Eye on Veterans
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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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.
20 min
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Are vets addicted to disability checks? New boo...
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.
37 min
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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"
31 min
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Remembering 9/11: Army veteran Danny Farrar on ...
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.
20 min
230
Toxic 20 Part II: Rep. Takano, will Congress ho...
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.
20 min
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Toxic 20 Part I: Sen. Tester on when Congress w...
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.
16 min
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The Twenty Year War: Photo book captures epic v...
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.
16 min
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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.
20 min
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Team America: Veterans covert mission to help o...
Richard Porter served in Afghanistan as a Marine Corps Intel Officer. But when his phone rang recently, it was a call from a group of vets known as 'Team America'. He would soon become an essential part of a covert mission to help our allies make it out alive.
26 min
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Paul Rieckhoff: AFG Hell week
Army veteran, IAVA founder, and podcasting patriot Paul Rieckhoff sounds off on the crisis in Afghanistan. And shares how some veterans are doing what the administration has not. Check out his podcast Independent Americans.
13 min
236
No One Left Behind: Matt Zeller on Afghanistan
Army veteran Matt Zeller is one of the loudest voices on saving our Afghan Allies. Hear about the terp that saved his life and the lengths vets are going to, in order to save our allies from the Taliban. Plus the deadly mistakes by our President and the Presidential advisor who has blood on his hands. For more info: The Association of Wartime Allies
30 min
237
The fall of Afghanistan
What in the hell happened? How did the entire nation of Afghanistan fall back into Taliban control? Former Ranger and Journalist Jack Murphy shares his insight and first-hand experience.
12 min
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Get ‘em Out Now! IAVA fires back at Biden
Navy veteran Tom Porter deployed to Afghanistan and is now VP Government Affairs, for Iraq Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA). He explains what the administration got wrong, what they need to do now, and why it’s life or death for our allies.
24 min
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SF vet Herb Thompson on the fall of AFG
After multiple combat tours, Green Beret Herb Thompson knows what Afghanistan was like. As the author of “The Transition Mission” he shares key takeaways for veterans to remember as they watch the nation fall back under Taliban rule
14 min
240
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu master Rickson Gracie
His family is the origin of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and World Champion Rickson Gracie is considered the greatest fighter of all time. He talked about his new book, "Breathe: A life in Flow" and reveals how this martial art form is changing lives. Plus we discuss his epic past and why Jiu-Jitsu is studied by everyone from elite military units to veterans around the world.
47 min
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Why our plan failed in Afghanistan
Army veteran and DoD Intelligence Contractor, Pete A. Turner spent years outside the wire meeting with Afghan locals, leaders, and military officials. His recent article "Losing Afghanistan, Robert Gates Folly" explains how our failure can be traced all the way up to the former SECDEF. Hear exactly what it was like on the ground and some crucial mistakes that cost us more than just a battle. Pete Turner hosts The Break It Down Show podcast.
26 min
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Why the military should burn it's weed policy
Former Naval Officer Thibaut Delloue says military policy on cannabis is ALL wrong! He shares the injustice he's witnessed, the dangerous double standard of alcohol, the ugly truth about military sexual assaults, and how getting marijuana wrong creates problems for veterans.
22 min
243
The Black Rifle Coffee Controversy!
Cofffee, Guns and Spec Ops loving Black Rifle Coffee Company is under attack ... from a portion of their own conservative customers. SF veteran Jack Murphy discusses his latest article "The Great Vet Bro Coffee War of 2021". Hear how an interview with the NY Times and hating on the Proud Boys is turning into a dumpster fire that could cost them a latte customers.
23 min
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How to become an app developer
USAF veteran Janelle Fields went from unemployed to developing apps for USAA thanks to the software company Sales Force. Hear how she got her training and credentials all online ... and all for free.
10 min
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Workshops for Warriors: Rebuilding America with...
Want a job starting at 60K? Workshops for Warriors in San Diego, CA can certify veterans in welding, machining, and other high-paying skilled trades in 4 months. Hear Navy veteran Hernan Luis y Prado and USMC vet Sean Weaver describe this awesome program.
17 min
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March On! A Veterans Travel Guide
Navy veteran, writer, historian, and beer lover Michael Embrich talks about his book "March On! A Veterans Travel Guide". He shares cities to visit, historical sites, stuff to do, and great veteran-owned breweries! This book is something you'll definitely want to get for your next summer road trip!
33 min
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Project Recover: Finding MIAs from the jungles ...
Marine Corps veteran Derek Abbey discovers crash sites and then brings our MIA service members home. He shares incredible stories from being a fighter pilot to diving for wreckage deep in the Pacific Ocean. And how Project Recover discovers a legacy that offers a lasting impact for many generations.
45 min
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Navy SEAL Chief (Ret.) Eddie Gallagher: “The Ma...
A photo with a dead ISIS fighter, a murder trial that sent shock waves to the White House, Navy SEAL Chief Eddie Gallagher’s story illustrates the ugly reality of war. In this interview he shares his story, details from his book “The Man in the Arena: From Fighting ISIS to Fighting for my Freedom” and offers a glimpse into the biggest clash within the Navy SEAL community.
63 min
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Marijuana Meds: AMVETS hosts major cannabis event
It’s not about getting high, it’s about saving lives! We examine AMVETS' Alternative Healthcare Summit, a virtual event on Sunday, June 27. These veterans; shatter misconceptions about weed, explain why Feds keep it illegal and how pot policy fuels modern slavery. Guests: Wanda James, Simply Pure CEO, Etienne Fontan, Berkley Patients Group, and AMVETS’ Chief Medical Officer Cherissa Jackson.
45 min
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A closer look at VA’s LGBTQ program
Gender confirmation surgery, hormone therapy, gender-affirming prosthetic devices? We talked with Dr. Tiffany Lange, VHA Clinical Psychologist about the support they offer LGBTQ veterans and the services they offer within the “PRIDE in all who served” program.
15 min