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Back to SearchEp. 11: How veterans can get involved in local government
Season 2 Episode 2
Episode 11 explores how veterans can get involved in local government. Local government decisions often have a more direct impact on daily life than …
1 year, 10 months ago
Ep. 10: The role of our military in our democracy
Season 2 Episode 1
In this episode, we hear from Dr. Shawn Healey, PhD of iCivics (1:07) on why it's important to have civilian control of the military. And Kori Schak…
1 year, 10 months ago
Ep. 9: Election reform: systemic changes to improve how we choose our leaders with Todd Connor and Eric Bronner
Season 1 Episode 9
Joining us are two guests - Navy veterans Todd Connor and Eric Bronner. Todd is the founder of the veteran business incubator Bunker Labs, Entreprene…
2 years, 1 month ago
Ep. 8: Administering free and fair elections, a conversation with Secretaries of State Jocelyn Benson (MI) and David Scanlan (NH)
Season 1 Episode 8
Joining us today are The Honorable Jocelyn Benson from the Great State of Michigan, and The Honorable David Scanlan from the Great State of New Hamps…
2 years, 1 month ago
Ep. 7: Challenges facing the 2024 elections, a conversation with Jennifer Morrell and Tina Barton
Season 1 Episode 7
In today’s episode, we’re diving into a vital discussion with three experts on the frontlines of safeguarding our elections:
Jennifer Morrell, U.S. A…
2 years, 2 months ago
Ep. 6: Vet The Vote: How veterans teamed up with the NFL to tackle America's Election Poll Worker Crisis + Special interview with former NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue and Gen. George Casey, USA (ret.)
Season 1 Episode 6
In 2022, America faced a significant challenge: we didn’t have enough election poll workers. Each election, around 1.2 million volunteers are needed …
2 years, 2 months ago
Ep. 5: Why democracy needs a free press with Thom Shanker and Kelly S. Kennedy
Season 1 Episode 5
In this episode, Ellen and Joe chat with long-time NY Times Pentagon reporter Thom Shanker and Army veteran, author, and investigative journalist Kel…
2 years, 2 months ago
Ep. 4: Myth Busting: Understanding the Department of Homeland Security with Admiral Steve Abbot and Col. Dave Lapan
Season 1 Episode 4
In this episode we hear from retired Navy Admiral Steve Abbot who served as the deputy homeland security advisor to the President of the United State…
2 years, 3 months ago
Ep. 3: Vital to Our National Security: Understanding Civics with former Secretary of the Army Louis Caldera and Secretary of the Navy Sean O'Keefe
Season 1 Episode 3
In this episode, former Secretary of the Army, the Honorable Louis Caldera and former Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Sean O'Keefe join Joe Plen…
2 years, 3 months ago
Ep. 2: The Citizen-Soldier: What are veterans roles in a democracy?
Season 1 Episode 2
In this episode, veterans Scott Cooper (U.S. Marine Corps) and Dan Vallone (U.S. Army) join Ellen, Jeremy, and Joe for a robust discussion on what o…
2 years, 4 months ago