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Left Face — 136 episodes

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The Platner Problem: Is the Democrats' Best Hope Also Their Biggest Risk?

2

Staring Into the Cistern: Iran Stalemate, Conspiracy Mad-Libs, & more

3

Polis, Peters, and Political Favors

4

Wagging the Dog

5

The Strait is Ajar & Redistricting straight to 1984

6

The War That Isn't: Dangling Keys, Distraction, and Doublespeak

7

Hormuz Watch: Congress, Corruption, and a Very Ballsy Bet

8

Ranching While Black; The Outgroup always expands

9

Supreme Court Week: Winners, Losers, and Children in the Crossfire

10

Death Is a Reasonable Solution: Veterans on Guns, War, and the Barracks

11

The Cyclops's Eye: Iran, Airports, and the Chaos Doctrine

12

From Iran to César Chávez: Power, Abuse, and Accountability

13

From the Strait of Hormuz to Your Front Door: Operation Epstein Fury Comes Home

14

Faith, Power, and War: How Religion Is Creeping Into U.S. Military Policy

15

War with Iran

16

VA Backtracks on Bad Rule after Backlash

17

Changing Tides? Trump Admin Blinks

18

Kelly an Co Legal Win Challenges Trump Overreach

19

ICE and the Resistance: A Veteran's Perspective

20

Fog of War: It's Green and Against the American People

21

A Tragic Day: Reflecting on the Minnesota Shooting

22

The Power of Veterans Advocating

23

Navigating Political Shifts: Cannabis, Trump, and Global Ambitions

24

Sanctions, Seizures, and the Global Oil Game

25

Inside the Sausage of Democracy

26

Military Misconduct or Media Manipulation

27

From Grief To Grit: A Veteran’s Take On Shutdowns, Safety, And The Epstein Files

28

Shutdown, Skies, And The Filibuster

29

Nukes, ICE, And A Shutdown

30

Shutdown Stakes For Veterans

31

No Kings Day, Columbus, and Nostalgia

32

Generals, Beards, and the Battle for Military Culture

33

When Generals Are Summoned: What's Behind Hegseth's Military Shakeup?

34

Censorship, Cancel Culture, and the Dismantling of American Freedoms

35

American Violence: From Charlie Kirk to Global Conflicts

36

Unpacking Global Threats and Local Politics

37

The Oath Never Expires: Veterans Against Authoritarianism

38

Freedom Under Fire: How Political Division Threatens Democracy

39

The Gerrymandering War

40

Building a Democratic Veterans Coalition: Colorado's Next Steps

41

Veterans Organizing: Building a Political Caucus That Works

42

Natural Disasters, Political Failures, and the Cost of Inaction

43

Justice w/ Jax crossover part 1

44

US Military Strikes Iranian Nuclear Facilities: What Happens Next?

45

Tanks in the Streets, Troops in the Cities: What's Really Happening?

46

The Kilmar Return: Justice Delayed, Justice Derailed

47

Shouting into the Wind: Two Vets Keep the Kilmar Candle Lit

48

Disappearing Americans: ICE Raids and Constitutional Crises

49

Inside the Constitutional Showdown: Birthright Citizenship and Executive Power

50

Deportation Crisis & Government Accountability

51

The Colorado Springs Raid: When Federal Operations Go Too Far

52

Hegseth's War College Address: Troubling Shifts in Military Culture

53

Democracy is unraveling before our eyes, and veterans are noticing.

54

The Space Command Battle: Relocation, Rights, and Politics

55

Breaking Records and Breaking Markets: The Impact of Trump's Tariff Policies

56

Loose Lips Sink Democracy: The OPSEC Disaster in Trump's Cabinet

57

Empty Chairs, Full Hearts

58

The Emperor Has No Clothes: Confronting Trump's Trade Wars and Power Grabs

59

When Big Brothers Stop Fighting Your Wars: Europe's Nuclear Awakening

60

City Council Candidate Maryah Lauer talks about her ideas for Colorado Springs

61

Budget Battles: Veteran Impact, Military Readiness, and Privatization Challenges

62

Ballots, Bud, and the Battle for Public Opinion

63

City Council Court Case Updates and Global Geopolitical Dynamics

64

City Council Defiance: Cannabis Revenue, Veterans Support, and Evolving Immigration Language

65

Expanding Presidential Power Boundaries and MAGA Identity

66

Cannabis SAGA Continues, and Global Diplomacy: Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Credit

67

City Council Showdown: Cannabis Sales, Tax Fairness, and the Legacy of Jimmy Carter

68

President Carter: Exploring Leadership, Faith, and Equality

69

Syria's Path: Could History Have Been Altered?

70

Leadership Under Scrutiny: Military Misconduct, LGBTQ+ Inclusion, and Education Privatization Debate

71

Geopolitical Tensions and Media Narratives: Ukraine, U.S. Strategy, and Space Command Headquarters Debate

72

Cannabis Politics and Conspiracy Theories in Colorado Springs

73

Global Reverberations: The Trump Presidency, Geopolitical Risks, and Domestic Challenges

74

Community Calendar and Support for Responsible Recreational Cannabis Legislation

75

Veteran Voices: Local Vets Sound off

76

Military Engagement and the Dance of Democracy

77

Political Storms: Navigating Partisan Responses and Labor Challenges

78

Harnessing Civic Engagement: Liz Rosenbaum's Journey from Teaching to Political Activism

79

Empowering Veterans and Balancing Corporate Responsibility vs Public Safety

80

Kat Gayle's Fight for Colorado Springs

81

Honoring Heroes and Exploring Veteran Support

82

Public Service and Patriotism: Mike Pierson's Story

83

Veteran Perspectives on Cannabis and Healthcare Privacy

84

Innovative Approaches to Criminal Justice Reform w/ Jeremy Dowell

85

SecDef Austin Rescinded 9-11 Plea Deals and the Rise of Vet on Vet hate in Politics

86

Kamala Harris VP Picks and the Impact of Military Contamination

87

A Military Spouse's Perspective on Arming Teachers

88

The Role of Veterans in Shaping Politics: A Conversation with Pablo Capistrano

89

Navigating Global Conflicts and US Politics: Insights from Joe Reagan

90

The Influence of Dark Money in Education Politics: Insights from Rob Rogers

91

Psychedelics and the Path to Post-Traumatic Growth with Matt Simpson

92

Unraveling the Impacts of Proposition HH on Property Taxes

93

PACT Act updates w/ Mike Walljasper

94

Journey Through Nature and Cannabis for Veteran Rehabilitation

95

The Stamp Revolution: A Chat with Rich the Stamp Guy

96

Navigating the Maze of Biased News and Political Messaging

97

Interview w/ Gabe Muller Part II

98

Interview w/ Gabe Part I

99

Candidate Development w/John Morris

100

Military Promotion Holds

101

Interview w/ Robert Rogers

102

Interview w/ David Torres

103

Government Contracting Academy

104

Heroes Home Advantage

105

Leaving the Military

106

The Welcome Party

107

EPCCPV Purpose & Russian Update

108

Headlines & CED Project

109

Divisive Politics w/ Jose Torres

110

Debt Ceiling Highlight - My Evolution of Memorial Day

111

Thoughts about Memorial Day

112

Mandatory Military Service? With Guest Jose Torres

113

Introducing Adam Gillard, our New Host of All Things Military and Veteran.

114

What is the GOP Suggested Budget Cuts Taking Away From Veterans?

115

The Ukraine/Russian War- is anyone winning?

116

VA Vews - well worth the time to sign up: News.VA.Gov

117

Is our Military really ready for a war with China and Russia?

118

Military Discharge - Now and During Vietnam

119

Two things that piss me off about the VA

120

An Interview with Molly Rose Speed and her classes of Virtual Jobs for Spouses

121

Survivor Benefits - who qualifies, what are the two kinds and how does ChampaVA fit in?

122

Being LGBTQ+ in Today's Mlitary - is it any better than 10 or 20 years ago?

123

All you need to know about Military Burials - YES, they are FREE!

124

Finding a job after your military service.

125

VA Math - How Did They Come Up with That Number?

126

VA Health Care - is it as good as Private Health Care or Tri-Care?

127

Will Taiwan pull the United States into a war with China now or in the immediate future?

128

What's it like to be a liberal in a conservative military?

129

Colorado Veteran & Active Duty Benefits

130

An Interview with Military Author Becky Van Vleet

131

VA Disability: how do you apply, what does the VA accept and what are the benefits?

132

Our Holiday Message

133

Colorado Springs VA Mental Health - Debbie Dominick, Associate Chief of Staff Mental Health Service

134

Free benefits for Veterans including vacations and plane rides.

135

Wreaths Across America with Joe Reagan, Director of Military and Veteran Outreach

136

VA Disability - how to get or increase your earned benefits