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This Day in Legal History: Congress Creates the U.S. ArmyOn September 29, 1789—the very last day of the First Congress's inaugural session—the House and Senate passed the act that formally established the United States Army under the new Constitution. President Washington had pressed hard for it, reminding Congress that the militia provisions inherited from the Articles of Confederation were inadequate and that the nation needed a standing military establishment placed on a proper constitutional footing.The legal significance lies less in the creation of a fighting force than in how that force was subordinated. The Constitution had already divided military power deliberately: Congress alone can raise and fund armies and declare war, while the President serves as Commander-in-Chief. The 1789 Act operationalized that division, embedding the bedrock American principle of civilian control of the military—that the armed forces answer to elected civilian authority and operate within, not above, the rule of law. The Framers were deeply wary of standing armies and concentrated power; their answer was not to forbid a military, but to fracture control over it between the branches so no single actor could wield it unchecked.The significance of September 29, 1789 is that principle—power channeled through congressional authorization and constitutional limits rather than executive will alone. And that is precisely the thread running through our lead story today: a dispute over whether the executive branch can wield federal money as a lever to force its policy preferences on the states, or whether it may only do what Congress has actually authorized. The names change over 237 years; the fundamental question—who gets to exercise power, and with whose permission—does not.A federal judge has blocked the administration from tying federal counterterrorism grants to whether states adopt its preferred election-administration changes—the latest in a long string of election-related defeats we've tracked this month. Here's what the administration did: the Department of Homeland Security announced it would withhold 20% of funding under grant programs meant to help state and local governments prepare for terrorist attacks and other threats, unless those governments adopted election measures the administration favored. U.S. District Judge Amir Ali, in a 24-page opinion, sided with counties and cities in Texas, Ohio, and Tennessee that sued, holding that federal agencies simply lacked authority from Congress to attach those conditions to the grants. Let me put this in its constitutional frame, because it's a classic. The federal government routinely attaches strings to the money it gives states—that's the spending power, and it's legitimate within limits. But the Supreme Court set boundaries in cases like South Dakota v. Dole and, more forcefully, in the NFIB v. Sebelius healthcare decision: conditions must be clearly stated, must relate to the purpose of the funding, and can't be so coercive that they amount to a “gun to the head.” Conditioning anti-terrorism preparedness money on unrelated election changes runs into two of those problems at once—the germaneness requirement, since election administration has nothing to do with counterterrorism, and the basic separation-of-powers point that an agency can't invent conditions Congress never authorized. That last point is what Judge Ali hung his ruling on, and it's the same principle that decided the homelessness and mail-ballot cases: agencies have only the power Congress gives them. The significance is that this is now a consistent, rulings-deep pattern—court after court telling the executive it cannot use funding leverage, or agency fiat, to seize control over how states run their elections. On the anniversary of a law about channeling power through congressional authorization, it's a fitting rebuke.Judge blocks Trump from tying anti-terrorism grants to election changes | Reuters · PBS News · US NewsIn a notable reversal, Justice Samuel Alito has recused himself from a major climate-change case the Supreme Court is set to hear next week—and the move opens up real questions about both judicial ethics and the case's outcome. The case involves Boulder, Colorado, and its county, which sued Exxon Mobil and Suncor Energy seeking damages for the local harms of climate change; it's set for argument October 5. Environmental groups had pushed for Alito to step aside because he owns stock in oil-and-gas companies—ConocoPhillips and Phillips 66, among others—that, while not parties to this particular suit, plainly have interests riding on how the Court treats climate liability. Here's why the reversal is striking. Back in May, a Court spokeswoman said Alito would not recuse, on the theory that he had no financial interest in any actual party to the case. Now he's stepping aside anyway. This goes to the heart of the judicial-ethics debate that has dogged the Court: federal law, 28 U.S.C. § 455, requires a judge to disqualify when their impartiality might reasonably be questioned or when they have a financial interest in the subject matter in controversy—and Supreme Court justices, unlike lower-court judges, have historically decided their own recusal questions with no review and little explanation. Alito's flip suggests the pressure and scrutiny over the Court's ethics, which produced its first-ever formal code of conduct in 2023, is having an effect. And there's a concrete consequence: with only eight justices participating, the case could end in a 4-4 tie—which would leave the lower-court ruling in place without setting any national precedent. The significance is that it's a small but real sign of the Court responding to ethics scrutiny, and a reminder that in the climate-liability wars, procedural moves like a single recusal can matter as much as the merits.US Supreme Court's Alito won't participate in climate case involving oil companies | Reuters · CNBC · NBC NewsAnd finally, Florida has asked a court to bar OpenAI from developing new AI models without outside oversight—an extraordinary requested remedy that, if granted, would be one of the most aggressive judicial interventions into AI development we've seen. This is part of a lawsuit Florida's attorney general, James Uthmeier, filed in June, accusing OpenAI of misrepresenting ChatGPT's safety and of harming children—the complaint alleges the platform provided information to school shooters, offered guidance on self-harm, and was designed to addict young users. In Monday's filing, Florida escalated the requested relief dramatically: it asked the court to prohibit OpenAI from developing new models without external oversight, to order the company to keep minors off ChatGPT entirely, and to bar it from giving the chatbot “human attributes.” Let me unpack why that's such a big ask. Courts issue injunctions all the time, but a prohibitory injunction against building new products—essentially putting a court-supervised brake on a technology company's core R&D—is a remarkable expansion of the injunctive remedies we've discussed in the teen-harms cases. It raises hard questions about how far a court's equitable power can reach into ongoing innovation, and whether such sweeping prior restraint on development is even administrable. Notably, OpenAI says it has already paused training its most capable models and won't resume until additional safeguards are in place—which both undercuts the urgency Florida claims and signals the company sees the writing on the wall. Florida is the first state AG to sue OpenAI over harms to young users, though the company faces individual and family suits too, including ones tied to self-harm. And this connects to a huge thread we've followed all month—the Harvey guardrails acquisition, the ChatGPT-fabricated testimony, California's Adam's Law. The significance is that the legal system is now being asked not just to punish AI harms after the fact, but to preemptively supervise how these models get built—a genuine frontier for the law, and one courts will approach with real caution.Florida asks court to bar OpenAI from developing new models as part of child harm lawsuit | Reuters · US News · Lawyer Monthly This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

What happens when a lifelong obsession with swords, history and making things turns into a career spanning Hollywood, television and now YouTube?In this episode of The Commentary Booth, Jamie Apps sits down with historic weapons recreation specialist and longtime Forged In Fire judge David Baker for a wide-ranging conversation about three decades in bladesmithing, the rollercoaster rise and quiet end of one of TV's most beloved competition shows, and the passion project that's picking up where it left off: Baker's Blades.David takes Jamie behind the scenes of his extraordinary creative journey, from teaching actors how to sword fight and building theatrical weapons for film and television, to recreating some of history's most fascinating blades.Jamie and David also look back at the rise of Forged in Fire, from what was originally intended to be a 10-episode run to a series that eventually stretched across 11 seasons of production. David discusses what made the show so special, the incredible bladesmiths he encountered, the realities of filming a competition involving live weapons, and why the show's cancellation was a disappointing casualty of network mergers.But the conversation is really about what comes next.David reveals the story behind Baker's Blades, a project that had been in his mind for years before finally becoming reality. The new series combines historic weapons, hands-on recreation, travel, motorcycles and the stories behind the objects themselves. Its first episode follows David's recreation of Cornwallis's Surrender Sword, a project that came together through an unexpected opportunity involving the National Museum of the United States Army.David also explains why Baker's Blades isn't simply another forging show. For him, the journey matters just as much as the weapon. He wants to take viewers to the places where history happened, uncover stories that have been forgotten, and show how historic weapons can provide a doorway into the people, places and events surrounding them.And because this is The Commentary Booth, the conversation eventually comes back to the creative process itself and David's philosophy of "fail big"!Whether you're a Forged in Fire diehard, a history nerd, or just someone who loves hearing a craftsman talk about their craft, this is a Commentary Booth episode unlike any other.This week's episode is brought to you byAustralian Wrestling CardsCheck out more great content from Pario Magazine on our website.-------------------------------------------------------------SUPPORT PARIO MAGAZINE & THE COMMENTARY BOOTH- PATREON- BUY MERCH- AMAZON PRIME VIDEO- TUBEBUDDY- Subscribe to AEW Plus using my code (q0yydoz) to earn $10 in FITE credit- Shop Online With Honey- Shop Online With SatechiMY EQUIPMENT- Elgato Facecam- Rode PodMic- Elgato Wave Mic Arm LP- Streamlabs Talk StudioFOLLOW JAMIE ON SOCIAL MEDIA- Twitter- Facebook- Instagram- TikTokFOLLOW PARIO MAGAZINE ON SOCIAL MEDIA- Twitter- Facebook- Instagram

On The TV Show COPS: Hostage Negotiator and Life Behind the Badge. Special Episode. The retired Broward County Sheriff's Sergeant discusses fallen officers, high-stakes negotiations, his appearance on COPS, and the experiences behind his books. When the worst happens, someone has to respond and someone has to remain calm enough to handle the crisis. Supporting articles about this and much more from Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast in platforms like Medium , Blogspot and Linkedin. Retired Broward County Sheriff's Sergeant Glenn Topping knows that responsibility well. During a decorated law enforcement career in South Florida, he confronted hostage situations, investigated the killing of one of the deputies he supervised, experienced the loss of other law enforcement officers, and appeared On The TV Show COPS. The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast social media like their Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn , Medium and other social media platforms. Topping joins host John J. “Jay” Wiley for a Special Episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast to discuss the realities hidden behind the uniform. The Podcast is available for free on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast website, also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, iHeartradio and most major podcast platforms. #LawEnforcementTalk #Free #Podcast #Radio “When the worst happens, someone has to respond and handle it,” is the central truth behind Topping's story. His journey stretches from Queens, New York, to the United States Army and eventually to one of the largest public safety agencies in the nation. It is a story of service, violence, loss, resilience, and the loving family that helped give his life new meaning. On The TV Show COPS: Hostage Negotiator and Life Behind the Badge. Special Episode. From Queens to the United States Army Glenn Topping grew up in Queens, New York, with his parents and two sisters. As a young boy, he had no way of knowing that his path would eventually lead him into military service, South Florida law enforcement, hostage negotiation, television, and writing. The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast, is available on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and other major podcast platforms. The interview is also featured across Facebook and Instagram. He began his career as a military police officer in the United States Army and became a veteran sergeant. After leaving the Army, he entered civilian law enforcement in South Florida and went on to become a decorated deputy sheriff sergeant with the Broward County Sheriff's Office. His progression from a young boy in Queens to a military police veteran and experienced sheriff's sergeant later became an important part of the story told in his autobiographical work. “A young boy's pursuit of a dream” became more than the theme of a book. It became a description of Topping's life. Serving With the Broward County Sheriff's Office The Broward County Sheriff's Office, commonly known as BSO, is one of the largest full-service public safety agencies in the United States. It employs more than 5,400 people, including nearly 3,400 sworn law enforcement officers, detention deputies, and fire rescue personnel. On The TV Show COPS: Hostage Negotiator and Life Behind the Badge. Special Episode. The episode is available across major platforms including their website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, with highlights shared across their Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn profiles. For years, BSO was also recognized as one of the country's largest fully accredited sheriff's offices before losing that accreditation by unanimous vote in 2019. The size and scope of the agency reflect the community it serves. Broward County is part of the Miami metropolitan area and the South Florida region. With 1,944,375 residents recorded in the 2020 census, it is Florida's second-most populous county after Miami-Dade County and the 17th-most populous county in the United States. Policing such a large and diverse county brings officers and deputies into contact with nearly every kind of emergency. For Topping, some of those calls and investigations would remain with him for the rest of his life. Deputy, Police, Trooper Killed: The Cost Behind the Headlines The phrase Deputy, Police and Trooper Killed may appear as a headline, but for law enforcement families and agencies, it represents an intensely personal loss. Topping experienced that reality when he investigated the killing of one of the deputies under his supervision. He also confronted other line-of-duty deaths involving law enforcement officers throughout his career. Those cases were not merely files or statistics. The fallen officers were colleagues, friends, subordinates, and members of an extended law enforcement family. “Life-and-death situations changed his life forever,” Topping's story makes clear. The loss of family members, friends, colleagues, and coworkers, many to violence, left lasting scars that did not disappear when an investigation ended. In this Special Episode, he speaks about the difficult responsibility of investigating an officer's death while also processing the grief that comes with losing someone he knew and supervised. His account reveals a side of police work rarely seen by the public: officers may be expected to mourn, lead, investigate, and continue answering calls at the same time. On The TV Show COPS: Hostage Negotiator and Life Behind the Badge. Special Episode. The Podcast is available for free on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast website, also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, iHeartradio and most major podcast platforms. Sheriff Negotiation: When Every Word Matters Topping also served as a hostage negotiator for the sheriff's office, an assignment in which patience and communication can mean the difference between life and death. A Sheriff's Hostage Negotiation is far more complicated than simply talking to a person in crisis. Negotiators must remain composed while communicating with people who may be armed, suicidal, emotionally unstable, or holding others against their will. At the same time, they must coordinate with tactical officers, commanders, emergency personnel, and other members of the response team. Every word matters. So do timing, tone, patience, and the ability to listen. The goal is often to slow a dangerous situation down, establish trust, gather information, and create an opportunity for a peaceful resolution. Yet negotiators must work with the knowledge that a sudden action or misunderstood phrase could change everything. Topping's experiences offer a rare look at the emotional control required to communicate during a crisis while lives hang in the balance. They also show why the work can remain with a negotiator long after the scene has been cleared. On The TV Show COPS: A View From Inside the Patrol Car Topping was also featured On The TV Show COPS, placing part of his law enforcement career before a national television audience. Produced by Langley Productions, COPS premiered on the Fox network on March 11, 1989. The American documentary television series is currently in its 38th season and has become known for following police officers and sheriff's deputies during patrols, calls for service, narcotics investigations, prostitution stings, and the execution of search and arrest warrants. Some episodes have also featured state and federal agencies. On The TV Show COPS: Hostage Negotiator and Life Behind the Badge. Special Episode. The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast continues bringing listeners real conversations from the front lines of crime, policing, trauma, survival, and healing. The show's style traditionally uses no narration, scripted dialogue, incidental music, or added sound effects. Instead, viewers experience events through the officers' comments and the actions of the people they encounter, creating the program's familiar “fly on the wall” perspective. Most episodes contain three self-contained segments, often concluding with one or more arrests. But even an unscripted television program can show only part of what an officer experiences. Cameras may capture the call, pursuit, or arrest, but they cannot always reveal the years of training behind an officer's decisions or the emotional consequences that may follow. Topping's appearance on COPS gives him a distinctive perspective on the difference between watching law enforcement on television and living with the responsibility of the badge every day. Books Inspired by Violence, Loss, and Survival Beyond his military and law enforcement service, Glenn Topping is an accomplished author of several Books rooted in experiences that shaped his life. His most recent book, Look, a Quarter: A Young Boy's Pursuit of a Dream, chronicles his journey from childhood in Queens through military service and a decorated law enforcement career in South Florida. The book explores both the good and the bad: childhood dreams, professional success, life-and-death encounters, and the losses that permanently changed him. Topping writes about family members, friends, colleagues, and coworkers who died, many as a result of violence. Supporting articles about this and much more from Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast in platforms like Medium, Blogspot and Linkedin. Yet his story does not end in tragedy. It ultimately leads to the loving family he built and the purpose he found after years of confronting violence and death. His first novel, The Hurt, grew from another traumatic experience. It follows Topping's story surrounding the drive-by shooting death of a friend from a South Florida club where they worked during the early 1980s. On The TV Show COPS: Hostage Negotiator and Life Behind the Badge. Special Episode. The title captures the lasting damage caused by violent crime, not only to the person killed, but also to the friends, relatives, coworkers, and witnesses who must live with what happened. The Hurt is available online through Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Xlibris, Kindle, and Nook. A Special Episode About the Reality Behind the Badge This Special Episode is more than a conversation about a retired deputy or a famous television program. It is an examination of what police work can demand from the people who perform it. Glenn Topping's story moves from military police service to South Florida law enforcement, from Sheriff's Hostage Negotiation to the investigation of a subordinate deputy's death, and from appearing On The TV Show COPS to writing Books about violence, grief, hope, and survival. His experiences provide an unfiltered look at the responsibilities officers carry when the public calls for help and the memories they may continue carrying decades later. Listen to Glenn Topping's full interview on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast. The free Podcast is available on the show's website and major platforms, including Apple, Spotify, YouTube, iHeartradio and more. Follow the Law Enforcement Today Radio Show and Podcast on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube for more powerful interviews with law enforcement officers, survivors, first responders, and others whose lives have been changed by crime and trauma. Please listen, share this Special Episode, and help others discover the realities of hostage negotiation, fallen officers, television police work, and the man behind the badge. Please listen, follow and share this remarkable story. Listeners can find the show across Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and other podcast and social media platforms. Learn and get access to money saving tips and how to increase your net worth at www.LetSavings.com For a community of like minded individuals from all over the planet that want to improve their lives, relationships and business. Learn what they need, and develop the life that they've always wanted. 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Today we meet former US Army Captain Mike Klein and learn about the growing up part of his life as the son of a US Navy physician in Guam. Following his father's departure from the Navy and move to Gainesville, Florida, Mike graduated from West Point, served as an Infantry Officer and was deployed to Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.  Today he is Co-founder and Chairman of the Board of Warrior Centric Health and is running for US Congress for Florida's District 3 as an Independent.Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.comJoin us on Facebook at the page Veterans Corner RadioYou can contact our host Joe Muhlberger at joseph.muhlberger@gmail.com

John Feal is a native New Yorker and US Army veteran who worked as a demolition supervisor at Ground Zero until a disabling injury five days into the cleanup. He lobbied Congress to pass the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010, which he fought to defend and expand in 2015 and 2019 with the help of dozens of his fellow 9/11 responders, post-9/11 illness survivors, and comedian Jon Stewart. He has since gone on to pass 19 pieces of legislation and is working on number 20. John is a Pat Tilman Foundation honoree, a recipient of the New York State Liberty Award and the New York State Medal of Honor for Civilians, the founder and chairman of the 9/11 Responders Remembered Park, and a kidney donor.Connect with John and get the book: https://www.iwillfollowyouanywhere.com/Support the show

Thinking Inside the Box – The Gauntlet, part of the NTC Warrior Chronicles, brings you interviews with the United States Army's experts in combined arms maneuver, the Observer Coach Trainers (OC/Ts) of Operations Group, at the National Training Center (NTC), Fort Irwin, California. In this episode, host Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Deleon, Outlaw 40 sits down with CSM Ryan Dilling, of the 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, CSM Andre Gadson, of the 4th Infantry Division Reconnaissance and Security Battalion, and Command Sergeant Ray Agan, the Senior Enlisted Light Infantry Task Force Trainer. They recap Project Capstone Convergence, PCC6 by discussing lessons learned, NEXTGEN C2, and Stand-To, Stand-To is the baseline discipline of being prepared before the sun comes up. References Echoes of World War 1, Mr. Bernard Tate, United States Army Corps of Engineers, December 2017, https://www.army.mil/article/197973/echoes_of_world_war_i ATP 3-20.15 Tank Platoon, https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/ARN44282-ATP_3-20.15-000-WEB-1.pdf ATP 3-21.8 Infantry Platoon and Squad, https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/ARN44065-ATP_3-21.8-001-WEB-3.pdf FM 3-90 Tactics. https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/ARN38160-FM_3-90-000-WEB-1.pdf To stay updated with the latest video from Operations Group, NTC Observer, Coach / Trainers, be sure to like, subscribe, and review us wherever you listen or watch. Stay tuned for more episodes in the future. Thinking Inside the Box Podcast at Thinking Inside the Box on Apple Podcasts Thinking Inside the Box | Podcast on Spotify Thinking Inside the Box | Podcasts on Audible | Audible.com We encourage you to watch our TAC Talk series on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@tactalks-operationsgroupntc. Visit us at our Official Unit Webpage: https://home.army.mil/irwin/units-tenants/ntc-operations-group “Thinking Inside the Box and TAC Talks” are a product of the Operations Group, National Training Center as part of the NTC Warrior Chronicles. Episode hosted by Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Deleon and edited by Annette Pritt

The story of September 11 didn't end when the attacks were over. Recovery, rebuilding and remembrance became part of the nation's response as well. A new exhibit at the National Museum of the United States Army focuses on the lesser-known role the Army Corps of Engineers played in those efforts. Joining me with more on the exhibit and this anniversary is museum director Paul Morando.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

*See if your SSN is for sale right now. My sponsor Cloaked will tell you for free in 2 seconds at cloaked.com/rebuttal (WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE) This is our sixth **Reb's Round-Up** episode (QUALIFIED IMMUNITY EDITION)—A rapid-fire list of cases from *just the first half of 2026* that will once again open your eyes to how little we hold police officers accountable on a regular basis. Reb also gives you *4 bonus cases* to keep you up at night, including: Man who wrote a book about robbing a bank with a banana (and then robs a bank with a banana); A judge who handcuffed a child for falling asleep in court; Yet another cop who can't stop having extramarital affairs on the job; And more.... Enjoy! *** THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!!!!! *Head to www.Zocdoc.com/rebuttal to get started and check that appointment off your to-do list! *Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/REBUTTAL10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount *That scratched up pair has done its job. Upgrade today with Zenni! Go to Zenni.com/podcast and use code PODCAST15 for fifteen percent off your first order, plus free shipping on all US orders over sixty five dollars.  *** MERCH STORE IS LIVE! Shop Reb Masel and Rebuttal Pod merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rebmasel.shop/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to PREORDER Reb's book: The Book They Throw At You—A Sarcastic Lawyer's Guide* To The Unholy Chaos of Our Legal System, *God No, Not Actual Legal Advice *** Follow @RebuttalPod on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Follow @Rebmasel on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! *** CASE NAMES: Chancellor v. Geelhood, et al. (6th Cir. Feb. 25, 2026) Smith v. Price (7th Cir. Aug. 19, 2026) Smith v. Olvera (9th Cir. July 14, 2026) Brookins v. City of Philadelphia (3rd Cir. May 29, 2026) Close v. City of Bellevue, Iowa (8th Cir. June 24, 2026) Brown v. Burmaster (5th Cir. July 14, 2026) Joseph v. Hillsborough County Sheriff (11th Cir. July 10, 2026) Garrett v. Davis, et al. (5th Cir. Aug. 4, 2026) Flores v. Perez (5th Cir. Aug. 14, 2026) Degollado v. City of Port Lavaca (5th Cir. Aug. 18, 2026) United States v. Luis Padilla (5th Cir. Sept. 1, 2026) Tuttle v. Gallegos (5th Cir. June 29, 2026) Savory v. Andrews (7th Cir. Aug. 14, 2026) Griffen v. Aden (11th Cir. June 24, 2026) Abbey v. City of Nashville (6th Cir. July 17, 2026) Lakey v. Bryant (10th Cir. July 7, 2026) Till v. Kenneth King (6th Cir. Aug. 24, 2026) Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska v. United States Army, et al. (10th Cir. July 7, 2026) Peden v. Stephens (11th Cir. Aug. 19, 2026) *** 00:00 - INTRO 00:56 - CASE 1. 02:39 - CASE 2. 03:41 - CASE 3. 04:02 - CASE 4. 05:33 - CASE 5. 06:17 - CASE 6. 07:18 - CASE 7. 12:43 - CASE 8. 14:51 - CASE 9. 16:42 - CASE 10. 18:15 - CASE 11. 19:00 - CASE 12. 21:56 - CASE 13. 22:43 - CASE 14. 23:26 - CASE 15. 27:12 - CASE 16. 28:44 - BONUS CASE 1. 34:15 - BONUS CASE 2. 35:43 - BONUS CASE 3. 38:42 - BONUS CASE 4. 43:10 - Reb's Rebuttal

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On the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, Inside the Castle pauses to honor the nearly 3,000 precious lives lost and the unimaginable courage of the first responders who ran toward the danger. In this solemn episode, podcast hosts Reagan Lauritzen and Amy Snively talk with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Historian Dr. John Lonnquest and USACE Curator Eric Reinert to reflect on USACE's rapid mobilization and the sacred duty of preserving that history. The discussion covers the critical, behind-the-scenes engineering efforts at the Pentagon and Ground Zero—from structural triage and environmental remediation to the painstaking debris recovery mission. The episode also highlights an incredible, lesser-known story of immediate response: amid the chaos, USACE boat crews from the Caven Point Marine Terminal in NJ shuttled thousands of stranded citizens across the Hudson River to safety, returning with critical fuel and supplies for the fireboats and emergency responders on station. Finally, the episode explores how the USACE Office of History has preserved these memories, featuring a selection of artifacts collected by the Office of History. These artifacts are now part of the “Steel and Stone: Engineering the Response to 9/11” exhibit at the National Museum of the United States Army. To read more about USACE's response and other significant events in the organization's history, read "The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: An Illustrated History, 1775-2025," and "Continuing the Mission: A History of the New York District from 1975-2005."

Send us a text and chime in!The American Job Center at Yavapai College is hosting a job fair at the Findlay Toyota Center in Prescott Valley on Wed., Sep. 9 from 3 to 6 p.m. The job fair registered more than 50 employers, including the United States Army, Fork in the Road Restaurants, Abrio Home Care, Sevita, Yavapai County Sheriff's Office, The Pines Home Health and Hospice, Ability, Fann Contracting Inc., Om Manufacturing, Ohana AZ, Prescott Valley Charter School, Chino Valley Unified School District, City of Prescott, Yavapai County Education Service Agency, Pursuit Aerospace, Arizona Department of Public Safety, and more. Attendees can learn the latest...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/50-employers-coming-to-prescott-valley-job-fair/ Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

25 years after September 11, 2001, the images are still impossible to forget. The airplanes. The burning World Trade Center. The collapse of the Twin Towers. The dust-covered faces. The rubble. The fear. And the moment the world seemed to collectively gasp.In this special episode of What's New with ME, I share my deeply personal 9/11 story and reflect on how September 11 changed America, my family, American politics, immigration, national security, faith, and an entire generation.On September 11, 2001, I was a 15-year-old living in Casablanca, Morocco, thousands of miles away from New York City. My mother was already living in New Jersey, and as the attacks unfolded, communication became difficult and I had no immediate way of knowing whether she and my family were safe.I also share the vivid memories I carry from watching the attacks unfold on live television in Morocco, including the World Trade Center burning and collapsing, the destruction at Ground Zero, and the reactions I personally witnessed around me.At the exact same time, a 13-year-old girl named Claudia was immigrating from Colombia to the United States. Her arrival in America happened on September 11, 2001. Her flight was disrupted and landed in Miami.Years later, Claudia would become my wife.Our lives would eventually become part of a much larger American story.My older brother went on to serve in the United States Army, completing two tours in Afghanistan.My sister became a police officer.My cousin serves in Homeland Security.My wife volunteers in EMS.And today, I am raising my children in America, serving my community, and running for Eatontown Borough Council.This episode also examines the legacy of 9/11 beyond Ground Zero: the War on Terror, Afghanistan, Homeland Security, airport security, immigration policy, national security, fear of terrorism, attitudes toward Muslims and Middle Eastern immigrants, and the political worldview of an entire generation of Americans.But above everything else, this episode is about remembrance.Nearly 3,000 people went to work, boarded airplanes, responded to emergency calls, or simply began their normal Tuesday morning—and never returned home.We remember them.We honor the firefighters, police officers, EMTs, service members, families, survivors and countless Americans whose lives were forever changed.Twenty-five years later, I don't believe fear should have the final word.The strength of America inspires me to stand tall, love hard, protect my family, serve my neighbors and do everything I can to do what is right—as a father, husband, Christian, American and community member.September 11 changed America.It changed my family.And it changed me.We remember. We serve. And we never forget.For more episodes of What's New with ME, original interviews, news, history, business, faith and community conversations, visit:TheMEStudios.net

In this special episode of KRA's The Hub, recorded at the 2026 NAWDP Annual Conference, host Jonathan Overall speaks with Ritchie Thomas, a United States Army veteran and founder of Military Transition University. Drawing from his own difficult journey from active duty to unemployment—and ultimately to a successful career in technology—Ritchie explains how his AI-powered platform helps veterans translate their military experience into valuable business skills and identify promising career paths. He also discusses his "MOS to Marketplace" approach, the importance of meeting veterans where they are, and his mission to equip service members to successfully navigate what he calls the "economic battlefield."

Military Combat and Mental Health: Building the Life He Wants. After 20 years in the United States Army and multiple combat tours, retired Sergeant First Class William Alfred Stephens Jr. understands that some battles continue long after a service member returns home. The Podcast is available for free on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast website, also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, iHeartradio and most major podcast platforms. #LawEnforcementTalk #Free #Podcast #Radio Stephens served in artillery during wartime and experienced the relentless pressure, danger, and emotional toll of military combat. During one deployment to Iraq, he was relieved of duty following an incident in a combat zone, an experience that became part of a much larger struggle involving trauma, anger, identity, and mental health. Supporting articles about this and much more from Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast in platforms like Medium , Blogspot and Linkedin. Today, Stephens is an award-winning Author, speaker, mentor, and advocate who refuses to let his most difficult experiences define the rest of his life. The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast social media like their Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn , Medium and other social media platforms. He is our guest on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast, where he speaks openly about Military Combat and Mental Health, his experiences in Iraq, and the ongoing process of Building the Life He Wants. The Battles That Followed Him Home Stephens spent two decades serving in the Army before retiring as a Sergeant First Class on October 31, 2008. His years of service included multiple combat tours and time as an artilleryman, operating in an environment where danger, destruction, and death were constant realities. Military Combat and Mental Health: Building the Life He Wants. The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast, is available on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and other major podcast platforms. The interview is also featured across Facebook and Instagram. The military trained him to fight and survive in combat. Returning home and adjusting to civilian life required a different kind of strength. Stephens discusses how his experiences affected his mental health, relationships, emotions, and sense of purpose. He also explains how being relieved of duty in Iraq affected him personally and professionally. His story is not simply about what happened in a combat zone. It is about what happened afterward, and how he began rebuilding his life. Turning Pain Into Purpose Writing became one of the tools Stephens used to confront his past, examine his emotions, and give meaning to experiences that were often difficult to explain. He eventually transformed those struggles into books designed to help others feel less alone. His work explores PTSD, anger, loss, resilience, healing, and the difficult journey toward self-understanding. Stephens describes himself as more than an author. He is a visionary and creator who builds stories from his own mind, body, and soul. His mission is to transform real-life struggles into powerful messages that encourage readers to fight, heal, and rise. The episode is available across major platforms including their website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, with highlights shared across their Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn profiles. His growing collection of work includes: The Mirror A deeply personal collection of therapeutic poetry created for “the broken and the brave.” The book reflects the emotions of people who may struggle to express their pain aloud. Military Combat and Mental Health: Building the Life He Wants. The Broken Mirror An award-winning memoir that confronts PTSD, loss, anger, and resilience. The Book reportedly became an Amazon bestseller in mental health and anger-management categories. No Filter Released on October 31, 2025, No Filter follows Stephens' journey from a skateboard-loving child to a military veteran, entrepreneur, and author. Written without apology or regret, the book received the Literary Titan Book Award and a Readers' Favorite award. Reflections Series: Legacy Edition The Reflections Series brings three of his prominent works together in one companion collection. It connects the different stages of his life and offers readers a broader look at his experiences, struggles, growth, and evolving purpose. The Podcast is available for free on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast website, also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, iHeartradio and most major podcast platforms. Becoming the Voice of the Voiceless Stephens also created Story Tyme with StevO, a platform he describes as “the Voice of the Voiceless.” Through writing, speaking, mentoring, and storytelling, he creates a space where mental health, courage, and honesty come together. His goal is to educate, empower, and entertain while reminding people that their stories deserve to be heard. Military Combat and Mental Health: Building the Life He Wants. “Authors are the unheard voices of the voiceless,” Stephens says. He also uses the powerful phrase, “Mental health is a life sentence without parole,” to express how these struggles can require lifelong attention. For Stephens, healing does not mean pretending that the past never happened. It means learning how to live, grow, and build a meaningful future despite it. Building the Life He Wants One of the most important parts of Stephens' story is how he achieved, and continues to maintain, the life he has worked to create. His recovery was not a single breakthrough or easy transformation. It has been an ongoing process requiring honesty, discipline, creative expression, and a willingness to confront painful memories. The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast continues bringing listeners real conversations from the front lines of crime, policing, trauma, survival, and healing. Stephens now uses the lessons from his military service, combat experiences, and mental health struggles to help others recognize that their lives can still be rewritten. His message is especially important for veterans, first responders, trauma survivors, and anyone who feels trapped by the worst moments of their past. A person can carry scars without surrendering the future. A painful chapter does not have to become the entire story. Hear William Stephens Tell His Story William Alfred Stephens Jr. joins the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast for a candid conversation about his 20-year Army career, multiple combat tours, the incident that led to him being relieved of duty in Iraq, and the mental health challenges that followed. Military Combat and Mental Health: Building the Life He Wants. Supporting articles about this and much more from Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast in platforms like Medium, Blogspot and Linkedin. Most importantly, he reveals what helped him move forward and how he continues Building the Life He Wants. Listen to the Free Podcast on our website and on major platforms, including Apple, Spotify, and iHeartRadio. Follow the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube for more true stories about military service, trauma, survival, recovery, and second chances. William Stephens' journey proves that even when the mirror appears broken, the reflection can still reveal strength, purpose, and the possibility of a new life. To learn more about him and his books, visit his website. You can also follow the show on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube for more true stories involving police officers, survivors, crime victims, veterans, and first responders. Be sure to check out our website . Be sure to follow us on X , Instagram , Facebook, Pinterest, Linkedin and other social media platforms for the latest episodes and news. Listeners can find the show across Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and other podcast and social media platforms. Learn and get access to money saving tips and how to increase your net worth at www.LetSavings.com For a community of like minded individuals from all over the planet that want to improve their lives, relationships and business. Learn what they need, and develop the life that they've always wanted. 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You can contact John J. “Jay” Wiley by email at Jay@letradio.com , or learn more about him on their website . Find a wide variety of great  podcasts online at The Podcast Zone Facebook Page , look for the one with the bright green logo. Listen to the free Podcast on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show website and through major platforms, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Listen to the Show, share the episode, and follow the latest Radio, Podcast, and News content from the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast. Military Combat and Mental Health: Building the Life He Wants. Attributions His website Bookshop.org Facebook Facebook Group Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Born during our nation's Bicentennial year in rural Montana, Jay's journey through to our Semiquincentennial has been an amazing one, from service as an Army National Guard soldier to Green Beret, and retiring after 23 years of service. He is the recipient of two Purple Heart medals for wounds received in combat. He has served in deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, and South America. Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.comJoin us on Facebook at the page Veterans Corner RadioYou can contact our host Joe Muhlberger at joseph.muhlberger@gmail.com

Episode 3362 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the Indiana Rangers' award. The featured story is titled: Indiana Rangers Recognized for Vietnam Valor. It appeared on the Association of the United States Army website. It … Continue reading → The post Episode 3362 – Good News for the Indiana Rangers of Vietnam War Fame first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Send us Fan MailHello and welcome back to Breakfast with Mom!There are moments in history when a door opens—and once enough people walk through it, there is no closing it again.During World War II, America was fighting a war on a scale the country had never experienced before.Millions of men were leaving their homes and heading overseas.Factories were operating around the clock.Ships were crossing the Atlantic and Pacific.And the United States military needed people—more people than it had ever needed before.So America faced a question it had never been willing to answer on such a massive scale:Could women serve in the United States Army?Sources: https://history.army.mil/Research/Women-in-Army-History/World-War-II-Women-in-the-Army/?utm_source=chatgpt.comhttps://www.womenshistory.org/exhibits/womens-army-corps-female-soldiers-wwii?utm_source=chatgpt.comhttps://history.army.mil/Publications/Publications-Catalog/The-Womens-Army-Corps-Collection/?utm_source=chatgpt.comhttps://awm.army.mil/about/history/?utm_source=chatgpt.comhttps://history.army.mil/Research/Women-in-Army-History/A-Permanent-Presence-Women-in-the-Army/?utm_source=chatgpt.comAll the things: Music: "Electronic Rock (King Around Here)" by Alex Grohl https://pixabay.com/music/search/electronic%20rock%20kingLogo Artwork: Strawbeary Studios https://www.youtube.com/@StrawbearyStudios/featuredEpisode was researched, written and edited by ShanoaSocial Media:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090200010112X: @breakfastmompodEmail: breakfastwithmompodcast@gmail.com

Thinking Inside the Box – The Gauntlet, part of the NTC Warrior Chronicles, brings you interviews with the United States Army's experts in combined arms maneuver, the Observer Coach Trainers (OC/Ts) of Operations Group, at the National Training Center (NTC), Fort Irwin, California. In this episode, host Lt. Col Michael Gabrhel, Aviation Senior Trainer sits down with Col. John Gunther, CSM Cas Long, CW5 Tobias Long, and CW5 Dan Laymen of the 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division to discuss Transformation in Contact Innovations during Rotation 26-02. They dive into some of the initiatives, such as Aviation Coordinator support, information exchange, and training. To stay updated with the latest video from Operations Group, NTC Observer, Coach / Trainers, be sure to like, subscribe, and review us wherever you listen or watch. Stay tuned for more episodes in the future. Thinking Inside the Box Podcast at Thinking Inside the Box on Apple Podcasts Thinking Inside the Box | Podcast on Spotify Thinking Inside the Box | Podcasts on Audible | Audible.com https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEG-33e6norbh4f42nLz2yhfSTA5RxdV7 We encourage you to watch our TAC Talk series on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@tactalks-operationsgroupntc. Visit us at our Official Unit Webpage: https://home.army.mil/irwin/units-tenants/ntc-operations-group “Thinking Inside the Box- The Gauntlet and TAC Talks” are a product of the Operations Group, National Training Center as part of the NTC Warrior Chronicles. Episode hosted by Lt. Col Michael Gabrhel and edited by Annette Pritt

Tonight's guest, Sean Patterson, is a United States Army veteran who has had a multitude of Sasquatch sightings and experiences. Those experiences haven't been confined to just one area, either. He's had them all over the country. Some of his sightings have amounted to little more than fleeting glimpses, while others have been prolonged encounters where he was close enough to touch them. A Sasquatch even touched his face one time!After having so many experiences with Sasquatch, it would be easy to assume that Sean would be at ease around them by now. If you thought that, though, you'd be wrong. Even after everything he's experienced, when he interacts with them, he still gets worked up.On tonight's show, Sean is going to walk you through the experiences he's had with them over the years. Some of those experiences were amazing. Others, not so much. Regardless, we hope you'll tune in and listen to Sean share them.If you've had at least one Sasquatch sighting and would like to be a guest on the show, please go to BigfootEyewitness.com and let me know. I'd love to hear from you.If you'd like to help support the show, by buying your own Bigfoot Eyewitness t-shirt or sweatshirt, please visit the Bigfoot Eyewitness Show Store, by going to https://Dogman-Encounters.MyShopify.comI produce 4 other shows that are available on your favorite podcast app. If you haven't checked them out, here are links to all 4 channels on the Spreaker App...My Bigfoot Sighting https://www.spreaker.com/show/my-bigfoot-sighting Dogman Tales https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dogman-tales--6640134Dogman Encounters https://www.spreaker.com/show/dogman-encounters-radio_2 My Paranormal Experience https://www.spreaker.com/show/my-paranormal-experience Thanks, as always, for listening!

SEND ME A TEXT MESSAGE NOWDonald Trump has picked a trade war with Canada, and Americans may soon discover exactly what a 50 percent tariff looks like when it reaches the checkout line. I break down what's coming, why Canada is retaliating, and what you might want to buy sooner rather than later before higher prices hit.Meanwhile, something deeply unsettling is happening inside the United States Army. Pete Hegseth has been making changes at the very top, experienced leaders are disappearing, important chairs are sitting empty, and one particularly bizarre episode raises questions about just how the Pentagon is being run.Then there's the Supreme Court. With the midterms roughly 70 days away, a 6-to-3 decision has opened the door for Donald Trump to begin making changes involving mail-in voting. What happens next could affect millions of voters, and the timing alone should get everybody's attention.There's a difference between changing election rules and changing them while an election is already bearing down on you. If you vote by mail, know somebody who does, or simply give a damn about what happens in November, this is something you need to understand before Election Day gets here.And if all of this feels like an extraordinary amount of disruption to absorb at once, that's because it is. Some of it could hit sooner than you think, some of it could matter long after the headlines disappear, and all of it deserves a much closer look.

Today on the show: The genocidal slaughter in illegally occupied Palestine continues. WE'LL feature our weekly segment PinkNotes/our collaboration with CodePink. This week we are joined by special guest retired United States Army colonel, former U.S. diplomat, peace activist, and author, Anne Wright. She served 29 years in the Army and Army Reserves, focusing on special operations and civil affairs, and spent 16 years in the U.S. State Department with postings in conflict zones including Sierra Leone, Afghanistan, and Mongolia. And we'll feature  our weekly  news report from the Electronic Intifada with Nora Barrows Friedman. An award winning front-line investigative news magazine focusing on human, civil and workers rights, issues of war and peace, Global Warming, racism and poverty, and other issues. Hosted by Dennis J. Bernstein. The post The Genocidal Slaughter in Illegally Occupied Palestine Continues appeared first on KPFA.

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text MessageNinety hours of World War II history sounds like a stunt until you realize what it does to your perspective. I just finished Rick Atkinson's Liberation Trilogy on Audible, spread across six years, and I can't stop thinking about what it means to “walk” from North Africa to Sicily, up the Italian campaign, and into the final push across Western Europe. This isn't a cheerleading tour of victory. It's a clear-eyed account of how the United States Army starts green, makes painful mistakes, and learns the hard way what modern war demands. We talk about why this matters now, with the 80th anniversary of VE Day approaching and firsthand memories fading fast. Atkinson wrote these books so we would never be allowed to forget, and his reporting background shows up on every page: friendly fire, vanity at the top, racism in a segregated army, and the chaos of Kasserine Pass sit right alongside courage and endurance. The big takeaway is uncomfortable and necessary: liberation was never inevitable. It was paid for, one battle and one life at a time. We also connect Atkinson's ground-level storytelling to Victor Davis Hanson's The Second World Wars, which asks the colder question: why did the Allies actually win? Hanson gives us the production, fuel, airframes, and industrial capacity that made victory probable. Atkinson gives us the men who had to climb out of the landing craft and make that probability real. Along the way, we share two passages that land like a weight, including Audie Murphy's stark line about there being “no exhilaration at being alive.” If you want a taste before committing to the full trilogy, we point you to the free Mojo Academy book briefs. Key Points from the Episode:• the six-year path through An Army at Dawn, The Day of Battle, and The Guns at Last Light  • why the 80th anniversary of VE Day makes remembering urgent  • Atkinson's credibility as a Washington Post writer and two-time Pulitzer winner  • the US Army's early mistakes in North Africa and what Kasserine Pass reveals  • how Sicily and Italy show adaptation without a triumphalist tone  • the idea that greatness is failing, adjusting, and finishing the job  • why liberation was paid for one soldier at a time  • the contrast with Victor Davis Hanson on industrial capacity and free men  • Audie Murphy's “no exhilaration” as sacrifice without swagger  Links?

Send us Fan MailWhy do so many organisations create great strategies but fail to achieve the results they planned?In this episode of the Enterprise Excellence Podcast, Brad Jeavons speaks with Evan Campbell, strategy execution expert and author of Adapt to Win, about why organisations struggle with strategy execution, strategy deployment, organisational alignment and strategic adaptability.Evan introduces the concept of strategy decay—the gradual loss of focus, alignment and momentum that occurs when an organisation creates a strategy but fails to continually deploy, reinforce, measure and adapt it.With a career spanning the United States Army, technology, software development, entrepreneurship, agile transformation and business consulting, Evan brings a unique systems-thinking perspective to the challenge of helping organisations turn strategy into measurable results.In this episode, we discuss:Why up to 70% of organisations struggle to achieve their strategic objectives What strategy decay is and why it happens The difference between strategy development and strategy execution Why a strategy PowerPoint presentation is not strategy deployment How organisations lose focus and alignment over time Why completing more projects does not necessarily create more value How OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) can improve strategic alignment The importance of combining top-down strategic direction with bottom-up engagement How Lean Portfolio Management helps organisations prioritise high-value work Why leaders need to stop or kill projects that are no longer delivering strategic value The dangers of rigid, traditional project management How organisations can develop strategic adaptability Why leadership teams often have false alignment around their strategy Three practical actions CEOs and senior leaders can take to improve strategy executionOne of the biggest lessons from this conversation is simple:Creating a strategy is only the beginning.For strategy to succeed, leaders must create clarity around where the organisation will play, how it will win and what outcomes matter most. That strategy then needs to be continuously deployed, measured and adapted as the business environment changes.If you're a CEO, executive, business leader, strategy professional, transformation leader, lean practitioner, agile coach or enterprise excellence professional, this episode provides practical insights into improving business strategy, strategy deployment, organisational performance and strategic execution.About Evan CampbellEvan Campbell is an experienced technology and business leader specialising in strategy execution, strategic adaptability, OKRs and lean portfolio management.His career has included serving as an Airborne Ranger and Green Beret in the United States Army, working in telecommunications and technology, co-founding successful businesses, leading agile and lean transformations and helping organisations around the world improve how they execute strategy.Evan is also the author of Adapt to Win, a book exploring how organisations can overcome strategy decay and build the capabilities needed to adapt and thrive in an increasingly complex world.

Ben Hodges is a retired United States Army officer, who became commander of United States Army Europe in November 2014, and held that position for three years until retiring from the United States Army in January 2018. Until recently he was the Pershing Chair in Strategic Studies, at the Centre for European Policy Analysis, specialising in NATO, Transatlantic relationship and international security. ----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/scaling-up-campaign-to-fight-authoritarian-disinformation----------TRUSTED CHARITIES ON THE GROUND:Car4Ukrainehttps://car4ukraine.com/en-US/campaignsDzyga's Pawhttps://dzygaspaw.com/projectsSuperhumans - Hospital for war traumashttps://superhumans.com/en/UNBROKEN - Treatment. Prosthesis. Rehabilitation for Ukrainians in Ukrainehttps://unbroken.org.ua/Come Back Alivehttps://savelife.in.ua/en/Chefs For Ukraine - World Central Kitchenhttps://wck.org/relief/activation-chefs-for-ukraineUNITED24 - An initiative of President Zelenskyyhttps://u24.gov.ua/Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundationhttps://prytulafoundation.orgNGO “Herojam Slava”https://heroiamslava.org/----------PLATFORMS:Substack: https://substack.com/@siliconcurtainTwitter: https://twitter.com/CurtainSiliconLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finkjonathan/Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4thRZj6NO7y93zG11JMtqm----------DESCRIPTION:Ben Hodges: Russia Is Already at War With Europe | Leipzig Drone Attack, NATO Readiness & Interceptor CrisisJonathan interviews retired US Lieutenant General Ben Hodges about Russia's escalating sabotage campaign in Europe, arguing the West is already under attack and citing the failed explosive drone incident in Leipzig near an Antonov reportedly loaded with ammunition for Ukraine alongside Lavrov's statements about destroying support for Ukraine. They discuss confusion and reluctance among European leaders to attribute attacks to Russia and the need for consequences, better airspace protection, and using technology and intelligence to trace drone launch networks. The conversation also covers Trump's remarks about Kim Jong Un and implications for South Korea, growing doubts about US reliability for Europe and Taiwan, overstretched US naval forces, China's opportunism, and the shortage of interceptors and munitions. They conclude that political will and industrial prioritization are central as Ukraine faces a difficult winter.----------CHAPTERS: 00:00 Russia At War With Us00:25 Meet Ben Hodges01:52 Trump And South Korea04:03 North Korea In Europe05:37 Europe Must Defend Itself08:22 Leipzig Drone Wakeup11:36 Hybrid War Reality16:05 Lavrov Threats And NATO17:47 Hunting Drone Launchers19:29 Ukraine Interceptors Crisis23:12 Taiwan And China Signals27:08 Drone Age Training Lessons34:09 Missiles Versus Interceptors----------

U.S. Army tanker Carlos Manjarrez served as an M1 Abrams armor crewman from 2012 to 2018. In this episode of the Urban Valor Podcast, Carlos shares the story of growing up in San Bernardino, joining the United States Army with a baby on the way, choosing a combat MOS, becoming an Army tanker, and experiencing the wild personalities, leadership, training, and brotherhood that came with life in an armor unit.Carlos didn't grow up with some perfectly mapped-out plan to become an M1 Abrams tanker.After graduating high school in 2011, college wasn't clicking. He had a child on the way, wasn't sure what came next, and eventually walked into a military recruiting station looking for one thing:A combat job.He considered the Marines first, but the available jobs weren't what he wanted. Then he walked into the Army recruiter's office and was given several options—including cavalry scout, mortarman, and 19K M1 armor crewman.Carlos picked tanks.But this conversation goes WAY beyond the Army...Chapters:00:00 Wild Army Tanker Stories01:17 Growing Up in San Bernardino03:01 Growing Up Without His Father07:26 Taking a DNA Test to Find the Truth10:30 Growing Up Around Gangs & Street Culture15:35 The Police Encounter That Became a Wake-Up Call19:35 Why He Wanted to Join the Military22:45 Walking Into an Army Recruiting Office24:06 A Baby on the Way Changes Everything26:25 Choosing 19K Army Tanker26:56 Basic Training Begins31:45 Getting Smoked by the Drill Sergeants36:13 What Army Basic Training Was Really Like39:44 Questioning Whether He Made the Right Decision40:17 His Son Is Born During Training40:40 Getting Orders to Fort Stewart46:16 Life in His First Army Unit47:52 National Training Center at Fort Irwin48:35 How an M1 Abrams Tank Crew Works49:25 Becoming an M1 Abrams Gunner49:45 Earning the Legendary Tanker Boots51:01 Preparing to Fire the M1 Abrams59:02 Getting “Killed” During an NTC Mission1:00:14 Seeing a Soldier's PTSD Triggered in Training1:02:15 Live Mortar Rounds Land Next to Their Tank1:06:01 Preparing for an Afghanistan Deployment1:06:29 Orders Suddenly Change to Germany1:06:45 Training With U.S. Allies in Germany1:08:17 The Sketchy M1 Abrams River Crossing1:15:28 Pranks Played on New Army Tankers1:16:42 Tank Crew Traditions & Gunnery Pranks1:20:09 What Firing an M1 Abrams Feels Like1:21:15 Why Every Tank Crew Member Matters1:32:06 Leaving the Army & Trying to Become a Cop1:34:31 Losing a Close Army Friend1:35:45 Finding a New Career Through Helmets to Hardhats1:37:28 Becoming a Groundman & Working Toward Lineman1:54:12 His Advice to Young Soldiers1:55:07 Final Thoughts

Colonel Jeff McCausland, United States Army (Retired), discusses the critical depletion of United States missile stockpiles, particularly Patriot and THAAD systems, due to the intensifying war with Iran. He notes that these shortages might force a transition toward piloted bombing missions using heavy aircraft like the B-2 and B-52 for deep penetration. Regarding the Strait of Hormuz, McCausland highlights that Iran's ability to deploy sea mines and drones makes military reopening difficult. Turning to Ukraine, he predicts Vladimir Putin will escalate through mobilization rather than negotiation as both sides increasingly target food supplies in the Black Sea. (1)1864 SHERIDAN IN THE VALLEY

SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW.  8-4-2026.1900 ST. LAWRENCEColonel Jeff McCausland, United States Army (Retired), discusses the critical depletion of United States missile stockpiles, particularly Patriot and THAAD systems, due to the intensifying war with Iran. He notes that these shortages might force a transition toward piloted bombing missions using heavy aircraft like the B-2 and B-52 for deep penetration. Regarding the Strait of Hormuz, McCausland highlights that Iran's ability to deploy sea mines and drones makes military reopening difficult. Turning to Ukraine, he predicts Vladimir Putin will escalate through mobilization rather than negotiation as both sides increasingly target food supplies in the Black Sea. (1)Judy Dempsey, Senior Scholar at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, describes a Europe struggling with record heat, wildfires, and critically low river levels that are hampering nuclear power and agriculture. She argues these patterns reflect a deteriorating climate requiring a global response. The conversation shifts to a massive migration incident where 60,000 young men attempted to enter a Spanish exclave from Morocco. Dempsey explains that this surge is being exploited by far-right parties across Europe, such as the AfD in Germany, who capitalize on voter dissatisfaction. She notes that despite bilateral labor agreements, the political fallout is fueling nationalism. (2)Joseph Sternberg, Editorial Board Member of the Wall Street Journal, examines the release of Dr. Anthony Fauci's pandemic-era diaries, which reveal a dichotomy between his private doubts and public pronouncements regarding COVID-19's origins. Sternberg suggests Fauci became pathologically obsessed with his media coverage, positioning himself as an antagonist to Donald Trump to maintain his "star" status. The discussion also covers the growing influence of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). Sternberg notes that young voters, disillusioned by the economy, are increasingly drawn to the DSA's radical, government-led solutions. He questions whether this movement can succeed in purple states. (3)Jonathan Schanzer, Executive Director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, discusses the alarming shortage of US defensive munitions needed to intercept Iranian threats. He notes that Iran, coached by Russia and China, is exploiting this crisis to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed and drive up energy prices. Schanzer also addresses the significant weakening of Hezbollah after sustained Israeli operations and the complexities of disarming Hamas in Gaza. He highlights that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu faces a political tightrope balancing military goals with international pressure. Finally, he observes the unraveling of Chinese-brokered agreements as Houthi threats against Saudi Arabia resurface. (4)Gregory Copley, Publisher of Defense & Foreign Affairs, analyzes global efforts to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, noting that Russia and China are seeking alternative trade corridors to undermine Washington's strategic influence. He suggests China is using current tensions to project American impotence before high-level diplomatic visits. Copley also discusses the "war on food" in the Black Sea, where blockades are forcing a diversification of global supplies. Turning to Ethiopia, he describes a brutal civil conflict involving ethnic factions and the use of Turkish drones against civilian targets. He concludes with the success of King Charles III at the Commonwealth Games. (5)Bill Roggio and Bridget Toomey of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies discuss the Houthis' re-entry into the regional war by declaring a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea. Roggio criticizes the Trumpadministration's lack of a forceful military response, arguing that two US destroyers are insufficient to secure vital waterways. Toomey explains that the Houthis use these attacks to re-establish domestic norms and pressure the global oil market. They note that while the Houthis operate independently, their actions align with Iranian goals to use control over maritime chokepoints as a strategic "nuclear weapon." (6)Andrea Stricker, Deputy Director at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, outlines the proliferation risks associated with a proposed US-Saudi nuclear cooperation agreement. She expresses concern over uranium enrichment on Saudi soil, which could enable a nuclear weapons pathway. Stricker warns that granting enrichment rights would destroy the "gold standard" for non-proliferation and likely trigger a nuclear arms race involving Turkey and Egypt. Although President Trump has added caveats regarding the Abraham Accords, Saudi Arabia has threatened to turn to China for technology. Stricker notes the deal faces a difficult 90-day congressional review starting in September. (7)Conrad Black, distinguished biographer and National Post columnist, discusses the "aberrant" trade tensions between the US and Canada following the imposition of tariffs based on allegations of forced labor in Chinese imports. Black argues these tariffs are a legal workaround for the Trump administration to bypass the Supreme Court by declaring a national emergency. He characterizes the policy as arbitrary and offensive, noting it has dampened cross-border tourism and led to retaliatory tariffs on items like hockey sticks. Despite the current friction, Black remains optimistic that the dispute will be resolved through negotiation because he believes President Trump fundamentally likes Canada. (8)

Col. Jack Jacobs, a retired colonel in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions during the Vietnam WarTopic: President Trump says Iran deal is "imminent" Patrick J. Brosnan, Retired and Decorated NYPD Detective and the host of "Pat Brosnan: Live From the Batcave" Saturdays at 9 a.m. on AM 970 The AnswerTopic: Security issues in the In & Out Burger shooting Dana Lancellotti, Executive Director of the Monmouth-Ocean Development Spotlight CouncilTopic: Monmouth-Ocean Spotlight Chris Grollnek, Retired Police Detective Corporal, Active Shooting Expert, and founder of the Active Shooter Prevention ProjectTopic: In & Out Burger mass shooting John Solomon, award-winning investigative journalist, founder of "Just The News," and the host of “Just the News, No Noise” on the Real America’s Voice networkTopic: Spain border crisis; Michigan primaries; Other news of the day Mike Connors, Attorney at Law at Connors & Sullivan and host of "Ask the Lawyer," airing Saturdays at 6 p.m. and Sundays at 11 a.m. on AM 970 The AnswerTopic: Estate Planning Gone Wrong Robert Kennedy, Jr., Secretary of Health and Human ServicesTopic: Launch of "The Real Food Show"; Modernizing military food with chef Robert Irvine; HHS ending Gain of Function research Mike Davis, Founder of the Article III Project, Former Law Clerk for Justice Neil Gorsuch, and Former Chief Counsel for Nominations for the U.S. Senate Committee on the JudiciaryTopic: "After SCOTUS fumbles birthright citizenship, we need sensible census solutions" (Fox News op ed); Dr. Fauci Gordon Chang, Asia expert, columnist and author of "China is Going to War"Topic: Iran seeking assistance from ChinaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thinking Inside the Box – The Gauntlet, part of the NTC Warrior Chronicles, brings you interviews with the United States Army's experts in combined arms maneuver, the Observer Coach Trainers (OC/Ts) of Operations Group, at the National Training Center (NTC), Fort Irwin, California. In this episode, host Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Deleon, Outlaw 40 sits down with CSM Corey Willis, of the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, CSM James Smith of the 3rd Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, CSM Melcher, Senior Enlisted Trainer for the Cavalry Squadron, Brigade, the CSM of Operations Group during Rotation 26-08, and CSM Dave Shipman of the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Black Horse 7. They discuss lessons learned, differences about transformation in contact rotations, the changes employed on how a brigade fights, how it's tasked organized, the integration of new capabilities, and how it helps to shape decisions for the future. References ADP 5-0 The Operations Process, Army Publication Directorate, https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/ARN18126-ADP_5-0-000-WEB-3.pdf ADP 6-0 The Mission Command, Army Publication Directorate, https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/ARN47032-ADP_6-0-000-WEB-1.pdf The Command Sergeant Major's Place on the Battlefield, Command Sgt. Maj. Lavares Jackson, https://fromthegreennotebook.com/2019/04/02/the-command-sergeant-majors-place-on-the-battlefield/ The NCOs Crosswalk Guide, Center of Army Lessons Learned, https://api.army.mil/e2/c/downloads/2021/06/15/569dec48/21-12.pdf To stay updated with the latest video from Operations Group, NTC Observer, Coach / Trainers, be sure to like, subscribe, and review us wherever you listen or watch. Stay tuned for more episodes in the future. Thinking Inside the Box Podcast at Thinking Inside the Box on Apple Podcasts Thinking Inside the Box | Podcast on Spotify Thinking Inside the Box | Podcasts on Audible | Audible.com We encourage you to watch our TAC Talk series on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@tactalks-operationsgroupntc. Visit us at our Official Unit Webpage: https://home.army.mil/irwin/units-tenants/ntc-operations-group “Thinking Inside the Box and TAC Talks” are a product of the Operations Group, National Training Center as part of the NTC Warrior Chronicles. Episode hosted by Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Deleon and edited by Annette Pritt

This week, Seth Paridon and Jon Parshall welcome back their good buddy author and historian Dave Holland to the show to talk about Dave's new book. In his second book, Dave takes on the underappreciated and largely misunderstood role of the United States Army on Guadalcanal. For years, the narrative history of Guadalcanal always states that the United States Marines were the only ones ashore, and fought and won the battle single-handedly. That could not be farther from the truth. Coming ashore in October 1942, staying through the hellish days of that month into November, and taking over after the departure of the first marine division in December, The United States Army pushed the Japanese to the very edge of the island in the final offensives ashore. In his book, Dave with his customary intricate detail, examines the personalities, the events, the successes, and the failures of the army ashore on Guadalcanal. Make sure you tune in to this sneak peek of Dave's exciting new book due out this October 2026. #wwiihistory #ww2 #usnavy #usa #usarmy #medalofhonor #enterprise #aircraft #aircraftcarrier #cv6 #midway #wwii #wwiihistory #ww2 #worldwar2 #usnavy #usnavyseals #usmc #usmarines #saipan #usa #usarmy #aircraft #aircraftcarrier #battleship #battleships #ussenterprise #aircraftcarriers #museum #essex #halsey #taskforce38 #wwii #wwiihistory #ww2 #usnavy #usa #usarmy #medalofhonor #enterprise #aircraft #aircraftcarrier #cv6 #midway #wwii #wwiihistory #ww2 #worldwar2 #usnavy #usnavyseals #usmc #usmarines #saipan #usa #usarmy #aircraft #aircraftcarrier #battleship #battleships #ussenterprise #aircraftcarriers #museum #hollywood #movie #movies #books #mastersoftheair #8thairforce #mightyeighth #100thbombgroup #bloodyhundredth #b17 #boeing #airforce wwii #wwiihistory #ww2 #usnavy #usa #usarmy #medalofhonor #enterprise #aircraft #aircraftcarrier #cv6 #midway #wwii #wwiihistory #ww2 #worldwar2 #usnavy #usnavyseals #usmc #usmarines #saipan #usa #usarmy #aircraft #aircraftcarrier #battleship #battleships #ussenterprise #aircraftcarriers #museum #hollywood #movie #movies #books #oldbreed #1stMarineDivision #thepacific #Peleliu #army #marines #marinecorps #worldwar2 #worldwar #worldwarii #leytegulf #battleofleytegulf #rodserling #twilightzone #liberation #blacksheep #power #prisoner #prisonerofwar #typhoon #hurricane #weather #iwojima#bullhalsey #ace #p47 #p38 #fighter #fighterpilot #b29 #strategicstudying #tokyo #boeing #incendiary #usa #franklin #okinawa #yamato #kamikaze #Q&A #questions #questionsandanswers #history #jaws #atomicbomb #nuclear #nationalarchives #nara #johnford #hollywood #fdr #president #roosevelt #doolittle #doolittleraid #pearlharborattack #salvaged #medalofhonor #tarawa #malayalam #singapore #guadalcanal #china #burma #oil #marinecorps

During the early Cold War era, the United States Army and later the NSA began recruiting and training codebreakers and intelligence officers to decipher intercepted Soviet messages. Among those recruits were a group of highly skilled Black women who were employed as cryptologists to decode these messages. But their role in Cold War intelligence operations has been largely overlooked, until now. Host Flora Lichtman talks with historian Sarah Valentine about her book, “Decoding the Devil: Black Women Codebreakers and the Secret War Against Stalin's Bomb.” Read an excerpt of “Decoding the Devil.” Guest: Dr. Sarah Valentine is the author of “Decoding the Devil: Black Women Codebreakers and the Secret War Against Stalin's Bomb.” Transcripts for each episode are available within 1-3 days at sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Follow our show on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Bluesky @scifri and sign up for our newsletters. Got a science question that's keeping you up at night? Call us: 877-472-4374 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Vince Fakhoury Horn speaks with Mushim Patricia Ikeda about working class dharma—from growing up as "the minority of Greensburg, Ohio" in a third-generation Japanese American family, to training in penniless Korean Zen temples where renovating the building was the practice. Along the way: bliss bunnies, samadhi junkies, mutual aid networks, and why affordability may be the grassroots issue of 2026.

Larry Eissler III is a military veteran, historian, filmmaker, and paranormal investigator whose passion for documenting the unexplained has earned him recognition throughout the paranormal community. Growing up in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, Larry served as a 74D CBRNE (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives) Specialist in the United States Army, deploying to Afghanistan in 2008 before receiving a medical discharge in 2015. Following his military service, he teamed up with longtime friend Dan Norvell to create the original Expedition Entity series for the Ghosthunter Dan Norvell Project, blending historical research with real-world paranormal investigations.After stepping away from the paranormal field for several years to pursue higher education, Larry earned a Bachelor of Science in History from Northern Illinois University while also discovering a passion for filmmaking and communications. The rebirth of Expedition Entity premiered on the PARAFlixx network in 2021, where it received multiple independent film festival awards, including honors for Best Web Series and Best Educational Film. Today, Larry continues to merge history, documentary filmmaking, and paranormal exploration while pursuing graduate studies in Communications, specializing in media studies, documentary production, and field production.Spaced Out Radio is your nightly source for alternative information, starting at 9pm Pacific, 12am Eastern.  We broadcast LIVE every night. #UFO #UAP #AlienDisclosure #UFOSightings #UFOCoverUp #Aliens #SpacedOutRadio #Paranormal #UFOCommunity #disclosure -------------------------------------------------------You can now join the Space Traveler's Club;Join us at  https://www.patreon.com/sor_space_travelers_club  --------------------------------------------------------Grab Our Latest Spaced Out Radio Gear At:http://spacedoutradio.com/shop  It's a great way to support our show!--------------------------------------------------------OUR LINKS:TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/spacedoutradio   FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/spacedoutradioshow  SPACED OUT RADIO - INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/spacedoutradioshow  DAVE SCOTT - INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/davescottsor   TWITCH: https://www.twitch.com/spacedoutradioshow  WEBSITE: http://www.spacedoutradio.comGUEST IDEAS OR QUESTIONS FOR SOR?Contact Klaus at bookings@spacedoutradio.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spaced-out-radio--1657874/support.

49:11- Patrick J. Brosnan, Retired and Decorated NYPD Detective and the host of "Pat Brosnan: Live From the Batcave" Saturdays at 9 a.m. on AM 970 The Answer Topic: Incendiary device fired off in Lower Manhattan 57:44- Col. Jack Jacobs, a retired colonel in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions during the Vietnam War Topic: Service members killed 1:08:15- K.T. McFarland, Former Trump Deputy National Security Advisor and the author of "Revolution: Trump, Washington and 'We The People'” Topic: President Trump's anaconda strategy in Iran 1:22:38- David Fischer, CEO of Landmark Capital Topic: U.S. Debt & Treasuries; AI bubble; Central Banks aggressively buying Gold. Silver's historic relationship with Gold 1:56:50- Nicole Parker, Special Agent with the FBI from 2010 through October 2022, Fox News contributor, and the author of "The Two FBIs: The Bravery and Betrayal I Saw in My Time at the Bureau" Topic: Incendiary device in Lower Manhattan 2:07:25- Assemblyman Dov Hikind, former New York State Assemblyman and the son of holocaust survivors Topic: President Trump pushing back on Mamdani's threat to have Netanyahu arrestedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens after the mission ends? For retired U.S. Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technician Jeff Truex, the most important mission of his life didn't begin on the battlefield—it began after he took off the uniform. In this inspiring episode of The Misfit Nation Podcast, Jeff shares his remarkable journey from serving 23 years in the United States Army, including 17 years as an EOD Bomb Disposal Technician, to becoming a passionate advocate for veteran mental health and suicide prevention. After losing a fellow EOD technician to suicide, Jeff helped launch After the Long Walk, a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring no veteran fights their battles alone. Through peer support, crisis intervention, education, and community outreach, the organization continues to save lives by reminding veterans that asking for help is one of the strongest things they can do. Throughout this conversation, Jeff opens up about military service, combat deployments, life after retirement, rediscovering purpose, motorcycles, brotherhood, outdoor cooking, and why authentic human connection is one of the most powerful forms of healing available. Whether you're a veteran, active-duty service member, first responder, military spouse, or simply someone looking for an inspiring story about resilience and leadership, this episode is packed with meaningful conversations that matter. In This Episode • Jeff's journey into Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) • Serving 23 years in the U.S. Army • Combat deployments and military life • Transitioning from military service to civilian life • The veteran mental health crisis • Preventing veteran suicide through connection • Why asking for help isn't weakness • Brotherhood beyond the battlefield • Finding purpose after military service • Motorcycles, cooking, and building community About Jeff Truex Jeff Truex is a retired United States Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technician who served for more than 23 years, including 17 years performing one of the military's most dangerous jobs. Throughout multiple deployments, Jeff dedicated his career to protecting others by confronting explosive threats around the world. Today, Jeff serves as the President of After the Long Walk, a nonprofit organization committed to preventing veteran suicide through peer support, education, outreach, and community engagement. His mission is simple but powerful: ensure that every veteran knows they never have to fight alone. Learn more about Jeff's mission and the work of After the Long Walk: https://www.afterthelongwalk.com/ If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out. There is always hope, and there are people who care. Follow The MisfitNation for more conversations with military veterans, first responders, entrepreneurs, leaders, and everyday people making an extraordinary impact. If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the podcast, leave a rating, and share it with someone who needs to hear this message. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SPONSORS: 1) AMENTARA: Go to amentara.com/go/julian and use Code: JDP22 for 22% off your first purchase. 2) MOOD: Get 20% off your first order of federally legal cannabis gummies, flower, and more at https://mood.com with promo code JULIAN. 3) DOSE: Head to dosedaily.co/JULIAN or enter JULIAN to get 35% off your first subscription. JOIN PATREON FOR EARLY UNCENSORED EPISODE RELEASES: https://www.patreon.com/JulianDorey CLIPPERS DISCORD: https://discord.gg/8QmWEKJ3BT (***TIMESTAMPS in Description Below) ~ Joe Kent is an American politician, former United States Army warrant officer, and former Central Intelligence Agency paramilitary officer who served as the director of the National Counterterrorism Center from 2025 to 2026. JOE's LINKS - X: https://x.com/joekent16jan19 - IG: https://www.instagram.com/joekent16jan19/?hl=en - BOOK: https://shorturl.at/PS195 FOLLOW JULIAN DOREY INSTAGRAM (Podcast): https://www.instagram.com/juliandoreypodcast/ INSTAGRAM (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/julianddorey/ X: https://twitter.com/julianddorey JULIAN YT CHANNELS - SUBSCRIBE to Julian Dorey Clips YT: https://www.youtube.com/@juliandoreyclips - SUBSCRIBE to Julian Dorey Daily YT: https://www.youtube.com/@JulianDoreyDaily - SUBSCRIBE to Best of JDP: https://www.youtube.com/@bestofJDP ****TIMESTAMPS**** 0:00 - Resignation Over Israel 10:41 - Fatherhood, Grief & Trump 22:22 - Trump, Iran & Tulsi Gabbard 31:35 - Midnight Hammer & Netanyahu's Influence 44:06 - Venezuela & Israel's Secret Plan 58:35 - Petrodollar & Intelligence Atrophy 1:04:31 - Foreign Money Buying American Policy 1:15:00 - Petrodollar, Sanctions & Trump MOU 1:25:35 - Hot War & Restraining Israel 1:34:50 - Butler Assassination & FBI Failures 1:44:30 - Ayatollah Assassination Intent & Government Rot 1:54:35 - Mossad, CIA & JD Vance 2:04:37 - Vance, Rubio & the Dead MOU 2:14:30 - Energy Crisis & King of Jordan 2:24:35 - China, Saudis & Iran Going Nuclear 2:34:30 - Nukes, ISIS, Syria & Turkey 2:44:30 - Green Berets, Rangers & 9/11 Reality 2:54:38 - Baghdad, Saddam's Nukes & Combat Truth 3:03:56 - Mortality, Fatherhood & Iraqi Sentiment 3:14:40 - Al Qaeda & How We Created Terrorists 3:28:00 - Yemen, Combat & His Late Wife 3:40:00 - Syria, Suicide Bomber & Grief 3:44:30 - CIA Paramilitary & Africa Deployment 3:54:40 - Tulsi, JFK Files & Epstein 4:03:10 - Epstein, CIA & Ukraine War 4:11:31 - Kirk Assassination & FBI Tension 4:15:19 - Joe's Work CREDITS: - Host, Editor & Producer: Julian Dorey - COO, Producer & Editor: Alessi Allaman - https://www.youtube.com/@UCyLKzv5fKxGmVQg3cMJJzyQ - In-Studio Producer: Joey Deef Julian Dorey Podcast Episode 452 - Joe Kent Music by Artlist.io Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: patreon.com/lionsledbydonkeys SEE US LIVE IN CORK, IRELAND SEPTEMBER 26TH: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lions-led-by-donkeys-podcast-live-in-cork-26th-september-tickets-1993823733459 WE'RE LIVESTREAMING IT (WITH VOD) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/livestream-lions-led-by-donkeys-podcast-live-in-cork-26th-september-2026-tickets-1993900928351 BUY JOE'S BOOK! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GSG5CNXX AND IF YOU DON'T WANT TO BUY IT ON AMAZON, BUY IT STRAIGHT FROM US! https://lagunairepress.com/ CHECK OUT NATE'S BAND'S ALBUM! https://secondhomesband.com/ During the Korean War, the People's Volunteer Army of China and the UN fought a meaningless battle over a hill shaped like a pork chop in order to leverage ongoing negotiations. Thousands died, and everyone claimed they won. SOURCES: Marshall, S.L.A. (1956). Pork Chop Hill: The American Fighting Man in Action, Korea, Spring 1953. Hermes, Walter G (1966). "Truce Tent and Fighting Front". The United States Army in the Korean War. Vol. 2. Center of Military History. The Korean War. The Battle on Pork Chop Hill. https://historynet.com/korean-war-battle-on-pork-chop-hill/ https://warhistory.org/article/july-6-11-1953-the-battle-of-pork-chop-hill-hill-255 https://web.archive.org/web/20061109043603/http://www.historynet.com/magazines/military_history/3034286.html

On the Record™: Running for Thurston County Sheriff | Kevin Burton-CrowChoosing a sheriff means deciding who will be trusted with protecting the public, leading law-enforcement professionals, safeguarding constitutional rights, and responding during some of the most difficult moments in people's lives.I created On the Record™ because I believe those decisions deserve more than campaign advertisements, social media posts, political arguments, or carefully rehearsed talking points. I want candidates to have the time and space to explain their experience, priorities, leadership style, and plans directly to the voters they hope to serve.In this episode, I sit down with Kevin Burton-Crow, a candidate for Thurston County Sheriff.Kevin shares his experience serving 20 years in the United States Army and his work with the Thurston County Sheriff's Office, which began when he volunteered as a reserve deputy in 2014. We also discuss his current work as a Special Victims Detective, his education in criminal justice and public administration, and the experiences that shaped his service-centered approach to leadership.Our conversation covers constitutional protections, interactions between local law enforcement and federal agencies, transparency, accreditation, training standards, recruitment and retention, conditions at the county jail, community policing, and support for vulnerable members of our community.Kevin also explains his “trust but verify” approach, his support for publishing measurable information about the Sheriff's Office, and his belief that the agency should be built around strong systems that continue beyond any individual sheriff.Every candidate on the ballot for Thurston County Sheriff has been offered the same opportunity to participate in On the Record™.My mission is not to tell you who to vote for. My mission is to give you the information you need to make an informed decision for yourself.Learn more about Kevin Burton-Crow:https://Burton-CrowForSheriff.comWatch the video version:https://youtu.be/L1q5ocdUIFIOn the Record™ is powered by Leaders Lead Network and SpeakUniversity.org.

Born in Miami and a graduate of the University of Florida, Captain Alvarez earned his commission in 1997. Following his time in the Army, Danny went to law school and as a lawyer became the legal representative to the Tampa Police union. Since then, he has gotten into politics and now serves in the State of Florida House of Representatives.Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.comJoin us on Facebook at the page Veterans Corner RadioYou can contact our host Joe Muhlberger at joseph.muhlberger@gmail.com

2026 AirVenture NOTICE: OB287 Re-Release Public release scheduled for 7/15/2026 With AirVenture approaching, we're re-releasing OB287, originally recorded in 2023 with our friend Bravo Kilo. This episode remains a great primer for pilots reviewing the current NOTICE, thinking through the Fisk Arrival, planning fuel and alternates, and preparing for the unique challenge of flying into Oshkosh. This episode was recorded in 2023, so always use the current official 2026 AirVenture NOTICE as your primary source for procedures, frequencies, dates, arrivals, departures, parking, and airport-specific information.

General Gary Brito is a retired four-star general who was responsible for recruitment, retention, and training across the United States Army. General Brito was the Commanding General of the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command and the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1 of the United States Army. General Brito joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. General Brito and Adam discuss leadership, motivation, career success, team-building, and much more.

My conversation with Jarvis starts at 26 minutes and Allison Jaslow and I begin at 1:06 Stand Up is a daily podcast. I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. This show is Ad free and fully supported by listeners like you! Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 750 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls Subscribe and Watch Interviews LIVE : On YOUTUBE.com/StandUpWithPete ON SubstackStandUpWithPete Get Jeff's new book The Web We Weave Why We Must Reclaim the Internet from Moguls, Misanthropes, and Moral Panic Jeff Jarvis is a national leader in the development of online news, blogging, the investigation of new business models for news, and the teaching of entrepreneurial journalism. He writes an influential media blog, Buzzmachine.com. He is author of "Geeks Bearing Gifts: Imagining New Futures for News" (CUNY Journalism Press, 2014); "Public Parts: How Sharing in the Digital Age Improves the Way We Work and Live" (Simon & Schuster, 2011); "What Would Google Do?" (HarperCollins 2009), and the Kindle Single "Gutenberg the Geek." He has consulted for media companies including The Guardian, Digital First Media, Postmedia, Sky.com, Burda, Advance Publications, and The New York Times company at About.com. Prior to joining the Newmark J-School, Jarvis was president of Advance.net, the online arm of Advance Publications, which includes Condé Nast magazines and newspapers across America. He was the creator and founding managing editor of Entertainment Weekly magazine and has worked as a columnist, associate publisher, editor, and writer for a number of publications, including TV Guide, People, the San Francisco Examiner, the Chicago Tribune, and the New York Daily News. His freelance articles have appeared in newspapers and magazines across the country, including the Guardian, The New York Times, the New York Post, The Nation, Rolling Stone, and BusinessWeek. Jarvis holds a B.S.J. from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. He was named one of the 100 most influential media leaders by the World Economic Forum at Davos. Allison Jaslow grew up in a working class, union household and much of her early days were defined by her father's alcoholism that ultimately claimed his life when she was a teenager. Around the time of his death she also felt a call to service, and while visiting a military base on a recruiting trip she was inspired to first serve her country in uniform in the United States Army. Alllison ended up earning an ROTC scholarship to college and joined active duty during the height of the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars in 2004. She served two combat tours in Iraq, including a deployment during the surge, and achieved the rank of Captain. She served honorably and earned a Bronze Star Medal for service, and also earned an Army Commendation Medal with a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster before leaving active duty. She then continued her service on Capitol Hill, in the White House and in leadership roles in the nation's leading post-9/11 veterans advocacy organization. In her role as CEO of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, she drove conversations about the issues that the nation's newest generation of war veterans care about, including the need to modernize the VA, put an end to the veteran suicide crisis, and for Congress to reclaim it's War Powers' authority. Now, Allison is running for Congress so that everyday North Carolinians have a voice they can count on in Congress to represent them in Washington. She knows what it's like to live on the edge and is ready to fight to help make life a little bit easier for families like hers that continue to be squeezed by the cost of basic needs like healthcare and housing. Listen rate and review on Apple Podcasts Listen rate and review on Spotify Pete On Instagram Pete on Blue Sky Pete on Threads Pete on Tik Tok Pete on Twitter Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page All things Jon Carroll  Gift a Subscription https://www.patreon.com/PeteDominick/gift Send Pete $ Directly on Venmo

What do you call a life filled with service, curiosity, humor, and love? In Episode 197 of the Adventures in Learning Podcast, Dr. Diane Jackson Schnoor shares a deeply personal tribute to her father, Dr. Edward John Jackson, a quiet hero whose life touched military service, higher education, community leadership, and family in lasting ways.This episode honors Dr. Jackson's journey from a difficult childhood to a distinguished Army career and a decades-long legacy at Fayetteville Technical Community College. Along the way, Dr. Diane weaves in stories that reveal his adventurous spirit, his gift for play, his commitment to equity and education, and the joyful way he showed up for the people he loved.Listeners will hear memories of travel, teaching, theater, puppets, family adventures, and the creation of programs that made education more accessible for service members and working adults. At its heart, this episode is a celebration of a life that embodied wonder, connection, and the belief that learning should open doors for others.Chapters00:00 Opening tribute and introduction to Dr. Edward Jackson02:00 Pamela the chimpanzee and an early summer job05:20 Choosing the Army and seeing the world09:00 Rising from enlisted soldier to officer13:06 Korea, OCS, and the realities of military life16:01 Segregation, service, and standing for equal rights17:16 Women in the Army and supporting change18:44 Education, graduate school, and teaching20:24 Building SOCAD and changing degree pathways23:27 Transforming Fayetteville Technical Community College25:28 Theater, the arts, and community service26:31 Play, family adventures, and imagination33:19 Sunday school, teaching, and faith36:11 Final reflections and closing tributeKey momentsDr. Jackson helped build smoother educational pathways for service members through SOCAD and transfer credit reform.He lived through major social change in the Army and supported equal rights, women soldiers, and integration.He brought play, creativity, and wonder into family life through puppets, forts, games, and travel.He served his community through education, theater, faith, and civic organizations.His legacy continues through his daughters, granddaughters, and the many people whose lives he shaped.About Dr. Edward John JacksonDr. Edward John Jackson (Maj. Ret.) served more than 20 years in the United States Army, including tours in Korea and Vietnam, and later dedicated decades to Fayetteville Technical Community College. He was a builder of programs, a champion for equity, a lover of learning, and a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend.Memorial informationMemorial gifts may be made to the Dr. Edward and Eleanor Jackson Memorial Scholarship at the Fayetteville Technical Community College Foundation, P.O. Box 35236, Fayetteville, NC 28303, or online through Fayetteville Tech's giving page by selecting “give now” and noting “Dr. Edward Jackson” in the comments.Support the showShare this episodeIf this conversation sparked wonder, gave you a helpful strategy, or offered a needed reminder of hope, please share it with a friend or colleague.Subscribe • Download • Review • Tell a friendStay updated with our latest episodes and follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and the Adventures in Learning website. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! *Disclosure: I am a Bookshop.org. affiliate.

This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, digs into youth empowerment through gardening with Velvet Welch, Executive Director of Sacred Earth Community Garden, at 41st & Market, whose motto is ”Growing Food. Growing Leaders. Growing Hope." (https://www.sacredearthcommunitygarden.com/) Velvet is a daughter of Shawnee. She moved to Shawnee when she was six years old. Her mother raised eleven children as a single parent, and Shawnee became the place that shaped her life. She attended Shawnee Elementary, Shawnee Junior High, and Shawnee High School. As a young girl, she even worked in the very building where Sacred Earth Community Garden now operates. Today, she has the privilege of giving back to the same community that invested in her. Velvet served over 20 years in the United States Army and retired as a Sergeant First Class. During her military career, she served in Administration, as an Inspector General, and in leadership positions that taught her organization, discipline, accountability, and how to care for people under pressure. Those experiences prepared her for the work she does today—leading youth, managing programs, solving problems, and building teams. Sacred Earth Community Garden was born during COVID in 2022. What started as an anti-violence initiative became something much bigger. Velvet realized young people don't simply need someone to tell them what not to do. They need: someone to believe in them, somewhere safe to belong, something meaningful to build, and someone willing to walk beside them. The garden became that place. The Mission is to use gardening as a tool to teach: A. Leadership, B. Responsibility, C. entrepreneurship, D. Food justice, E. Mental wellness, F. Conflict resolution, G. Environmental stewardship, and H. Community service. They're not just growing vegetables. They're growing healthy young people. Sacred Earth continues to grow because of incredible community support. Some of their partners and supporters include: Metro's Office of Violence Prevention; Ursuline Sisters; Sisters of Loretto; Metro United Way; Kroger; Home Depot; West End Women Collaborative; Unity East; Locust Grove; Christopher 2X; Tech Boss; and countless family members, volunteers, neighbors, and individual donors. Every donation—large or small—helps change a young person's future. As always, our feature is followed by your community action calendar for the week, so get your calendars out and get ready to take action for sustainability NOW! Sustainability Now! is hosted by Dr. Justin Mog and airs on Forward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Monday at 6pm and repeats Tuesdays at 12am and 10am. Find us at https://forwardradio.org The music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at https://appalatin.com

Jeremy Harrell is a United States Army combat veteran who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom suffered mental health and brain injuries from combat received a 70% plus Individual Unemployability disability rating from the VA and spent years battling PTSD depression and sleeplessness. In 2018 he started a private Facebook page to help fellow veterans. In 2019 he incorporated Veterans Club a faith based nonprofit dedicated to helping veterans overcome PTSD traumatic brain injuries substance abuse and homelessness. He was an unpaid volunteer. He received no salary. In 2024 the Biden DOJ convicted him of theft of government funds for receiving VA disability benefits while serving as an unpaid volunteer CEO. In December 2024 he was sentenced to 6 months in federal prison and 6 months of home confinement. He surrendered to federal prison in Ashland Kentucky on January 28 2025. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, Jeremy tells the complete story — from serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom to the combat injuries that ended his military career to building Veterans Club from a Facebook page into a nationally recognized nonprofit to the Biden DOJ investigation that he believes was politically motivated to what federal prison was really like for a combat veteran chaplain who was there for volunteering. _____________________________________________ #prison #veteran #truecrimestories _____________________________________________ Connect with Jeremy Harrell: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremy_w_harrell_official/ X: https://x.com/JeremyWHarrell Website: https://veteransclubinc.org/ _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Combat Veteran Who Built a Nonprofit — Then Got Sent to Federal Prison — Jeremy's Full Story 00:36 His Difficult Childhood and the Family Dynamics That Shaped Everything 03:40 His Relationship With His Father and the Family Cycles That Defined His Early Years 07:12 His Mother's Struggles and the Family Hardship That Followed 08:19 His Early Passions and What Drove Him Toward a Life of Service 10:54 Choosing a Positive Path Despite Everything Working Against Him 13:54 Joining the Military in 1999 and What That Decision Really Meant 15:54 Boot Camp — the Expectations and the Reality That Followed 18:16 Graduating Boot Camp and the Transition to Advanced Training 23:21 The Sense of Purpose He Found After Boot Camp 25:01 His Deployment After 9/11 and What Heading to Iraq Really Looked Like 27:37 Life and Work Inside Iraq Detention Centers and What That World Required 29:56 The Prisoners the Conditions and the Lessons He Learned From Iraq 33:41 The Key Lessons From Combat and the Life Long Bonds That Followed 37:23 Returning Home — the Reentry Struggles and the PTSD Nobody Prepared Him For 43:31 Coping Relationships and What Seeking Help After Combat Really Looked Like 49:01 Post Military Life — UPS Banking and the Career Struggles That Followed 53:35 Medical Retirement and the Birth of His Veteran Nonprofit 55:02 Building a Successful Veteran Nonprofit and What That Mission Really Required 56:57 The Federal Indictment — the Accusations and the Confusion That Followed 01:00:01 The Legal Fight and the Federal Trial Challenges That Defined His Case 01:07:13 The Trial the Sentencing and the Aftermath That Changed Everything 01:17:34 Entering Federal Prison and What Those First Days Really Required 01:23:41 Life in Prison — His Adjustment and How He Continued Serving Others Inside 01:36:12 The Halfway House and the Complex Prison Release Process 01:44:51 His Post Prison Life and the Pursuit of Clemency That Continues 01:52:16 Continuing the Fight — His Legal Battles and Advocacy Work 02:10:15 The Lessons He Learned the Silver Linings He Found and His Hope for the Future 02:14:49 His Impact on Veterans and the Final Reflections He Wants Everyone to Hear _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeremy Harrell is a United States Army combat veteran who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom suffered mental health and brain injuries from combat received a 70% plus Individual Unemployability disability rating from the VA and spent years battling PTSD depression and sleeplessness. In 2018 he started a private Facebook page to help fellow veterans. In 2019 he incorporated Veterans Club a faith based nonprofit dedicated to helping veterans overcome PTSD traumatic brain injuries substance abuse and homelessness. He was an unpaid volunteer. He received no salary. In 2024 the Biden DOJ convicted him of theft of government funds for receiving VA disability benefits while serving as an unpaid volunteer CEO. In December 2024 he was sentenced to 6 months in federal prison and 6 months of home confinement. He surrendered to federal prison in Ashland Kentucky on January 28 2025. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, Jeremy tells the complete story — from serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom to the combat injuries that ended his military career to building Veterans Club from a Facebook page into a nationally recognized nonprofit to the Biden DOJ investigation that he believes was politically motivated to what federal prison was really like for a combat veteran chaplain who was there for volunteering. _____________________________________________ #prison #veteran #truecrimestories _____________________________________________ Connect with Jeremy Harrell: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremy_w_harrell_official/ X: https://x.com/JeremyWHarrell Website: https://veteransclubinc.org/ _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Combat Veteran Who Built a Nonprofit — Then Got Sent to Federal Prison — Jeremy's Full Story 00:36 His Difficult Childhood and the Family Dynamics That Shaped Everything 03:40 His Relationship With His Father and the Family Cycles That Defined His Early Years 07:12 His Mother's Struggles and the Family Hardship That Followed 08:19 His Early Passions and What Drove Him Toward a Life of Service 10:54 Choosing a Positive Path Despite Everything Working Against Him 13:54 Joining the Military in 1999 and What That Decision Really Meant 15:54 Boot Camp — the Expectations and the Reality That Followed 18:16 Graduating Boot Camp and the Transition to Advanced Training 23:21 The Sense of Purpose He Found After Boot Camp 25:01 His Deployment After 9/11 and What Heading to Iraq Really Looked Like 27:37 Life and Work Inside Iraq Detention Centers and What That World Required 29:56 The Prisoners the Conditions and the Lessons He Learned From Iraq 33:41 The Key Lessons From Combat and the Life Long Bonds That Followed 37:23 Returning Home — the Reentry Struggles and the PTSD Nobody Prepared Him For 43:31 Coping Relationships and What Seeking Help After Combat Really Looked Like 49:01 Post Military Life — UPS Banking and the Career Struggles That Followed 53:35 Medical Retirement and the Birth of His Veteran Nonprofit 55:02 Building a Successful Veteran Nonprofit and What That Mission Really Required 56:57 The Federal Indictment — the Accusations and the Confusion That Followed 01:00:01 The Legal Fight and the Federal Trial Challenges That Defined His Case 01:07:13 The Trial the Sentencing and the Aftermath That Changed Everything 01:17:34 Entering Federal Prison and What Those First Days Really Required 01:23:41 Life in Prison — His Adjustment and How He Continued Serving Others Inside 01:36:12 The Halfway House and the Complex Prison Release Process 01:44:51 His Post Prison Life and the Pursuit of Clemency That Continues 01:52:16 Continuing the Fight — His Legal Battles and Advocacy Work 02:10:15 The Lessons He Learned the Silver Linings He Found and His Hope for the Future 02:14:49 His Impact on Veterans and the Final Reflections He Wants Everyone to Hear _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I am third generation United States Army, so there was heavy childhood indoctrination in my family. You weren't a man until you served in a combat unit. In a culture where older rights of passage have been abandoned or intentionally erased, all in service of the imperial machine, there is one coming of age ritual universally available to young men in America - the military. This episode demonstrates how that is bad for literally everyone on the planet. We are joined byJasper Craven is an award-winning investigative journalist covering the U.S. military, veterans' issues, and the American educational complex. He is the author of the critically acclaimed book God Forgives, Brothers Don't, which will be discussed here today, and a frequent contributor to major national publications. His investigative reporting on the military has appeared in The New York Times, The New Republic, Harper's Magazine, Politico, The Baffler, and The Intercept. Links to his book, both print and audio:https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/God-Forgives-Brothers-Dont/Jasper-Craven/9781668087190https://www.audible.com/pd/God-Forgives-Brothers-Dont-Audiobook/B0G6MBWG6B?source_code=AUDORWS0718179KY7

What are we all going to do to celebrate the 250th anniversary for the 4th of July?????The United States Semiquincentennial,[a] also called the Bisesquicentennial, the Sestercentennial, or the Quarter Millennium, will be the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence. Festivities will mark various events leading up to the Declaration's anniversary on the 250th Independence Day: July 4, 2026.Official planning for the celebrations began in 2016 with the congressional, non-partisan United States Semiquincentennial Commission (America250). In 2025, federal resources were diverted to the Donald Trump-aligned White House Task Force on Celebrating America's 250th Birthday (Freedom250) to promote and plan new events. Celebrations began with the United States Army 250th Anniversary Parade on June 14, 2025,[1] with America250 events formally starting on July 3, 2025.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shawn Johnson graduated from Winona State University in Winona, Minnesota, with a degree in Criminal Justice before earning his Juris Doctorate from William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota. He was immediately accepted into the FBI, trained at the FBI Academy, and assigned to the Seattle Division. There, he worked on the Green River Serial Murder investigation before joining the Violent Crimes Squad, where he investigated bank robberies, fugitives, interstate theft, extortions, and kidnappings. His legal background also led to service as Assistant Chief Division Counsel. Johnson later joined the National Security Squad, working counterterrorism and counterintelligence operations, including joint overseas investigations with the United States Army and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Returning to the Violent Crimes Squad, he played a key role in the Hollywood investigation, helped establish the Puget Sound Violent Crime Task Force, served as Bank Robbery Coordinator, and authored the Division's Bank Robbery Response Plan. After transferring to the Milwaukee Division's Madison Resident Agency, he focused on drug conspiracy investigations, employing sophisticated surveillance techniques that contributed to major takedowns of drug organizations in Chicago and Madison. Following 9/11, he managed the newly established Madison Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF), overseeing federal and local efforts to investigate international terrorism. Johnson later returned to the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia, where he instructed new agents in criminal investigations, counterterrorism investigations, and Human Intelligence (HUMINT). His final FBI assignment was with the Directorate of Intelligence, training agents in HUMINT policy and procedures. Upon retiring from the FBI, he founded Wolf & Owl LLC, where he continues to train FBI personnel in support of the Bureau's mission to protect the United States. Steven Meyers was the partner and principal accomplice of Scott Scurlock, better known as "Hollywood," the notorious bank robber responsible for a string of high-profile bank heists in the Seattle area during the 1990s. Over the course of four and a half years, Meyers worked closely with Scurlock and their crew in planning and executing 19 bank robberies that resulted in the theft of more than $2.3 million. Beyond participating in the operation, Meyers helped develop the plans, create disguises, and support the methods that allowed the crew to evade law enforcement for years. Meyers and Scurlock were deeply involved in every aspect of the enterprise, including planning operations, laundering money, and acquiring vehicles and equipment. As Scurlock's closest collaborator, Meyers gained a unique understanding of the man behind the "Hollywood" persona and the motivations that drove one of the Pacific Northwest's most infamous crime sprees. In 2023, Meyers was featured in the Netflix documentary *How to Rob a Bank*, providing firsthand insight into the robberies and the inner workings of the crew. Today, he joins retired FBI Special Agent Shawn Johnson—the lead investigator who helped solve the case—to share the untold stories behind the Hollywood robberies and offer perspectives from both sides of one of the most remarkable bank robbery investigations in modern history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.