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Left Face — 130 episodes

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1

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

2

Ranching While Black; The Outgroup always expands

3

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

4

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

5

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

6

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

7

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

8

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

9

War with Iran

10

VA Backtracks on Bad Rule after Backlash

11

Changing Tides? Trump Admin Blinks

12

Kelly an Co Legal Win Challenges Trump Overreach

13

ICE and the Resistance: A Veteran's Perspective

14

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

15

A Tragic Day: Reflecting on the Minnesota Shooting

16

The Power of Veterans Advocating

17

Navigating Political Shifts: Cannabis, Trump, and Global Ambitions

18

Sanctions, Seizures, and the Global Oil Game

19

Inside the Sausage of Democracy

20

Military Misconduct or Media Manipulation

21

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

22

Shutdown, Skies, And The Filibuster

23

Nukes, ICE, And A Shutdown

24

Shutdown Stakes For Veterans

25

No Kings Day, Columbus, and Nostalgia

26

Generals, Beards, and the Battle for Military Culture

27

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

28

Censorship, Cancel Culture, and the Dismantling of American Freedoms

29

American Violence: From Charlie Kirk to Global Conflicts

30

Unpacking Global Threats and Local Politics

31

The Oath Never Expires: Veterans Against Authoritarianism

32

Freedom Under Fire: How Political Division Threatens Democracy

33

The Gerrymandering War

34

Building a Democratic Veterans Coalition: Colorado's Next Steps

35

Veterans Organizing: Building a Political Caucus That Works

36

Natural Disasters, Political Failures, and the Cost of Inaction

37

Justice w/ Jax crossover part 1

38

US Military Strikes Iranian Nuclear Facilities: What Happens Next?

39

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

40

The Kilmar Return: Justice Delayed, Justice Derailed

41

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

42

Disappearing Americans: ICE Raids and Constitutional Crises

43

Inside the Constitutional Showdown: Birthright Citizenship and Executive Power

44

Deportation Crisis & Government Accountability

45

The Colorado Springs Raid: When Federal Operations Go Too Far

46

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

47

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

48

The Space Command Battle: Relocation, Rights, and Politics

49

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

50

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

51

Empty Chairs, Full Hearts

52

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

53

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

54

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

55

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

56

Ballots, Bud, and the Battle for Public Opinion

57

City Council Court Case Updates and Global Geopolitical Dynamics

58

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

59

Expanding Presidential Power Boundaries and MAGA Identity

60

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

61

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

62

President Carter: Exploring Leadership, Faith, and Equality

63

Syria's Path: Could History Have Been Altered?

64

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

65

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

66

Cannabis Politics and Conspiracy Theories in Colorado Springs

67

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

68

Community Calendar and Support for Responsible Recreational Cannabis Legislation

69

Veteran Voices: Local Vets Sound off

70

Military Engagement and the Dance of Democracy

71

Political Storms: Navigating Partisan Responses and Labor Challenges

72

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

73

Empowering Veterans and Balancing Corporate Responsibility vs Public Safety

74

Kat Gayle's Fight for Colorado Springs

75

Honoring Heroes and Exploring Veteran Support

76

Public Service and Patriotism: Mike Pierson's Story

77

Veteran Perspectives on Cannabis and Healthcare Privacy

78

Innovative Approaches to Criminal Justice Reform w/ Jeremy Dowell

79

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

80

Kamala Harris VP Picks and the Impact of Military Contamination

81

A Military Spouse's Perspective on Arming Teachers

82

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

83

Navigating Global Conflicts and US Politics: Insights from Joe Reagan

84

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

85

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

86

Unraveling the Impacts of Proposition HH on Property Taxes

87

PACT Act updates w/ Mike Walljasper

88

Journey Through Nature and Cannabis for Veteran Rehabilitation

89

The Stamp Revolution: A Chat with Rich the Stamp Guy

90

Navigating the Maze of Biased News and Political Messaging

91

Interview w/ Gabe Muller Part II

92

Interview w/ Gabe Part I

93

Candidate Development w/John Morris

94

Military Promotion Holds

95

Interview w/ Robert Rogers

96

Interview w/ David Torres

97

Government Contracting Academy

98

Heroes Home Advantage

99

Leaving the Military

100

The Welcome Party

101

EPCCPV Purpose & Russian Update

102

Headlines & CED Project

103

Divisive Politics w/ Jose Torres

104

Debt Ceiling Highlight - My Evolution of Memorial Day

105

Thoughts about Memorial Day

106

Mandatory Military Service? With Guest Jose Torres

107

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

108

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

109

The Ukraine/Russian War- is anyone winning?

110

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

111

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

112

Military Discharge - Now and During Vietnam

113

Two things that piss me off about the VA

114

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

115

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

116

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

117

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

118

Finding a job after your military service.

119

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

120

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

121

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

122

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

123

Colorado Veteran & Active Duty Benefits

124

An Interview with Military Author Becky Van Vleet

125

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

126

Our Holiday Message

127

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

128

Free benefits for Veterans including vacations and plane rides.

129

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

130

VA Disability - how to get or increase your earned benefits