to veterans whose lives were changed thanks to their service animal they got from Paws for Purple Hearts. Today, we spoke with Michael who met his service dog Drew while volunteering for this amazing organization. Hear how Drew has changed his life and why your support and donations are so greatly needed. 

This week on the Black Rifle Coffee Podcast, Logan Stark sits down with U.S. Army veteran, and Purple Heart recipient Omar “Crispy” Avila. After surviving a catastrophic IED blast in Iraq, Omar's life was changed forever, but that didn't slow him down. From rebuilding his body in the gym to becoming a leading voice in the veteran community, Omar shares his story of resilience, mindset, and faith. In this powerful episode, the two dive into what it means to serve, suffer, and rise again, physically and mentally. Whether it's setting records in powerlifting, giving back through nonprofit work, or keeping a sense of humor through the darkest moments, Omar is a force to be reckoned with.

Major General William M. Matz, Jr, U.S. Army (Ret), was appointed as the eighth Secretary of the American Battle Monuments Commission in January 2018 by President Donald Trump, a position he held until March 2021. General Matz is a highly decorated combat veteran of the United States
Army with a distinguished military career spanning four decades. As an
infantryman, he served in Korea and Panama, and as a company commander with the 9th Infantry Division in Vietnam, where he was wounded in action in the 1968 Tet offensive. He served multiple tours in the 82d and 101st Airborne Divisions and was executive secretary to two secretaries of defense, Caspar Weinberger and Frank Carlucci. During the Vietnam War, he served two years with the Navy/Marine amphibious forces in the Pacific and deployed with the 7th Infantry Division to Panama during Operation JUST CAUSE in 1989. Upon retirement from the Army in 1995, General Matz worked nine years in the defense industry. He was first employed by Raytheon Company as vice president, Army Programs; and later as general manager for Vinnell/Northrop Grumman’s Saudi Arabian National Guard Modernization Program in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, returning to the United States in June 2004. In 2005, President Bush appointed him to the Veterans Disability Benefits Commission, where he served until the commission rendered its report to the Congress in 2008. He is also past President of the National Association for Uniformed Services (NAUS), a national veteran’s organization that advocates in Congress for service members, veterans and their families. He is on the Eisenhower Institute National Advisory Council and a member of the Board of Directors of the American Armed Forces Mutual Aid Association. He is a graduate of the Infantry Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, the Airborne and Ranger Schools, the Command and General Staff College and the Army War College and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Gettysburg College and a Master of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of San Diego. He is also a graduate of Harvard University’s Program for Senior Executives in National and International Security. Among his military service awards and decorations are the Distinguished Service Cross (second highest award our nation bestows for valor on the battlefield), Silver Star, Bronze Star for Valor, Purple Heart and the Combat Infantryman Badge. General Matz was born in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania. He and his wife, Linda, reside in Naples, FL, and have three children and seven grandsons. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug Greenlaw sees his life as a series of "lightning strikes." He was literally struck by lightning when he was 13 years old, thankfully making an immediate recovery. He later left Indiana University to join the Army, become an officer, and serve in in the Vietnam War - first as a platoon commander and then as a company commander. He arrived in Vietnam in 1967.In this edition of Veterans Chronicles, Greenlaw takes us through his training, including a terrifying story from jungle training, and through his most harrowing moments in Vietnam. Greenlaw details the events of Thanksgiving Day 1967, when his platoon was dropped off in the wrong spot and quickly found itself facing a North Vietnamese battalion of 400-500 fighters. He explains the actions he took to keep his men alive until air and ground support could arrive - and he describes hand-to-hand fighting with an enemy officer in a North Vietnamese tunnel.Greenlaw also tells us his responsibilities and priorities as a platoon and company commander and how he and his men painstakingly looked out for enemy booby traps and explosives. He also reveals the extensive injuries he suffered after a soldier in his company tripped one of those wires.We'll also hear how Greenlaw's military service impacted his impressive rise as a sales and marketing executive, all the way to the top of MTV, Nickelodeon, and VH-1.Finally, we'll learn about Greenlaw's leadership with the Military Order of the Purple Heart, from leading his local chapter to serving as national commander for two years.

YOUTUBE DESCRIPTION / SHOW NOTESTonight on the Typical Skeptic Podcast, I'm joined by Michelle Thompson, a powerful truth seeker and spiritual warrior who was like a sister to the late Rainetta Jones. Carrying the torch forward, Michelle is here to break down the Luciferian Brotherhood system, the Sovereign Military Order, and the methods behind land assignment decoding using city seal sigils and embedded symbolism. This episode dives into esoteric geopolitics, spiritual warfare, and occulted control systems most have never even heard of.Michelle brings a rare blend of military-industrial insider knowledge, paranormal experience, and grounded healing work with Purple Heart veterans. Her background spans everything from telecom engineering to haunted houses, and she's now on a mission to expose what's really going on beneath the surface of our cities and societies.MICHELLE THOMPSON - BIOMichelle Thompson is a San Diego native and global traveler who has studied UFO phenomena near military installations across the world. With a double degree in Business Science and Accounting, Michelle worked over a decade in the telecom industry—serving as a project management specialist and legacy systems liaison for major networks like Verizon, AT&T, DirecTV, and Dish Network.After suffering a spinal injury and overcoming paralysis, Michelle had a spiritual reawakening while living in a haunted house. Her psychic visions re-emerged, leading her to pivot into occupational therapy for combat-wounded veterans at the VA. She now works as a caregiver for Purple Heart veterans suffering from TBI and PTSD, while also using floral origami as a therapeutic artform.Deeply esoteric, analytical, and intuitive, Michelle is continuing Rainetta Jones' legacy—exposing hidden power structures and decoding their occult technologies.

YOUTUBE DESCRIPTION / SHOW NOTESTonight on the Typical Skeptic Podcast, I'm joined by Michelle Thompson, a powerful truth seeker and spiritual warrior who was like a sister to the late Rainetta Jones. Carrying the torch forward, Michelle is here to break down the Luciferian Brotherhood system, the Sovereign Military Order, and the methods behind land assignment decoding using city seal sigils and embedded symbolism. This episode dives into esoteric geopolitics, spiritual warfare, and occulted control systems most have never even heard of.Michelle brings a rare blend of military-industrial insider knowledge, paranormal experience, and grounded healing work with Purple Heart veterans. Her background spans everything from telecom engineering to haunted houses, and she's now on a mission to expose what's really going on beneath the surface of our cities and societies.MICHELLE THOMPSON - BIOMichelle Thompson is a San Diego native and global traveler who has studied UFO phenomena near military installations across the world. With a double degree in Business Science and Accounting, Michelle worked over a decade in the telecom industry—serving as a project management specialist and legacy systems liaison for major networks like Verizon, AT&T, DirecTV, and Dish Network.After suffering a spinal injury and overcoming paralysis, Michelle had a spiritual reawakening while living in a haunted house. Her psychic visions re-emerged, leading her to pivot into occupational therapy for combat-wounded veterans at the VA. She now works as a caregiver for Purple Heart veterans suffering from TBI and PTSD, while also using floral origami as a therapeutic artform.Deeply esoteric, analytical, and intuitive, Michelle is continuing Rainetta Jones' legacy—exposing hidden power structures and decoding their occult technologies.

Bob Parsons is a successful entrepreneur and philanthropist. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and was awarded a Purple Heart. After graduating from college, he founded Parsons Technology, which was later sold to Intuit. He then founded GoDaddy, which became the world's largest domain name registrar. He later sold a majority stake in GoDaddy and founded YAM Worldwide. He also founded PXG, a golf club company, and The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation, which supports marginalized populations. Parsons is also the author of the bestselling book "FIRE IN THE HOLE!". Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://www.tryarmra.com/srs https://www.identityguard.com/srs https://www.betterhelp.com/srs This episode is sponsored by Better Help. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/srs and get on your way to being your best self. https://www.blackbuffalo.com https://www.boncharge.com/srs https://www.meetfabric.com/shawn https://www.shawnlikesgold.com https://www.helixsleep.com/srs https://www.hillsdale.edu/srs https://www.patriotmobile.com/srs https://www.rocketmoney.com/srs Bob Parsons Links: X - https://x.com/DrBobParsons  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drbobparsons  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/ThinkFast126 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thebobparsons/ Website - BobParsons.comBook by Bob Parsons - As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases (paid links): Fire in the Hole!: The Untold Story of My Traumatic Life and Explosive Success Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The new series continues! Michael and I sat down today and discussed a few topics through the lens of experience in different decades of life. For those of you familiar with the show you know that often on Friday I answer Q and A, today is no different, except that Michael is joining me to give his perspective from a younger generation: The Moral Decisions Surrounding War Airplanes colliding while skydiving Purple Hearts from WW2 White House Intruders Soccer Mom MMA Fights Today's Sponsors: Pique: Get 20% off + a FREE rechargeable frother and glass beaker with your first purchase with my link https://Piquelife.com/CLEAREDHOT Mando: Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that's over 40% off) with promo code "clearedhot" at https://shopmando.com  

Our season-long analysis of Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers continues with "Purple Hearts." As the final song of Disc 1, "Purple Hearts" represents a critical juncture in the album where Kendrick calls on God to guide him through the album's emotionally wrenching second half. Kendrick also receives guidance from Ghostface Killah, who plays a Saint-like role in the story. Shop Dissect S13 Merch. Follow Dissect on Instagram, Twitter, or TikTok. Host/Writer/EP: Cole Cuchna Video/Audio Production: Kevin Pooler Additional Production: Justin Sayles Theme Music: Birocratic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An NPR exclusive: Deportation proceedings are underway for Jose Barco, an Iraq War veteran who was awarded a Purple Heart. Barco came to the U.S. as a child, enlisted as a teenager, and, after his discharge, was convicted of a felony. Immediately after being paroled in January, he was remanded to ICE custody, where he has remained since.Read more.This episode: White House correspondent Asma Khalid, immigration policy reporter Ximena Bustillo, and defense correspondent Tom Bowman.The podcast is produced by Bria Suggs & Kelli Wessinger and edited by Casey Morell. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy