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  1. GLP1 & Life Style Medicine with Dr. Elizabeth Swenor

    2d ago

    GLP1 & Life Style Medicine with Dr. Elizabeth Swenor

    Dr. Elizabeth Swenor , a life style medicine and functional medicine specialist, has a conversation with host Jim Fausone about obesity, GLP1 weight loss drugs, and about life style changes veterans should consider for better health.

    29 min
  2. June 21, 2026: Strait of Hormuz & Drone Warfare

    3d ago

    June 21, 2026: Strait of Hormuz & Drone Warfare

    Host Jim Fausone examines two critical issues shaping today’s military and geopolitical landscape. First, author and maritime security expert Tom Duffy explores tensions in the Strait of Hormuz through the lens of the 1980s Tanker Wars, drawing striking parallels to current events in the Persian Gulf. Then, retired Army Col. Dean Winslow, MD discusses how modern drone warfare is changing the nature of combat injuries and what the U.S. military medical system must do to prepare for future conflicts. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL DISCOVER ✓ Why today’s tensions in the Strait of Hormuz echo the dangerous Tanker Wars of the 1980s ✓ How disruptions in the Persian Gulf can impact global security and energy markets ✓ The new battlefield injuries being caused by drones and unmanned systems ✓ How military medicine is adapting to the realities of modern warfare Thomas Duffy Maritime Security Expert & Author Former U.S. Navy officer, maritime security expert, and author of Tanker War in the Gulf: Operation Earnest Will, Diplomacy and Seapower in Practice. Through his research and writing, Duffy examines the strategic importance of the Persian Gulf and the lessons learned from the Tanker War, offering valuable historical context for understanding today’s tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and their impact on global security and commerce. Col. Dean Winslow, MD (Ret.) Professor of Medicine - Stanford University Retired U.S. Army Colonel, infectious disease specialist, and Professor of Medicine at Stanford University. With decades of experience in military and civilian healthcare, Dr. Winslow studies the intersection of medicine, military readiness, and emerging threats. His work focuses on how modern warfare – including the growing use of drones – is changing battlefield injuries and challenging military medical systems to adapt to future conflicts.

    57 min
  3. USAF Logistics/Communications to Nursing for Cody Husemann

    Jun 16

    USAF Logistics/Communications to Nursing for Cody Husemann

    Cody Husemann, an USAF vet, discusses joining up, four tours in Iraw, and being with Special Ops in logiastics and communications. Her "aha moment" was on a flight with injured soldiers going to Germany and watching the nurses keep everyone alive. That set her on a path to becoming a nurse, oncology and infusion specialist and nursing management. She talks about that path with host Jim Fausone.

    38 min
  4. June 14, 2026 Like It or Lump It: Women Veterans Recognition Day

    Jun 15

    June 14, 2026 Like It or Lump It: Women Veterans Recognition Day

    Women Veterans Recognition Day was created to honor the historic moment when women earned the permanent right to serve in the U.S. military. Yet for many women veterans, the day can spark mixed emotions—ranging from pride and validation to frustration and exclusion. Host Shelly Rood explores what recognition means when equal standing is still questioned, featuring candid reflections from women veterans across multiple branches of service and introducing a unique tool designed to help women veterans better understand themselves and find a sense of belonging. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL DISCOVER ✓ Why Women Veterans Recognition Day can inspire both appreciation and resistance within the veteran community ✓ How women veterans experience recognition, visibility, and belonging after military service ✓ What happens when service is acknowledged but respect and equal standing still feel uncertain ✓ How the Wildflower Assessment is helping women veterans better understand themselves beyond military and VA systems. Shelly Rood Host - Hardcore & At Ease Shelly C. Rood served across 16 years as a U.S. Army Reserves Intelligence Officer — Captain, Company Commander, and S2 — leading covert briefings overseas and overseeing security programs for nearly 4,000 soldiers. A Distinguished Military Graduate of Western Michigan University and a third-generation Detroit business owner, she brought that same standard of leadership into the private sector. She is the founder of a training and leadership development company, Mission Ambition, LLC, creator of the Others Over Self® leadership mindset, and the architect of Be At Ease, Woman Veteran™, a peer support program serving military women since 2019. She is host of Hardcore and At Ease, and author of Mission Wildflower 🌻. Today she leads a team of veterans who continue to serve beyond the uniform.

    57 min
  5. West Point to Nationwide Project Management with Jim Evans

    Jun 9

    West Point to Nationwide Project Management with Jim Evans

    Jim Evans served in the US Army for 10 years. His career took him into finance and ultimately project management of construction projects. Now Sevan MultiSitate Solutions has over 400 employees with at least 10% being veterans. It operates on a set of core values, not unlike the military. The company foundation supports veteran and civic organizations. Evans tells his stroy to host Jim Fausone.

    30 min
  6. June 2026 Veterans Benefits Hour

    Jun 8

    June 2026 Veterans Benefits Hour

    VA disability benefits can be difficult to understand, especially when veterans are trying to navigate claims, appeals, healthcare, and available support resources. This Monthly Veterans Benefits Hour brings together Dale Throneberry, Brig. Gen. Carol Ann Fausone (Ret.), and Rick Sherak to answer questions from callers and share practical guidance. The episode also highlights Zeen, a mobility device designed to help veterans and others with limited mobility stand, walk, and move more independently. Rick Sherak CEO - Zeen (Exokinetics) Former U.S. Air Force officer and CEO of Exokinetics, the company behind Zeen, an innovative mobility device designed to help people stand, walk, and move independently. With more than 30 years of experience in the medical diagnostics and healthcare technology industries, Rick has built and led high-performing teams for both Fortune 500 companies and emerging healthcare innovators. Today, he is focused on expanding access to mobility solutions that improve quality of life for veterans and others facing physical challenges, bringing innovative technologies to underserved communities while advancing the future of rehabilitation and independent living. Rick was interviewed in 2025 by Military.com about their new mobility device.

    57 min
  7. VA Disability is really Military Workers Compensation with Haley Fuller

    Jun 2

    VA Disability is really Military Workers Compensation with Haley Fuller

    Marine Capt & Military.com writere Haley Fuller talks about how VA disability creates a stigma that should not exist. Service connected compensation is not about being disabled but recognizes military service cn cause health issues for which an employer should be responsible. Fuller talks to host Jim Fausone about the fine points of military workers compensation and the disability stigma.

    31 min
  8. May 31, 2026 Global Frontlines & Remembering Diane Carlson Evans

    Jun 1

    May 31, 2026 Global Frontlines & Remembering Diane Carlson Evans

    As global conflicts and shifting alliances continue to challenge America’s place on the world stage, understanding U.S. foreign policy has never been more important. Dr. Rebecca Grant joins Veterans Radio to share her perspective on today’s international landscape and the decisions shaping America’s future. Then, following the passing of Vietnam veteran and advocate Diane Carlson Evans on May 20, 2026, we revisit a powerful interview from July 21, 2024 in which she reflects on her service as an Army nurse in Vietnam and her historic fight to establish the Vietnam Women’s Memorial on the National Mall. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL DISCOVER ✓ How current global events are influencing America’s foreign policy decisions ✓ Insights into the challenges facing U.S. leadership on the international stage ✓ The untold experiences of women who served during the Vietnam War ✓ How one veteran’s determination led to a lasting tribute honoring thousands of military women

    57 min
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Our mission is to see that the world appreciates what extraordinary things ordinary people have done to gain and preserve our freedom.

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  • Creator
    Veterans Radio America
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    673
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Veterans Radio

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