Podcasts about veterans

In Part Two of this Old Newscast, we pick up with Jeremy Corbyn on the campaign trail. Veteran left-winger Jeremy Corbyn entered the leadership contest with many doubting he would win the necessary 35 nominations from Labour MPs to make it on to the ballot. Three months later, on the 12th September 2015, he was elected as leader with almost 60% of the vote.Adam is joined by two journalists who followed each twist and turn of the 2015 Labour leadership contest, Jane Merrick and Nick Watt, to revisit how the Corbyn campaign won.You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscordGet in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a WhatsApp on +44 0330 123 9480.New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bbc.in/4guXgXdNewscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. The presenter was Adam Fleming. It was made by Shiler Mahmoudi. The technical producer was Michael Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

In this episode, I break down CHAMPVA and explain why so many veterans still don't fully understand how powerful this benefit really is. I walk through what CHAMPVA covers, who qualifies, and why it can save your family thousands of dollars each year on healthcare costs. I also share my own experience navigating this benefit and why it became especially important for my family once my TRICARE coverage ended. My goal is to make this feel simple, practical, and actionable so you can actually use what's available to you.   Timestamps (00:00) — Intro (01:03) — Covered medical benefits explained (01:55) — CHAMPVA cost breakdown (02:48) — Eligibility requirements clarified (04:15) — Pro tips to maximize benefits   About the Show On the Military Millionaire Podcast, I share real conversations with service members, veterans, and their families. Each week, we explore how to build wealth through personal finance, entrepreneurship, and real estate investing. Resources & Links Download a free copy of my book: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/free-book Sign up for free webinar trainings: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/register Join our investor list: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/investors Apply for The War Room Mastermind: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/mastermind-application Get an intro to recommended VA agents/lenders: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/va-realtor Guide to raising capital: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/capital-raising-guide   Connect with David Pere Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/militarymillionaire YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Frommilitarytomillionaire?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frommilitarytomillionaire/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-pere/ X (Twitter): https://x.com/militaryrei TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@militarymillionaire

In this episode, we spotlight Folds of Honor, a nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of fallen or disabled service members and first responders.We'll discuss the mission, the impact, and how veterans, families, and supporters can get involved. Whether you're a veteran, a student, or someone looking to give back, this episode explains how Folds of Honor helps ensure that the sacrifices of America's heroes are never forgotten.

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Today's Old Newscast is travelling all the way back to 2015: it's the morning after the general election, and Ed Miliband resigns as leader of the Labour party. Veteran left-winger Jeremy Corbyn entered the leadership contest with many doubting he would win the necessary 35 nominations from Labour MPs to make it on to the ballot. Three months later, on the 12th September 2015, he was elected as leader with almost 60% of the vote.Adam is joined by two journalists who followed each twist and turn of the 2015 Labour leadership contest, Jane Merrick and Nick Watt, to revisit how the Corbyn campaign won.You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscordGet in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a WhatsApp on +44 0330 123 9480.New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bbc.in/4guXgXdNewscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. The presenter was Adam Fleming. It was made by Shiler Mahmoudi. The technical producer was Michael Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

Post-traumatic stress disorder is common among veterans, with 10% of men and nearly 20% of women reporting having symptoms at some point in their lives. But could exposure to more arts programming be the needed prescription for those who have served our country? Stephanie Sy reports for our look at the intersection of art and health, part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Meet Billey Dooley — Army veteran, former foster kid, survivor of toxic leadership, fire missions labeled “danger close,” and a system that failed those who needed it most.In this episode of Urban Valor, Billey opens up about nearly being killed by incoming fire, surviving chaos both at war and at home, and the pain of losing a soldier to suicide just hours after a life-altering conversation. From a chaotic childhood in Riverside to jumping out of planes and calling fire missions in Afghanistan, Billey's story is as gritty as it gets.But this episode isn't about just survival. It's about truth. Leadership. And the weight we carry when we make it out, but others don't.We get into:- A near-death moment during a morning run.- His experience with abusive training environments.- Fire missions that almost killed friendly forces.- How leadership missteps led to a tragic suicide.And what he believes MUST change in military culture.

In this episode of Veteran On the Move, Navy veteran Valentin Contreras and program lead Elly Dickerman discuss the challenges of transitioning from military service to the private sector. Despite his experience as a Hospital Corpsman, Valentin faced significant difficulty finding his footing, eventually applying to 46 jobs with little success before connecting with Spectrum's Military Recruiting Program. Elly explains how her team, comprised of veterans and military spouses, focuses on proactively coaching candidates to translate their specialized military skills into civilian career paths. By providing personalized resume assistance and interview preparation, the program helped Valentin move from a period of professional uncertainty into a role as a Lead Customer Service Account Agent. Their conversation highlights the importance of dedicated recruitment initiatives in bridging the gap for the veteran community, by matching them with careers that offer both community and purpose. Episode Resources: Military Careers at Spectrum | Transition to Success About Our Guest Valentin Contreras is a Navy veteran and a Lead Customer Service Account Agent with Spectrum. After leaving the service, he connected with the company's Military Recruiting Program, which helped him translate his military experience as a Hospital Corpsman into a civilian career. He is joined by Elly Dickerman, who helps lead that program for Spectrum and works directly with veterans and military spouses as they navigate the transition to the private sector. About Our Sponsors Navy Federal Credit Union   Navy Federal Credit Union offers exclusive benefits to all of their members. All Veterans, Active Duty and their families can become members. Have you been saving up for the season of cheer and joy that is just around the corner? With Navy Federal Credit Union's cashRewards and cashRewards Plus cards, you could earn a $250 cash bonus when you spend $2,500 in the first 90 days. Offer ends 1/1/26. You could earn up to 2% unlimited cash back with the cashRewards and cashRewards Plus cards. With Navy Federal, members have access to financial advice and money management and 24/7 access to award-winning service. Whether you're a Veteran of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force or Coast Guard, you and your family can become members. Join now at Navy Federal Credit Union. At Navy Federal, our members are the mission.    Join the conversation on Facebook! Check out Veteran on the Move on Facebook to connect with our guests and other listeners. A place where you can network with other like-minded veterans who are transitioning to entrepreneurship and get updates on people, programs and resources to help you in YOUR transition to entrepreneurship.   Want to be our next guest? Send us an email at interview@veteranonthemove.com.  Did you love this episode? Leave us a 5-star rating and review!  Download Joe Crane's Top 7 Paths to Freedom or get it on your mobile device. Text VETERAN to 38470. Veteran On the Move podcast has published 500 episodes. Our listeners have the opportunity to hear in-depth interviews conducted by host Joe Crane. The podcast features people, programs, and resources to assist veterans in their transition to entrepreneurship.  As a result, Veteran On the Move has over 7,000,000 verified downloads through Stitcher Radio, SoundCloud, iTunes and RSS Feed Syndication making it one of the most popular Military Entrepreneur Shows on the Internet Today.

In this episode of the Elevate Media Podcast, Chris Anderson welcomes Jay Setchell, a remarkable guest whose life journey embodies extreme resilience. Raised on a farm, a Marine Corps veteran, an entrepreneur, and a corporate leader, Jay has faced and overcome unimaginable challenges, including dying three times, a debilitating accident that left him paralyzed, and 73 surgeries. He discusses how these experiences shifted his entire perspective on life, purpose, and commitment, contrasting his generation's "suck it up" philosophy with the current societal push for "safe places." This is a raw and uncompromising conversation about finding strength within pain, adjusting your mindset, and why giving up is simply not an option.In this episode, you will learn:What fundamentally changes in a man's mind and purpose after multiple near-death experiences.The profound difference between "hope" and "true belief/faith" when pursuing goals.The concept of "The Set of the Sail" and how a slight adjustment in attitude can change your entire direction.Why Jay believes modern society is raising a "country of soft people" and what is owed to their parents.The mindset and commitment required for an entrepreneur to succeed, and why it's better to make less money doing what you love.How to harness anger, frustration, or even chronic pain to drive yourself forward and accomplish what you need to do.Jay's conviction that "it's always too soon to quit" and that a life of service and helping others is the ultimate purpose. This episode is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, meaning we'll receive a small commission if you buy something.===========================⚡️PODCAST: Subscribe to our podcast here ➡ https://elevatemedia.buzzsprout.com/⚡️Need post-recording video production help? Let's chat ➡ https://calendly.com/elevate-media-group/application⚡️For Support inquires or Business inquiries, please email us at ➡︎ support@elevate-media-group.comOur mission here at Elevate Media is to help purpose-driven entrepreneurs elevate their brands and make an impact through the power of video podcasting.Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all our episodes or videos on the Elevate Media and Elevate Media Podcast YouTube channels. https://elevatemediastudios.com/disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, 101-year-old World War II veteran Irving Locker recounts his extraordinary journey from the beaches of D-Day to the Battle of the Bulge. He reflects on the trauma of war, the horrors of the Holocaust, and the courage required to fight for freedom. With wisdom, humor, and unwavering faith, Irving shares why remembering history matters—and how optimism, gratitude, and sacrifice shaped the greatest generation. This powerful conversation inspires listeners to cherish liberty and honor the heroes who preserved it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A rare 50-year perspective on NDEs, prophecy, and the spiritual evolution of humanity. Podcast Highlights1) Dannion is the survivor of three near-death experiences2) What angelic beings revealed about humanity's purpose, and prophetic visions of our future?3) The spiritual technology that transformed him?4) How every choice we make ripples across lifetimes 

This week, we bring you a collaborative episode with Panhandle Whitetails Podcast from our 2025 Veteran Hunt Camp in West Virginia!  This year's Veteran Hunter, Robert Reeder had an unfulfilled dream to deer hunt one day, and with the help of many partners we were able to make that dream a reality!  We were also able to surprise him by bringing in his best friend and the guy who nominated him for this hunt, David Schumer.  For this podcasts, our Hunt Hosts Mike Petrosky and Lawson McKee sit down with these guys at the conclusion of an awesome weekend to recap their experiences and tell their story.  We are always honored to be able to give back to those who have served our country, and this year was incredible to say the least!Special thanks to our 2025 Veteran Hunt Sponsors:Title Sponsor: Bill Garvey State Farm (Wellsburg, WV)Hunt Sponsors: Brownlee Lumber & Supply, Puskarich Accounting Gear Sponsors: Hoot Camo, Fieldcraft LLCDonors: Robert Jones, Eric Kesler, Isaac Knight, Rytac Hunt Systems & many silent partnersFall Obsession Podcast is sponsored by:Hoot Camo Company (https://hootcamo.com/)Bear River Archery (https://www.bearriverarchery.com/)Trophy Edits (https://trophyedits.com/?ref=fallobsession)The Outdoor Call Radio App (https://www.theoutdoorcallradio.com/)

In this episode, we sit down with Attorney Jim Burn, a strong advocate for Veterans benefits. Jim explains the rights Veterans have, how to navigate the VA system, and what steps you can take if you're not getting the benefits you deserve. His experience, dedication, and passion for helping Veterans make this a must-watch conversation.Gulf War Illness Study : https://ucsd.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8kroz7Jamr365hQGet access to past and bonus content with exclusive guest. Please help support the podcast and veterans so we can keep making the show - patreon.com/GulfWarSideEffects▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Life Wave Patches: https://lifewave.com/kevinsimon/store/products*Here is my recommendations on what patches to get and what has helped me.Ice Wave - this helps with my neuropathy.x39 - this helps me with brain fog and my shakesx49 - helps with bone strengthGludifion - helps get rid of toxinsMerch: https://gulfwar-side-effects.myspreadshop.com/Contact me with your questions, comments, or concerns at kevinsimon@gulfwarsideeffects.com

In this episode, we sit down with Attorney Jim Burn, a strong advocate for Veterans benefits. Jim explains the rights Veterans have, how to navigate the VA system, and what steps you can take if you're not getting the benefits you deserve. His experience, dedication, and passion for helping Veterans make this a must-watch conversation.Gulf War Illness Study : https://ucsd.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8kroz7Jamr365hQGet access to past and bonus content with exclusive guest. Please help support the podcast and veterans so we can keep making the show - patreon.com/GulfWarSideEffects▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Life Wave Patches: https://lifewave.com/kevinsimon/store/products*Here is my recommendations on what patches to get and what has helped me.Ice Wave - this helps with my neuropathy.x39 - this helps me with brain fog and my shakesx49 - helps with bone strengthGludifion - helps get rid of toxinsMerch: https://gulfwar-side-effects.myspreadshop.com/Contact me with your questions, comments, or concerns at kevinsimon@gulfwarsideeffects.com

A fire, a spaniel, and a late‑December reset set the tone for a day that turned into a lesson in patience, ethics, and focus. We brought Jacob from Lockwood Smocks out for his first civilian deer stalk and used the whole journey—range to hillside—to unpack how a clean, humane shot is built long before a trigger breaks.On the range, we compare military ball ammo with hunting rounds, why polymer tips matter, and what tolerances do to consistency. Jacob meets a new trigger, a moderated .308, and quad sticks, learning how breathing becomes the only motion left. From there, we step into the field with a plan: read the wind, move slow, and scan dense gorse with thermal without leaning on it as a crutch. We talk tech versus tradition, including why thermal stays in the truck on classic hill days, and what dawn/dusk “thermal crossover” means for sight pictures.The heart of the story happens under copper leaves. We set an ambush, wait out the ruminants, and line up a shot that doesn't land. It's a clean miss—no sign of strike, no blood—followed by a disciplined check and a bigger takeaway: the surge of adrenaline, the humility of a living target, and the moment Jacob realizes forty‑five minutes have passed without a single thought of his phone. That silence is the secret many stalkers know—fieldcraft as relief and respect.We also test gear the honest way. Jacob's British‑made wax and cordura designs face twigs, thorns, and weather, showing how waterproofing, quiet fabrics, poppers, and low‑shine finishes earn their keep. We explore why keeping manufacturing in the UK supports local jobs and trust in the kit you stake your day on. Along the way we cover deer management, forestry regeneration, broadside shot placement, and the field‑to‑fork ethic that makes wild venison more than a meal.If you value real‑world skills, ethical hunting, and kit that works when it counts, this one's for you. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs a quiet mind and a good walk, and leave a review to help more curious listeners find us.Support the showInstagram https://www.instagram.com/the_outdoor_gibbon/

Daniel Cohen is an author, public speaker, and spiritual leader. Daniel is the Rabbi of Congregation Agudath Sholom in Stamford, CT, one of the largest synagogues in New England. In this pod we speak to those things that matter most in life. I ask some big questions. Rabbi Cohen offers comforting answers.   Along the way we discuss – the Purpose (1:00), Legacy (2:30), Abraham 1 and 2 (5:00), Clear Away the Noise (9:10), Teaching from Inspiration (10:45), Flash Mobs of Kindness (11:30), Legacy Academy (15:25), Joe Lieberman (18:30), Elijah Moments  (22:15), Existing vs. Living (27:30), When Bad Things Happen to Good People (28:45), Rabbi and the Reverend (31:45), and final words (35:00). Access Daniel Cohen's inspirational resources @ Rabbi Daniel Cohen Grab a copy of Rabbi Cohen's book @ What will they Say about You when you are Gone?   Want more? Check out Daniel Cohen's podcast @ Judaism in the 21st Century. This podcast is partnered with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit that provides scholarships for the children of military Veterans. Send a donation, large or small, through PayPal @LukeLeaders1248; Venmo @LukeLeaders1248; or our website @ www.lukeleaders1248.com. You can also donate your used vehicle @ this hyperlink – CARS donation to LL1248.  Music intro and outro from the creative brilliance of Kenny Kilgore. Lowriders and Beautiful Rainy Day.

In this powerful end-of-year episode of Black Men Sundays, host Corie Sylvester Murray sits down with J.R. McIntyre, aka ThaHoodMotiv8tor—a 14-year U.S. combat veteran, motivational speaker, life coach, author, and doctoral candidate.J.R. opens up about transitioning from military life, confronting PTSD, surviving multiple suicide attempts, and learning how to heal not just himself—but his children. He shares why emotional intelligence is essential for veterans and Black men, how faith guided him through failure, and what it really takes to turn your God-given gift into a sustainable business.From setting firm prices and building multiple income streams to breaking generational trauma and preparing for the new year, this episode is a masterclass in mental health, purpose, and generational wealth.This conversation isn't just motivation—it's a mission briefing for 2026.

Justin Bieber BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.According to Billboard and JubileeCast, the most biographically significant Justin Bieber development of the past few days is not a party shot but a post. In a widely shared Christmas season message, he wrote candidly about the personal cost of fame and declared bluntly I am not a product, criticizing how the music industry treats artists as commodities. He described feeling shaped, rushed, and used in his earlier career, but framed this as a story of healing, saying he has been restored through confronting pain rather than numbing it, and tying that process to his Christian faith, forgiveness, and a new sense of worth beyond chart positions. Commentators at JubileeCast say the remarks have resonated across the industry, positioning Justin less as a teen idol and more as a veteran voice in the broader mental health and artist rights conversation, a shift that could shape his legacy long after any single record.On the lighter side of the holiday news cycle, AOLs Christmas roundups placed Justin and Hailey Bieber on the cozy celebrity list, noting that the couple spent the holiday season together and looked very much a united front amid a year of constant speculation about their marriage. Entertainment outlets continue to recycle older December pap shots and travel sightings, but no major new public appearance or red carpet moment has been confirmed in just the past few days, and there are no verified updates on new business signings, tours, or deals in that same narrow window.In music and business context that is still driving headlines, The Honey Pop and Vogue Singapore both continue to spotlight his 2025 double albums Swag and Swag II as defining pop releases of the year, with more than forty tracks that reframe him as an R and B leaning adult artist rather than a nostalgia act, while earlier coverage from Music Business Worldwide and Parade underscores how his catalog sale and expanding fashion ventures have turned him into a full scale asset and brand. Looking ahead, fan and blog chatter about a 2026 Coachella headline slot, expanded Twitch livestreams, and new SKYLRK drops remains speculative only, with no formal confirmation from Justin or his team.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Join me as I speak with Tension Dynamics CEO, US Army Veteran Lieutenant Colonel, and my cofounder Wes Brown about coming up in the Army, getting an MBA from CMU, working on robotics for defense and more. Tension Dynamics is revolutionizing motion simulation and teleoperation and we're looking for investors to take our technology to the next level. Please reach out to Wes Brown or Spencer Krause to set up a meeting if you're interested in getting on board. Liked this episode and want to see or hear more? Please subscribe to Collaborative with Spencer Krause today. You'll get notified every time a new episode releases, and it's the best way to support the channel! Companies looking to outsource difficult robotics engineering problems should consider SKA Robotics. They sponsor this podcast and solve some of the most difficult robotics engineering problems in the world. Companies looking for premium space in Pittsburgh should consider renting in Rockwell Park. Located in Pittsburgh's hip Point Breeze Neighborhood, Rockwell Park features over 800,000 square feet of high-end industrial, retail, and office space. Contact Icon Development Group to learn more.

Join me as I speak with Tension Dynamics CEO, US Army Veteran Lieutenant Colonel, and my cofounder Wes Brown about coming up in the Army, getting an MBA from CMU, working on robotics for defense and more. Tension Dynamics is revolutionizing motion simulation and teleoperation and we're looking for investors to take our technology to the next level. Please reach out to Wes Brown or Spencer Krause to set up a meeting if you're interested in getting on board. Liked this episode and want to see or hear more? Please subscribe to Collaborative with Spencer Krause today. You'll get notified every time a new episode releases, and it's the best way to support the channel! Companies looking to outsource difficult robotics engineering problems should consider SKA Robotics. They sponsor this podcast and solve some of the most difficult robotics engineering problems in the world. Companies looking for premium space in Pittsburgh should consider renting in Rockwell Park. Located in Pittsburgh's hip Point Breeze Neighborhood, Rockwell Park features over 800,000 square feet of high-end industrial, retail, and office space. Contact Icon Development Group to learn more.

Here at the end of 2025, it's time to measure our progress in the fight against Sarcoidosis -- and the news is good.  In this episode of the FSR Sarc Fighter Podcast, Tricha Shivas, the Chief of Staff and Strategy at the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research, joins me to talk about huge strides in research funding, building the support community, Veterans' support, and even progress with lawmakers in Washington, D.C.  In short, this is a good time to be a sarc patient -- as more and more progress is being made and even more is coming in 2026.   Show Notes Donate link https://stopsarcoidosis.rallybound.org/gratitude-and-giving-2025/Donate   Voice of the Patient Report  https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org/wp-content/uploads/FSR_2025_VoiceOfPatient_Report_R05_Digital.pdf   FSR 10 Year Registry Report  https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org/registry-report   YouTube Video - Cycling in Belgium and and Netherlands: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytJBORBx9Gs     MORE FROM JOHN: Cycling with Sarcoidosis http://carlinthecyclist.com/category/cycling-with-sarcoidosis/ Do you like the official song for the Sarc Fighter podcast?  It's also an FSR fundraiser! If you would like to donate in honor of Mark Steier and the song, Zombie, Here is a link to his KISS account.  (Kick In to Stop Sarcoidosis)  100-percent of the money goes to the Foundation.  https://stopsarcoidosis.rallybound.org/MarkSteier The Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org/ Donate to my KISS (Kick In to Stop Sarcoidosis) fund for FSR  https://stopsarcoidosis.rallybound.org/JohnCarlinVsSarcoidosis?fbclid=IwAR1g2ap1i1NCp6bQOYEFwOELdNEeclFmmLLcQQOQX_Awub1oe9bcEjK9P1E My story on Television https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org/news-anchor-sarcoidosis/ email me  carlinagency@gmail.com #sarcoidosis #sarcoidosisawareness #fmla #fmlaclarification #metformin  

When U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Nathan Snyder visits 85-year-old Vietnam veteran Don Welter at home in Wenatchee, a simple knock on the door becomes a rare moment of recognition, honor, and brotherhood that Alzheimer’s can’t erase.Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 3173 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the My Lai Massacre. The featured story is titled: MY LAI, AND ITS OMENS. It appeared on the Substack website and was submitted by Seymour Hersh. Hersh … Continue reading →

In this special Year in Review episode of Minnesota Military Radio, host Retired Command Sergeant Major Doug Wortham sits down with leaders from the Minnesota Commanders Task Force (CTF) — a coalition of congressionally chartered veterans service organizations working together on legislative priorities and support for Minnesota’s veterans. The episode features discussions with CTF Chair […] The post Commander’s Task Force: 2025 Year in Review & 2026 Outlook appeared first on Minnesota Military Radio.

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The Chicago White Sox made a surprising signing right before Christmas when they agreed to a deal with Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami. As his posting window was nearing a close, there was a thought that the big-time power bat might not find a team. However, Murakami will be taking his power stroke to the South Side.On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz is joined by special guest host Dani Wexelman as they break down the two-year, $34 million deal that will send the two-time Central League MVP to Chicago on a very much prove-it deal. They wonder how so many in the baseball world got his posting window wrong and what it could mean when he becomes a free agent at the age of 28.Later, Jake and Dani talk about a flurry of moves that have gone on in baseball, including the Boston Red Sox trading for St. Louis Cardinals catcher Wilson Contreras, the New York Mets parting ways with another franchise staple and a wild three-team trade. They then get into the A's extending Tyler Soderstrom and the San Diego Padres bringing back Michael King before making their picks for The Good, The Bad & The Uggla.1:28 – The Opener: Murakami to the White Sox20:32 – Around the League: Red Sox trade for Contreras30:10 – Mets trade away Jeff McNeil36:20 – Three-team trade48:28 – Turbo Mode: Signings and an extension57:23 – The Good, The Bad & The Uggla Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

JP Dinnell sits down with former Navy SEAL teammate and Veteran of the Battle of Ramadi, Andrew Paul.  JP and Andrew talk about the Battle of Ramadi, BUD/s, working for Jocko in Task Unit Bruiser, and how Echelon Front brings battlefield lessons to the boardroom and the home.  Get your free training from First In Nutrition: https://www.firstinnutrition.com/jppod More from JP Dinnell: https://www.jpdinnell.com/ Join the conversation on instagram Andrew Paul: http://instagram.com/theandrewmpaul JP Dinnell: http://instagram.com/jpdinnell/ Lucas Pinckard: https://www.instagram.com/lucaspinckard Bruiser Arms: https://www.instagram.com/bruiserarms Echelon Front: https://echelonfront.com/ Little Cattle Co: http://littlecattle.co On The Path Printing: https://www.instagram.com/onthepathprinting JP Dinnell is a former U.S. Navy SEAL and now a Leadership Instructor, Speaker and Strategic Advisor with Echelon Front, where he serves as Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs. J.P. is also a pro team athlete and spokesperson for Origin Maine and Jocko Fuel, an American clothing and supplement company. J.P. has a signature Energy Drink flavor "Sour Apple Sniper" with Jocko Fuel. Jeremiah spent nearly a decade in the SEAL Teams with three combat deployments. Sent to the violent terrorist stronghold of Ar Ramadi, Iraq in 2006 with SEAL Team Three's Task Unit Bruiser, J.P. served as point man, machine gunner, and lead sniper for Delta Platoon opposite the American Sniper, Chris Kyle, who was in Charlie Platoon. For his leadership and courage under fire, JP was awarded a Silver Star, 2 Bronze Stars with Valor and the Army Commendation Medal with Valor helping Task Unit Bruiser to become the most highly decorated special operations unit of the Iraq War. He worked closely with SEAL Officers Jocko Willink, his Task Unit Commander, and Leif Babin, and was the driving force on many of the daring combat operations Jocko and Leif wrote about in Extreme Ownership. Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today. J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser.

Veteran astrologer and Mystical Messages podcast host Hilary Harley outlines what to expect for the first month of 2026.  January finds us shifting from a deep clearing and cleansing passage into wild, fast-paced energy.  The end of 2025 and first two weeks of January bring a close to dominant water and earth energies.  Just after mid-month, fully 5 out of 10 planets will be cycling through Aquarius:  The Sun, Mercury, Venus, Mars and Pluto!  Aquarius is the sign of connectivity, ideas, and frequency.  It moves faster than lightning.  The sign of innovation and humanitarian good will draws our focus toward what is possible and best for everyone.  Old restraints and power dynamics are over and done now.  Break the mold and be open to the unusual, non-mainstream and avant garde. Hold on to your hat when spiritual Neptune moves into fiery Aries on January 26th.  Cycling through the first sign of the zodiac until 2039, Neptune acts, moves and engages based on intuitive, soulful impulse.  It is not shy or reticent.  In Aries, Neptune follows divine downloads and directives then asks questions later!  We are in for one wild and exciting ride! Welcome to 2026!   To reach Hilary Harley: www.hilaryharley.com http://www.hilaryharley.com/ Hilary@hilaryharley.com Facebook:  hilary harley. https://www.facebook.com/hilary.harley.3 hilary harley astrology https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057501487642  holistic healing https://www.facebook.com/hilaryharley714 Instagram:  hilary.harley https://www.instagram.com/hilary.harley    

Episode 3172 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the thirty weapons from the Vietnam War that revolutionized future warfare. The featured story is titled: 30 Vietnam-Era Weapons That Changed Warfare Forever. It appeared on the … Continue reading →

In the before times, I would have been hostile to meditation and mindfulness. I didn't have time for it, I wanted the quick cure, the fix and no B.S. I had stuff to do and no time for body symptom nonsense. I had to be karmically convinced to change my mind.  Hard lessons. Embarrassing lessons. But I came to understand the lesson is repeated until you learn.   Meditation might work for you. It might not. But give it a fair chance.  You might not be ready for it now. That is okay. But take a moment to learn about it, understand the potential benefits and then decide.    Resources Mentioned:  At the Penguin Random House website you can listen to an audio sample or read the introduction chapter of the book to get a sense of if it is right for you.   Bear with me, this is a little confusing. The Harris newsletter is on Substack. There you can access links to his podcast, meditations from notables in the field and other do-dads that you might be interested in. Mr. Harris also has a paid app called Happier Meditation. It is a subscription service starting at $99 a year.  For those that can afford the up front that come out to $10 a month or 27 cents per day.  There may be an option for those that have money issues. You should check out the website for more info.   Co-author Jeff Warren has a page on Substack where you can find his views and teachings about meditation, access audio meditation on a wide variety of topics and meditations that focus on ADHD issues.   Emergency Resources   The Trevor Project: Provides crisis support specifically for LGBTQ+ youth through phone (1-866-488-7386), text (START to 678-678), and online chat. Available 24/7. They also provide peer support and community.    Veterans Crisis Line: Call 988 and press 1, text 838255, or chat online. There are phone lines for those serving overseas. Visit the website to find the current status of the Veteran line and international calling options.    National Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 for free, confidential support 24/7. This service operates independently of the 988 service. Users can use text, chat or WhatsApp as a means of contact.   Disclaimer:  Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements.  Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder. This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.  

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Did the Holy Spirit's activity die out after the first century, or has He always moved through His people? Dr. Jay and Amazing Larry show that the filling of the Holy Spirit has always been the Father's plan and that has not ended. Are you ready to be challenged?Frothy Thoughts with the Truth BaristaVisit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth BaristaCheck out the Frothy Thoughts Blog!Check out The Truth Barista Books!Check out The Truth Barista YouTube Channel!

The worst of Wednesday's rain may be in the past, but some serious threats remain. We've got the latest on alerts and evacuations, including the emergency in Wrightwood. SoCal Veterans get a big win when it comes to future housing. Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!Support the show: https://laist.com

In Round 103 of the Tactical Transition Tips on the Transition Drill Podcast, some mornings you wake up and you're already behind, not on tasks, but in your head. The list isn't a list anymore. It's a pile. Career decisions collide with money decisions. Money decisions collide with family pressure. Family pressure collides with location, timing, and the question you keep dodging: what happens when your current lane ends.This episode is about transition overload, what it actually is, how it sneaks in, and why it's dangerous even when you're still performing well. Transition overload isn't being busy. It's too many major decisions competing for the same mental space at the same time. When that happens, you don't just feel tired. Your judgment gets less accurate. You start bouncing between tasks, chasing quick relief instead of clear outcomes. You either rush decisions to collapse the pile, avoid decisions by staying in research mode, or do a little of everything and finish nothing.The point here isn't to grind harder. It's to protect decision quality. Because the quiet risk of overload is the quiet decision. The one you make just to reduce uncertainty. The one that turns into a path you didn't fully choose.This episode breaks down the difference between pressure with order and pressure without order, and why the second one feels endless. It also gives you three practical moves based on your timeline, so you can keep your transition deliberate instead of reactive.Close Range Group (transitioning within a year): Sequence Your Transition, Don't Pile It.Pick one primary lane for the next 60 to 90 days and put everything else in maintenance mode so you stop burning bandwidth on competing priorities.Medium Range Group (transitioning in 3 to 5 years): Reassess Your “Wish” List.Write out the expectations you've been carrying and renegotiate what still fits so you don't build a future plan around an outdated version of yourself.Long Range Group (transitioning in a decade or more): Put Buffers in Place to Avoid Panic Choices.Build financial, skill, and personal buffers now so future decisions don't get made under threat when timelines change fast.If you've felt friction instead of focus, this episode will help you spot what's happening and slow the pile down before it shrinks your options.Get additional resources and join our newsletter via the link in the show notes.CONNECT WITH THE PODCAST:IG: https://www.instagram.com/paulpantani/WEBSITE: https://www.transitiondrillpodcast.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulpantani/SIGN-UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER:https://transitiondrillpodcast.com/home#aboutQUESTIONS OR COMMENTS:paul@transitiondrillpodcast.comSPONSORS:Frontline OpticsGet 10% off your purchaseLink: https://frontlineoptics.comPromocode: Transition10GRND CollectiveGet 15% off your purchaseLink: https://thegrndcollective.com/Promo Code: TRANSITION15

Send us a textA chance assignment after the Gulf War put Jamie McIntyre inside the Pentagon at the very moment history refused to slow down. From Somalia to Haiti to Kosovo and Iraq, he learned that the defense beat isn't just policy on paper—it's operations, people and real-world stakes. Jamie shares how that era's open access let reporters roam the halls, build sources, and pressure-test official narratives in real time, and why the shift to tighter control is more than an inconvenience—it's a loss for the public.We dive into how he rebuilt his reporting toolkit for a remote-first world: livestreamed hearings, transcript, and a carefully curated X feed that filters signal from noise. Then we compare that to an uncurated stream—an eye-opening look at how the platform can reward rage, rabbit holes and confusion. The takeaway is practical and urgent: your inputs shape your reality, and journalists now serve as both investigators and filters in an age that monetizes doubt.Jamie also opens up about the hardest problem in the craft: convincing people to trust what's true. He was in the Pentagon on 9/11 and later spent a decade engaging “truthers,” never changing a single mind. That experience informs a frank discussion on misinformation and identity, why facts alone often fail and how context-heavy reporting helps readers think more clearly. We wrap with candid advice for younger journalists, a look at Jamie's book plans—either a study of disinformation or a Cold War-era memoir—and a measured sense of hope rooted in history's long arc toward justice.If you value clear, reality-based reporting on defense and national security, hit follow, share the show with a friend, and leave a quick review with the one insight you're taking away today.Links & ResourcesDaily on Defense – Jamie McIntyre's weekday newsletter offering clear, experience-driven context on U.S. defense and national security. Sign up here. Elements of Disbelief – Jamie's writing on misinformation, conspiracy theories, and why false beliefs persist, rooted in his academic research on 9/11.Jamie McIntyre – Washington Examiner – Read Jamie's defense and national security reporting.

Matt talks about the Veteran's day Warbird Local Event, Merry Christmas from Joe and I to you and yours. This Episode Matt is bringing some news about new US restrictions on Components. So Stay Tunes He will also review his Warbird Event Airplane:https://sportaviation.mydigitalpublication.com/december-2025Podcast Linkshttps://discord.gg/dpjGee6dtPwww.Patreon.com/aviationrcnoob/www.aviationrcnoob.comhttps://x.com/noob_rcNewsSUAS News Story - https://www.suasnews.com/2025/12/fcc-...EO Link: https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/DCPD-202500668FCC DA 25-1086 https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachmen...MadsTech, Joshua Bardwell, Xjet, and other cover it well, here's the youtube links:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yllgx8xFd6ohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxtsMbj0nwohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGZFLhck3Y8https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/DCPD-202500668Airplane: DH.98 de Havilland Dragon / Rapidehttps://sportaviation.mydigitalpublication.com/december-2025https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_Havilland_Dragon_Rapide Email UsAviationrcnoob@gmail.commatthew@avationrcnoob.comJoe@aviationrcnoob.com#RC #Aviation #Noob #ARCN #FCC DA 25-1086 #2025 #General Aviation #EO 14305 #Exectutive Order #FCC #EZ-pack #InnovationMusic: www.purple-planet.com

Nils Mockler joined the U.S. Marine Corps at the age of 17, only because they wouldn't let him join when he was 16. Upon enlisting in 1944, Mockler completed boot camp and was soon tapped as a combat intelligence scout. He also dabbled in explosives as you'll hear. After more training in Hawaii, Mockler and many other Marines left for Iwo Jima, where they would land in February 1945 and become part of one of the most vicious battles in the entire war.In this edition of Veterans Chronicles, Mockler takes us on board his ship as the battle plans were opened up and military planners thought Iwo Jima wold be a two-day mission. He also shares his experience coming ashore on D+1 and the fierce Japanese resistance he and the other Marines faces. Mockler also describes the battle-hardened unit he was attached to, the apprehension of sitting in his foxhole through the night in anticipation of Japanese attacks, and watching the cemetery of American service members grow far beyond what the battle planners could have imagined. And he describes the exhiliration of watching the American flag raised atop Mount Suribachi.

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In this episode of The Optimal Aging Podcast, host Jay Croft sits down with veteran strength coach and fitness industry educator Andrew Coates for a wide-ranging conversation about aging, strength training, and building a sustainable fitness business.Andrew shares practical insights on training adults over 50, why community and human connection matter more than ever, and how gym owners can grow without burning out or chasing online fame. From bone health and fall prevention to marketing through relationships and word-of-mouth, this episode is packed with real-world wisdom for coaches, trainers, and anyone who wants to age well and stay strong.Whether you're a fitness professional serving older adults or someone navigating midlife yourself, this is an honest, thoughtful conversation you won't want to miss.⏱️ Episode Timestamps00:00 – Social media connections vs real relationships 02:00 – Why reaching out still matters 03:00 – Outsourcing, energy management, and aging 05:00 – Productivity guilt and reclaiming downtime 07:00 – Training adults 50+ and market opportunity 09:00 – Word-of-mouth growth and client experience 11:00 – Community, culture, and human connection 13:00 – Strength training, bone health, and aging 15:00 – Speed, power, balance, and fall prevention 18:00 – Sponsor: Prime Fit Content 19:00 – Marketing without burnout 21:00 – Lessons from RP Strength and media 23:00 – Why local gyms shouldn't chase online fame 25:00 – Becoming “Five-Mile Famous” 27:00 – Using a local podcast to grow a gym 29:00 – Why people crave real connection again 31:00 – Aging, mindset, and identity 34:00 – Longevity lessons from active older adults 36:00 – What won't change in fitness and business 38:00 – Where to find Andrew Coates

Spieleveteranen-Episode #430 (01-2026) Besetzung: Heinrich Lenhardt und Jörg Langer begrüßen die Gastveteranen Anatol Locker, Michael Hengst und Roland Austinat Aufnahmedatum: 18.12.2025 Laufzeit: 2:07:26 Stunden Gespielt haben die Veteranen 2025 ja so einiges, doch welche Titel haben sie am meisten geliebt? Anatol, Heinrich, Jörg, Michael und Roland rauschen im übertakteten Ren(n)tierschlitten an, um das zu Ende gehende Spielejahr zu verabschieden. Jeder Teilnehmer präsentiert neben seinem persönlichen Spiel des Jahres auch die Highlights, die sich hinter der Nr. 1 auf den Verfolgerplätzen scharen. Die Runde diskutiert auch über das Jahr an sich, 2025-Enttäuschungen und 2026-Hoffnungen. Wir wünschen euch viel Spaß beim Zuhören und schöne Feiertage mit weniger Stress und mehr Lametta. Unterstützt die Spieleveteranen und hört das volle Programm: https://www.patreon.com/spieleveteranen 00:15 Rückblick aufs Spielejahr 2025 03:39 Die große Runde beginnt mit Betrachtungen zum Jahr an sich. 22:46 Unsere persönlichen Spiele-Enttäuschungen des Jahres. 38:43 Auf den Plätzen: Diese Spiele haben uns prima unterhalten. 1:24:46 Jetzt präsentiert jeder Veteran sein Top-Spiel des Jahres 2025. 1:50:58 Spieleveteranen-Statistik und ein Ausblick auf 2026. 2:04:46 Der Abspann mit Chris Hülsbecks »X-Mas Theme«.

When Josh Melching returned home from war, the battle didn't end.The symptoms of PTSD slowly began to surface. In a very short amount of time, Josh lost some of the closest people in the world to him. Trying to numb the pain, he turned to alcohol, a path that eventually led to serious trouble with the law.Rock bottom came fast.What changed everything wasn't a shortcut or an escape. It was working with his hands. Josh found an outlet in woodworking. What began as a way to quiet his mind became his purpose. Piece by piece, he started creating handcrafted American flags — each one built with intention, discipline, and meaning.Today, Josh is the owner of Wars End (@wars__end), a veteran-owned brand whose flags are in high demand, helping people commemorate memories, milestones, service, and sacrifice through powerful American craftsmanship.Josh's heart for giving back is just as strong as his work. He donated a custom flag to I Am Redemption to commemorate our 100th episode, and even more meaningfully, created and donated a flag for our good friend Kayleigh Williamson to honor her invitation to the Special Olympics.This episode is about war, loss, accountability, addiction, healing, and what happens when you decide to turn pain into purpose. This is Josh Melching's redemption.Welcome to I Am Redemption, hosted by Shawn Livingston.I Am Redemption is a community-driven platform focused on recovery, fitness, mental resilience, and real stories of transformation. We sit down with people who have lived through adversity and chose to build something meaningful with it. Built Different by Pain. Powered Different by Purpose. We Are What Comes After.

Today's episode is a fireside chat I had with Warrior Rising, a Nonprofit empowering Veterans in business. I break down how to actually win on social media today. We go deep into platform-specific content strategy, how social media algorithms really work, and why AI is becoming essential for marketers in every industry. I also talk about how paid advertising has changed over the years, what the winning strategy looks like now, and how to think about social media as a real business and growth engine. If you're serious about marketing, content, and growth, this episode is a must.

Are we in a 'plastic moment,' an inflection point where the future of the Middle East can finally be reshaped? Veteran peace negotiator Dr. Tal Becker joins the podcast to analyze the shifting tides of regional diplomacy. Reflecting on his recent discussions in Abu Dhabi, Becker describes the Abraham Accords as an emerging "Judeo-Muslim civilization" where the focus isn't on "who the land belongs to," but the realization that "we all belong to the land."  Beyond geopolitics, Becker addresses the trauma of rising Western antisemitism—which he likens to a "zombie apocalypse"—and calls for a resurgence of liberal nationalism. This episode is a masterclass in navigating a zero-sum world to build a future of prosperity, courage, and shared belonging. Key Resources: The Abraham Accords, Explained AJC CEO Ted Deutch Op-Ed: 5 Years On, the Abraham Accords Are the Middle East's Best Hope AJC's Center for a New Middle East Listen – AJC Podcasts: Architects of Peace The Forgotten Exodus People of the Pod Follow People of the Pod on your favorite podcast app, and learn more at AJC.org/PeopleofthePod You can reach us at: peopleofthepod@ajc.org If you've appreciated this episode, please be sure to tell your friends, and rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Transcript of the Interview: Manya Brachear Pashman:   As the international community looks to phase two of the cease fire between Israel and the Hamas terror group in Gaza, the American Jewish Committee office in Abu Dhabi invited Dr Tal Becker to participate in discussions about what's next for the region. Dr Becker is one of Israel's leading experts on international humanitarian law and a veteran peace negotiator with Palestinians, Lebanese and Syrians. He is currently vice president of the Shalom Hartman Institute, and he joins us now right after the conference in Abu Dhabi to share some of the insights he contributed there.  Tal, welcome to People of the Pod. Tal Becker:   Thank you very much, Manya. Manya Brachear Pashman:   So Tal, you have just returned from a conference in Abu Dhabi where you really took a deep dive, kind of exploring the nature of Arab-Israeli relations, as we are now entering the second phase of the ceasefire between Israel and Gaza.  So I'm just curious, you've been steeped in this for so long, for decades, do you sense, or did you sense a significant shift in the region when it comes to Arab-Israeli relations and the future? Tal Becker:   So I think Manya, we're at a very kind of interesting moment, and it's hard to say exactly which direction it's going, because, on the one hand, we have had very significant military successes. I think a lot of the spoilers in the region have been significantly set back, though they're still there, but Israel really has had to focus on the military side of things a lot. And it, I think, has strained to some extent, the view of what's possible because we're being so focused on the military side.  And I think it is a moment for imagining what's possible. And how do we pivot out of the tragedy and suffering of this war, make the most of the military successes we've had, and really begin to imagine what this region could look like if we're going to continue to succeed in pushing back the spoilers in this way.  Israel is a regional power, and I think it for all our vulnerability that requires, to some extent, for Israel to really articulate a vision that it has for the region. And it's going to take a little bit of time, I think, for everybody to really internalize what's just happened over these last two years and what it means for the potential for good and how we navigate that. So I really think it's kind of like what they call a plastic moment right now. Manya Brachear Pashman:   A plastic moment, can you define that, what do you mean by plastic? Tal Becker:   So what I mean by a plastic moment, meaning it's that moment. It's an inflection point right where, where things could go in one direction or another, and you have to be smart enough to take advantage of the fluidity of the moment, to really emphasize how do we maximize prosperity, stability, coexistence? How do we take away not just the capabilities of the enemies of peace, but also the appeal of their agenda, the language that they use, the way they try to present Muslim Jewish relations, as if they're a kind of zero sum game. So how do we operate both on the economic side, on the security side, but also on the imagining what's possible side, on the peace side. As difficult as that is, and I don't want to suggest that, you know, there aren't serious obstacles, there are, but there's also really serious opportunities. Manya Brachear Pashman:   So what did you sense when you were there, in terms of the perception of Israel? I mean, were people optimistic, for lack of a better term? Tal Becker:   So first of all, it was, you know, a great opportunity to be there. And having been involved, personally, very intensively in the Abraham Accords, I always feel a bit emotional whenever I'm in the Emirates in particular, and Morocco and Bahrain and so on. And to be honest, I kind of feel at home there. And so that's a lovely thing.  I think, on the one hand, I would say there's a there's a relief that hopefully, please God, the war in Gaza is is behind us, that we're now looking at how to really kind of move into the phase of the disarmament of Hamas and the removal of Hamas from governance, you know, working with the Trump team and the Trump plan. And I think they have a bunch of questions. The Emiratis in particular, are strategic thinkers. They really want to be partners in advancing prosperity and stability across the region in pushing back extremism across the region, and I think they're eager to see in Israel a partner for that effort. And I think it puts also a responsibility on both of us to understand the concerns we each have. I mean, it takes some time to really internalize what it is for a country to face a seven-front war with organizations that call for its annihilation, and all the pressure and anxiety that that produces for a people, frankly, that hasn't had the easiest history in terms of the agenda of people hating the Jewish people and persecuting them. So I think that takes a bit of appreciation.  I think we also, in the return, need to appreciate the concerns of our regional partners in terms of making sure that the region is stable, in terms of giving an opportunity for, you know, one way I sometimes word it is that, we need to prepare for the worst case scenario. We need to prevent it from being a self fulfilling prophecy.  Which really requires you to kind of develop a policy that nevertheless gives an opportunity for things to get better, not just plan for things to get worse. And I think our partners in the Gulf in particular really want to hear from us, what we can do to make things better, even while we're planning and maybe even a bit cynical that things might be very difficult. Manya Brachear Pashman:   So you mentioned the Abraham Accords, and I'm curious if you feel that Israel, I know Israel has felt isolated, at times, very isolated, and perhaps abandoned, is even the correct word.  Do you feel that is the case as we enter the second phase of the ceasefire? Do you feel that is less so the case, and do you feel that that might be less so the case because of the Abraham Accords existence? Tal Becker:   Well, so let's first talk about the Abraham Accords and their significance.So I think a lot of people present the Abraham accords as kind of an agreement that is about shared interests and shared challenges and so on, and that's definitely true. But they are, in my view, at least aspirationally, something much bigger than that. First of all, they are almost the articulation of what I call a Judeo Muslim civilization, the view that Jews and Muslims, or that all different peoples of the Middle East belong to this place and have a responsibility for shaping its future. The way I describe the Abraham Accords is that they're a group of countries who basically have said that the argument about who the land belongs to is not as important as the understanding that we all belong to the land. And as a result of that, this is kind of a partnership against the forces of extremism and chaos, and really offering a version of Israeli Jewish identity and of Muslim Arab identity that is in competition with the Iranian-Hezbollah-Hamas narrative that kind of condemns us to this zero sum conflict.  So the first thing to say is that I think the Abraham Accords have such tremendous potential for reimagining the relationship between Muslims and Jews, for reimagining the future of the region, and for really making sure that the enemies of peace no longer shape our agenda, even if they're still there. So in that sense, the opening that the Abraham Accords offers is an opening to kind of reimagine the region as a whole. And I think that's really important. And I think we have now an opportunity to deepen the Accords, potentially to expand them to other countries, and in doing so, to kind of set back the forces of extremism in the region. In a strange way, I would say Manya that Israel is more challenged right now in the west than we are in the Middle East. Because in the West, you see, I mean, there's backlash, and it's a complicated picture, but you can see a kind of increasing voices that challenge Israel's legitimacy, that are really questioning our story. And you see that both on the extreme left and extreme right in different countries across the West, in different degrees. In the Middle East, paradoxically, you have at least a partnership around accepting one another within the region that seems to me to be very promising.  And in part, I have to say it's really important to understand, for all the tragedy and difficulty of this war, Israel demonstrated an unbelievable resilience, unbelievable strength in dealing with its its adversaries, an unbelievable capacity, despite this seven front challenge, and I think that itself, in a region that's a very difficult region, is attractive. I think we do have a responsibility and an interest in imagining how we can begin to heal, if that's a word we can use the Israeli Palestinian relationship, at least move in a better direction. Use the Trump plan to do that, because that, I think, will also help our relationship in the region as a whole, without making one dependent on the other. Manya Brachear Pashman:   So I want to follow up with what you just said, that Israel faces perhaps many more challenges in the west than in the region. What about the Jewish people, would you apply that same statement to the Jewish people? Tal Becker:   Well, I think, you know, we've seen, we've seen the rise of antisemitism. And in my view, one way to think about October 7 is that October 7 marks the end of the post-Holocaust era. So there were a few decades there where, even if antisemitism existed, there were many circles in which it was socially unacceptable to give it voice. And something has shattered in the West in particular that it seems to be more socially acceptable to express antisemitism or antisemitic-adjacent type views, and that, I think has has really shocked and shaken many Jews across the western world.  I guess the thing I would say about that is, you know, some of the Jews I come across in the West were under, in my view, a bit of an illusion, that antisemitism had somehow been cured. You feel this sometimes in North America, and that essentially, we had reached a stage in Jewish history where antisemitism was broadly a thing of the past and was on the margins, and then the ferocity with which it came back on October 8 was like a trauma. And one of the definitions of trauma is that trauma is a severe challenge to the way you understand the world and your place in it.  And so if you had this understanding of your reality that antisemitism was essentially a thing of the past in North America in particular. And then all of a sudden it came back. You can see that traumatic experience. And what I want to argue or suggest is that the problem isn't that we had the solution and lost it. I think the problem was we had an illusion that there was a solution in the first place. Unfortunately, I think the Jewish people's history tells the story that antisemitism is kind of like the zombie apocalypse. It never exactly disappears. You can sometimes marginalize it more or marginalize it less. And we're now entering an era which I think Jews are familiar with, which is an era that it is becoming more socially acceptable to be antisemitic. And that to some extent, Jewish communal life feels more conditional and Jewish identity, and while being accepted in the societies in which you live also feels more conditional.  And while that is a familiar pattern, we are probably the generation of Jews with more resources, more influence, more power, more capacity than probably at any other time in Jewish history. And so it would be a mistake, I think, to think of us as kind of going back to some previous era. Yes, there are these challenges, but there are also a whole set of tools. We didn't have the F35 during the Spanish Inquisition.  So I think that despite all these challenges, it's also a great moment of opportunity for really building Jewish communities that are resilient, that have strong Jewish identity, that are that have a depth of Jewish literacy, and trying to inoculate as much as possible the societies in which we live and the communities in which we live from that phenomenon of antisemitism perhaps better than we had had done in previous iterations of this.  Manya Brachear Pashman:   I also want to go back and explore another term that you've used a couple of times, and that is enemies of peace. And I'm curious how you define the enemies of peace. Who are you talking about? And I'm asking you to kind of take a step back and really broaden that definition as much as possible. Tal Becker:   I mean, it goes back to that idea that I mentioned about the Abraham Accords, which is an understanding that there are different peoples in the Middle East that call it home, and each of those peoples deserves a place where they can nurture their identity and cultivate it and have their legitimacy respected, and in that sense, those who are engaged in a kind of zero sum competition, that feel that their exist, existence depends on the obliteration of the other. I see those as enemies of peace.  Now, I believe that both Jews and Palestinians, for example, have a right to self determination. I think that both belong in the sense that both deserve the capacity to cultivate their own identity. But the right to self determination, for example, the Palestinian right to self determination doesn't include the right to deny the Jewish right to self determination. It doesn't include the right to erase Jewish history.  In the same way that we as Jews need to come to terms with the fact that the Palestinian people feel a real connection to this place. Now, it's very difficult, given how radicalized Palestinian society is, and we have to be very realistic about the threats we face, because for as long as the dominant narrative in Palestinian society is a rejection of Jewish belongingness and self determination, we have a very difficult challenge ahead of us. But I essentially, broadly speaking, would say, the enemies of peace are those who want to lock us into a zero sum contest. Where essentially, they view the welfare of the other as a threat to themselves. Y You know, we have no conflict with Lebanon. We have no conflict with the people of Iran, for example. We have a conflict, in fact, a zero sum conflict with an Iranian regime that wants to annihilate Israel. And I often point to this kind of discrepancy that Iran would like to destroy Israel, and Israel has the audacity to want not to be destroyed by Iran. That is not an equivalent moral playing field. And so I view the Iranian regime with that kind of agenda, as an enemy of peace. And I think Israel has an obligation to also articulate what its aspirations are in those regards, even if it's a long time horizon to realize those aspirations, because the enemies are out there, and they do need to be confronted effectively and pretty relentlessly. Manya Brachear Pashman:   For our series on the Abraham Accords, Architects of Peace, I spoke with Dr Ali Al Nuami, and we talked about the need for the narrative to change, and the narrative on both sides right, the narrative change about kind of what you refer to as a zero sum game, and for the narrative, especially out of Israel, about the Palestinians to change. And I'm curious if you've given that any thought about changing, or just Israel's ability or obligation to send a message about the need for the Palestinians indeed to achieve self determination and thrive. Tal Becker:   Well, I think first, it's important to articulate how difficult that is, simply because, I mean, Israel has faced now two years of war, and the sense that I think many Israelis felt was that Palestinian society at large was not opposed to what happened on October 7, and the dominant narratives in Palestinian society, whether viewing Israel as some kind of a front to Islam, or viewing Israel as a kind of colonial enterprise to then be like in the business of suggesting a positive vision in the face of that is very difficult, and we do tend Manya, in these situations, when we say the narrative has to change, we then say, on the other side, they have to change the narrative, rather than directing that to ourselves. So I think, you know, there is an obligation for everyone to think about how best to articulate their vision.  It's a huge, I think, obligation on the Palestinian leadership, and it's a very one they've proved incapable of doing until now, which is genuinely come to terms with the Jewish people's belongingness to this part of the world and to their right to self determination. It's a core aspect of the difficulty in addressing this conflict. And having said all that, I think we as Israeli Jews also have an obligation to offer that positive vision. In my mind, there is nothing wrong with articulating an aspiration you're not sure you can realize, or you don't even know how to realize. But simply to signal that is the direction that I'm going in, you know?  I mean Prime Minister Netanyahu, for example, talks about that he wants the Palestinian people to have all the power to govern themselves and none of the power to threaten Israel. Which is a way of saying that the Palestinian people should have that capacity of self determination that gives them the potential for peace, prosperity, dignity, and security, But not if the purpose of that is to essentially be more focused on destroying Israel than it is on building up Palestinian identity. Now that I think, can be articulated in positive terms, without denying Israel's connection to the land, without denying the Jewish people's story, but recognizing the other. And yes, I think despite all the difficulties, victory in war is also about what you want to build, not just what you want to destroy. And in that sense, our ability to kind of frame what we're doing in positive terms, in other words, not just how we want to take away the capacities of the extremists, but what we want to build, if we had partners for that, actually helps create that momentum. So I would just say to Dr Ali's point that, I think that's a shared burden on all of us, and the more people that can use that language, it can actually, I think, help to create the spaces where things that feel not possible begin to maybe become possible. Manya Brachear Pashman:   Which in many ways Trump's 20 point plan does that. It doesn't just only talk about disarming Hamas. It talks about rebuilding Gaza. Are there other ways in which Israel can assure the success of the Palestinian people and push forwards. Can you envision other ways? Tal Becker:   Well, I mean, I'm sure there's lots that people can do, but there is a burden on the Palestinian people themselves, and I do find that a lot of this discourse kind of takes agency away from the Palestinian people and their leadership. In a way, there's a kind of honesty to the Trump plan and the Security Council resolution that was adopted endorsing the plan that has been missing for quite a while. The Trump plan, interestingly, says three things.  It says, on this issue of a kind of vision or pathway. It says, first of all, it basically says there is no Palestinian state today, which must have come as a bit of a shock for those countries recognizing a Palestinian state. But I think that is a common understanding. It's a little bit of an illusion to imagine that state.  The second thing is how critical it is for there to be PA reform, genuine reform so that there is a responsible function in Palestinian governing authority that can actually be focused on the welfare of its people and govern well.  And the third is that then creates a potential pathway for increasing Palestinian self-determination and moving potentially towards Palestinian statehood, I think, provided that that entity is not going to be used as a kind of terror state or a failed state. But that, I think, is a kind of honest way of framing the issue. But we don't get around Manya the need for responsibility, for agency. So yes, Israel has responsibility. Yes, the countries of the region have responsibilities.  But ultimately, the core constituency that needs to demonstrate that it is shifting its mindset and more focused on building itself up, rather than telling a story about how it is seeking to deny Jewish self determination, is the Palestinian leadership. And I do think that what's happening in Gaza at least gives the potential for that.  You have the potential for an alternative Palestinian governance to emerge. You have the potential for Hamas to be set back in a way that it no longer has a governing role or a shape in shaping the agenda. And I think if we can make Gaza gradually a success story, you know, this is a bit too optimistic for an Israeli to say, but maybe, maybe we can begin to create a momentum that can redefine the Israeli Palestinian relationship. Manya Brachear Pashman:   So I asked what can Israel do to move forward to assure the Palestinians that they are behind their success and thriving? What can Israel do to make sure that it's respected, that is not facing the challenges from the West, from that region. What can Israel do? What is Israel's obligation, or is that an unfair question, to ensure its success and its moving forward? Tal Becker:   I think it's a really difficult question, because the criticism that Israel has gotten throughout this war and the threats to its legitimacy in the way that they've erupted, I think, is a really complicated phenomena that has many moving parts. So some part of it, I think, rightly, is about Israeli policy and Israeli language and the way it has framed what it has been doing, and really the unbelievable moral dilemmas that the war in Gaza posed, and how Israel conducted itself in the way of those dilemmas. And people can have different views about that.  I think there's a misunderstanding, very significantly, of the nature of the battlefield and how impossible Hamas in its deliberate kind of weaponization of the civilian population, made that. So there's one component that has to do with Israel. There's another component that we can't ignore, that has to do with antisemitism. And that, I think, for that group right who almost define themselves through their hostility towards the Jewish people and towards the very idea of Jewish self determination, it's hard to think anything that Israel says or does that actually matters, right? These were the people who were criticizing Israel even before it responded.  And so in that sense, I think putting too much on Israel is a problem. Maybe I'll just focus on the area that I think is most interesting here, and that is, in my view, a lot of the argument about Israel in the West, we'll take the US, for example, is actually not an argument about Israel, but more an argument about the US that is channeled through Israel. In other words, a lot of people seem to be having their argument about America's story of itself channeled through their argument about Israel. And what they're actually arguing about is their vision of America.  And you can see different versions of this. There's a story of America as perhaps a kind of white Christian country that was exploited by immigrants and is exploited by other countries in the world, and that narrative kind of tends pushes you in a direction of having a certain view, in my view, mistaken, in any event, about Israel. That is more to do about your story of America than it has anything to do with what Israel is doing or saying. And then you hear this very loudly, and I'm not suggesting these are exactly even.  But on the more radical kind of progressive left, you have a story of America as essentially a country that never came over the legacy of slavery, a country that has to kind of apologize for its power, that it sees itself as a colonial entity that can't be redeemed. And when you're kind of locked in that version of America, which I kind of think is a kind of self hating story of America. Then that then projects the way you view Israel more than anything Israel says or does. So this has a lot to do with America's, and this is true of other countries in the West, that internal struggle and then the way different actors, especially in the social media age, need to position themselves on the Israel issue, to identify which tribe they belong to in this other battle.  So in my view, people who care about the US-Israel relationship, for example, would be wise to invest in this, in the battle over America's story of itself, and in that sense, it's less about Israeli public diplomacy and less about Israeli policy. It's much more about the glasses people wear when they look at Israel. And how do you influence those glasses? Manya Brachear Pashman:   I could sit here and talk to you all day, this is really fascinating and thought provoking. I do want to ask two more questions, though, and one is, I've been harping on what can Israel do? What are Israel's obligations?  But let me back up a step. What about the Arab states? What are the other neighbors in the region obligated to do to assure the Palestinians that they're going to succeed and thrive? Tal Becker:   Yeah, I mean, it's a really important question and, and I think that for many, many years, we suffered from, I would say, a basic lack of courage from Arab states. I'm generalizing, but I hope that others would advance their interests for them. And in some sense, I think the Abraham Accords really flipped that, because Abraham Accords was the Arab states having the courage and the voice to say, we need to redefine our relationship with with Israel, and in that way, create conditions, potentially for Palestinians to do, to do the same.  I would say that there are a whole set right, and, not my position to kind of be the lecturer, and each country is different in their own dynamics. I think the first from an Israeli perspective, of course, is to really push back against this attempt to delegitimize the Jewish people's belonging in the Middle East, and not to allow this kind of narrative where the only authentic way to be a Palestinian or a Muslim is to reject the idea that other peoples live in the region and have a story that connects them to it, and Israel is here to stay, and it can be a partner. You can have disagreements with it. But the idea that it's some kind of illegitimate entity, I think, needs to be taken out of the lexicon fundamentally. I think a second area is in really this expectation of Palestinian especially in the Israeli Palestinian context, of being partners in holding the Palestinians accountable not to have the kind of the soft bigotry of low expectations, and to really recognize Palestinian agency, Palestinian responsibility and also Palestinian rights, yes, but not in this kind of comic strip, victim villain narrative, where Israel has all the responsibilities and the Palestinians have all the rights. My colleague, Einat Wilf, for example, talks about Schrodinger's Palestine. You know, Schrodinger's Cat, right? So Schrodinger's Palestine is that the Palestinians are recognized for rights, but they're not recognized for responsibilities. And Israel has rights and responsibilities. And finally, I would say in terms of the the taking seriously the spoilers in the region, and working with Israel and with our partners to make sure that the spoilers in the region don't dictate the agenda and don't have the capacity to do so, not just hoping that that, you know, Israel and the US will take care of that, but really working with us. And I think a few countries are really stepping up in that regard. They have their own constraints, and we need to be respectful of that, and I understand that.  But I think that, you know, this is a strategic partnership. I sometimes joke that with the Emirates, it's a Jewish and a Muslim state, but it's a Catholic marriage. We've kind of decided to bind together in this kind of strategic partnership that has withstood these last two years, because we want to share a vision of the Middle East that is to the benefit of all peoples, and that means doing kind of three things at once. Meaning confronting the spoilers on the one hand, investing in regional integration on the other, and seeing how we can improve Israeli Palestinian relations at the same time. So working in parallel on all three issues and helping each other in the process and each other thrive. I mean, there's a whole bunch of stuff beyond the conflict. There's, you know, AI and fighting desertification and irrigation and defense tech and intelligence, and a whole host of areas where we can cooperate and empower each other and be genuine partners and strengthen our own societies and the welfare of our own peoples through that partnership for ourselves, for each other and for the region. So there's a lot to do. Manya Brachear Pashman:   And my last question – I've asked, what do the Arab states need to do? What does Israel need to do? What do Jewish advocates around the world need to do?  Tal Becker:   So I think the most important thing at this moment for me, Manya, is courage. There is a danger, because of the rise in antisemitism and the kind of hostility that one sees, that Jews in particular will become more silent. And they'll kind of hide a little bit in the hope that this will somehow pass them. And I think what our history has taught us, is generally, these are phenomena that if you don't stand up against them early, they become extremely powerful down the line, and you can't, and it becomes very, very costly to confront them.  So it takes courage, but I would say that communities can show more courage than individuals can, and in that sense, I think, you know, insisting on the rights of Jews within the societies in which they live, fighting for those kind of societies, that all peoples can prosper in. Being strong advocates for a kind of society in which Jews are able to thrive and be resilient and prosper, as well as others as well. I think is very important.  Just in a nutshell, I will say that it seems to me that in much of the world, what we're seeing is liberalism being kind of hijacked by a radical version of progressivism, and nationalism being hijacked by a version of ultra-nationalism. And for Jews and for most people, the best place to be is in liberal nationalism. Liberal nationalism offers you respect for collective identity on the one hand, but also respect for individual autonomy on the other right. That's the beautiful blend of liberal nationalism in that way, at least aspirationally, Israel, being a Jewish and democratic state, is really about, on the one hand, being part of a story bigger than yourself, but on the other hand, living a society that sees individual rights and individual agency and autonomy. And that blend is critical for human thriving and for meaning, and it's been critical for Jews as well. And so particularly across the diaspora, really fighting for liberal national identity, which is being assaulted from the extremes on both sides, seems to me to be an urgent mission. And it's urgent not just for Jews to be able not to kind of live conditionally and under fear and intimidation within the societies they live, but as we've seen throughout history, it's pretty critical for the thriving of that society itself.  At the end of the day, the societies that get cannibalized by extremes end up being societies that rot from within. And so I would say Jews need to be advocates for their own rights. Double down on Jewish identity, on resilience and on literacy, on Jewish literacy. At the same time as fighting for the kind of society in which the extremes don't shape the agenda. That would be my wish. Manya Brachear Pashman:   Making liberal nationalism an urgent mission for all societies, in other words, being a force for good. Tal Becker:   Yes, of course. Manya Brachear Pashman:   Our universal mission. Thank you so much. Thank you so much for sharing all of these thoughts with us and safe travels as you take off for the next destination. Tal Becker:   Thank you very much, Manya. I appreciate it. Manya Brachear Pashman:   As we approach the end of the year, and what a year it's been, take some time to catch up on episodes you might have missed along the way, rewind and listen to some of my more memorable interviews, such as my conversation with former Israeli hostage Shoshan Haran, abducted with her daughter, son in law and grandchildren during the Hamas terror attack on October 7, 2023. Meet doctors or hen and Ernest Frankel, two MIT professors who amid anti Israel academic boycotts, are trying to salvage the valuable research gains through collaboration with Israeli scholars. And enjoy my frank conversation with Jonah Platt, best known for playing Fiyero in Broadway's wicked who now hosts his own hit podcast Being Jewish with Jonah Platt. Hard to believe all of this and more has unfolded in 2025 alone. May 2026 be peaceful and prosperous for us all.  

Army combat medic veteran Adam Fluegel talks about answering the call for medics after 9/11, running patrols during the first Iraqi elections, losing a brother-in-arms in his first real trauma case, and coming home with no decompression. To hold it together, he leaned on alcohol, hydrocodone, and Adderall, which fueled anxiety, insomnia, paranoia, and eventually a stay in a psychiatric ward. He then walks through the night, he took his pistol from the safe, and almost ended his life before the thought of his daughters pulled him back. That choice started him on the path of PTSD recovery through journaling, facing memories from Iraq, and using medication as a tool instead of a crutch. Adam and Scott dig into veteran mental health, suicide prevention, therapy dogs and service animals, and the damage of pretending to be fine at work, then pivot to Operation Overwatch, a veteran nonprofit and app that connects vets and veteran nonprofits for community, PTSD support, fly-fishing and skydiving groups, GI Bill-backed scuba therapy, and more. Timestamps: 00:04:45: From Baghdad streets to a calm warehouse floor 00:13:25: The first IED and losing a brother in his care 00:24:30: Adderall, burnout, and a life spinning out of control 00:31:30: Pistol in hand and the thought that saved him 00:40:04: Operation Overwatch and a new way to find your people Links & Resources Veteran Suicide & Crisis Line: Dial 988, then press 1 Follow Adam Fluegel on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1A3KitAG2b/ Follow Adam Fluegel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fluegeladam Follow Adam Fluegel on LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/adam-fluegel-b14793150 Transcript View the transcript for this episode.

His friend took his spot. The convoy was hit. Only one came home.In this Urban Valor episode, Marine Veteran Travis Pinn shares a devastating Iraq War story that changed his life forever. As an 0311 Infantry Rifleman with the 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, Travis endured some of the war's most brutal moments—multiple IED attacks, deadly ambushes, and the psychological trauma that followed him home.But the moment that haunts him most? The day a fellow Marine took his place in a convoy... and didn't make it back.From surviving deadly routes in Iraq to battling PTSD and rebuilding after the war, Travis lays bare the truth of what it means to carry survivor's guilt and live with invisible wounds.This episode is more than just a war story—it's an honest look at what thousands of veterans face once the shooting stops.

Send us a texton this episode of To The Top Jeremy Sonny and Al sit down and discuss the topic of dealing with younger faster grapplersWe also discuss the topic of ego and training environment We hope you guys enjoy this episode and thank you for tuning in

Veteran 60 minutes correspondent Sharon Alfonsi wrote a private email to her colleagues about why she believes her segment on deplorable conditions for deported migrants was pulled at the 11th hour by new CBS Editor-In-Chief Bari Weiss. That email has now been made public, and in it, Alfonsi says her story was vetted, promoted and ready for air, when Weiss pulled it for so called “editorial” reasons. Alfonsi isn’t buying it, saying the network’s decision is a “betrayal of the most basic tenet of journalism.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Veteran 60 minutes correspondent Sharon Alfonsi wrote a private email to her colleagues about why she believes her segment on deplorable conditions for deported migrants was pulled at the 11th hour by new CBS Editor-In-Chief Bari Weiss. That email has now been made public, and in it, Alfonsi says her story was vetted, promoted and ready for air, when Weiss pulled it for so called “editorial” reasons. Alfonsi isn’t buying it, saying the network’s decision is a “betrayal of the most basic tenet of journalism.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Veteran 60 minutes correspondent Sharon Alfonsi wrote a private email to her colleagues about why she believes her segment on deplorable conditions for deported migrants was pulled at the 11th hour by new CBS Editor-In-Chief Bari Weiss. That email has now been made public, and in it, Alfonsi says her story was vetted, promoted and ready for air, when Weiss pulled it for so called “editorial” reasons. Alfonsi isn’t buying it, saying the network’s decision is a “betrayal of the most basic tenet of journalism.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.