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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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Episodes

The bar born on Christmas Eve

British paratrooper veteran James Thornett tells the epic story of smuggling a truckload of liquor through a combat zone in Iraq and how he founded the legendary bar known as "The Baghdad Country Club". To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 23, 202147 min

Grunt Style Foundation: Doing what Congress, VA won't

Grunty Style's 1st Sgt of Apparel, Tim Jensen shares how their new foundation is going to help fix problems like Mental Health, Veteran Transition, Food Insecurity, and Veteran Homelessness. We get deep into how the T-Shirt brand has always put boots to asses on Capitol Hill and how they're moving to fund programs themselves. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.c...

Dec 21, 202141 min

Eagles legend Joe Walsh talks VetsAid 2021 "The Basement Show"

Guitar legend Joe Walsh is back with VetsAid 2021 on Dec 18. We talked with him about the show, who he's jamming with (including a member of The Beatles), and why his veteran connection is so personal. The show will be streamed through Dec 25. Over the last 5 years, VetsAid concerts have raised $1.8M for veteran charities. Get tickets at VetsAid.org To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...

Dec 17, 202119 min

Toll free "Independence Line" helps Afghan allies

Dr. Keita Franklin, Loyal Source Government Services, Chief Clinical Officer shares how a new toll-free phone number called “The Independence Line” is ready to assist Afghan refugees with all the things they need to start their new life in America. 1-855-341-5456 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 13, 202110 min

VA gave her drugs, HBOT gave her life back

Margaux Donoghue deployed to Iraq twice. She sustained head trauma from an IED attack, PTSD from witnessing others die, eventually developing Bells Palsy. After brain surgery failed to help, VA docs prescribed mountains of meds. But she swears what saved her life back was Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and a trip to the South Pole. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices....

Dec 13, 202125 min

Is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy the cure for TBIs? A suicide solution?

Almost a million vets suffered head trauma in Iraq and Afghanistan. All evidence suggests Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy heals the injured brain. Dr. Robert Beckman, TreatNow dot org Founder, shares successful case studies and warns that by ignoring HBOT, the scientific community and our government is wasting time, money, and lives. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices...

Dec 10, 202126 min

Attn: Veteran Entrepreneurs, This contest is for you!

“From Service to Start-Up” is a contest where aspiring veteran entrepreneurs can win $100,000 from USAA and Bunker Labs. We talk with Army veteran and IT business founder AJ Orr and USAF Maj (Ret) Mike Kelly from USAA about contest details. Make your dreams of owning a business a reality! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 03, 202111 min

War By Other Means: A General in the Trump White House

In this new book, Retired Army Lt. General Keith Kellogg shares what it was like being one of President Trump's advisors on National Security for his entire term and offers vivid details on Afghanistan, COVID, and the Capitol riots. Find his book here “War by other means … A General in the Trump White House” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Dec 03, 202153 min

How you doin’ Turkey? Army vet Bruce Evans, Capriottis Sub Shops

After leaving the Army, Bruce Evans became a restaurant franchise development manager. And while the national chain of Capriotti’s Sub Shops is best known for great Italian subs and cheesesteaks, they got their start with a Thanksgiving essential. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 24, 202111 min

Pumpkin Pie, Coffee or Die: Josh Skovlund is journalist AF

With punchy headlines and gritty details, Josh Skovlund writes stories about vets, first responders, and crime for Black Rifle Coffee’s online magazine "Coffee or Die". Hear how he went from Army Ranger to EMT to covering the Minneapolis riots from the front lines. Plus, how his method of making a cup of Joe sounds like something straight out of Breaking Bad. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choic...

Nov 24, 202137 min

Craft Beer: USAF vet pushes the limits of Gluten-Free brew

Logan Bonney is going way beyond beer. Merging things like cider, hops, cinnamon, and Szechuan peppers? His gluten-free craft beers pack huge flavor and a high-octane punch. Hear how he founded “Anything But Beer” Restaurant and Tap Room after studying at the Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices....

Nov 24, 202110 min

"The Rifle" one of the best WWII memoirs ever

When Marine Corps veteran Andrew Biggio placed his vintage M1 rifle in the hands of WWII combat vets, it inspired a collection of some of the best WWII stories ever told. We talked with him about his best-selling book “The Rifle”. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 12, 202121 min

Toxic Update: Who can help vets sick from burn pits now?

To honor Veterans Day we asked Sen. Jon Tester, Rep. Mark Takano, and VHA’s Jon M Jensen for updates on laws and care for those suffering from toxic exposure. But Bart Stichman offered something that can actually help vets right now! Hear how National Veterans Legal Service Program is fighting for vets with the new Burn Pit Claims Assistance Program. For more go to nvlsp.org To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more abo...

Nov 12, 202125 min

The new veteran podcast you must hear!

A new podcast series “American Veteran: Unforgettable Stories” delivers incredible stories from WWII to today. Told by the veterans who lived them, we talked with series narrator Marine Corps veteran Phil Klay about what makes this one of the greatest veteran podcasts ever made. From the PBS 4-part series American Veteran. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/...

Nov 04, 202122 min

How veterans can land a career in computer software

Army veteran Geralyn Hall went from being an admin officer to a career in customer applications software with Salesforce. But she didn't have to become a software engineer. She discovered the Salesforce Fellowship Program, and a paid internship through Hiring Our Heroes dot org. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 04, 202117 min

Why SEAL veteran Eli Crane wants your vote

Meet Eli Crane- a former Navy SEAL, business owner, Shark Tank guest, and a tat-covered Republican candidate for Congress in Arizona. We talked for an hour and he shared everything from his rough road to becoming a SEAL to founding Bottle Breacher. And we went deep into issues like border security, national security, woke culture, sex trafficking, and election fraud/reform. Safety off, click, play. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/priva...

Oct 29, 202155 min

Halloween!! The Ghosts of Bloody Lane

Antietam National Battlefield is the sight of the deadliest day in Civil War history. 23,000 men were killed, wounded, or missing in action. We talked about the legend of Bloody Lane and heard actual paranormal recordings shared by researcher Angela Sounders, author of Ghosts in Sight. From the podcast VetStory, by Phil Briggs. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices...

Oct 29, 202119 min

PBS premieres 4-part series “American Veteran”

What is it like to be a veteran? A new four-part PBS series “American Veteran” answers the question brilliantly every Tuesday night Oct 26-Nov 16. Consulting producer, Army veteran, and award-winning journalist Kelly Kennedy shares why this documentary is so powerful. Plus, we hear segments from the show including gripping stories from WWII to today and USMC veteran turned celebrity Drew Carey. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-p...

Oct 22, 202123 min

The life and legacy of Gen. Colin Powell

After the death of General Colin Powell, we talked with author Dr. Jeffery Matthews about his life and legacy, documented in the book, “Colin Powell: Imperfect Patriot”. He shares a glimpse of how Powell's upbringing made him a gifted leader and we discuss the controversies including Iran Contra and the WMDs of Iraq. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoi...

Oct 22, 202126 min

Ambush in Africa, Army lies and a Goldstar widow's search for truth

In her book “Sacrifice” Gold Star widow Michelle Black reveals the story of Staff Sgt. Bryan Black and the Special Forces mission in Niger that ended in tragedy. She reveals how Army officers pushed a false story to explain the deaths of four Green Berets. More than just a memoir, her story offers inspiration for everyone. See more To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastcho...

Oct 08, 202141 min

Mission Roll Call: Fighting Bureaucracy, Helping Vets

Patrick Griffith is an Army combat vet and former EOD tech who served in Afghanistan. He now leads the veteran support organization, Mission Roll Call. He talked about how they’re fighting to ensure that mental health programs built to help vets thrive, get the funding they need to stay alive. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 08, 202118 min

Military, Politics & Why vets are p%$$!d off

Air Force veteran, retired Maj. Sam Peters breaks down Gen. Mark Milley's recent testimony before Congress and explains why so many vets are pissed at the military brass playing politics and appearing in book scandals. Peters who is currently a candidate for Congress in Nevada outlines why vets deserve more accountability and real answers about Afghanistan. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices...

Oct 01, 202130 min

AMVETS Nat Commander: "More than just a bar"

AMVETS' new National Commander is Navy veteran Greg Heun, a salty sailor with Kentucky roots. He shares his vision for the next year, how to combat suicide and why the post canteen is way more than just a bar ... it can save lives. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 01, 202122 min

Are vets addicted to disability checks? New book calls out PTSD, VA claims

Army veteran Lt. Col (Ret.) Daniel Gade lost a leg in Iraq. But his new book will shock his fellow vets who collect benefits for everything from ED to PTSD. “Wounding Warriors: How Bad Policy is making vets sicker and poorer” confronts a system that rewards vets for being sick forever and links current policy to the veteran suicide epidemic. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://...

Sep 24, 202139 min

Life advice from SEAL 6 vet Andy Stumpf

Andy Stumpf is a veteran of the elite counter-terrorism unit, SEAL Team Six, and holds world records for skydiving from over 36,000 feet in a wingsuit. In our in-depth interview, he talks about his career, dysfunction in the Spec Ops community and delivers life advice like a zen master. Check out his badass podcast "Cleared Hot" To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoice...

Sep 17, 202133 min

Remembering 9/11: Army veteran Danny Farrar on the Pentagon

Danny Farrar is the founder of Soldier Fit gyms, an MMA fighter, father, and a proud Army combat veteran. On September 11th, he was stationed in DC with the "Old Guard" which is best known for ceremonial duties and escorting the President. Farrar shared how the events of that day would impact him and change his life forever. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.co...

Sep 10, 202122 min

Toxic 20 Part II: Rep. Takano, will Congress honor their pact with vets?

For two toxic decades veterans have been dying from diseases related to burn pits and other toxins they encountered while deployed. Will Congress finally force the VA to give our warfighters the care and benefits, they deserve? We asked Representative Mark Takano (D-CA) Chairman, House Veterans Affairs Committee. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 10, 202122 min

Toxic 20 Part I: Sen. Tester on when Congress will pay the cost of war

For two toxic decades veterans have been dying from diseases related to burn pits and other toxins they encountered while deployed. Will Congress force the VA to give our warfighters the care and benefits, they deserve? We asked Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) Chairman, Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 10, 202118 min

The Twenty Year War: Photo book captures epic veteran stories

If Rolling Stone magazine and the NY Times made a kick-ass coffee table book about vets ... this would be it. Army Rangers Tom Amenta, Dan Blakely, and renegade photographer Beau Simmons deliver an eye-opening look into the lives of 71 veterans of the Global War Terrorism. See The Twenty-Year War here. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 10, 202118 min

COVID Vaccine, Military Mandates and Myths

We asked Army vets, virus, and pharma experts Dr. Nathan Fisher and Dr. Margaret Felix to give us some straight talk about COVID vaccines and the recent DoD mandate for all troops to get the shots. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 03, 202122 min
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