Eye on Veterans

CBS News

Each week, Navy veteran and journalist Phil Briggs looks at life from the military veteran's perspective. We highlight veterans finding success as business owners and industry leaders. We also examine topics like treating PTSD, TBIs with innovative alternative therapies; hyperbaric oxygen, cannabis, psychedelics, etc. Plus, we hear dramatic stories from combat veteran authors, discover job openings, and meet celebrity actors, athletes, and musicians.

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Epic WWII book “The Liberator” gets animated, Mission Transition & VA Telehealth

Alex Kershaw discusses “The Liberator”; the epic WWII story of Army Officer Felix Sparks and the liberation of Dachau, getting animated for a new Netflix series. Plus job search advice from “Mission Transition” by retired Army Officer Matthew J Louis and Dr. Neil Evans talks about VA telehealth services in the coronavirus era. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more...

May 01, 2020•41 min

Montel Williams, The Sgt. the Army screwed & the club drug for depression?

TV talk show legend and Navy veteran Montel Williams and Host, Art Edmonds share news about Military Makeover on Lifetime. Special Forces veteran/Journalist Jack Murphy reveals how Sgt. Ricardo Branch has been screwed by the Army- twice! And Connecting Vets Reporter Libby Howe shares how DoD & VA health providers are now offering an anti-depressant nasal spray based on the club drug Special K. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our priv...

Apr 24, 2020•41 min

UASF PJ vet is "Beyond Average", SGB stops PTSD & How to get that virus money!

Air Force Pararescue veteran Robert Owens completed some of the toughest physical challenges in the world- at 65 years old! We discussed his latest book, “Beyond Average: Developing Yourself Through the 20x Principle”. Marine combat veteran Arturo Weber and Dr Shauna Springer described how the Stellate Ganglion Block neck injection stopped his PTSD. And we share information about Economic Impact Payments, from Reporter Abbie Bennett and CPA Danny Hammond. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy ...

Apr 18, 2020•41 min

$10M Warrior Aid, CO vs SECNAV sh** show and China is Lying!

Wounded Warrior Project, CEO, Lt General (Ret.) Mike Linnington announces a giant $10M aid program for warriors. Ryan Manion, The Travis Manion Foundation talks about vets helping kids with online lessons. Former Naval Public Affairs Officer LCDR (Ret.) Walt Reed offers perspective on the recent shit show surrounding the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) and Special Forces veteran/Journalist Jack Murphy explains how China is lying to the world about the coronavirus. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Apr 10, 2020•41 min

Science, Solutions & a SEAL who survived being shot 27 times

Cynthia L. Gilman and Dr. Daniel F. Perkins from The Henry M Jackson Foundation explain how the Veteran Metrics Initiative works to ensure veteran programs actually help vets. AMVETS and TruGenomix team up to determine if PTSD can be found in a simple blood test. And imagine surviving a battle where you sustained 27 gunshots. We talk with former SEAL Mike Day, about the miracles he documents in his amazing new book "Perfectly Wounded". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. To lear...

Apr 06, 2020•41 min

Biohazard, Business Loans & Bigfoot found in WV

We spoke with a nurse at Walter Reed Medical Center who described cross-contamination and exposure to COVID-19 . Carol Chastang, tells business owners where they can get emergency financial assistance, and Marine veteran, Billy Humphrey, shares the story of his encounter with what many believe is Bigfoot. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices...

Mar 27, 2020•41 min

Def Leppard's Rick Allen talks veteran projects & the power of art

On this episode, we hear from Connecting Vets podcast host, Rod Rodriguez about COVID-19 and his interview with Army physician Dr, Kamal Kalsi. We also hear from veteran musician Kobie Ali, who was refused a test for the virus despite showing symptoms. And we sit down with a true rockstar- Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen. We talk about his traumatic injury, his passion for vets and how Project Resiliency looks to help veterans overcome their challenges. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

Mar 20, 2020•41 min

Women Warriors: The first female Army Ranger School grads

Capt. Kristen Griest and Lt Colonel Lisa Jaster made history when they became some of the first women to graduate from US Army Ranger School. They shared their experiences, thoughts on leadership and why it's not about being women ... but rather it's about proving they're just as capable in combat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Mar 13, 2020•41 min

Discovery Channel's Big Voice Guy, The New Rules of War and AMVETS' Suicide Prevention

This week we heard the story behind the voice of Discovery Channel's Matt Baker, and why he went to boot camp twice. Sean McFate, Army veteran, military strategy expert and author talks about Russia, China, the “Dark Arts” and his book, “The New Rules of War” and AMVETS Director of Advocacy Sherman Gillums Jr. and Executive Director Joe Chenelly explain the programs they’re rolling out to help prevent veteran suicide. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. To learn more about liste...

Mar 06, 2020•41 min

How vets can start a business, Warriors on the Hill & PTSD OpEd

Want to start your own business? We talk with Seda Goff, Director of Veteran Entrepreneurs at the PenFed Foundation about a program that helps veterans access the capital needed to launch their business. Joe Plenzler, Wounded Warrior Project describes how they are pushing Congress to protect our vets. Kacie Kelly, Deputy Director of the Military Service Initiative at the George W Bush Presidential Center says recent reports about PTSD therapy don't tell the whole story. See omnystudio.com/listen...

Feb 28, 2020•41 min

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