Trump's VA Cuts: Betraying Our Veterans? 🤔 | Guest: Brian Shapiro

Hold The Mic’s weekly show dives into the latest political and social events shaping America, with hosts Ryan Shead and Ian Sherman tackling Trump’s proposed VA job cuts. Are these cuts a betrayal of our veterans? 🤔Ryan and Ian’s unique bond—despite being thousands of miles apart—fuels their engaging discussions as they connect with audiences across the country. This episode is a must-watch for anyone who values veterans’ rights and wants to stay informedTune-in Wednesdays at 8pm EST and 5pm PST to hear what these two elder millenials have to say about America and the role we play on the world stage. SPECIAL GUEST: Brian ShapiroCHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 00:40 - Welcome Brian Shapiro 05:00 - Trump Cuts 80,000 VA Jobs 08:56 - Debunking Conservative Propaganda 12:38 - Trump’s Political Capital 13:14 - Run for Office 13:58 - Removing Trump from Office 17:39 - Transgender Bathroom Laws 23:33 - Jasmine Crockett Discussion 27:37 - Michelle Obama's "When They Go Low" 31:55 - Republicans and Military Support 33:20 - Trump Surrounded by Yes Men 35:35 - Military Recruitment Concerns 42:35 - Elon Musk's Government Influence 45:37 - State of the Union Attendance 49:45 - Kamala Harris Insights 51:15 - Tim Walz Overview 52:48 - Democratic Strategy Discussion 57:51 - Canada Bans US Products 59:55 - January 6th Defendant Incident 1:06:00 - US Energy Crisis Analysis 1:08:16 - Al Green Discussion 1:10:14 - Trump's Tariffs on Canada 1:14:09 - $8 Million Transgender Mice Study 1:17:24 - Evolving Political System 1:20:07 - Alyssa Slotkin’s Rebuttal 1:21:57 - Social Security Issues 1:27:34 - Cybertruck Update 1:31:10 - Trump’s Cryptocurrency Scheme 1:37:21 - Elon Cancels Cancer Research Contracts 1:44:25 - Where to Find B 1:45:54 - Positive Takeaways 1:47:20 - Like, Subscribe, and Notifications 1:47:57 - OutroPodcast Audio can be found below...beacons.ai/ryanshead Ian's Music... Get full access to The Woodshead at ryanshead.substack.com/subscribe