This week, Amy is once again joined by former U.S Thunderbird Pilot and overall badass, Nicole Malachowski. They talk Iran, The vile new VA policy, Noem’s weaponized DHS and more! You don’t want to miss this one.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Overview of Today's Topics
01:03 Iran Buildup and Military Movements in the Middle East
02:02 Congressional Oversight and War Powers
03:53 U.S. Military Actions and Lessons from Past Conflicts
06:19 Veteran Disability Ratings and VA Policy Changes
08:50 Veterans' Benefits and the Impact of Medication-Based Ratings
10:12 Veteran Suicide and VA Challenges
12:38 Veteran Advocacy and Policy Resistance
15:09 DHS Leadership and Recent Controversies
19:04 Leadership Failures and Incidents at DHS
20:42 Government Surveillance and Social Media Monitoring
24:07 DHS and the Future of Agency Oversight
27:00 Presidential Pardons: Abuse and Reform Efforts
30:57 Voter ID Laws and Electoral Integrity
36:55 Legislative and Logistical Challenges in Voting Reforms
39:30 Climate Change Policy Reversal and Environmental Impact
41:48 Honoring Civil Rights Icon Jesse Jackson
42:45 Remembering Actor Robert Duvall
44:22 QUICK TAKES
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Amy and Denver are both military veterans, political junkies, and whiskey lovers who sit on opposite sides of the aisle but have one thing in common: they love the United States of America.
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